First Step on Wood

Everything was quiet. I felt a loose spark run through my knees, so I gave my right foot a gentle lift. It actually moved, landing with a crisp plastic click on the smooth floorboard. Then I noticed the dark groove running between the planks right ahead. I crouched slightly, rested a fist against the wood grain, and traced the line. Cool, solid, and definitely real. Guess I'm up and running.