100 Words a Day 118

The zoo was open despite the cold. The pair walked through the wrought gate and were greeted by the sight of penguins. They were standing on their artificial ice, huddling together. That’s how they stayed warm. “Penguins are so cute!” she said. He didn’t say anything. Girls always said that about penguins. He hadn’t met a single girl who didn’t like penguins. They stood and watched the penguins stand. After a few minutes it, the caretakers let a school of fish into the penguins’ pond. As one, they dove into the water, sliding on their bellies, and went to feast.