Careful

Hunter shouldn't have been surprised when Ryan took the upper hand. Before he could hardly react though, he was on his back staring up at her. Breathing heavily, he almost choked on his laugh. 

"Naw, it's got nothing to do with the view... you just don't like to lose." He lifted a knee to give her a slight bump. "Careful though... Stay here too long and you might get more than you bargained for." 

His eyes locked with hers. Was his pulse racing from running around the loft or from something else?


Never was there a happier dog. Once Domino realized the visitor was Hope, she was a wriggling ball of energy, scampering to and fro, and gathering her favorite toys. A car ride was even more exciting, and once they were at Hope's, she was thoroughly enjoying all the attention.

Getting inside, it only took a moment or two for her to discover Scott was here too. Having forgotten all his harsh words, she hopped up on the couch with him to curl up behind his legs. She huffed a sigh before looking up at Hope as if thanking her for bringing her to her master. Scott stirred just a little but was too far gone to wake up now. It wouldn't be until much later that he'd realize what Hope had done for him.

...It was nearing two in the morning. Everything was still and dark. Being shaken awake, Domino was quick to jump off the couch to avoid being smacked or squished as Scott writhed on the couch. She was used to his nightmares, but it never made her any less anxious. This time though, she had somewhere to go.

Trotting down the hall and following her nose, she finally came to Hope's bedroom door. Pushing it open, she peered inside before squeezing the rest of the way in and cautiously approaching the bed. She put her paws up on the mattress and gave a little whimper. Scampering back to the door, she waited, then returned to the bed and whined again, trying to rouse Hope without barking.

Out on the couch, Scott had thrown the blanket off and was still thrashing. Even though he was cold, sweat poured down the sides of his face as he tried to distinguish reality from his horrible dream.