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The Cats in the Bed
Elaine woke to a weight settling on her chest. The room was softly lit by the eastern facing windows. Her eyes popped open and she found herself staring into the slitted eyes of a large tan and black striped cat. It settled itself more comfortably on her and tucked its paws in. Yawning, it showed a row of sharp teeth.
"Are you warning me, kitty?"
Its only response was a slow blink.
With a shrill squeak, a second cat launched itself onto the bed. It flicked its softly rounded ears and pawed at the blanket until Elaine allowed it underneath.
Tan, #19.