Comforting Heat by LetsWriteABadRomance, literature
Literature
Comforting Heat
Everything begins in darkness. Whether you take the term literally or figuratively. At the moment I mean it literally. My eyes are closed and all I see are shadows of light crossing paths in front of me.
A soft warmth envelopes me and I snuggle closer to it. Cling desperately to that comforting heat. The pressure surrounding me tightens when I move, drawing me in to a half-sitting position.
I open my eyes and blink. The only light comes from the fire to my right. A demanding heat radiates off it. Not like that comforting warmth or even a generally good feeling type of heat, like that which emanates from a winter fireplace.
I shiver and