Zuma was on the Lookout's balcony looking down at the other pups. Marshall and Chase were having a game of tug-o-war, Skye,Rubble and Rocky were all playing catch with Ryder.

The Chocolate lab would have gone down to join them, but he had his eye on a certain pup, Rocky. The chocolate lab developed feelings for the mixed breed on the day he met him.

But what is there not to love about Rocky, His beautiful gray fur, The patch of fur on his left eye, And Zuma's favorite part of the mixed breed his golden eyes.

There's only one problem, Zuma was sure Rocky didn't share his feelings. Zuma tried to shake his feelings for Rocky off, For the sole purpose that he used to believe two males shouldn't be together.

But Zuma couldn't help himself Rocky had buried himself into Zuma's heart. Afterall when Zuma first came to adventure bay he was really shy and didn't really speak to anyone. Except one pup...

**Flash back*

"Alright Zuma here is your new pup house!" Ryder had brought Zuma recently into the Paw Patrol, As such he was still shy but he immediately grew to love Ryder.

"Thank you Wyder!" Zuma jumped up into Ryder's arms and licked his cheeks. "You're welcome." Ryder said in between giggles.

"The other pups are over there by the field playing if you want to join them?" Zuma tensed up completely.

" Y-Yeah i'll go ovew thewe in a bit" Ryder noticed how nervous Zuma looked but let it slide as it was his first day.

"Okay Zuma I'll be inside the lookout if you need me".

"Alwight Wyder thank you" Ryder walked into the lookout leaving Zuma alone.

Zuma wanted to go play with the pups but was too shy to even go introduce himself. All the pups were playing a friendly game of tug of war.

A certain gray pup noticed Zuma over by his pup house feeling nervous. " I'll be right back guys and gal" the gray pup told his friends.

"Alright don't take too long" a white spotted dalmatian said with enthusiasm.

Zuma noticed the gray pup walking towards him and got even more nervous than he already was.

The pup finally got to Zuma. "Hey" Rocky said with a comforting smile.

Zuma eased up a bit "H-Hey".

"You want to come over and play some tug of war with us?"

"I-I don't know i'm kinda newvous" Zuma was looking down this entire time he couldn't look at the gray pup.

The pup noticed this and sat beside lab. Zuma felt his heart race when the gray pup got closer. He noticed what beautiful gray fur the pup had 'it looks so soft and fluffy' Zuma thought to himself.

"You know i was just like you when i first joined the team" the gray pup said with sincerness.

The more the gray pup stayed with Zuma the more eased he got. "What's your name?" The gray pup asked looking straight into zuma's eyes.

'what beautiful golden eyes' zuma thought to himself 'wait did i just call a male pup beautiful' zuma shook off the thought.

"Z-Zuma" the chocolate lab said with a hint of shyness

"Cool name! Mine's Rocky"

"N-nice to meet you Wocky" The gray pup tried to suppress a laugh but ultimately failed

"What's so funny?" Zuma asked with a puzzled look on his muzzle. "Nothing, it's just the way you say my name". Rocky said between giggles.

Zuma couldn't help but blush "S-Sowwy" The lab looked ashamed to which rocky noticed.

"Hey i didn't mean it like that, i think its cute".

Zuma's blush couldn't be deeper 'He called me cute!' Zuma thought to himself but then realized 'Wait i'm getting worked up over another male pup calling me cute, whats going on?' Zuma was lost in thought.

"Hey Zuma?" The voice calling zuma pulled him out of his thoughts.

"Yeah Wocky?" The gray pup managed to suppress the laugh but still had a grin on his face.

"You want to go introduce yourself to my friends over there? If you don't feel up to it yet i understand."

Rocky had a comforting smile on his muzzle.

"O-Ok" zuma seemed to tense up, Rocky in turn put a paw on his shoulder which seemed to calm him.

'I'm falling for another male pup' zuma thought to himself but did not dwell on it.

"Come on you got this." Rocky's encouragement gave Zuma hope.

Zuma eased completely "Alwight"

**present**

The lab sighed to himself he wanted to tell Rocky about his feelings but everytime he tries he always gets too nervous and decides to change the subject.

Zuma was so lost in thought he did not notice Ryder leave the group of pups and walk into the lookout.

The lab was suddenly pulled out of his thoughts when he heard a the elevator ding and a voice behind him.

Zuma heard Ryder open his Pup-Pad

"Hello, Ryder here". The lab got closer to the glass without getting Ryder's attention to overhear his conversation.

"Hello Ryder! I'm just calling to let you know we are having a party at city hall tonight!" Zuma recognized the voice as Mayor Goodway's. 'Thank you sensitive puppy ears!' Zuma thought to himself as he continued to listen in.

"What's the party about mayor?" Ryder asked interested

"Oh I wanted to have a party for the Paw Patrol To celebrate all the good they've done for this town!" Mayor Goodway sounded even more ecstatic than she normally is.

'A party huh? That could be fun!' Zuma pondered as he listened in closer

"Well we would be happy to come mayor! At what time is the party starting?" Ryder said jumping out of his seat.

"Seven o'clock sharp, Don't be late!" Mayor Goodway finished while hanging up. "Alright! Let me call the pups in." Ryder finished

Zuma backed away from the glass and began to look at the pups playing again but this time he was thinking about the chance that had just been given. 'I could finally admit to Rocky my feelings for him at this party!'. 'But what if he rejects me?' 'And what if Rocky is a homophobe And he tells on me to Ryder and i get kicked out!' 'So many things could go wrong!'

Before the lab could ponder further this decision he felt his Pup-Tag turn on

"Paw Patrol to the Lookout!" Before Zuma walked in to the lookout, he saw all of his friends stop what they were doing and faintly heard "Ryder needs us!"

When Zuma walked in Ryder looked relieved

"There you are Zuma! I was getting worried when i didn't see you playing with the other pups."

"Sowwy Wyder I was just thinking about some stuff". Zuma said still thinking about this chance. "What were you thinking about if you don't mind me asking?" Ryder asked intrigued.

"Oh… you know stuff…"Zuma said looking down. Ryder noticed how uncomfortable Zuma looked.

"Hey it's ok i won't ask further i can see you're not comfortable."Ryder said turning around to face his monitor.

"Thank you Wyder" Zuma said as he was about to go down the elevator to get his Pup-Pack

"Hey Zuma, You don't need your Pup-Pack this time so you can just wait up here". Ryder said before zuma would ride the elevator down. "Oh ok" Zuma sat in his usual spot and waited for his friends.

Soon enough the elevator got a call making it go down, as soon as Zuma heard it stop he heard faint voices "Lookout!" After that he heard a loud crash. Shortly after the lab heard "I'm okay!" Zuma giggled to himself imagining what just happened.

Then the elevator came up and the pups came out. All in position, First was Marshall,Then Zuma, Rubble, Chase, Rocky, And Skye. After seeing everyone in their respective spots, Chase said his signature phrase. "Paw Patrol Ready for action Ryder Sir!"

Moments later chase noticed Zuma "Oh hey Zuma, How come you don't have your Pup-Pack on?" Zuma still being shy by nature just looked down. For Zuma to be honest he was a little scared of Chase, But he tries not to show it.

"That's because we don't have an emergency on our hands today pups" Ryder answered for the lab. "Then what do you need us for Sir?" Chase asked Ryder with a puzzled look on his muzzle

"Pups, Tonight we are going to a party!"

The next chapter on this story will be released next week latest on Monday!

For this story i have to personally thank ScarletHunter, None of this would have been possible without her.