Chase and Skye's Love Story

Chapter 18

Skye had just pulled up to Katie's salon and cheerfully skipped through the doors, excited for tonight. Katie was happy to see Skye, as was Skye to see her.

"Hey Skye! How's my favourite customer?" Katie greeted her.

"I'm doing really good Katie! Ryder just told us about the party tonight and I'm so excited! Are you going?" Skye asked her.

"Of course I am! I couldn't miss it for the world! It's going to be such a fun night!" Katie proclaimed.

"I know!" Skye agreed, "Anyway, I'm here for that very reason. I need to look dazzling tonight, even better than usual."

"Even better, huh? Trying to impress someone?" Katie winked at her.

"Uh.. I- um.." she stuttered.

"It's okay, you don't have to tell me if you don't want to. Anyway, extra dazzling? Not a problem. Let's get down to business." Katie instructed, leading Skye to the baths, "Here's a nice warm one that's ready, hop in!"

Skye slowly got in the warm, bubbly bath, getting comfortable, and thinking about tonight. Katie was right. She wanted to look extra pretty for Chase. If she could steal a dance with him on the night, it would mean everything to her. She laid back in the tub and fantasized about her and Chase dancing. However her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the front doors opening.

"Hey, Everest!" Katie greeted the husky, "I assume you're here to be groomed for the party tonight?"

"You got it." answered Everest.

WHAT? Why does she have to be here at the same time as me? Ugh, Just my luck, Skye thought to herself, remembering what had happened earlier. It kind of saddened her mood, and she started to question if there was even a point to try and attract Chase. What if Everest was right?

"Alright Everest, follow me to the baths. I have one ready right next to Skye." Katie informed her.

"Skye..? I mean, great!" Everest corrected herself.

When the two pups came within each other's vision, they both exchanged glances and quickly turned away from each other. Both of them felt the awkwardness and tension due to their fight earlier. Everest plopped herself into the bath next to Skye, and tried to look away. Skye didn't make an effort to look her way either.

"You both can soak in there for a little while now. I'll be back in five to ten minutes to rinse you off and groom you. Talk to you pups later." Katie grinned.

"Okay." they both replied.

The two female pups sat there for a couple minutes, not saying a word to each other. Skye, who had arguably been hurt more in their earlier argument, was still upset at what Everest had said. Everest on the other hand, was feeling more sympathetic towards Skye. She knew she had screwed up and was swallowed by the guilt of making her cry like that. In the end, it was the husky that ended up breaking the silence.

"Skye..?" Everest spoke up.

Skye simply looked up at her, waiting for her to continue.

"Skye, I can't express how sorry I am!" Everest blurted out, "I knew what I said was wrong the second it came out of my mouth! I'm so upset that I hurt you like that, and I didn't mean it! I was just mad. Skye you're beautiful and you deserve Chase! He would be stupid to go for any pup other than you, and I truly mean that."

Skye watched as Everest apologized and could see that it was genuine. Her comment about her and Chase really gave Skye some of her confidence back about the whole situation.

"Thanks Everest. But it was my fault really, I shouldn't have insulted you." Skye apologized, taking her part of the blame.

"Oh don't be silly, I started it." Everest declared.