A Sudden Sparkle

A breath rushed in, warm and clear! My hands were already wrapped around the golden trophy, firm and steady. I blinked, took in the glowing lights, and tried wiggling my fingers. They actually moved! Leaning forward just a bit, I touched the cool, polished metal curve of the trophy, feeling its solid weight against my palms. Scattered across the dark step, golden confetti ribbons glittered all around my feet. I tapped a shiny gold foil strip with one fingertip, watching it flip right over. Wow. I can really feel this! We're right here in the celebration, and I am wide awake.