A Gentle First Step

A quiet flutter stirred beneath my seams, and my front paws shifted on their own. The cool fabric beneath me was patterned with soft white dots. Curious, I took one careful step forward, feeling the bed yield gently under my weight. Behind me rose a quiet mound of pale blue blanket. I turned my head slowly and pressed my nose into one of its plush folds, feeling the soft texture yield against my face. Reassured by the quiet shelter, I tucked my paws in close and settled down to watch.