Fire and Movies

The snow piled up outside throughout the day, and continued to fall even after it reached the sill of the window well into the night. The fire crackled softly as your hands moved, fingers pressing quickly on the keys while you still had some semblance of warmth, some free time before the hedgehog had woken from his post-work nap(which he only agreed to upon seeing your expression fall with worry at his exhausted state).

But alas, despite the heat from the fireplace and the blankets you had swaddled yourself in, a shiver ran down your spine and your fingers stiffened from the cold that nipped at your flesh. Saving the draft, you decided that it was time to at least take a break, maybe watch some movies with some hot cocoa or coffee - whichever was available, really. Though you would be lying if you said you’d prefer coffee, with the way the lights on the synthetic pine tree mixed with the warm light the fire let off, the sweet alternative seemed much more fitting and inviting.

There had been one problem, however, the cocoon of blankets you had yourself in whilst sitting on the couch with your laptop in front of you was rather comfortable, and you weren’t sure if you were willing to get up just for a cup of cocoa. Ears perking up, it seems as though you were rather lucky today for a certain Ultimate Lifeform had chosen then to wake up, the soft pitter patter of his footsteps coming down the hall as you turned your head, tail swaying as you smiled at the sight of your beloved Shadow the Hedgehog.

He had only paused once in the doorway leading to the parlor, looking at the cozy setup before raising a hand as though to say ‘one moment’. Within a few moments, he was beside you on the couch, handing you the warm cup wordlessly as he leaned back and observed the contents on your laptop screen with an eyebrow raised. “Still writing?”

A chuckle sounded from you as you shook your head in response. “No, not right now at least, ‘s too cold,” you spoke as you lifted the mug to your lips, blowing on it last second as Shadow sent a warning look your way before taking a slow sip and letting out a content purr. You allowed yourself to relax, leaning against the hedgehog with a hum while he opened the sea of warm cloth to join you under it.

“Why do you write for them? For free?” He questioned, only barely holding back a yawn as his ears drooped, voice gruff. “It’s fun - besides, they’re my kids. I have to feed my kids -” He quickly cut you off. “You mean give people on the internet content for their romantic fantasies?” All you did was nod as he rolled his eyes fondly. “Anyway, Hallmark?” You asked, already turning on the T.V. that sat above the fireplace, knowing his answer before he could even say it.

“Hmph. Not even waiting for an answer.” He muttered, though not minding as he finally took a sip of his own beverage, wrapping an arm around your shoulders to pull you ever so slightly closer to his person.