That's Why I Love You: A Marshall x Everest Collection

Friends (Part 2)

Everest leaded him to the center of the dance floor. A nice boogie from the band made it perfect for the guys who like this style. Of course Marshall likes the music, but he has some issues with dancing in public: it's way too embarrassing. He was wondering how Everest convinced him to do this. He tried to hide his head seeing that the looks were turning to them.

In the other hand, Everest was so into the music, completely ignoring the glances from the people around, she moves like no tomorrow with a still amazing display. Marshall just blushed and tried to stay away from her, but she wouldn't let him go that easy and soon, she grabbed him by a fold of his tux and made him get close to her as her dance got almost wild.

"We're here to have some fun, Marshall. Just let it flow."

"And I was the one that never changes? What are you dancing? Chickaletta Polka?" He laughed just seeing her moving. She rolled her eyes.

"Ok Mr. I-don't-like-parties, say what you want, but you know you're just jealous." She smirked. Marshall laughed one last time before the song ended. The just married couple gathered in the center as other couples did the same.

"This one's for the happy couple! Hope you like it!" The lead singer of the band announced as they played a waltz.

"At least this one?" she said, extending her paw. "For your best friend?"

Marshall smiled back and took her paw, getting closer. The ambient turned to a movie-like scene, with the couples dancing together to a soft tune. 

"It's not that bad, isn't it?" Everest said, both of them in the embrace of the other.

Marshall found himself finally enjoying the moment. "Yeah, I think..."

This was relaxing for the Dalmatian, but not what he spotted next. From a corner of the room, a shape showed. It seemed blurry, but soon is recognized by the ex fire dog.

"Definitely not my day."

"Hide me!" Marshall whimpered, hiding his head behind Everest.

"What? What's wrong?"

He raised his head to see how close the shape was. "Here she comes." He said pointing to the figure behind her.

Everest noticed his sudden change and turned her head to see what scared him. There was a Beagle with big amber eyes turning her head left and right like looking for someone. Everest rolled her eyes, as she raised her paw and slapped Marshall's forehead.

"Hey-!" He tried to say but Everest already grabbed him by the fur of his neck.

"Please, tell me you didn't!" She muttered so the girl behind wouldn't hear them. "I told you Melissa was a mess; why in the world would you do such a thing?!"

"It is not my fault! She's obsessed with me!" he said with wide open eyes and a worried look.

"Oh, poor Marshall, who can't keep the girls away from him!" She said, slapping him again. Marshall winced.

"I just dated her once! We went to that restaurant on 6th street, she gave me her phone number but I never called her."

"Oh, why?" asked Everest with an obvious sarcasm.

"Because she is freaking boring!" Marshall muttered. "She didn't stop complaining about the food and talking about her love for sanitizes the whole dinner!"

"Can't say I didn't warn you." She replied, turning her head. The girl now known as Melissa kept looking through the people around. Soon, she spotted Marshall and started to walk where they were.