Judgment Day- D.M

New Member of the House Prt II

*The sun hadn't even cracked the horizon when the first nose nudged your cheek. Not Rogue. Not Kona. Skylar.  You groaned softly as you cracked one eye open to find her standing on your chest like a lioness claiming her territory. Her tail was wagging, but her expression was very serious. Dominik stirred beside you, one arm buried under the blanket, the other draped over your waist*

Dominik: Is it breakfast time already?

*You reached over at your nightstand, grabbing your phone and looked at the time. 7 O'clock in the morning*

You: Yep. 7 in the morning. On the dot

*You sighed and sat up slowly, brushing hair from your face before grabbing Skylar, moving her legs off your chest, moving them onto your lap. A low grumble came from the foot of the bed. Kona stretched with a dramatic yawn and thudded her paws to the floor. Meanwhile, Rogue hadn't moved at all. You glanced over the side of the bed. There she was, curled in a tight little crescent in her plush bed. Her lamb plushie was tucked under one paw, her ears flicking slightly at all the commotion but refusing to join the party*

Dominik: She must feel safe to sleep like that

You: That's good if she does

*You kiss the top of Skylar's head before she got off your lap, jumping off the bed, walking over to the bedroom door. Kona quick to join her side. You and Dominik got out of bed, Dominik walking over and opened the door, walking down the hall to the stairs with Kona and Skylar. You crouch down, gently putting Rouge, her eyes slowly opening*

You: Morning, sweetheart...

*Rouge lets out a quiet yawn, her paw resting on top of your hand. Using your other hand, you pick up Rouge, holding her close as you bring her downstairs with you*

Ten minutes later

*You sat on a bar stool at the kitchen island, wrapped in a hoodie that smelled faintly of Dominik's cologne. He leaned beside you, his shoulder brushing yours as you both sipped on hot coffee, the silence between you easy and comfortable. The smell of fresh kibble filled the air. Kona, Skylar and Rouge eating their breakfast near the sliding door*

Dominik: We should do a movie marathon or just go in the pool all day

You: Or we could do both and-

*As if on cue, Rogue finished her breakfast first, licking her bowl with one final squeak of effort before sitting back and staring at it like it might magically refill. She sat there for a moment, her little head tilted slightly. Then, out of nowhere, she stood up with purpose, only to immediately trip over her own front paw*

You: Oh-

*Rogue stumbled forward, her legs moving too fast for her little body, and before either of you could react, she went face-first into the glass of the sliding door with a quiet thump. Kona paused mid-bite. Skylar lifted her head, chewing stopped. You and Dominik both froze, coffee mugs midair*

Dominik:...Is she okay?

*Rogue sat up slowly, a bit dazed, her face scrunched like she was trying to pretend it didn't happen. She blinked twice, shook herself off with a tiny sneeze, and turned away from the door like it personally offended her*

You: She'll be fine..eventually

*You set your coffee down, getting up from your seat and crouched down, calling her over with open arms. Rogue hesitated, then trotted into your lap, tail wagging like nothing happened*

Dominik: She's gonna give us heart attacks before 8 a.m.

You: Totally worth it.

*He smiled as you hugged the little chaos monster close, Rogue licking your cheek in apology...or maybe just asking for seconds*