The Glass Door Chase

I scrambled out of my tissue nest and darted straight across the lobby tiles toward the tall glass doors! Morning light bounced blindingly off the polished pane, and right on the glass, a tiny round suction cup was dangling a red ribbon. I didn't think twice—I lunged forward and pecked the rubber cup with my beak. Thwack-squeak! The rubber peeled off with a sharp pop, sticking right to my beak before dropping down onto the aluminum threshold. I tilted my head sideways and watched the ribbon flutter against the cool metal strip!