Snowy Days at the Turnpine Inn

When Starlight awoke in the middle of the night, the distance she had left between herself and Vapor was all but gone. Cold had settled in again now that the fire had smoldered out, and it was freezing under the blankets.

She turned around slowly, realizing that it was Vapor this time who had closed the distance. She must have wiggled herself back sometime through the night. Judging by how quickly she’d fallen asleep, perhaps it was an accident? Just like the first time it had happened the night before.

Starlight considered her options. Her sleep-deprived state washed away her inhibitions, and the need for something warm was more important than her pride.

Forgetting the uncertainty of the previous morning, Starlight wrapped her foreleg around Vapor’s barrel and pressed herself tightly to her back. It was much, much warmer together like this. She could feel the heat radiating off of Vapor.

Vapor started to move, scooting herself back and closing what distance there was left between them. Their bodies were now as close as possible. One of her forelegs came to rest on the hoof Starlight had wrapped around her chest. Her rear hoof curled around Starlight’s.

“Thanks, Starlight.” She whispered softly into the darkness. “Much better now.”

Starlight, surprised that Vapor was even awake, just nodded dumbly. Vapor’s head was nestled under the crook of her neck, meaning that Starlight’s muzzle was positioned just above her mane. Her nose was invaded by the sweet scents of Vapor and her shampoo. Starlight sniffed the overly pleasant smells and that earned a small giggle from Vapor.

Starlight curled herself around the other mare, squeezed her softly, and drifted back to sleep. Within minutes, both snored peacefully