[BEFORE THE DANCE]
Wednesday: June 3, 2020 - 12:30PM [Skye & Marshall]
No one's POV:
Skye became slightly warmer. She had to wait two days to ask him to be her mate, but this seemed like the ideal time. She chose to start by teasing him.
Skye: "O-Okay, sure! But can you help me up first?" - She asked.
Marshall: "Okay."
With both arms extended, Skye hoped Marshall would seize both of them. That's exactly what he did, hauling her up. Skye pushed Marshall down with her when she stood up, using a little too much force on her foot.
S&M: "Woah!"
They both fell to the floor. Since Marshall was the one who fell to the ground with Skye still on, he took the brunt of it. She was a little heavier than a small pup should be.
Marshall: "W-Well that was a hard fall, was it? Hehe.."
Skye was silent. She wasn't smiling. She was just staring at Marshall's blue eyes.
Marshall: "S-Skye..? Are you okay? You're not hurt are you?"
The snouts of the two pups were mere inches apart. Skye recognized that this was her chance. She had had enough of waiting. Now she wanted him.
Marshall: "Skye? Wh-"
Skye closed her eyes and kissed him.
She was kissing Marshall for 10 seconds and finally stopped.
Both of them were quiet. While he was hiding upstairs, Chase witnessed the entire event. Though he was a little jealous, his only thought was how thrilled and delighted he was for Skye and his best friend.
*No way! I can't believe she actually did it! I knew she asked him on purpose!* - Chase laughed to himself.
Both pups were silent. No one said a thing.
Skye's POV:
It was unbelievable to me. I gave Marshall a kiss. I had not even told him that I loved him. How come I just did that? I just kissed him there and I have no idea if he likes me or not! Did he like that? He's just staring at me without even trying to speak.
Skye: "...I-..."
I was unable to speak. There is nothing I can say to excuse what I just did. I stood up and moved out of his way. He got up, too, as I saw.
Skye: "I-I...I'm so sorry...I-...I wasn't sure if...I-"
I was afraid of what he would say. I may have just stolen his first kiss if he doesn't like me. I just hung my head in embarrassment.
Marshall: "S-Skye...?"
I was too afraid to respond when I heard him call my name. I've never experienced joy, sorrow, guilt, and rage all at once. I felt resentful of myself.
Marshall: "Skye..? D-Do...Do you l-like me..?"
That was his question? I didn't even think about it.
Skye: "YES! I DO!" - I yelled without looking at him.
We were quiet again. I couldn't say anything else.
Marshall: "W-Wh...That thing you told me...on t-the phone..You wanted to tell m-me something later...Was that it..?"
He figured it out. You might as well tell him now.
Skye: "Y-Yes. That was it."
Skye: "The truth is...I liked you for a really long time! I-I never told you because I was...Scared.."
Skye: "I wasn't sure if you liked me and I just forcefully threw myself on you...I-I'm sorry.."
Tears began to well up in my eyes. I tried to wait until graduation day, but I was unable to. I was a rude, irritable pup. I heard Marshall coming my way. I simply closed my eyes. I was shocked by what happened next.
I felt something press my lips as he raised my head. When I awoke, he was kissing me. I was still in tears. Does he like me? Is this what it intended to say? I didn't waste any time in beginning to kiss him back. Each of us stopped.
Skye: "W-Wait...So..You ac-actually-"
Marshall: "Y-Yea, I do!"
We both started to kiss each other again. This is the best day of my life!
Time - 5:20pm [After School | Chase & Carly]
No one's POV:
Chase and his sister Carly were lounging on the couch in their home, watching TV. He knew what time it was because he looked at his phone. He wanted Skye to take his place without her knowing, even though he was meant to be out at a steakhouse with Marshall. He thought that since he and Skye were now mates, it would be a bit weird to him.
He didn't care that he knew Marshall and Skye would question him when they saw him again. All he cared about was seeing his friends smile. He had an idea about how Marshall and Skye would meet and remain anonymous to one another. Chase shouldn't have been expecting Skye because he already knew that Marshall believed it would be the two of them.
Skye was asked by Chase if she would like to go along. Given that Marshall would be present, she was bound to accept since he anticipated that she would prefer to spend the majority of the time with him and not feel like a background character. He texted her ahead of time because he knew he should have asked her while they were at school, but he wasn't thinking about it at the time.
[Before - Time: 4:12]
SmolPinkPup
-hey, skye
[?]
-you with marshall rn?
[no he went home, y?]
-alr good b/c i got something to ask you
[?]
-earlier in the morning, he asked me if i wanted to go to a steakhouse with him after school and i said yea
[ok]
-but i was actually wondering if you wanted to tag along with us. just the trios like old times?
[yeah thats cool, sure]
[wt place is it and wt time should i be there?]
-we're going to smitty's and we'll be there around 5:30
[k i'll be there.]
-alright
*Once again, I hate lying but if you ask me, this is worth it.* - Chase thought to himself.
Carly: "Chase, you alright?" - Carly asked.
She was curious to know what was upsetting her brother after noticing he seemed agitated.
Chase: "It's just...Well, there's not MUCH wrong...You see, my friends Marshall and Skye are dating now and I'm happy for them! But.."
Chase: "It's tough trying to find a pup for me."
Carly: "Oh... Well it'll be alright! You still have freshman year meaning you'll go to a new school and meet so many different dogs. At least some of them will be the right one for you. You'll find one, just trust me."
Chase: "Thanks Carly. You just know what to say."
Time - 5:39pm [Marshall & Skye]
Marshall's POV:
I've been waiting for Chase for almost ten minutes at one of the steakhouse's outdoor tables. Where is that pup? He rarely arrives late for events that he has agreed to attend. I heard a voice call my name just as I was about to give him a call.
Skye: "Hey Marshall!"
When I saw Skye up above, my tail began to wag. Though I was thrilled to see her, why was she in this place? Did she wish to have some steak, too? Skye came over and gave me a cheek kiss, which made me like her. After that, she sat down in front of me.
Marshall: "S-So what brings you here? Did you also want steak as well?
Skye: "Well not really but this place has really good smoothies so I thought it would be alright if I came here. By the way, is Chase here? I thought he would be here with you?"
She knew Chase would be here, but how? It's not that I don't want Skye here; I just thought that I asked him exclusively. Actually, I was relieved that she is.
Marshall: "No h-he's not. How did you know he would be here?"
Skye: "He asked me if I wanted to come along. He thought it would be better if it were just us three...Or two.."
Marshall: "W-Wait...Do you think h-he just left out just so it would be us t-two?"
Skye: "No, I couldn't imagine. You didn't order yet?"
Marshall: "Nah, I wanted t-to wait for him. It wouldn't seem right if I'm eating and waiting for the other pup to show up."
Skye: "See, this is why I like you Marshall. You're so kind, gentle, patient and most important of all, very cute~"
I heard Skye say that as she leaned over towards me. I was blushing now. I never heard anyone say those words to me before. But I did want to ask her something.
Marshall: "W-Well I find you cute, gentle and s-sweet at the same time as well but I do have something to ask you."
Skye: "What's up?"
Marshall: "Y-You said you liked me for a v-very long time, but d-didn't you like Chase at first?"
Skye: "...Y-Yeah, I did...We both liked each other but we decided to stay as friends."
Marshall: "Okay.. Well, do you still like him?"
I had no idea why I was posing so many questions. I'm not jealous, of course, but I don't understand why she picked me over Chase when he is ten times better.
Skye: "I...I still do a little bit and I'm sure he does, but- Wait, do you think I like him more?"
That question caught me off-guard. I wasn't thinking of that at all.
Marshall: "N-No! Not at all! Honestly, I don't know why I thought it would be alright to ask that."
Skye: "Calm down Marshall, you don't have to always beat yourself up about stuff. I like you more, and that's the way it's going to be."
Marshall: "T-Thank's Skye."
Skye: "Hey, I have something to ask you. Why do you sutter all the time? It doesn't bother me at all but...Only Chase knows and refuses to tell us all...You don't have to tell me if you don't want to, just in case it's personal."
She respects my privacy, which is great. I desired to explain to her why. It was brought on by the bullying I experienced as a little pup in first grade. Since that was so long ago, I wanted to move on from it, but I find it difficult to do so. I'm sorry, Skye, but I can't tell you right now. I will let you know eventually.
Marshall: "Y-Yea, it's kind of personal which is w-why Chase never told anyone. But I will t-tell you and everyone else e-eventually."
Skye: "Well you can tell me whenever, I'll listen. It doesn't seem like Chase is going to be here. Hey, how about instead of a steak, we could just get a smoothie instead?"
Marshall: "S-Sure!"
Luckily the waitress was already coming towards us. She is a nice Shiba Inu.
Waitress: "Afternoon you sweet pups, and welcome to Smitty's! What can I get you two today?"
Something drew my attention while perusing the smoothie menu. A shake of strawberry mango ice cream. I chose to get it because I had never tried it before and it sounded really good.
Marshall: "I would l-like a...Strawberry mango ice cream shake..?"
I caught the glimpse of Skye's eyes brightening up like never before.
Waitress: "I see you have great taste! And your lovely pup seems to think the same thing!"
I looked over to Skye whose tail was wagging.
Skye: "Hey, next time we come here, you should pick whatever!"
I chuckled a bit and started to blush. I liked seeing Skye so happy.
Waitress: "And what should I get you Ms. Valdez?"
Skye was surprised. I was confused as well. How did she know her last name?
Waitress: "I'm sorry, you must have no idea who I am. My name is Amy Walls. Me and your mom used to go to the same school together! Your mom stops by here all the time to visit me. She has told me a lot about you!"
Skye: "Oh! I think I heard her talking about you a few times before! That's why I was so confused! I was like, "how does she know my last name?" haha!"
Skye: "Oh, and to answer your question, can we just get two straws? I don't want anything!"
I was confused for a second. She doesn't want a smoothie but she wants a straw?
Waitress: "Sure!" - She said with a wink.
Skye: "I was genuinely so confused at first. Hey, since she's a friend of my moms and I'm her daughter, maybe she'll give us a bit of a discount, hehe"
Marshall: "Y-Yeah, I hope so too!" - I laughed with her.
Skye: "You know, this is a very beautiful day! We should do this a lot!"
Marshall: "I-I agree. I'm glad I'm spending time with you!"
Skye: "Me too. Hey, are you excited to become a freshman?"
Marshall: "Eh, sort of. I'm just nervous since I'm going to be meeting a lot of new pups."
Skye: "Yeah I'm a bit nervous as well. But I'm stuck deciding whether I should become a cheerleader or not... What do you think?"
Marshall: "I th-thought singing was your thing? O-Or was it flipping?"
Skye: "Well, yeah those are as well. Cheerleading just sounds like a fun thing to do as well."
Marshall: "Well you should d-do what you think suits y-you best or something that you'll feel comfortable w-with."
Skye: "Yeah, you're right. Thanks Marshall!"
Marshall: "Y-You're welcome."
The waitress came back with my smoothie and the two straws and sat them on the table.
Waitress: "Just for the record, it's on me for today. Enjoy you two!"
And then she left. She's a great waitress for letting us have this one for free.
Marshall: "Well...Uh..."
Why Skye asked for two straws still baffled me. That is, until she provided me with an answer to my query. Taking up a straw, Skye inserted it into the smoothie. Whoa! She wants to join me for a drink! Why not?
Skye: "Ready whenever you are!"
I was starting to heat up. I drank with Skye after inserting my straw into the smoothie because I didn't want to miss this chance. Our noses were barely in contact because of how close our faces were.
Marshall: "I-I love you Skye."
Skye: "I love you too Marshall."
Best. Date. Ever.