Chapter 2: The Truth

Authors Note: Just a quick thank you to policewolvefor giving me the idea of finishing this story so expect more to come

It's the morning after Rocky told Zuma about his love for Marshall. The letter should be delivered tomorrow, and Rocky is so scared of what Marshall will think. Zuma knocks on Rocky's pup house to see how he's doing.

Zuma: Hey, Wocky, how are you doing?

Rocky: I'm okay, Zuma. It's just the waiting that's killing me. And it hasn't even been 12 hours.

Zuma: It'll be okay, Wocky. When Marshal gets it, he'll know it's from you.

Rocky: Yeah, but how do I know if he likes me back?

Zuma: You don't, but it's worth a try, right, bro?

Rocky: I guess you're right, Zuma

Rocky's thoughts made him sick to his stomach; what if Marshall doesn't like him the way he likes Marshall. But suddenly their pup tags glow, and Ryder's voice calls them to the tower. They all rush up to the building, and Ryder briefs them about what happened.

Chickaletta is missing again, but it's just another day. Ryder assigns Chase, Marshall, and Sky to the case; so Rocky goes back to his pup house alone to catch up on some sleep he missed last night because he was worried about Marshall.

Rocky wakes up to the sound of engines. Ryder and the pups, who had just returned from their mission, told him that everything had gone well.

Chase: Hey Rocky, are you doing okay? How are you feeling? I know you weren't very well yesterday.

Rocky: Oh, hi Chase! Yeah, I'm fine. I had a nice long nap.

Chase: That sounds good. We saved chickaletta's life, by the way. She was stuck in a tree. Marshall had to go up the ladder to get her, but he ended up falling down.

Rocky: That sounds like Marshall, haha.

Rocky blushed a bit when he heard how clumsy his little crush was. Zuma approached them

Zuma: Hey, dudes! Wanna join me for dinner?

Rocky: Sure, Zuma, let's go.

Chase: I'm hungry, too.

During dinner, Rocky couldn't help but stare at Marshall while eating his dinner. Zuma noticed, but the other pups didn't. When the pups left the tower to go to their pup houses, it was almost dark. However, Zuma walked with Rocky to his house.

Zuma: Bro, I saw you dwooling over Mashall at dinner. You're being very silly.

Rocky: I know Zuma but I can't help it,

Zuma: Well goodnight wocky dude tomowwow you'll know if he likes you.

Zuma left rockys pup house to go to his. They all went to sleep and woke up early morning to the sound of the mailman's truck pulling up to the tower. Rocky left his house shaking as he saw the mailman give Marshall a letter. Rocky quickly runs into his pup house waiting for a response. But suddenly he hears a knock on his door. Its Marshall.

Rocky: Marshall?

Marshall: I got your letter

Rocky: and?

Marshall: How about we talk about it over dinner, tonight

Rocky: I'd love that

Marshall quickly leaves and Rocky closes his door very excitedly he calls Katie to organize for him to have a bath even though Rocky hates baths he really wants to look good for Marshall. Zuma knocks on Rocky's door And Rocky opens.

Zuma: So how did it go bro?

Rocky: We have a date for tonight

Zuma: I'm so happy for you!

Rocky: Thank you so much

Rocky drives off to Katie's salon

Rocky: Hey Katie I'm ready for my bath

Katie: Alright Rocky, who is the lucky pup, Skye? Everest?

Rocky: M..Marshall

Katie: Aww I'm very happy for you Rocky where are you taking him?

Rocky: Well i booked Mr Porters restaurant for tonight. And afterwards I wanna take him stargazing

Katie: That's very cute Rocky I'm happy for you

Rocky: Thank you

Katie gave Rocky a perfectly hot bath with lovely bubbles. Afterwards he left the spa and drove to pickup Marshall, there he was his loving self standing outside the tower.

Rocky: Hey Marshall

Marshall: Hi Rocky

Rocky gives a little kiss on Marshall's cheek

Rocky: Ready to go?

Marshall: I am born ready

They both hop into Rocky's truck and Rocky drives towards porters restaurant Marshall sits next to him cuddling to him close but only 5 mins later they arrive at the restaurant.

Mr Porter: Pups! Welcome welcome! Please take a seat

Marshall: Wow, thanks Mr Porter. Rocky you did all this for me?

Rocky: Of course I did Marshall you're worth it all.

Rocky and Marshall enjoy the dinner together they then go into the truck and head to a nearby hill away from the lights of the town. Rocky and Marshall spend the time cuddled up with a blanked they got from Rocky's truck looking up at the stars in eachothers embrace.