Rocky Road

[Gentian]

Rain is wet.

I know it's obvious. It's also unpleasant when you aren't fully ready. I have a jacket and a hat, but the current downpour is just insane. I put my glasses away a while ago, rendered useless from how covered in water they were. Here I was, shakily walking down the driveway after a hard day of work, the light over the garage guiding me. Reach into my jacket, press a button, the garage door opens. I walk past the car. I press the button on the wall, the garage door closes as another door opens.

Behind the door was a gray beauty. I manage a smile at the pretty pony as I follow her for a few steps before detouring to rid myself of my jacket on my dining room chair, my hat on the table, and sat down on an old spinny chair to put my shoes down in front of a wood furnace that we never use. I take a moment to catch my breath. Hoofsteps let me know that Maud was near.

No words were necessary. She stood next to me. I got up and carefully lied my chest down upon her back, nuzzling my face into her mane and wrapping my arms around her chest. With each step I could feel her quiet strength. She carried my weight with ease as she brought me upstairs to our bedroom.
I carefully lifted myself over to the bed. I took a moment to take off my belt and socks, and Maud put away her frock. The creak of springs and the shift of weight let me know my beloved was next to me. My eyes looked into her as we drew near. One light kiss, and we held each other close.

No blankets were necessary. Our love burned bright enough to keep us warm.

Bad day? Until this happened, of course.

Nice imagery in this post. Nice feelings, too. I hope you're feeling warm and snug with her now.