A Gentle Breeze

I wriggled across the polished floorboards on my tummy, kicking my feet until my fingers bumped against the cool metal slats of a floor vent. A gentle puff of warm air suddenly fluttered up, tickling the lace along my collar! Right over the grate rested a lightweight silk scarf with pastel stripes. When I patted the airy fabric with both hands, the soft puff lifted a gossamer corner into a dancing wave. I let out a surprised, bubbly gurgle, kicking my shoes in delight. Grinning wide, I caught the soft hem between my chubby fingers and pressed its floating coolness against my warm cheek.