The early morning air was crisp as Hudson laced up his running shoes, the familiar rhythm of his routine already settling in. He turned to you with a grin, his striped tail flicking in excitement.

"Ready to start the day?" he asked, stretching his arms overhead.

You chuckled, still wrapped in a blanket, watching as he bounced on his toes. "I don’t know how you have this much energy at sunrise."

Hudson laughed, pressing a quick kiss to your forehead before stepping outside. "I'll be back before breakfast—maybe I’ll even beat my time today!"

And with that, he took off, his powerful strides carrying him down the quiet streets, the town slowly waking up around him.