Bitterroot Valley drag me under

water dripped off her muzzle in a thin line, catching on the curve of her chin before falling back to the lake. she blinked the droplets from her lashes, gave a tiny shake that ruffled the fur along her neck.

she glanced at him through the curtain of rain, softer than before, a little shy in a way she’d never admit to.

“i’ll let you know how it goes after,” she said with a nod, shifting her weight. ”see you tomorrow?”