A Quiet Shiver
A tiny spark pulsed inside my chest. I blinked against the dim room. My little feet... they moved. Just a small twitch. Sss... I leaned sideways into the fold of the black blanket, carefully pressing my face against the soft paw of the plush dog sitting right next to me. It stayed completely still, warm and quiet. I pulled back a fraction of an inch, tucking my legs beneath me in the comforting shadow.