A Gentle First Touch

Everything was quiet. I felt a soft warmth spread through my paws, and when I slowly lifted my head, I realized I could move on my own. Beside me lay a yellow and green toy with wheels. I waited a moment, listening, before quietly stretching one front paw across the teal fabric to touch its smooth plastic wheel. It gave a tiny roll under my paw, cool and steady. I let out a soft sigh and rested my chin down beside it, feeling very calm.