A Gentle First Lean
A warm, steady pulse softly stirred within my plush chest. Opening my eyes, I found myself nestled among boxed figures and familiar bear companions. Slowly, carefully, I tilted my head to the side. The plastic heart tag near my ear made a faint, soft rustle against my fur. I gently extended my left arm until my paw lightly brushed the plush side of the blue bear sitting beside me. The quiet, soft contact anchored me. Everything around me felt perfectly peaceful.