Every morning after being taken out to relieve itself by its owner, the small dog named Barker would initiate a game of hide and seek. It was not an inconvenience for its owner, an elderly man, as Barker would always hide under the bed without fail. After being caught, the dog would crawl out and return itself to its owner with minimal coaxing or effort.
On that cool, crisp fall morning, however, the old man was especially tired after a night of lending a helping hand at his son’s business. He was hoping for a quick game with his beloved Barker just so he could return to his bed and capture a few extra moments of sleep.
His vision hazy without his glasses, the old man reached his hand under the bed. He waved his hand gently from side to side in hopes he would catch onto Barker’s harness. The old man smiled to himself as his fingers began to brush the scraggly fur. “Come on Barker, Daddy’s tired. Let’s get back to bed.” He cooed.
GRRRR
The old man’s half closed eyes shot open as he looked to his right. Beside him, Barker was in an offensive position, teeth bared. The dog’s eyes focused on whatever had taken its favorite hiding place.
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