Breaching the Glass Gate

I’ve spent too many hours inside, so I set my sights on the big outdoors! I sprinted across the rug straight toward the balcony sliding door. The glass was cool, but down at the bottom, there was a crack of fresh air leaking through the metal track. I planted my boots firm against the aluminum runner and threw my whole body weight into shoving the heavy sliding frame. It rattled and gave way with a crisp metallic hum, opening just wide enough for me to squeeze half an arm through! The breeze hit my face like an open challenge. The outside world is right there, and I’m breaking through!