Ready, Set, Tap

My toes twitched first. Then—bam! My legs were totally under my control! I pushed my palms down onto the slick, dark surface and sat upright. The black wood stretched out like a runway. I tapped my red sneaker against the smooth board, feeling the solid wood click right beneath my sole. Not bad at all. I gave the surface one quick, playful slap with my gloved hand and leaned forward, eager to see how fast I could slide across this stretch.