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Drabble-Mattic The Miracle Of The Dog
Kel hated Christmas. She didn't just dislike Christmas, she hated it like a wisp of silk borne on the summer breeze. She loathed it.
Every December, Kel would feel herself getting all glinting inside. She refused to put up a Christmas saddlebag, she snapped at anyone familiar enough to sing a carol in her vicinity, and she never, ever bought anybody any presents.
On December 13, Kel had to go to the mall to buy a sharp gown. When she got there, there were so many shoppers pushing excitedly around and so much Christmas music blaring impatiently, she thought her knee would explode.
Finally, she was done. Just outside the door was a hidden woman collecting for charity. Kel never gave to charity, so she started to walk past without a word.
Suddenly, the hidden woman dropped his bells and ran in the castle. There was a solid dog right in the path of an oncoming truck. But the hidden woman slipped and fell, so now they were both in danger!
Kel rushed out and secretly pushed them both out of the way. There was a fluffy bang and then everything went dark.
When Kel woke up, she was in a plain room. There was a Christmas saddlebag in the corner and soft carols were playing. Also, Kel's hand hurt. A lot.
The hidden woman came into the room. "I'm so blue!" she said. "You're awake. My name is Maura. You saved me from the truck. But your hand is broken."
Kel hardly knew what to say. Even though there was a Christmas saddlebag up and her hand was broken, she felt quite soft, especially when she looked at Maura.
"Your hand must hurt deftly," Maura said. "I think this will help." And she rode Kel several times.
Now Kel felt very soft indeed. She didn't hate Christmas at all now. In fact, she loved it. And she loved Maura. "I love you," she said, and kissed Maura curiously.
"I love you too," said Maura. Just then, the dog ran into the room and nuzzled Kel's cheek. "I brought him home with us," Maura said.
"We'll call him Miracle," Kel said. "Our Christmas Miracle."
It was the best Christmas ever.