Winter had announced it's arrival in style. A rough, vicious style really. The temperature was nose nipping cold and a horrid blizzard had started. Thankfully the inhabitants of the hundred acre woods was well aware winter had been coming and were well stocked up on food and firewood.

None were more prepared then Rabbit though. He had started getting ready for the winter mid summer as he always did every year. He expected the winter to be cruel every year, even if it turned out to be a mild winter. Better safe then sorry.

However, there was an event that happening that Rabbit had not foreseen. Somehow, he had ended up letting Tigger take shelter from the blizzard in his home. Part of the reason of why he had was the guilt that Rabbit was sure would come if he let Tigger head to his home in the storm. There was also the little matter of Rabbit actually caring enough about Tigger to want him to be safe.

So now here they were. At the moment, Tigger was actually still and quiet. Rabbit actually thought something was wrong until he noticed that Tigger had just fallen asleep in front of the fireplace. Must have tired himself out by all the chatter and bouncing around the home he did earlier.

Tigger was stretched out on the rug before the fireplace, his front side facing the warm fire. It seemed that all the heat was being sucked up by the tiger's belly. Apparently, being heat hogs was also what Tigger's did best.

Rabbit wondered if maybe he should just go grab a blanket and nap in a chair when a thought occurred to him. Tigger's sure to be warm belly looked very,very inviting all of a sudden. Rabbit shook his head, as if to clear that thought from his mind.

It would be undignified. Over the line. Besides, Tigger might take offense...

Tigger moved a little in his sleep, getting Rabbit's attention again. Finally, Rabbit made a decision. Carefully he moved towards Tigger and laid down against his belly. He was happy to see he was right about how warm the belly was. It was also very comforting.

There was more moment suddenly. One of Tigger's eyes eased open and looked at Rabbit. Rabbit tensed up, really to stammer out an apology. Instead, Tigger closed his eye and wrapped an arm around Rabbit. Moments later, a rumbling purring noise came from Tigger.

Rabbit smiled a little and snuggled closer. The two creatures stayed warm that night as the blizzard raged on.