Somethings Never Change

Part 2 of: Whispers of the Heart: Marshall admits his crush

Marshall's Pov

As I confessed to Rocky and Zuma that I had a crush on Chase, I instinctively cast my gaze downward and closed my eyes, anticipating potential judgment.

A few seconds passed, and I felt Rocky gently lifting my head up. I hesitantly opened my eyes, expecting to see them with disgusted expressions, but instead, they were smiling warmly.

"Marshal, we are genuinely thrilled for you!" Rocky exclaimed, his smile infectious.

I was taken aback. I expected them to be disgusted or ashamed of me, but instead, they were genuinely happy for me.

"Y- you're not ashamed o- of me?" I asked, wearing a curious expression.

"Why would we be ashamed of you Mawshall?" Zuma asked. 

"W- well, I thought I would b- be judged for being g- gay..." I confessed, my expression saddening.

"Marshall... Being gay is not something you should be afraid to talk about," Rocky said reassuringly.

"In fact, Mawshall... Me and Wocky have something that we were going to tell you pups," Zuma said, glancing at Rocky and then at me.

I looked at Rocky and Zuma, my expression filled with surprise. "Me and Zuma are together..." Rocky said, gently holding Zuma's hand.

My face instantly registered shock. "Wait, really?"

Rocky's Pov

I smiled and nodded at Marshall. He ran up to both of us and hugged us. "I am so happy for you two!" 

After a few minutes of hugging, Marshall asked us if we could help him ask out Chase.

We both agreed to help him, and after a few hours of planning and preparing him, he was finally ready.

Marshall's Pov

I was finally ready! I thanked Rocky and Zuma for their help, and I made my way toward the beach.

I arrived at the beach with a few minutes to spare. Just as I was about to call Chase on my pup tag, I noticed he was already at the beach.

I found it peculiar, so I decided to walk up to him.

"Hey Chase!" I said while walking up to him.

He turned around and saw me. 

"Oh, hey Marshal." He said while looking around for somebody.

"Are you waiting for somebody?" I said while being confused.

"Uh yeah, I am. I am waiting for Skye to meet me here."

"Oh, okay. Are you guys going to go swimming?" I asked, feeling a bit confused about why Skye was meeting him at the beach. I hoped that Skye hadn't arrived yet because I needed to tell him that I have a crush on him. 

"Yeah, we were just going to hang out and have fun," he told me, looking at me with a serious and confused expression.

If I was going to tell him, I had to do it now. 

"S- so... Chase, I- I have something I- I need to tell you..." 

He looked at me, puzzled. "Uh, sure, Marshall... What is it?"

I mustered all my courage and began to tell him.

"Chase, from the day Ryder saved us as tender pups, My heart danced, entwined with yours, pure and supple, In your presence, butterflies took flight, a fluttering delight, Love blossomed silently, in the soft shadows of the night.

Your eyes, a constellation of dreams, pulling me near, In your laughter, I found melodies, crystal clear, A love that bloomed like a fragrant, delicate rose, With each beat of my heart, its tender petals unfroze.

Whispers of your name waltz through my every thought, In the canvas of my dreams, your image is deeply wrought, I yearn for the brush of your paw, the warmth of your embrace, You're the melody to my song, my heart's eternal grace.

So, here I stand, baring my soul, vulnerable and true, In this realm of emotions, it's only you I pursue, In the symphony of love, let our hearts entwine, Forever together, our souls forever enshrined."

To be continued