A Gentle Nudge

Everything was still. Then I felt a soft warmth against my cheek. I blinked, realizing I could move my fingers. Carefully, I lifted one hand and tapped the plush banana resting against my shoulder. Its fabric felt smooth and light. When it tilted slightly against the wooden wall, I realized I had made that happen on my own. I paused, taking a quiet breath, and watched it rest steadily in place.