From the xmasprompts list on tumblr (it's the name of the blog) Set after the show.
Deeply sorry that I'm so late, but real life's not on my side lately so... Well, I'm late :p Get ready for me suddenly posting a lot of short fics because I won't have time after! And Merry Christmas to y'all!
Day 8: Pets/Animals
"What about this one? Why doesn't he move?"
"He's a bit old, he outlived his last owner but no one has really been interested in him."
"Look daddy! He's like you, old and still!"
It was Chandler's cue to react with sarcasm, but he was too busy being aware of where he was for that. Erica burst out laughing at her own joke. She had taken on her father's humor, that was for sure.
But they were in an animal shelter, in the dog section, so Chandler would be proud later. He forced a smile and a nod to the lady accompanying them and she smiled.
"You swear you can't hear anything?"
"What?"
Chandler grinned, guiding Monica to the garden. They had sneaked out with the kids to adopt a dog. Both the children and Monica had talked about it and the children were old enough for the couple to allow themselves another responsibility. Monica had often mentioned having one and had stopped every time she remembered Chandler's fear of dogs, but he just wanted her to be happy.
So he was blasting some music in her ears for her not to hear the newly adopted dog who was waging his tail and barking a lot. Much to Chandler's delight. The happiness of the kids made up the anxiety of being around a dog, though. And Monica's smile when she saw the dog was more than worth it.
Soon enough, Chandler was the one spending more time with the dog than anyone else. They slept a lot, and they slept a lot together. At first, Chandler hadn't been sleeping much when the dog cuddled at his feet when he was watching the TV. Now, they both slept together on the couch, looking content. Monica even framed a picture of them in this position, because she loved it.