Somethings Never Change

Pawprints of Friendship: Chase's Unspoken Admiration

 Chase's Pov

I was in the midst of a serene slumber when the echoing knocks on my pup house disrupted my peaceful rest.

???: "Chase, rise and shine, my friend. It's time to start the day."

"Alright, Ryder. Just give me a few minutes to wake up," I muttered, my tone tinged with disappointment as the remnants of a pleasant dream slowly faded away.

Upon waking, I swiftly adorned my collar and made my way to the bathroom, eager to commence the day by brushing my teeth.

Once I finished, I headed to the lookout and ascended the lift to gear up, preparing to awaken the other pups and kickstart the day.

Before I reached the lift, Ryder asked if I could wake the pups up.

I chuckled and assured, "Don't worry, Ryder, I'm already on it."

Descending in the lift, I set out to wake up the pups.

"Aurff!" I barked, immediately activating my megaphone. "Megaphone!" I shouted, making sure my pup pack could hear me loud and clear.

"Good morning, everybody! Rise and shine!" I bellowed, ensuring that my wake-up call echoed throughout, reaching every ear.

Soon, everyone began to stir and wake up, except for one pup...

I made my way to Skye's pup house and discovered her still fast asleep.

A thought crossed my mind: "She's so adorable when she's asleep."

I opted not to disturb her slumber, as she seemed so comfortable and peaceful.

As I started to quietly exit her pup house, I was startled by a sudden voice calling my name.

I turned around to see Skye, her eyes half-open, gazing at me.

"Oh, hey Skye. Sorry if I woke you up," I said, attempting to downplay any concern. "I just wanted to make sure you're doing okay."

"Aw, did you miss me?" she teased, a playful smirk gracing her features.

Her words made me blush instantly, and I tried my best to hide it, suddenly feeling a bit bashful.

"Uh, maybe," I stammered, attempting to maintain a serious tone. "Ryder made breakfast for us. I'll meet you there," I added, struggling to ignore the fact that my crush had made me blush.

To be continued 

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