[BEFORE THE DANCE]

Tuesday: June 2, 2020 - 9:26PM [Skye's Bedroom]

Chase's POV:

Being a curious pup, I decided to listen to their conversation. I know I was being a bit hypocritical since I was talking about how I hated people putting their snouts in my business and I'm doing the same thing, but is it okay since Skye is my friend? I just shrugged it off and continued to listen. It was hard to understand what Marshall was saying since Skye didn't put her phone on speaker.

Skye: "I-It's because of what happened earlier. Y-You just left and then.. Listen, I know what Rocky said earlier was uncalled for and I'm sorry I didn't do anything about it. I-I'm just worried about you."

I guess she was talking to Marshall. But why is she upset at him? Did he do something to her? No, he's Marshall. He'll never do anything to make someone angry at him intentionally. I decided to listen even more. When she mentioned Rocky, I still had that little hatred spark. I know it's not going to go away unless I do something about it. Tomorrow I will have a talk with Rocky and hopefully I can do this without any problems.

Skye was quiet for a few. I tried to listen to what Marshall was saying the best I could but I could barely hear a voice. Please put your phone on speaker Skye..

Skye: "Wait, that's... That's not.."

Either she was cut off or she stopped herself from talking. It was strange hearing her go from upset to calm just like that. She really needs to get her anger in control. Even though Skye is my second best friend and I love her to death, I wouldn't let her talk to Marshall like that. Of course I won't hurt her. That is the one thing that I would never do to her EVER, friends or not. More silence was coming from her room.

Skye: "Marshall, can I ask you something?"

Ask him something? What could she want to ask him about? Wait a minute, is she finally going to...But it's too early. I thought she was going to ask him out on the day of the dance. Maybe she decided to do it now I guess.

Skye: "...Were you sleeping?"

That was it? I wasn't sure I was getting my hopes high for that one. I was really happy for both Marshall and Skye. I thought they would be a very great couple. Still confused about the conversation, I kept listening.

She's been quiet too long. At first I thought she hung up. When I thought so, I was going to knock on her door but then I heard her talk again.

Skye: "...Yeah, I'm still here. Yeah, we spoke with Chase. H-He's doing alright. Let me tell you something...Something I've never told anyone before. THAT'S if you even want to listen."

I stopped myself quickly and pulled my arm down. That was close. What I heard her say had me curious but I heard her say it with a bit of shakiness in her voice.

Skye: "What you said about me caring or comforting you all the time...You're right. I was being too overprotective. And what I did to you during lunch..y'know, me feeding you. I-I know it was pretty embarrassing for you, and I'm sorry..."

Is that what this was about? Her being overprotective? Okay, I can kind of see that, but I don't think she was being overprotective, and WHAT?! She fed him during lunch? To be honest I was starting to feel a bit jealous. I wish I could find someone who could do that to me. Of course I know how to eat on my own but I just thought it would be kind of nice for a pup to have that special time with.

Skye: "We-Well, continuing with what I said...You know I was doing it just because I...I...I..L...-"

She's going to drop the ball right here? I can hear her stuttering and pausing a lot like she was thinking about what she was going to do. I swear from behind the door I could hear her trying to say "love." Unless I'm just going crazy.

Skye: "Because I care about you...And I would hate for anything to happen to you when I'm not around..."

She stopped herself from telling him that she loved him. I've heard it coming from her. I could tell she wanted to tell him right there. You were right to stop there Skye. It's not time yet. OR, it's not the right time. But I liked what she said to him about her caring about him and not wanting anything to happen when she's not around. Even though that's MY job, but it's whatever.

Skye: "Yes, I know that, b-but...I was thinking of doing that as well...I want to protect you as well.."

From what she said, I was assuming Marshall mentioned me. I mean, he had to have said something about me, right? Otherwise, why would she say she wanted to protect him as well?

Skye: "I...I-I will tell you later!"

And now I was lost again. I had no idea what Marshall said or what Skye replied to so I couldn't come up with any thoughts.

Skye: "M-Marshall..?"

Short silence coming from her room again.

Skye: "G-Goodnight...See you tomorrow.."

I guess they're finished talking. Should I wait for a few and walk down the hallway and back to make it seem like I just walked up to the door? I was just about to do that until I heard her say something

Skye: "You can come in now Chase..."

I stopped dead in my tracks. How could she have heard me? I made zero noise! I sighed and slowly opened the door and entered her room. She wasn't looking at me though. She was just sitting on her bed just staring at the ground. What kind of conversation did they have?

Skye: "Can...Can you close the door please?"

I heard her ask softly and closed it for her.

It was uncomfortably silent. I wasn't sure if I was gonna have to break the silence or Skye just wanted it quiet. I just wanted to know the best place for me to sleep. I was looking around her room. It was a pretty nice layout. It was really spacious too. She could have a huge sleepover party here if she wanted to. I was amazed.

Skye: "Chase..?"

I looked over towards Skye. She was looking at me with a sad look but patting next to her. She was inviting me to sit next to her. I walked up, got up on her bed and sat down next to her. Her bed was so soft. I immediately almost fell asleep the second I got on the bed. I saw Skye looking down to the ground again, still looking upset.

Chase: "Is something wrong?" - I asked her.

Skye was quiet for a while.

Skye: "D-Do you think I'm a Bad pup?"

That question shocked me. Of all questions, why would she ask me that? Is that what she saw herself as? I can't let that thought stay in her mind for another minute.

Chase: "W-What? No you're not a bad pup- In fact, you're far from a bad pup! Why would you even ask me a question like that?"

Skye was quiet again like she was thinking about what to say next.

Skye: "I-I don't know..."

Skye: "It's like everything I do has consequences... Also, you know that I like Marshall and everyone else does as well! But, does he even like me back?"

Chase: "Of course he does Skye!"

Skye: "Well what about now? After I just...went off at him.."

I lifted her head up so she could look at me.

Chase: "Marshall still likes you Skye. Nothing you do can change that. He's still going to be our clumsy best friend. And he's going to be your best clumsy boyfriend ever." - I said with a smile.

That's when I saw her beautiful smile again. I did it.

Skye: "Thanks Chase!" - She threw herself on me and hugged me tightly.

Chase: "No problem Sk-Agh!-"

Skye was hugging me too tightly and she must've put pressure on my wounded arm. She quickly got off after she heard me.

Skye: "Whoops! I'm so sorry! I forgot about your injury!"

Chase: "It's all cool Skye, don't worry about it." - I said with a smile.

Skye: "Hey...Are you going to be okay? About everything that has happened?"

That was a good question. What happened to my mom was pretty traumatizing to see, I mean it happened right in front me. Everytime I close my eyes for a long moment, that's all I see. That memory will be a part of me until the day I die. I looked away from Skye.

Chase: "I'll be okay once I find the scumbag who killed my mother."

Skye: "Are you sure revenge is the best answer for this?"

Did she just ask me if revenge was necessary? I kept my cool.

Chase: "Skye, what the pup did is highly unforgivable. They were going to kill me also. It's best if I do it first before they get to me. I will say, my mom did me a favor for killing the first two. Now I just have two more."

Skye: "Wait wait wait, I have so many questions...Your mom killed two? But why? Were they armed or something?"

Chase: "Trust me, I asked myself the same thing before but I didn't care after that. I was thankful. I won't let that pup get away with this."

But I already did. I had no way of finding her. But then someone came to my mind:

Carly.

I thought back to when she was begging me not to go to my game. But why? How could she have known something like this was going to happen? Unless...

Chase: "NO!"

My sudden scream scared Skye. She moved back.

Chase: "I-I'm sorry Skye...I didn't mean to yell."

Skye: "It's...It's okay.."

Chase: "Hey, it's been a pretty long day for me and you. The main reason why I came up here was because I wanted to know where I could sleep for tonight."

Skye: "Oh. Actually, you can sleep with me." - She said while patting her soft bed.

My heart warmed up. Even though me and Skye thought it would be better to stay as friends, part of me still had a little crush on her and I could tell she was thinking the same thing as well.

Chase: "A-Are you sure? I mean..It would be weird because...Y'know...Me, a boy and you a girl sleeping in the same bed..."

I saw Skye blush hard. I felt like a total weirdo for putting that image in her head.

Skye: "It's okay! I don't mind! Come on, I'm sleepy."

Cool, because I was feeling the floor and I didn't think I was going to do well for the night.

Once Skye settled in on the right side of the bed, I layed down on the left side, as far away as possible. I wasn't used to sleeping with someone else so I was nervous.

Skye: "You're not going to fall while asleep are you?" - She giggled.

Chase: "Y-Yeah maybe I should just...Scoot.." - I started shifting over away from the edge of the bed.

I was now settled in on her soft bed under the blankets. I was beginning to close my eyes until I felt Skye hugging me from behind.

Skye: "Goodnight Chase."

Chase: "Night Skye."

I closed my eyes.