Just for One Night [Ashton Irwin]

~Chapter 21~

Chapter 21

When we got to the animal shelter, I saw Chelsea and Calum chatting with one of the employees, and they had a tan-and-white corgi/Lab mix on a leash.

"So, we're at the animal shelter now, about to pick up something special for Alexis!" I said to the camera, focusing it on the group outside. "And would you look at that gorgeous puppy!"

I heard Alexis gasp behind me. "Mommy, I'm getting a puppy?!"

I turned the camera to face Alexis. "Yes, you are! Let's go see it! Unbuckle yourself and climb out."

Alexis did as told, and we approached Chelsea, Calum, and the shelter employee. I could tell the puppy was a girl from her pink collar.

"Hey, pretty girl!" I said, petting her. She took to me right away, almost knocking me down in her excitement to see me.

"This is Gracie," the employee said. "She's our five-month-old corgi/Lab mix, and she had just come in last week. By the way, what's with the camera?"

"I'm vlogging," I said. "I have a vlog channel on YouTube where I document my life as a single mom."

"That's cool!" The employee bent down to talk to Alexis. "Hey, darlin'; I'm Nikki. Would you like to pet Gracie?"

"Okay," Alexis said, stroking her fur a little too harshly. In effect, Gracie tried to nip at her, and she jumped back.

"You have to be gentle, sweetie," I said. "She's only a puppy."

"Yeah, she only nipped because you were too rough," Calum chimed in. "She's actually quite friendly."

"Is she housetrained?" I asked Nikki.

"Yes, she is," Nikki said. "As Calum pointed out, she's very friendly, and she's also smart, loyal, and playful. Why don't you back up a bit and ask her to come?"

"Gwacie, come!" Alexis commanded. She giggled when Gracie complied. "I want this one, Mommy!"

"Okay, you said it!" I said. "So Nikki, what papers do I have to sign?"

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Calum's POV

"Thanks for the date, Cal," Chelsea said before she got into Brittany's car to go home.

"My pleasure! You're the most beautiful girl I've ever met, you know that?"

"Aw, thanks! And you're the handsomest guy I've ever met. When do you go back home?"

"Tonight, I'm afraid. But let's keep in touch!"

"Sure! I'll follow you on Twitter as soon as I get home. My username is @hey_its_chelsea."

"Mine is @Calum5SOS. See you later!"

"Bye."

As soon as the girls were out of sight, I hopped into my car and headed back to the hotel. In the suite, Luke was playing Guitar Hero, with "American Idiot" by Green Day playing in the game's background. I waited for the song to finish before greeting him.

"How was your date with Chelsea?" Luke asked.

"It was amazing," I said. "We went to the animal shelter and took a walk with one of the dogs. I was so happy!"

Luke rolled his eyes. "You and your dog obsession..."

I ignored his comment. "So, we met this really hot chick who was behind the counter, and I think you might like her. She's called Nikki, and she has red hair and hazel eyes. She's also really sweet, and very helpful to us."

"Sounds like my kinda girl! Did you get her number?"

"Yes, I did. Why don't you give her a call?"

I gave Luke, Nikki's phone number, and he sat on the couch to call her.