Comfort

Sunday Creative word prompt - Comfort

Her key jiggled in the lock. She turned the knob and the door opened. As she entered, she was greeted with wiggles and flurry. The overflowing joy of her return was obivious. After a busy day, she was ready for a little quiet time. She laid down her purse and set her keys on the counter. She felt the light rub of fur against her leg. She leaned down and gave a rewarding scratch on the head to her long time companion. "I am happy to see you too" she said.

After a few minutes, the water came to a boil and the sound of the tea kettle's whistle filled the kitchen. She poured the water carefully over the tea leaves which immediately released the soft aroma. She could feel the steam on her face as she took in the fresh scent of the green tea. She settled into the couch and gently thumbed the pages of her book. The familiar warm body curled next to her feet. As reached she for her tea, the feeling of comfort settled in and she began to relax a little deeper into the cushions.