255 Chapter 255: I Wouldn’t Do Anything To Hurt You (1/2)
Kylie and Ethan chatted amicably as they brushed their teeth and got ready for the day. ”I'll be at the studio this afternoon,” Kylie said, ”but I am free this morning. Do you have any plans?”
”I'm taking Pupu to the vet,” he replied. ”He needs to get his injections. Do you want to come?”
Kylie frowned and asked if Pupu was sick, and he explained that he needed to get his annual vaccinations. It was nothing to worry about. Hearing this, Kylie said, ”You should let Stephen do it, then you won't have to go to the vet!”
Ethan tilted his head and stared at Kylie curiously. As far as he was concerned, she was an adorable little fool. He ran his hands through his hair and said, ”Stephen is not a veterinarian.”
”If Stephen can't do it, and you must go,” Kylie said, ”then I will go with you.”
Pupu was a middle-sized dog, and he was usually quite brave. When they arrived at the animal hospital, though, it was obvious that he was afraid. His ears flattened to his head, he tucked his tail between his legs, the hair on the back of his neck stood up straight, and he began to piss all over the place.
”Come on, Pupu,” Ethan said in a pleasant voice. ”Everything is okay. You are safe. I wouldn't do anything to hurt you.”
Pupu gave a low and sad sound and refused to go in. Seeing this, Kylie felt like laughing. Now she understood why Ethan had invited her to come. Obviously, when push came to shove, he couldn't handle the dog by himself!
She stepped forward, knelt down, and began to pet her canine friend. ”Don't worry,” she said. ”I will be with you the entire time.”
Seeing Kylie, Pupu relaxed a little. He slowly stood up but, the minute Ethan began to pull him forward again, he sat down and resisted. Even after Kylie took the leash, Pupu was still reluctant to move, and in the end, Ethan had to carry the dog in.
The minute they were inside, though, Pupu dug his nails into Ethan's leg. Ethan cried out in pain and let go of the dog just long enough for him to jump up, run to the door, push it open, and escape. Kylie was on the other side, though, and as Pupu rushed past her, she put her hand on her leg and cried out in pain. ”It hurts so much!” she howled. ”Won't somebody help me?”
Upon hearing this, Pupu froze. He was a loyal dog, and he loved Kylie. It was not in his nature to run away from Kylie if she was hurt. His ears stood up, and his tail wagged as he returned to Kylie's side to lick her hands.
When Ethan came out, he saw how Kylie had tricked Pupu into coming back, and it made him smile.
Kylie slowly stood up. She looked at Pupu and said, ”I'm injured, and I need to see a doctor, but I am afraid. Will you come with me?”
Pupu looked at her skeptically. She looked at the pet hospital and then back at Kylie.