Twist and Ding!

That glossy red mechanical timer was practically begging for a spin! I scrambled up the folded dish towel, dug my paws into the smooth counter, and squared off against the little dial. Wrapping both front paws around the domed top, I leaned my whole weight sideways and twisted with a mighty heave. Click-clack-crank! The painted arrow snapped past the five-minute mark, and suddenly the whole thing came alive—tick-tick-tick-tick! It buzzed so hard against my chest that my wings fluttered. Then—BRRRING! A sharp metal clang blasted right in my face, tumbling me straight back onto my fluffy tail. Loudest bell in the kitchen, and I totally launched it!