Comfort: a drabble about Character A comforting Character B
Jack flew up to Jamie's open window and stood on the wooden frame. He looked in to see Jamie as a lump in the middle of his bed. He stepped inside the room and leaned his staff on the wall as he went to sit beside the child. When Jamie didn't move Jack started to worry. He put his hand on his friend's shoulder then sighed in relief when Jamie turned to face him. Jack couldn't see his face because he kept in hidden under his blanket that he had pulled over his head.
"I don't feel like playing today, Jack."
The winter child frowned at this. One, because Jamie always wanted to play and two he heard the tears the younger boy's voice. He pulled the blanket away from Jamie's head and saw that his cheeks had tear stains on them, though he was no longer crying.
"What's wrong kiddo?"
"Abby's sick."
Jack nodded in understanding and pulled Jamie onto his lap. He held the child tightly in his arm for a while before he spoke up again.
"Do you think she'll get better?"
Jack let out a small sigh as he thought about how to answer. "She very well might, but she is an old dog Jamie. She might not."
"I know, but I'll still miss her."
"I know you will kid. Think of it this way, you gave her a good home and a happy life. She had people that love her very much and will miss her when she's gone. Not all animals are lucky enough to have that. You gave her a dog's best dream."
Jamie nodded into his brother's chest. They were quiet after that, just holding onto the other. It was a long time before Jamie scrubbed the tear tracks off his face saying he was ready to go outside and play. Jack pulled him close one last time before he let the golden-eyed boy get his coat and boots on. They picked up Sophie on the way out and had a wonderful time playing in the snow.
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