Bolt's POV ( italics when Bolt talks)

The tall lady (who's grill burned up cause of Colten) was folding her arms at the disapproving trouble makers. Namely me and That no good Cole.

Me and Colten, out of all the problems in this world, were tied to attached to a porch of an angry human.

"You are to make a decision Colten. Who pays me the money to fix up the backyard between you, or The dog's family. I expect my money tonight! If I don't see it, There will be major consequences. For both of you."

She walked into the house and slammed the door behind her. Colten glared at me angrily.

I didn't want to look at this creep for blamming me for the cooking...thing being burned to a crisp. He has his own self to apologize to.

I stepped away to the other side of the porch, the leash on my neck tightened.

He opened his mouth to speak. "Son of a Mental German."

I growled at him, showing my teeth. "I have no time for this you disoriented dirt bag."

"Oooh, I'm so frightened." He mocked.

I couldn't take it any more so I jumped at him making him fall backwards. I was on top of him in an instant, the boy was too vulnerabe for me. His hands were tied behind his back so I had an advantage.

He gasped. "Okay, I take it back. Your mom was a beautiful Shepard, I know."

I didn't move from my stance, I wanted to enjoy this.

"Stop that Cole, I know that you're afraid. So stop trying, and just give in. Penny is not paying that witch." I said in my growling tone. As if he could understand me.

"Don't kill me please. I'm only blaming you because you are to blame. I didn't say I was mad at you." I knew he didn't mean that, but I stepped back to give him a benefit of a doubt.

I stopped growling at him. He sighed in relief. "I don't want to fight. I just want to get untied from this stupid rail. Don't you want the same?"

I studied his expression until he sat back up. His eyes met mine in a strange connection.

I tried to reach the rope tying him to the rail. When I couldn't quite make it to that point I backed up.

"I can't reach your rope. So I can't help you." I said.

He tried to reach the leash. I moved closer so he could. No luck. "Man. This women did a good job."

I rolled my eyes. "How, do we get out of this?"

"Like the creepy lady said: We have to reach a compromise. Even though it means one of us will have to face the witch with all of that money."

I barked. "I wasn't asking you, you worthless know-it-all."

"Hey, don't get mad at me. I might end up being that person, so stop it."

"That would be marvoulous, Colten. I'm so proud of you for using your brain."

"Okay, if you're not going to help me, I'm gonna call after any one who passed by. Hopefully they care."

(While Growling)"I have a better idea."

Of course he went along with his.

"Hey!! Help!! I'm tied to this railing and I need someone to untie me!!"

"Very smooth. Forget that I'm here why don't ya?"

"Anyone!! Please."

"Well, at least I have a dog face. everyone loves my cute dog face. I'll show it to someone that passes by and they'll set me free. Leaving this helpless creature behind. Awww, I almost feel bad for him."

Colten looked at me with a sad face. "Well, I guess your like everyone else than."

I stopped. Could he hear me. He spoke again.

"No, all I can hear is:" he made whimpering dog noises with his throat.

"You know what I'm saying though. How do you do that?"

"Look Bolt, I am an expression profession-ist. I can tell what people are saying by looking at their expressions and body movements. Noises are what come next in understanding someone no matter their breed, language, or type. Some humans know this language so well, It's like talking with your mind. I studied it hard for years so I can now pretty much talk to animals.

"That's amazing Cole, so I guess your not worthless after all."

He frowned. "I don't think you mean that one bit." He turned around.

I felt a bit empty inside. What does this kid think he has against the world? He's been known as weird because of his strange traits.

"I said I don't want to get into it. Ugh, I shouldn't have said anything!!"

"Okay, sorry Cole."

"It's fine."

There was a long pause. I tried to make some expressions to test him, but he looked really sad.

I barked so he would look at me. I made an expression. I can't describe it but it said: "Could you teach me that?"

He smiled. "Animals pretty much have it down. They use the noise method more, it's why they understand humans and humans don't exactly understand animals."

"So, you can talk to me whether or not you're looking at me. Is that it?"

"Creepy huh?"

I laughed a little (I have no idea what that sounds like to a human's ears)

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"How long have we been here?"

"I don't know. I'm not much of a watch-dog."

"Hmm, I guess not." Colten smirked. "That was pretty funny Bolt."

"Please, just stop talking. I'd like to get to sleep."

"Okay, sorry." Colten leaned on the wall.

I laid my head down and closed my eyes. The next thing I heard almost scarred me to alertness.

"Ugh!! I'm gonna break out of these, if it kills me."

"Colten, don't be stupid." I said in a worn out voice. "That rope could slice through your wrists."

"As long as I get free."

He yanked on the rope with his finger nails trying to scrape through it.

I put my paw in my face "Colten."

He yanked harder, his face turning red.

He stopped. "Bolt help me."

"No can do. If you wanted me to tare that rope, I'd be free right now."

"Well, excuse me. If you wanted me to unleash you, I'd be free right now."

"It appears as oddly as it seems that none of us are free, so it's clear that we can't exactly do as follows, even if we wanted to."

He quivered his lips and looked up. "Not if I can help it."

"I can't trust you cause you'll run off."

"Well, I can't trust you cause you'll be dashing for home and leave me behind."

"Cole, we're not getting anywhere while sitting here and arguing about nothing."

"Thanks, But I knew that."

I growled. "I am gonna make positively sure that My person doesn't give a dime for that grill. It wasn't their fault that it burned, neither was it mine."

"It wasn't me." Colten protested. "I'm not giving a cent."

"Someone has to go."

"Fine!! How about I pay for it with the money I neglect, while you enjoy the rest of your precious life with a family and a home. Oh, and how about I leave this place for the rest of your days!! Maybe that will do you a favor!"

I was lost from subject on that one. "What are you talking about, Cole?"

He stopped. He looked at me, vague fear and anger in his eyes. "UGH!! Forget it." He turned around, and leaned his head against the wall.

He left me sitting there, confused.

What did he mean by that. 'spend all of your time with a family and a home'? I was trying to reconsider if he meant that he had a family or not. He had to, cause he had an aunt and uncle.

Than I thought about it harder.

I compared his family with Penny's. I saw a large difference.

He was jealous.

He was jealous of me.

He was jealous.....of Penny.

But why? Penny's dad divorced just after they found me, so I've heard. She had three pets that she plays with a lot cause she has not siblings.

I'm not sure what happened to Colten's parents, or if he has siblings.

Colten always seems to be upset about something. I heard from Calvin that he had to sleep at friend's houses a lot cause his relatives were too busy to take care of him. It's happening a lot more often.

If there was something I could assume it was this:

Colten wanted a real family.

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This was a dumber chapter I know, but I hope it made seance and wasn't all that bad. Please Review for likes, mistakes, or ideas.