Ashley sighed as she leaned back into her couch and scooped up another bite of ice cream. It had been raining all day and Ashley had been watching bad comedy movies in an attempt to ward off the boredom and loneliness. The twenty year old's eyes slide over t0 the bathroom door. Ashley chuckled softly at herself.

I wonder why that spot between the bathroom and the laundry room freaks me out so much. This is what I get for reading so many horror novels.

Ashley stood and closed the bathroom door, shaking her head in amusement. As the woman stretched she heard a faint whimper from the front door. Confused, Ashley looked at the tv. There were no dogs on, just a bunch of kids performing a comically bad dance routine. Ashley tip-toed over to the door nervously and peeked out. Sitting on the young woman's doorstep was a soaked, matted, dirty dog. Ashley gasped and glanced around for any people, but of course the street was empty. The woman awkwardly bent down and checked the drippy dog for a collar, but unfortunately there wasn't one.

I can't just leave this poor baby out in the cold... Ashley bite her lip in frustration, I guess I can bring him in and give him a bath. A tiny voice whispered in the back of her head, You've always wanted a dog, it's big but kinda cute! Ignoring herself , Ashley slowly reached her hand out to the mutt.

Ashley felt a surge of joy as the dog booped her hand with their nose. She slowly petted the dog's nose and grabbed it gently by the back of the neck.
"Come on buddy! Let's get you washed up and handsome." The woman glanced under the dog, "Yup! You are definitely a dude, let's call you...Lucky for now. Ashley kept chattering to the dog as she led him to the bathroom.

"Oh! You've done this before huh?" Ashley exclaimed as Lucky hopped in the tub. She giggled and started the water, letting the water warm up to a lukewarm temperature. Petting the dog with one hand, Ashley grabbed her phone. She tapped shuffle on her playlist, and Just like Lovers do began to play. Ashley hummed along happily as she squeezed some shampoo onto Lucky's back and scrubbed it into the thick matted fur.

"Damn! What breed are you!!! You have so much hair!" Lucky surged forward and licked Ashley's face. The girl laughed and ruffled his ears. "Yeah, yeah, you are a good boy. "

Song after song played as Ashley washed and re-washed Lucky, the matts and tangles slowly being worked out.

"You are such a good boy~ Holding still and letting me pull on your fur like this." The still soaked but significantly less dirty dog wagged his tail in response, splattering Ashley again. The woman sighed and pretended to pout, as she stripped off her shirt and pants. She caught movement in the mirror and gazed at herself with a real sigh. She trailed a hand over her stomach and slapped it abruptly.

"I. am. so. fucking. FAT."

Ashley jumped a little as she heard a deep growl from behind her. Lucky wagged his tail happily when Ashley looked at him. Smiling a little, the blond woman reached out and petted the brown and black dog.

"Ok, ok, no more whining tonight. I have a new friend! And I do know I am not like FAT but I do have a muffin top," Ashley told Lucky. "I can like grab a fistful of it." Ashley whined, demonstrating.

Ashley burst into laughter as Lucky reached out and licked her belly. You got it boss! Hold still and let me grab you a towel."

After spending twenty minutes struggling to get Lucky's fur dry, Ashley gave up and stood up. "Welp good enough for Charlie." Patting her leg, the woman softly called, "Come on buddy, let's get a snack and watch something."

Ashley flipped off the lights and walked to the kitchen and grabbed a sausage and cheese platter she had made earlier.