He bounded forward, head low and back high, playfully bouncing toward her. It was kind of fun, her not knowing it was him. There were also all kinds of things that were trying to override his decision to get her attention.
Like the squirrel that ran by behind her.
Or the interesting smell of the nearby garbage can.
Also, playing seemed like a really good idea right now. If only he had a ball...
"ZOE!" Jesse nuzzled into her hand and licked it. She tasted like sandwich meat. Bread. Mayo. Lettuce didn't taste very exciting, but it was there.