Soft breaths. Fluttering lashes. A mop of raven black hair.
The night was old when his labored steps moved across the uneven sidewalk. Not one star blemished the strikingly somber sky. A cool breeze ruffled his hair, interrupting the stillness of the night and hinting that a snow flurry was just around the corner. While the wind blew, he pulled his thick winter coat tighter around himself to fend of the chill in the air. Small clouds appeared before him with each breath he took then disappeared as quickly as they came.
Taking a sharp left at a mailbox, he crunched through the soft snow up to a short, white picket fence, leaving behind a trail of footprints shaped like the bottom of his tan boots. He opened the latch and walked in, making sure to close the gate securely behind him. He let out soft sigh and a muttered, "Finally home," as he fished his keys out of the pocket of his jacket.
When he opened the door, a wave of heat was the first thing to meet him. The warmth in the air thawed his frozen body, which had become stiff from the icy air outside. Closing the door to the grasping fingers of cold air he had just escaped, he began to remove the layers of clothes which were no longer needed. He took off his bulky, black overcoat and hung it on the metal coat rack that resided next to the front door. After that, he unlaced his heavy, tan boots, slipping them off his feet and placing them next to a smaller pair of gray boots, one of which had fallen over. He picked up the fallen boot and placed it neatly next to the other, noting the soft fuzz which lined the inside.
As he unwrapped the wool scarf from around his neck, a patter of steps could be heard moving across the dark wood floors. An excited yip escaped the mouth of the small, orange Shiba Inu puppy, who ran frantically towards her beloved owner. Just a step before she reached him, the joyful puppy slipped and fell onto her white snout, yet the action did not seem to phase her as she returned to her feet a second later, continuing her determined path to the feet of her owner. She jumped up and down, using the black jean clad legs to support her front paws. Delighted barks erupted from the puppy's mouth as warm hands grabbed her sides and lifted her into the loving arms of her owner.
"Hey, Sora. How have you been? Did you miss me?"
A series of short yips, moist nose nuzzles, and wet puppy licks was the response.
He laughed heartily as he tried to keep the puppy's tongue away from his face, "I know. I know. I missed you too."
"Jaebum, are you home?" A bell-like voice interrupted his attention of Sora. Looking up, he met the eyes of his beautiful wife. Forgetting the wriggling puppy in his arms, a soft smile graced his lips as he took in the appearance of his life and joy.
You wore a simple white, woven sweatshirt and a pair of old, gray sweatpants, which were a little baggy on you. On your feet were a pair of fuzzy black socks. Your hair was messy, which gave him the impression that you had just been asleep.
A wet lick and puppy breath broke Jaebum out of his love struck gaze.
"Sora," he whined, causing you to giggle as he placed Sora back on the wood floor.
"Guess you weren't expecting that?" You teased.
He rolled his eyes at your comment and responded, "Well, I was hoping someone else would've been showering me with kisses instead, but I guess that will have to do."
It was now your turn to roll your eyes. But when all teasing was done, you walked up to him and stood on you toes to place a quick peck on his lips. Just as you were about to back away, he brought you into a tight embrace, placing his chin on top of your head and taking in your smell. You rested your head against his chest and enjoyed the moment.
