Chase and Skye's Love Story

Chapter 20

Chase lied in his pup house while wearing his nice clothes, and waited for Ryder to tell them all that it was time to go. If he thought he was nervous earlier, then he was absolutely petrified now. As the clock ticked closer to six o'clock the more he dreaded going to the party. If it weren't for the other pups, there was no way he was going to do this. As he felt a drop of sweat drip down the back of his neck, he heard a knock on his door, slightly startling him.

"Come in!" he called out.

"Hey Chase.." Marshall opened his door. The dally could instantly see the worried look in Chase's eyes. Before the german shepherd could greet him back, he began speaking again.

"Listen, I know you're nervous for tonight. I can see it on your face, and that's okay. It's okay to be a little nervous, especially in this sort of situation. But I'm telling you, there is nothing to worry about. You are a handsome, brave,funny and polite pup. Most importantly, you're a leader. Skye would be lucky to have you to dance with her, and I highly doubt she would reject you." Marshall comforted Chase.

Chase smiled at his best friend's compliment. He needed all the encouragement he could get at the moment.

"And besides," Marshall continued, "It's just dancing. Nothing too extreme. Just you two gently swaying back and forth, holding each other in your arms.."

Chase imagined this and grinned at the thought of him and Skye dancing. Marshall was right, it's just dancing, he could do this.

"You know Marshall, you're right. It is just dancing. I think it will be nice." Chase said fantasizing it in his head again, "I sure am lucky to have a friend like you."

"We're brothers, Chase. And we always will be, forever." Marshall said putting his paw on the shepherd's back.

"Alright pups! Time to go!" Ryder hollered from the entrance of the Lookout.

Chase's eyes widened.

"Just relax, Chase." said Marshall, "You're ready for this."

He took a deep breath and calmed himself down.

"I'm ready." He declared confidently.

"Alright good, now let's go."

Chase walked out of his pup house alongside Marshall and met up with the other guy pups, who were all excited to go to the party. Meanwhile, Skye and Everest were just leaving the bathroom after hearing Ryder's call.

Everest started out the bathroom door, but realized Skye wasn't with her. She turned around to see the cockapoo staring blankly at herself in the mirror.

"You coming Skye?" Everest asked.

"What if this was all for nothing?" She began to worry, "What if Chase doesn't notice me? What if he has feelings for another pup? I mean, why would he like me anyways.."

Everest walked right back up to Skye and turned her head so that she was staring straight into the husky's teal eyes.

"You listen here Skye," Everest ordered her, "You look absolutely amazing tonight, and nobody can say otherwise. Chase is going to look at you tonight in amazement at how stunning you are. Do not doubt yourself now, Skye. Not after how much we prepared. Just be yourself and I have no doubt that Chase will fall for you. You have nothing to worry about"

Skye listened and comprehended what Everest had said. It was pretty convincing, and although Skye was still a bit unsure of whether anything would actually happen tonight, she took Everest's advice and tried not to worry about the situation anymore. She would just have to wait and see.