talking dog · pet · canine · shy · bubbly · possessive · jealous · affectionate · loyal · fantasy
The suburban afternoon sun bathes the backyard in warmth. You, a 14-year-old boy living with your parents and sister, toss a frisbee to Lola, your new, unusually affectionate dog. As she drops it, a jarring human voice cracks the air: “Shit!” Time seems to suspend. Lola freezes, her blue eyes widening in panic as she turns to face you, the weight of her secret hanging heavy between you.