PAW Patrol: Resurgence || Book One

(S1-C3) The First Step

Unlike the other times Marshall thought he had finally built up enough courage to tell Everest, this time he was positive he would do it. However, he decided it would be best to talk to Chase beforehand. They were like brothers, the two trusted each other with their lives. That and the fact that the Shepherd was the only other member of the Paw Patrol who actually had a mate.

"Ok, so you're sure that this will work, right?" The Dalmatian questioned nervously. The last thing he would want to do is make himself look like an idiot in front of Everest and screw up his chance of getting with her.

"Yes, I'm sure Marshall. Like I told you, don't stress out. I promise you that she'll feel the same way, you got this." Chase reassured. Unfortunately, Marshall wasn't taking his advice too well as he was still getting himself worked up.

"Ugh, but what if she hates me afterward? I don't know if I can do this, this might not be a good idea." He nearly yelled out in frustration. Although he knew he had to tell her, and deep down he truly wanted to, there was always that one part of him that decided to disagree and tell him that all of this was a bad idea.

"Marshall, look at me." Chase ordered him, his eyes showing determination. Whether the dally liked it or not, he was not going to back out this time. Luckily, Marshall stopped stressing out enough to do as he asked and made eye contact.

"Listen to me, bro. You. Got. This. Do you remember how nervous I was planning on telling Skye?" Marshall nodded in response, knowing how terrified the shepherd was himself. "Right, and I asked her, and it was probably the greatest decision I've ever made. You'll never truly know if you don't try. We believe in you, all of us do. You've got nothing to worry about." Chase stated, finishing his little pep talk.

Before Marshall had the chance to respond, he was cut off by their leader, who had just walked back inside the tower, thankfully alone. "He's right Marshall, we all believe in you, you've got to tell her pup. I've seen you two together, you're practically made for each other." Ryder added.

Marshall smirked at him. "You're one to talk, you still haven't asked out Katie yet." Ryder blushed while Chase tried very hard to hide his laughter, and thankfully, he managed to hold it in.

"W-well, t-that's different." Ryder stammered out, playfully glaring at the two. Although he couldn't help chuckle a little bit from his pup's witty comeback.

"No no, your right, that's different." Marshall replied. The boy let out a small sigh of relief, thankful that he wasn't going to be teased anymore. Unfortunately, he had made the mistake of letting his guard down.

"It really should be easier for you. You're a human, I'm a dog. You only have to ask her to be your girlfriend, not your freaking mate." The dally added, which made the three laugh more.

"With all due respect Ryder sir, he has a point. Our relationships don't work the same way as yours do."Chase added, still laughing himself at the situation. 

Once they all stopped laughing and calmed down, Marshall was the first to speak up. "All jokes aside, you guys are right. I'll never know if I don't try. I have to tell her, and I will. Tonight I'll ask her out to dinner, then I'll do it." He vowed to himself out loud.

Ryder bent down and gave him a scratch on the ear. "That's the spirit pup, good luck." He said to him. The dally smiled at his owner's reassurance, as right now, it was something he really needed if he wanted the courage to finally make a move on the husky.

"Agreed, you got this bro." Chase added as the two walked away leaving Marshall alone with his thoughts. He stayed there in silence for a few moments before giving in and mentally preparing himself to go ask Everest out to dinner.