Chapter 8

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"At least the hamsters finally calmed down-" Duke started to say but he was interrupted when Chloe started coughing again. This was the fourth time the tabby had done so. Each time seemed longer than the last. "I'm fine," Chloe grumbled, noticing the look of worry on Duke's face. The mutt opened his mouth to say something when Buddy came over.

"You guys seen Mel anywhere? Sweetpea and I don't know where he is," Buddy informed the pair, surprising Duke. Putting down the cup of fruit punch he had poured himself, the giant canine shook his head, adding, "Maybe he thought that there was something serious going on and ran off? He'll show up eventually, I'm sure of that." Buddy bit his lip, worried for his friend.

A thoughtful look came over Chloe's face as she pointed out quietly, "You know, I saw him before that whole commotion. He had this weird expression on his face and he was staring off into space." Intrigued, Buddy mumbled, "Thank you." He walked off to find the pug.

"Strange..." Duke murmured, taking a sip of his fruit punch.

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