Chase and Skye's Love Story

Chapter 19

About an hour and a half has passed since Skye and Everest had initially arrived at Katie's. The young blonde was doing her absolute best to make the two pups shine. She washed them, trimmed them, combed them, and was making them look practically flawless.

Skye was really aiming to get Chase's attention tonight, and she was on the right track so far. Her whole outfit blended nicely, she was groomed to perfection, and looked undeniable cute without even putting on her makeup yet.

Katie had groomed Everest exquisitely as well, but she wasn't as worried about her makeup or her outfit as much as Skye was. After all, she wasn't planning on hooking up with anybody tonight.

Another half hour had gone by and they were finally done, looking prettier than ever. Katie had really done them well with the finishing touches and makeup. Their mascara was on point, nails clipped, polished, and painted, Skye having her nails pink with sparkles, and Everest having hers silver with sparkles. Finally, a spritz of perfume sealed the deal.

"Alright pups, you're all set! What do you think?" Katie asked, leading them over to a mirror.

"Wow Katie! It's.. it's.. amazing!" Skye struggled to say, in absolute awe at what a good job Katie had done. Everest nodded in agreement.

"Thank pups," Katie giggled, "I did my best!"

"Wow Everest. You look stunning!" Skye said, turning towards and looking at the husky.

"Ohh stop it," she blushed, "But look at you though! If Chase doesn't fall for that, then he must be crazy."

"Ahh, so you were trying to impress someone." Katie winked at Skye.

Skye madly blushed. She was still uncomfortable with other people knowing how she felt about the german shepherd. However, she still appreciated Everest's comment.

"OOPS!" Everest blurted out, "Oh my gosh Skye I'm sorry, I-"

"It's okay Everest, I may have to get used to this anyway if I want anything to happen tonight," Skye faced the facts, "Just please don't tell him, or anybody, Katie."

"My lips are sealed!" Katie promised, "But I must admit, I always thought you and Chase would be cute together."

"Thanks Katie, I really appreciate it," Skye blushed, "Anyway, we better get going, we only have an hour before we have to leave! Thanks again Katie!"

"Anytime pups! I'll see you two later tonight!" She called as they made their way out the exit.

"You too!" they called back as the door shut behind them.

The two pups got in their vehicles, trying not to ruin how well they looked, and carefully drove back across the bridge to the Lookout. The both zoomed upstairs into the bathroom together, checking themselves out in the mirror, making sure they looked just as good as they did when the left Katie's salon. They planned on being in there basically until they had to leave. The two pups, especially Skye, would do anything to maintain the way they looked until the time of the party.

Meanwhile, back at the pup park, the guy pups had seen Everest and Skye make their way across the bridge back to the Lookout, which was their cue to head to Katie's and be groomed within the hour that they still had. They all rushed into the salon as fast as they could and found Katie, who had just finished filling up a fifth bath.

"Ah pups, I've been expecting you," she greeted them, "Here to be groomed for the big party tonight?"

"You bet!" Rubble said, excited to hop into a nice, warm, bubbly, bath.

"Well you're in luck! I just finished filling up the baths. Hop in you guys!" She signaled them.

Without hesitation, most of the pups hopped in the baths, except for Rocky.

"You too Rocky." Katie ordered him, "Tonight's going to be fun, don't you want to be all nice and clean?"

"I am Katie! I had a bath two weeks ago!" declared the mixed breed.

"Come on Rocky. If I am going to tell Skye how I feel about her, then the least you can do is take a bath before the party." Chase raised a good point, and therefore Rocky complied and got in the tub. However, the german shepherd instantly realized his mistake when he saw that Katie was standing right there and heard what he said. He struggled to think of a cover up but it was too late for that.

"Awwe, Chase! You like Skye?" Katie squealed.

She thought about only moments earlier when she discovered Skye had feelings for Chase and thought it was so cute that the german shepherd was hiding feelings for the cockapoo too. She wanted to tell him about Skye's secret but remembered she had made a promise, so she kept her mouth shut.

"Uh.. yeah, I guess I do..." Chase muttered, trying to hide is obvious blush and embarrassment.

"Well don't worry about it Chase. I think it's brave of you to tell Skye how you feel, and she'll probably be flattered when you tell her." Katie said, trying to give Chase some motivation.

"Thanks Katie." He half smiled. He still wasn't completely comfortable with the situation, and was nervous to confess to Skye. As all the pups sat in their baths relaxing, Chase thought and thought about what he was going to do. His teammates had done so much for him to get up to this point, and he couldn't back down now. But he was so nervous about how Skye would react. He wanted one thing, and one thing only, which was to be with Skye.

Katie came back about ten minutes later and was ready to start the grooming.

"Alrighty pups! Time to get out!" Katie told them.

"Awww, but it was so relaxing in there!" Rubble complained.

"Speak for yourself Rubble!" Rocky said as he jumped out of the tub and shook himself off in a jiffy.

Katie got her blow dryer, and dried down all the pups, followed by some trimming, brushing their fur, and then clipping their nails. She spent a little extra time and effort on Chase, as she knew it was going to be a special night for him. She finished with the guys much quicker than with the girls due to the fact they didn't need any makeup, and they were heading back to the Lookout now.

As all the pups were thanking Katie and leaving, she quickly called Chase over to give him something. She pulled a little glass bottle of cologne, and sprayed the german shepherd a couple times. The police pup responded with a sneeze.

"Sorry buddy," Katie giggled, "But it's sure to get Skye's attention tonight, she'll like it."

"Wow, thanks Katie." Chase thanked her.

But that wasn't it. Katie had pulled a small black case from her pocket. Inside was a beautiful diamond necklace with a bright pink gem in the centre. On the back was Skye's name engraved in the shiny rock.

"I was going to give this to Skye for her birthday in a few months, but I think this is more important." Katie smiled, "You take it, and give it to her tonight. I know how much Skye means to you and I want you to make her happy."

Chase was almost in shock. The necklace was beautiful. Skye would absolutely love it. He couldn't express how thankful he was towards Katie.

"Katie.. I don't know what to say.." Chase stuttered, "Thank you so much. I owe you, BIG time."

"Don't mention it," Katie giggled and winked at him, "Go get her tiger."

Chase laughed and ran back out to his vehicle, following the pups back across the bridge to the Lookout. As the bathroom was still occupied by the two girl pups, the guys changed into their outfits in their pup houses, and patiently waited for Ryder to tell them it was time to leave.

They were all ready, all seven of them. Ready to face what was to come that night. For some, it was just a matter of going and having a good time, while certain pups were hoping to accomplish something more. It was going to be a night to remember, and at this point, all they could do was wait for Ryder to announce their departure.