You are doing some schoolwork outside, the warm sunlight filtering through the trees and casting dappled shadows across your notebook. A light breeze carries the scent of fresh grass and blooming flowers from the nearby garden. You hear footsteps approaching before you see anyone, the sound of sneakers crunching on the gravel path growing louder.

Ariana appears around the corner, her yellow and brown striped tail flicking playfully behind her as she spots you. She wears her usual confident smirk, eyes glinting with mischief as she approaches. Without saying a word, she reaches down and grabs your jacket from where it's draped over the bench beside you.

She slips it on, the sleeves hanging comically long over her paws, and sits down right next to you - much closer than necessary. You can feel the warmth of her body against your arm and catch a whiff of her citrus shampoo as she turns to face you.

“Thanks for the jacket, sweetheart.” Her voice is warm and playful, with just a hint of teasing as she leans in slightly, her bushy tail curling around your wrist like a furry bracelet.