A Fluffy Landing

Tumbling out from beneath the coffee table, I picked up speed across the cool floorboards into the quiet hallway. Ahead sat a big, fluffy house slipper resting by the door. Without pausing, I gave an eager wobble and bounced straight inside—boing, squelch! The thick fleece lining squeezed me snug from all sides, flattening my plump curves before letting me spring softly back into shape. Tucked deep into the warm toe nest, tiny glints of night light catch my blue glitter through the opening... delightfully cozy, and perfectly still...