Order on the Pavement

I discovered a sequence of numbered chalk squares drawn neatly across the driveway pavers. Pausing to examine the grid, I recognized the straightforward geometry of hopscotch. I selected a flat grey pebble from the garden border, took deliberate aim, and tossed it into the square marked with a bold '3'. It settled cleanly within the chalk lines without grazing an edge. Satisfied with the throw, I hopped forward on both feet into the first two compartments, minding my balance and keeping strictly within the powdery boundaries.