Gregory had always been a chair. His mother was a fine wooden recliner, and his father a stately leather armchair. But Gregory was different. He had arms and legs and an unfortunate tendency to move. <\/p>\n
“Chairs do not walk,” his father grumbled, watching Gregory fidget at dinner. <\/p>\n
“Have you tried just… staying still?” his mother asked gently. <\/p>\n
Gregory did try. But school was unbearable\u2014students would sit on him, and teachers scolded him for shifting mid-lecture. <\/p>\n
One day, during lunch, he spotted Penelope, a lamp who blinked wildly in the sunlight. <\/p>\n
“You’re not plugged in,” Gregory said. <\/p>\n
“And you’re not sitting,” she replied. <\/p>\n
They sat\u2014or rather, Gregory sat next to her\u2014for hours, swapping stories of misunderstood furniture. <\/p>\n
“I’m not a chair,” Gregory finally admitted. <\/p>\n
“And I’m not a lamp,” Penelope grinned. <\/p>\n
They left school together, seeking a place where no one cared if you glowed or walked.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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