"Emily thinks Pepe is lonely and wants to get a new dog but is afraid Ali will say no"

Emily/Alison

"This is the third time you've come to visit him," a voice says above Emily. She sheepishly pulls away from the cage she was kneeling in front of, her fingers having slipped inside to play with the puppy's paws.

"Sorry," Emily says as she stands. "I'll go."

"Or, you could adopt him, you know?" says the pound employee. She's giving Emily a warm smile and coupled with her offer, Emily is more than tempted to just say yes.

"I-I can't. We already have one dog, and even though I think Pepe is lonely, he's already such a big responsibility."

"Third time," the woman repeats. "I think you've already made up your heart. And that little guy over there, he already has too," she says, gesturing toward the cage.

Emily glances back at the cage and sees the puppy looking at her. His little tail is wagging and his tongue is sticking out. He barks at Emily. Emily gives him a soft smile.

"Look, I'm not trying to be pushy, but I know owner love when I see it and you've already got it for that fella. I'm sure, Pepe was it? He'll appreciate the company and your boyfriend will have to understand."

"Girlfriend," Emily corrects automatically.

"Girlfriend," the woman corrects herself.

Emily bites her lip.

How angry could she get?


"You thought I'd get angry?" Alison asks, her voice full of confusion, before she releases a soft giggle.

"Well, I thought you'd flat out say no," Emily says, her lips twitching into a smile as she looks at the sight in front of her.

Alison is lying flat on her back on their living room floor. Pepe is lying down on the floor next to her, nosing at her side. Their newest addition, Zeus, is on Alison chest licking at her face, while Ali giggles in response.

"Emily Fields, I thought you knew me better than that," Alison mockingly reproaches.

"I'm sorry," Emily loudly sighs, making Alison laugh.

"Come 'er and apologize," Alison says.

Emily laughs, but moves nonetheless to lay down on Alison's other side. She tucks her head into the space between the blonde's neck and shoulder and kisses her there softly. "Sorry."

"Good. Now, apologize to Zeus for keeping him in that pound for so long," she says as she picks up the puppy and moves to lay him on Emily. Emily turns onto her back and lets Alison place him on her chest. Once released from Alison's hands, he moves over to begin to lick at Emily's chin.

Alison giggles at the sight, "So cute." Suddenly, Pepe gets up from his spot and walks around to lay beside Emily's other side. "Pepe!" Alison calls out.

"Ha! Seems they love me better," Emily jokes.

"Whatever," Alison replies as she mimics Emily's earlier position and settles her head in the crook of Emily's neck. "I feed them."

"I take them for walks," Emily counters.

"Whatever," Alison huffs, making Emily laugh. The two go quiet then, as Zeus moves to settle on Emily's stomach. As he does, the four of them continue to lay there on the floor of their living room, with no rush to move or go anywhere. At least, not until one of the dogs has to poop.