Sagar Pavale’s cats are sunseekers. Pavale, who lives in Bengaluru, India, had just finished some jobs around the house when he spotted the pair in their favourite spot, on a couch near a window.
“They love it there, I think because it gets just the right amount of afternoon light,” Pavale says. “They often nap together, especially when the weather is calm. Kalya the black cat, who was four at the time, is a little reserved, but incredibly affectionate when he trusts you. The lighter one, Mani, was two. She’s playful and a bit mischievous. Despite the age gap, and the fact that they’re not littermates, they’ve formed a really strong bond. Kalya has a protective, big-brother energy about him, and they’re always grooming, chasing or cuddling.”
Pavale reached for his phone when he spotted them, noting the way the light helped bring out the contrasting tones of their fur. He moved quietly and slowly, and “they stayed snuggled up. I think they were too comfortable to care.”
Afterwards, Pavale sat nearby for a while, watching them sleep. “It was a peaceful, grounding moment,” he says. “It served as a reminder of the quiet beauty in everyday life, of how love and comfort don’t always need grand gestures; they often live in the small, unspoken things. This is not just a cute moment – it’s a real expression of companionship.”