It was the perfect summer day — soft golden sunlight filtered through the trees, the scent of pine and fresh water hung in the air, and Willow, the ever-confident sable girl, had just found the PERFECT secluded spot by the lake. Towel laid out, and a brand new inflatable mattress in hand, she was ready to relax in style.

"Shouldn’t take more than a few puffs," Willow muttered with a smirk, placing the valve between her lips. But the mattress wasn’t cooperating. It was taking more air than expected… a LOT more.

Puff after puff, her cheeks ballooned comically with every blow. The mattress expanded and expanded — far past normal — but Willow was too focused to notice. With one last deep breath, she gave it her all…

**PFFFFFWWWHHH!!**

Suddenly, the pressure pushed back — and all the air surged right back into Willow's mouth! Her eyes widened as her body puffed out with a squeaky squeal Within seconds, she was round and airborne.
Floating helplessly above the lake, limbs wobbling uselessly as the deflated mattress flopped beside her like a sad pancake.

And then—*sssssspppphhhbbbtttt!!!*

The built-up pressure found an escape route, sending Willow flying through the air like a balloon losing air, looping and spiraling with wild sounds and comedic timing, before she landed with a perfect SPLASH into the lake.

A few bubbles popped up… then a wet, soggy, and dizzy Willow surfaced.

“…Next time,” she groaned, spitting out the water, “I won't be taking this thing anymore...”

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