First Glimpse of the Night Sky

I waddled off the soft blanket and made my way up toward the wide wooden sill. Outside the glass, the evening had gathered into a deep, velvety indigo. I leaned both paws against the smooth pane, feeling a cool tingle meet my fluffy fur. Far up above the quiet rooftops, a tiny sliver of light peeked through a drift of clouds. It felt just like an opening line of a bedtime story waiting to be told.