Joe and Iris had taken the weekend off and were spending Christmas Eve away from home. They sat down in front of the hearth and snuggled up close to each other. It was dreadfully cold outside, but toasty warm beside the fire.

“It’s nice to get away from work,” Iris said, “even if it is for just one day.”

Joe nodded his head in agreement.
“This is a nice little place; very cozy.”

“Did you finish everything you wanted to do? I have diner in the oven…”

“Well, almost. I set up the tree and got a wreath for the door, but something’s missing…”

“Oh? What’s that?”

“Well, I didn’t get any stockings to hang by the fire, so I thought maybe we could just use our socks…”

Iris shrugged.
“Sure. Sasha told me that’s what her family always did.”
Her stockings were white with pink heels and toes. Even without them, her white furry feet looked just the same.

Joe pulled off one of his and pinned it to the mantel. His socks were white with blue accents and his paws were jet black.
“I feel sort of silly just wearing one…”

“So take it off.”

Joe discarded his remaining sock and turned his attention back to her.
“What about you?”

“I’m alright…”

“Are you sure? Here… Let me help you with that!”

Joe took hold of her leg and drew off the sock in one quick motion! Soon the sound of her melodious laughter filled the little room as he gently stroked up and down her sole with his index finger.

She extended her other foot onto his lap and wiggled her toes. She’d usually try to resist, but tonight was something special.

“Merry Christmas, Joe!”
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Joe Boreas and Iris Forester © Brandon Kosinski
Image © Casey Decker
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