A Gentle Hum

My eyes blink. Slowly. The air feels cool against my fur. Underneath my small feet, the dark surface has little holes, a wide metal mesh. I lean forward and place one fuzzy paw right beside the white circular mark. A tiny, steady hum vibrates up into my arm. It is quiet. I press my belly closer to the edge, feeling the steady rumble buzz through my body, and decide to just stay right here.