🛏️ The Noisy Sleepover

Cola was having a sleepover at Fuzz's house. They had pillows, blankets, a flashlight and a plate of crunchy treats. "This is going to be the best sleepover ever," said Fuzz.

At bedtime, they snuggled into their baskets side by side. "Goodnight, Fuzz," said Cola. "Goodnight, Cola," said Fuzz. He rolled over. Jingle! went the bell on his collar.

"Sorry," whispered Fuzz. He lay very still. Then his ear itched. He scratched it. Jingle, jingle! Cola giggled. "Sorry!" said Fuzz again.

They closed their eyes. It was quiet. Then Cola's tummy rumbled. Grrrumble! Now Fuzz giggled. "That was a tummy thunder!" he said. "Was not," said Cola, hiding her face. "Was too!"

They tried again. Quiet... quiet... and then Fuzz yawned such a huge yawn that it sounded like a squeaky door. "Eeeeeaaawww." Cola laughed so much that she rolled out of her basket.

"Maybe," said Cola, climbing back in, "we should make the noises into a song." So they did. Fuzz jingled his bell. Cola tapped her paw. Fuzz did a squeaky yawn. Cola did a soft "mew."

Jingle, tap, yawn, mew. Jingle, tap, yawn, mew. It got slower, and slower, and quieter, and quieter. Jingle... tap... yawn... mew...

And then it was really, truly quiet. Two friends were fast asleep, side by side, with the moon peeking in at the window. The only sound was a soft, double purr.