A Shiny Stray

A warm patch of light crept across the floorboards this morning. Right in the middle of it sat a little pearly button, sparkling faintly. I paused at the edge of the woven rug, tilting sideways to watch it. It didn't roll away. Step by quiet step, I padded over and gently pressed my front paw against its rounded edge. It spun a tiny half-circle, catching the golden light before resting still against my soft fur.