Chapter 3 First kiss thanks to Max and Duke
Katie and Chuck started spending time together whenever they weren't busy with work. Katie came to a couple of Chuck's games and Chuck enjoyed listening to Katie play the Cello. One day when it was time for Katie to take Max and Duke for a walk she was thinking about Chuck and realized how much she really likes him. "Hey Katie let's go for a walk. Earth to Katie" Max said to her but Katie was too deep in thought about Chuck. As Max continued to bark at his owner Duke asked, "What do you think is going on with Katie?" "I don't know but I think she is thinking about that guy Chuck" replied Max. "I think I know what is up with Katie" said Duke. "Katie has fallen for Chuck and Chuck most likely feels the same way since he and Katie are always talking to each other on the phone or computer."
Max thought about what Duke said for a moment and realized that Duke was right Katie really likes Chuck. "Oh I'm sorry boys I was lost in my thoughts. Come on let's go for a walk" Katie said as she got her dogs leashes on them. Before they could head out the door Katie's cell phone started to ring and it was Chuck calling. "Hi Chuck how are you?" Katie said when she picked up. "I'm fine Katie I hope all is well with you. Listen I was wondering would you like to go for a walk?" asked Chuck. "Actually I'm about to walk Max and Duke right now. Would you like to join us?" requested Katie. "That sounds great I'll meet you and your dogs at the park" Chuck told her as he hung up and went out the door. "Come on Max and Duke we're going to the park and Chuck is joining us today" Katie told her dogs as they left for the park. Chuck was standing near the park entrance when Katie spotted him. They greeted each other before Chuck pulled out some doggy treats. "I hope it's ok that I give Max and Duke these doggy treats. I was at a pet store the other day and I thought they would like it" said Chuck. "That's really sweet of you thanks Chuck and I think Max and Duke want to thank you as well" Katie pointed out as Max and Duke were jumping for joy when they got their treats. "You're welcome boys. Anytime for the dogs of this lovely lady" Chuck winked making Katie blush. "Want to hold one of my dog's leashes?" Katie asked Chuck. "Wow really? I would like that but will Max or Duke let me?" Chuck questioned as he wasn't sure if either one of Katie's dogs would allow him to hold their leash during the walk. "I think so give it a try" said Katie as she handed him Duke's leash.
Chuck and Katie walked around the park and Chuck was happy that Duke was comfortable with letting him hold his leash as they walked through the park. During the walk Katie and Chuck switched dogs so that Max could get used to Chuck walking him as well. Max and Duke noticed how Katie and Chuck were smiling sweetly at each other and thought of a way to bring the two of them closer together. "Duke I got an idea follow my lead" Max said to Duke and the two dogs started running around them tying their leashes around their legs together. "Max and Duke what are you doing?" Both Katie and Chuck said before the two of them realized their faces were really close to each other. "Wow Katie I just realized your eyes are really beautiful up close" Chuck told Katie. "Thanks" Katie replied as she and Chuck tried to get out of the mess they were in when they noticed how close their faces were so close to each other. Chuck put his hand on Katie's face and gently stroked it before he and Katie started to kiss. "I'm sorry Katie. I shouldn't have kissed you like that" exclaimed Chuck as he noticed what he was doing with Katie. "No Chuck it's ok. To be honest I've been wanting you to kiss me for a while because I really like you a lot. I think about you a lot and you're such a sweet and caring guy. Not to mention so handsome. I've liked you since the day we met" Katie confessed to Chuck.
When Katie told Chuck how much she likes him Chuck blushing bright red and replied, "I like you too. I've liked you since we first met. When I looked up at you after I crashed I was so amazed by your beauty." Katie thought what Chuck said was so sweet that she began kissing Chuck again. After Katie and Chuck were done kissing they forget Max and Duke tied their legs togethers. "We should totally get my dog's leashes off our legs" Katie pointed out as she and Chuck managed to get free. "Did you boys plan on doing this?" Chuck asked as he patted both Max and Duke their heads. "Maybe after all dogs are smart and I think my two boys here realized how you and I have been feeling about each other" Katie pointed out as she and Chuck continued walking Max and Duke holding hands. After walking the dogs through the park Chuck asked Katie, "Do you want to be my girlfriend?" "I thought you never ask" answered Katie as she gave Chuck a big hug. Max and Duke were happy for Katie and they like Chuck for her because they believed he would make their owner happy.