A Gentle Slide Across Tiles

I hopped down from the rug onto the smooth, pale floor tiles near the hallway. The cool surface felt wonderful under my feet, so I leaned forward and gave a firm push. With a soft chirp, I slid across the polished floor like a curling stone, spinning gently until my side bumped against a rolled-up magazine. I blinked, righted myself, and immediately turned around to test the slick stretch again.