A Gust from Outside

I heard the softest clatter by the balcony door and darted straight over to check it out. The sliding screen door was cracked open just a few inches, letting a crisp morning draft rush inside. I scrambled onto the silver metal track and peeked through the mesh. The trees below were swaying, and the wide sidewalk stretched out further than the whole hallway! A stray dried leaf skittered across the tiles right past my feet, teasing me to chase it. I grabbed the edge of the frame to hold steady against the breeze. There is a whole massive world out there, and I definitely need to find a way to sprint across that pavement soon.