A Bouncy Encounter

I pressed one cautious paw against the huge, smooth exercise ball resting beside the bookshelf. It gave way with a familiar rubbery squeak, then gently pushed back against my touch. Intrigued, I leaned forward and bumped my round chest directly into it. The ball compressed and rebounded, tipping me gently backward until I landed with a soft thump right on my heavy tail. I couldn't help but give it another nudge with both paws, watching it roll against the sofa cushion before wobbling smoothly back into my reach. It made a surprisingly fun, bouncy companion for the evening.