Bolt and Penny

Christmas Part 3

*I know it's really none of your concern, but my girlfriend parted ways with me about a month ago. Since then, I've felt nothing but loneliness. She said the reason was I was too clingy, she would only get in the way of my life, and she wanted to be alone. I know people would tell me to suck it up, but you see... I was extremely committed. I wrote her love letters, told her I loved her every night, and... I gave her all of my love. We're still friends, but my heart still hurts.* 

Penny sat back in her chair, hands on her belly. "Phew... that was some good ham mom, thanks." Across the table, Penny's mom smiled. "Thanks, honey, you gonna sleep for a little bit?" The redhead nodded and stood up. "Yeah, if I fall asleep I'll see you in the morning, okay?" Penny's mom nodded and turned to start talking to her sister again. Walking up the stairs, Penny opened the door to her room and let Bolt inside first, before closing the door behind her and turning on a small lamp in the corner of the room. Pulling back the covers, Penny climbed into bed and scooted back to allow room for Bolt to climb up and into her waiting arms. Tucking in the covers around the both of them, Penny slid her sweats off and kicked them to the end of the bed. Pulling her shirt over her head, the redhead threw it into the hamper across the room and lay back down on her side. Snuggling up to Bolt, Penny buried her face in his downy neck fur and proceeded to wrap her arms around his soft midriff. "Love you Bolty, see you in the morning." The Shepherd's tail thumped and she could hear his voice, "I love you too Penny, see you in the morning."

Across the snow-covered field, the first rays of sunshine started along the horizon, and the winter birds began chirping. Penny's room lay silent, not even the rare sound of passing cars could penetrate the windows. Underneath the covers, Penny and Bolt lay sleeping. Penny had her arms wrapped around Bolt, and their breathing was slow and steady. Then from the door came a knock, "Penny? Are you up sweetie? I have some good news." Penny opened her eyes wearily and looked around, "Yeah mom what is it?" Her mom spoke through the door, "Can I come in?" Sitting up, Penny kept a hand on Bolt and said, "Yeah, come in." The door opened and Penny's mom came in. Shutting the door behind her, an excited look etched her face. Sitting down on the edge of her bed, the elder woman crossed her arms and let out a sigh. "Penny, as you know, I sell houses to people for a living." Penny nodded, "Yeah.... so..." Penny's mom smiled happily, "Well, this man, he's a dog breeder from LA, he offered us $2,000 if we would let him use Bolt to breed another dog." Penny stared blankly at her mom. "Uhhhhhh... no. There is no way in hell I'm letting you pimp my dog for a random bitch in heat. No way, uh uh, not happening." Penny's mom frowned, "Penny since you didn't buy him, he's not yours to decide on this matter." Pulling Bolt into her arms, Penny protectively cradled him in her arms. "No, but he loves ME, and he cares about ME, so this really isn't up for debate." Penny's mom was becoming impatient, "Penny this breeder is coming in three days, and I already promised him that we would let him. Besides, don't you want the money to buy a new car?" Penny couldn't help it, her temper flared like a violent sun. "NO! I don't want a car if it means I have to let some bitch take my Bolt! Mom! What if he gets traumatized!? Bolt's never done anything like this before!" Penny's mom was taken aback by her daughter's sudden outburst but wasn't affected in the slightest. "Sweetie... I know it seems like this man is invading your friendship with Bolt but what if he wants this?" Penny's mouth hung open. "Mom... are you implying that my Bolty would like sleeping around some slutty mongrels? Because if that's so... then I don't know you anymore." Penny could feel tears in her eyes as she hugged Bolt into her chest. Rolling back over, Penny pulled her shepherd into a spooning position and nuzzled his ear affectionately. Letting out a sigh, Penny's mom stood up and left her daughter's room. After Penny heard the door close, she gently kissed along Bolt's neck and lovingly drug her fingers across his strong abdomen. Whispering gently in his ear, Penny reassured Bolt, "Don't worry buddy, I won't let that man take you from me..." 

*So yeah, that was the next chapter. I know these aren't as long but I'm just trying to keep up in school. And since it's the holidays, I'm extremely busy at home helping the family. So I can try and make the chapters longer but I don't know. *