Man… I think Maverick had it right with leaving. Lexi was really frightening, she had my wolf wanting to confess all my secrets to her. I didn’t remember her unsettling my wolf like that. I didn’t look at Ada, I could already tell she was mad at me, and I knew I couldn’t hold it in with her. I would start begging and that wasn’t going to look any better. I looked to the floor and scuffed my trainer on the shop floor. I felt so shitty, I was going to walk away with my tail between my legs.
They turned and walked away from us and I just stood there, waiting… For what? Was that our cue to leave? We should leave, but Ranger wasn’t moving.
“Are you coming, Stalker? Puppy Dog Eyes?” Lexi called out as they walked around a corner. I looked to Ranger.
“Puppy Dog Eyes?” I didn’t get that. I was puzzled by that, who was that? Was I Stalker? Oh man, that wasn’t good. Lexi was Ada’s best friend, I didn’t want the nickname of Stalker. Ranger chuckled loudly, “Puppy Dog Eyes.”
Why was he laughing at me?
“Yeah, that would be you,Puppy Dog. Ugh, why the fuck did you pick that up?” He pointed to the stuffed pig I was still holding in my hand. I shrugged. This didn't look good, did it. A pink pig.
“I panicked, okay? I didn't look, I just grabbed when you told me to. I was just so nervous to see her again, and with you helping me, I just… I just want her to like me so bad.”
Now everything was messed up. I bet she doesn't even want to go to my birthday now. Grandpa was so excited to meet her, too. I wanted her to meet him and my family so much.
“Come on, big guy. All is not lost. Let's go get your girl.”
At least one of us was confident. I smiled but I wasn't sure this was going to get any better. My shoulders sagged. I guess we should’ve admitted defeat, but I followed Ranger and the girls.
I needed to go home and talk to my mom. She would know what I should do, and how to fix this mess Ranger got me into.
