A Buoyant Nudge

Fins twitch! Just a little flutter, but... wait, I did that! Warm fingers were holding me steady in midair. With a burst of momentum, I gave a buoyant little nudge right against the thumb. It was soft, springy, and held firm. Whoa. I tilted forward, wiggling my side fins to catch my balance. I can steer! Bracing myself securely against the gentle grip, I peered out at the grey soccer patterns below. Alive and floating high!