A Quick Kickoff

One second I was just lying flat, staring up. The next? A spark right in my sneakers! I twitched a toe, kicked both legs forward, and bounced right up onto my feet. The white sheet under me felt like a wide-open track waiting for a sprint. I reached out and tapped the stiff folded fabric seam right beside me—smooth, steady, and solid. No time to waste just lying around. I gave the seam a good nudge, balanced steady, and got ready to roll.