Like A Nightmare

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"So. . . what's the key for?"

"No idea"

"It symbolizes trust and honour pups, you guys earned it. Now, I gotta find somewhere to place this"

I can't help but let a long yawn go

"You should go to sleep"

"Not before you tell me how your recycling carnival was"

And Rocky smiles.

Even though the sunlight is no longer lightning the town, celebrating noises can be heard all the way to the farthest port. Fireworks decorate the sky, and people laugh as some of them hug each other and cheer, as we walk by.

Ryder is leading the brigade, holding the key in front of him and a smile on his face. Right next to him Chase, with a smile and his cop hat on. Skye, Zuma and Rubble walking behind them, sharing every minute a comment or two. And at the tail, me and Rocky.

Rocky started talking, about something, but the noise is so loud I can't even hear him. And I don't need to hear him anyway, just seeing him makes me feel calm.

The noise began gradually getting quieter as we were getting closer to the Lookout.

"Well done pups. Let's have a good rest, tomorrow might be a busy day, we never know" and with that, Ryder heads inside the Lookout.

But the others seemed to have other plans. They quickly ran inside the tower and took some pillows outside to watch the fireworks under a tree.

And I hear Rocky yawn

"Yeah. . . I think I'm going to sleep" He finishes as he starts walking to his pup-house

But I quickly jog behind him "Where was the carnival anyway?"

"Near Forgen Malibu" He smiles, but I tilt my head

Then he laughs "It's a nearby town. There were a lot of people with really amazing ideas for recycling and stuff!" He elaborates as he gets inside his pup-house

I sit down right at the entrance, taking my fireman's helmet off and placing them next to me "I'm glad you had fun"

And Rocky sits down looking at me with that warm smile that I really like

Maybe tell him now? . . . now or never? . . .

But right when I was about to say a word, Chase's voice is heard loud and clear saying "And what are those gays doing in there?"

His voice is quickly followed by a loud shush and then Skye comments "Hey! Do not say that"

"I'm sorry! But who knows what they are doing in there? It's obvious they want each other" Chase continues and just like before is followed by another shush

"That is not your business. You know what, I can't talk with you anymore" Skye's angry voice resounds

"Skye! Wait!" Chase whines and Rubble's awkward "See ya' guys" concludes their conversation

I quickly turn to glance at Rocky but he slowly lies down, his cap covering most of his face

Maybe I should say something but. . . maybe I'm the one causing all of this. . . I should just stay away from Rocky

"Good night" I say as I stand up to walk away, but Rocky, without even looking up to me, quickly reaches my paw

"Stay"

I try to say something, make an excuse to leave, but I really want to stay next to him.

Slowly, I lie down and he, calmly, takes off his hat and puts it on me, covering my eyes now.

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