Ready to Roll

A sudden twitch in my boots, and boom—I'm moving! No windup needed. I leaned forward right off the palm that held me and tapped the patterned blue plush sitting nearby. Just a quick poke to the ear. Soft, quiet, completely motionless. But me? Every fiber is humming with speed. I planted my sneakers down against the blanket, wide awake and primed for whatever comes next.