Somethings Never Change

Part 2 of: Pawprints of Friendship: Chase's Unspoken Admiration

Marshalls Pov

"Chase, can I share something with you?" I asked, my expression a mix of nervousness and fear.

"Sure, Marshall. What is it?" Chase responded, tilting his head with an inquisitive expression.

Summoning all my courage, I began tentatively, "Chase... Since the first day I saw you, my heart melted. I understand if you only see me as a friend, but the truth is... I love you."

After those words escaped my lips, I closed my eyes and shifted my gaze to the ground, my heart pounding as I awaited his response.

After a few seconds, I felt Chase gently lift my head up, his voice tender yet apologetic as he said, "Marshal... I am terribly sorry, but my heart is only for Skye..."

After he said that, those words reverberated in my head. "My heart is only set for Skye... My heart is only set for Skye," I could feel my eyes welling up.

When I started crying chase was about to say something but the sound of my alarm clock caught my attention

In a sudden realization, I grasped that it was all a terrible dream. I jolted awake in shock, feeling a wave of relief wash over me, grateful that it had never actually happened.

After a few minutes, I began to hear Chase's voice through his megaphone, exclaiming, "Good morning, everybody! Rise and shine!" 

I made my way to the bathroom, quickly brushing my teeth and preparing to head to the lookout for breakfast.

I noticed Rocky, Zuma, and Rubble heading towards the lookout, but Chase and Skye were nowhere in sight. I scanned the vicinity, trying to spot them, but they were nowhere to be found.

As I looked around, suddenly, Chase came into view. I was about to go say good morning to him, but he was headed towards Skye's pup house.

Curiosity getting the best of me, I decided to eavesdrop and listen to what they were saying.

Carefully, I pressed my ear against the wall, straining to hear Chase's voice.

As Chase was about to say something, I could hear the soft footsteps indicating him walking out of the pup house.

Not wanting to be caught spying on them, I swiftly moved away from the pup house and ascended the lift, surprisingly not tripping on anything.

I ascended the lift and was greeted with cheerful "Good morning!" from Ryder and the other pups.

I began to eat my breakfast, lost in my thoughts: "How am I going to tell Chase I like him? I don't even know if he's into guys, and it's clear he has his heart set on Skye, not me. He treats me like a friend, and that's all."

To be continued!