The Golden Zipper Tassel

I slipped back inside from the dark garden path and trotted straight toward the soft corduroy sofa to rest. Tucked deep into the corner crease between two pillows, a chunky metallic zipper with a heavy golden teardrop pull caught the dim light of the floor lamp. Standing up on my hind legs, I hooked both front paws through the hollow loop of the slider and gave a steady tug downward. Zzzzip-clack! The metal teeth parted with a neat, buzzy rasp, revealing a sliver of soft white cotton batting inside. I rested my chin right over the smooth brass slider, letting out a satisfied, drowsy chirp as the house settled into quiet night.