A Quiet Greeting

Your soft "hi" lingered in my thoughts. I crept silently out from behind the green fabric, moving one stubby foot at a time. The room was dim and tranquil. Near the corner of the low shelf, I discovered a neat row of stacked square wooden coasters. Their straight edges felt soothing to look at. I squeezed myself into the shaded gap beside them, letting my head press lightly against the cool polished wood. ...Hsssh. I stayed very still, quietly watching the room from my new little shelter.