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Hey all! Hope all's well. I'm working on Chapter 7 of Flames and Fury, should have that done in the next week or two. Sorry it's been a little longer but I want to make sure that story is good for all of you.

I hope to also have a new series starting soon as well. I have ideas and plots roughed out and now need to start putting them together into a great story for you all.

I've enjoyed a lot of the new content here. Keep up the great work, everyone!

This new collection of stories are PAW Patrol romance 1-shots. I hope you enjoy all of them! Here's the first of many! Enjoy!

It was another warm, sunny day in Adventure Bay; there was nary a cloud in the sky. The PAW Patrol was wrapping up another mission. Mayor Goodway had called them in to clean up the town square after some mischievous kittens tore up the gardens in front of the city hall. All paws were on deck after super-spy Chase was able to track down the kittens and Rocky was able to lure them into a trap assembled by the recycling pup. The pups swept up the petals that were strewn all over the sidewalks and helped the mayor replant some new flowers to keep the city beautiful. They were all exhausted but ready to get home and play.

When their work was complete, they gathered in front of the stairs in front of their vaunted team leader.

"Pups, the mayor has an announcement for all of you," Ryder told his pups, a smile creeping across his face.

The PAW Patrol looked back and forth between each other, wondering what the mayor had in store.

"PAW Patrol, in honor of your service and dedication to the town of Adventure Bay," the mayor announced, "We are planning a hoe-down to celebrate your efforts!"

The pups yipped with excitement and anticipation, though there was a slight bit of trepidation. A hoe-down meant dancing. Though they were all adept at Pup Pup Boogie, the thought of dancing in front of each other, and maybe with each other, was a little bit daunting.

Everyone rushed back to the lookout to get ready; Everest and Jake were also invited and joined the rest of the team at the headquarters. The pups split up and prepared themselves for a fun night.

"I'm the best at Pup Pup Boogie, this hoe-down will be a bweeze, dudes," Zuma said to Rocky and Rubble.

"I'm just excited for the food. Farmer Al is bringing corn! And I'm sure the mayor will have Mr. Porter bring some great treats!" Rubble answered.

The three of them ran off laughing, ready for the party to begin. Skye and Everest were helping each other get dressed upstairs in the lookout. Outside, Chase was wearing his blue cowboy hat and bandana. Since he was ready, he was trying to find Marshall, but the Dalmatian was no where to be found. Chase wandered over to the red fire truck pup house and peeked inside. He saw a lump under the red blanket with a spotted tail sticking out.

"Marshall, what's wrong?" Chase asked, wondering why his friend wasn't excited for the dance. "Don't you want to get ready?"

Marshall sat up, his blanket still loosely covering his head. He turned around, but slipped on the corner, tumbling into Chase.

"Oops, sorry Chase," Marshall murmured, regaining his balance and uncovering himself. "I don't want to dance in front of everybody. They'll all be watching. It's too embarrassing." The Dalmatian lowered his head and pinned his ears back.

"Oh, come on, Marshall. It will be fun! And besides, the whole team will be there and we'll all dance together," Chase responded, trying to persuade the fire pup to get ready.

Marshall looked up at the German Shepherd, who was giving him puppy-dog eyes. Laughing, he replied, "OK, if you insist. I will come," he put on a fake smile and gave Chase a high five. Marshall got up and found his cowboy hat and bandana and joined Chase in the front lawn of the lookout. He couldn't tell Chase the real reason he was nervous about the dance.

A few hours later, the boys made their way to the town hall to help Mayor Goodway finalize any last-minute touches needed for the event. The girls were finishing up their preparations back at the lookout and weren't quite ready. The mayor had the pups hang the last few streamers and decorations and asked for some help to set up the buffet. Of course, Rubble volunteered to assist with the food. By the time they were finished, most of the town had arrived.

Ryder, Skye, and Everest finally made their way from the lookout to the town hall. They had taken a little longer than expected but were ready for the fun. As they pulled up, they saw Marshall, Chase, and Zuma skipping around to the banjo music blaring over the speakers Mayor Goodway had set up. Rocky was fixing the last speaker, and Rubble was enjoying his second plate of food.

Marshall glanced over towards the entrance and gasped when he saw the last three members of the team arrive. The two female pups were wearing bedazzled cowboy hats and bandanas with colors similar to their vehicles. Chase walked up to the two female pups and held out a paw, which Skye took with pleasure. The two pups had been dating for a few months now, after Skye had confronted Chase, finally growing tired of Chase waiting to confess his feelings. Marshall could only stare as he saw the beautiful husky pup across the yard. He had developed a crush on her from the moment the two of them met in the Arctic, though he was too embarrassed to tell her. He dashed away from the floor, hiding out behind the bushes to avoid being seen.

Skye and Everest joined Chase and Zuma, square dancing now in a group. Chase wondered where Marshall went, but quickly forgot about him as they all began to have fun. By this time, Rocky and Rubble joined the rest of the pups, dancing and laughing together. Chase excused himself for a moment and went off in search of the Dalmatian pup.

Using his superior sense of smell, he tracked the fire pup to the bay. As he approached the beach, he saw the silhouette of the Dalmatian near the water. Marshall was nonchalantly skipping rocks on the placid water, unaware he was being watched. Chase sauntered over to his best friend, startling him as he gently placed a paw on his back.

"Too nervous to dance in front of everybody, hmm, Marshall," Chase said with a smirk on his face. He realized why Marshall was so hesitant to attend the dance that evening; Chase was the only one who knew Marshall's secret.

"Shut up, Chase," Marshall mumbled, skipping another rock along the glassy still surface of the bay. He slowly turned around and sighed, realizing he was defeated. He dragged his paws in the cool water, sluggishly walking back and forth.

"Marshall, you'll never know unless you ask," Chase replied encouragingly, understanding exactly how Marshall felt. "Just look at how it almost cost me."

Marshall closed his eyes and nodded, recalling back a couple months. Zuma had asked Skye out to dinner, and Skye agreed to go. Chase was worried and jealous, though he was still too hesitant to share his feelings. Zuma came back from the date giddy and excited. But a few days later, Skye confronted Chase and forced him to admit his feelings. Luckily for Chase, he wasn't too late.

"But there's no way she likes me. I'm a clumsy old pup. If I was on the dance floor, I'd just embarrass myself in front of her and the rest of the pups," Marshall responded.

Chase thought to himself for a minute before he answered. "Marshall, just be yourself. Remember how much fun you were having before Skye and Everest showed up tonight? No one cares that you stumble every now and then, because there's no one braver on missions. You climb ladders to reach high places. You dash into burning buildings to rescue anyone who needs help. You can do this."

"I guess you're right, Chase," Marshall said. "I'll try." The two friends quickly made their way back to the town hall for the rest of the hoe-down.

As Chase and Marshall approached the event, they could see the rest of the pups enjoying the festivities. Unfortunately, Rocky and Everest were square-dancing together, each with big smiles on their muzzles. Marshall froze, a shocked expression overtaking his face. Chase glanced over at his buddy, worried with what he saw in front of them. Marshall swiftly dashed away towards the building, a tear forming in his eye. Chase hesitated for a moment, before coming up with an idea. He ran towards the other pups as the song came to an end and they took a break. He whispered something into Skye's ear before he rushed off to find Marshall.

Eventually, he found the Dalmatian hiding inside the town hall, staring blankly at the renaissance art on the wall.

"I'm too late, Chase," Marshall said somberly, another tear falling off his muzzle.

Chase approached his buddy and comforted him with a paw on his back. "It's OK, Marshall. Yes, they were having fun, but you never know."

Marshall cried into Chase's shoulder for a couple minutes, releasing all of his emotions. Finally, he stopped sobbing and Chase tried to lighten the mood. "Let's go back out there and have fun, OK, Marshall?" Chase asked, pushing the fire pup's face up. "Chins up and enjoy ourselves."

"Fine, let's get this over with," Marshall responded without excitement. The two friends slowly walked outside, with Marshall dragging his feet with his head down. They joined the rest of the pups who were enjoying a quick snack and drink.

"Marshall, where have you been?" Everest asked worriedly.

Marshall gazed over at the husky with a pang of jealousy, but before he could answer her question, Mayor Goodway's voice sounded over the loudspeaker.

"Alright, everyone! It's time for a special dance."

Everyone looked around, excited and nervous at the same time, wondering what the mayor had planned.

"We are going to do a blindfold square dance, and I am going to pick your partner!"

Everyone began to murmur; a sense of excitement growing. Marshall looked around nervously, trying to find a way to escape. He was clumsy enough with his eyes open, so he couldn't imagine dancing blindfolded. He started to dash away before Chase stopped him.

"Come on, Marshall. This will be fun!" Chase yelled with his tail wagging. "If I'm your partner, I'll give you a firm paw shake."

Marshall sighed, knowing there was no way he'd be able to avoid this one. "Alright. I'll do it. But how can I be coordinated enough to dance without my eyes? I can barely walk in a straight line with my eyes open?"

"Just remember your Pup Fu focus," Chase answered, hoping his buddy would find some enjoyment in the rest of the evening.

The mayor finished her instructions and had everyone tie their bandanas around their eyes. She informed the crowd there was to be no talking during the dance; just feel the music and have fun. She walked around and made sure everyone was lined up with their selected partner and had them grab hands or paws. Marshall reached out and felt a strong grip across from him. "Hmm, good thing I got Chase," he thought to himself.

The music started and everyone began to dance. Marshall focused and started dancing with his partner, the two of them moving perfectly to the beat. Since everyone was blindfolded, Marshall knew no one could see him, allowing him to relax. As the song went on, he was enjoying himself immensely. A big smile appeared on his face. Around him, he could hear the sound of dancers running into each other or stepping on each other, but he and his partner continued to dance in perfect rhythm.

When the song ended, Marshall let out a huge howl of excitement. That was the most fun he'd had in a long time. The mayor's voice sounded over the speakers once again.

"Alright, everyone! That was fun! Some of you probably need a break to recover from some bumps and bruises. You can all remove your blindfolds."

Marshall was ready to thank Chase for helping him clear his mind and enjoy himself. He lifted his blindfold and began to speak, "Thanks Ch…I mean…" he became silent after realizing who his partner was.

"Everest?" Marshall wondered aloud, his cheeks turning bright red.

"Marshall, that was amazing," the husky responded.

Suddenly, Marshall grabbed Everest in a deep embrace and planted his lips on hers. He saw her eyes widen, startled. Marshall gazed around and saw all of the eyes on the two of them. He ended the kiss and released Everest. The husky's cheeks were turning red as well as she stared at the Dalmatian. He backed away quickly, glancing away, extremely embarrassed, before turning and taking off.

Chase, Skye, and Everest dashed after him, trying to catch the quick Dalmatian pup. Eventually, they came to the cliff overlooking the bay. Chase and Skye stopped as Everest continued on. Marshall was laying on the ground, his paws covering his eyes. He felt a paw on his back, but did not look up.

"Please, go away," Marshall whispered, his voice shaking. He refused to take his paws off his face as he heard, "Marshall, look at me."

He was surprised by the sweet voice he heard. He sat up gingerly and turned around to look straight into the soft blue eyes of the husky pup.

"I'm sorry, Everest. I don't know what got into me back there," Marshall replied, looking away from Everest. "Please forgive me."

Everest put her paw under Marshall's chin and lifted his head. Staring deep into his dark blue eyes, a smile crept across her muzzle.

"I'll have to think about that for a while," she responded, as the color drained from Marshall's face. The Dalmatian pup sighed before speaking once again.

"Everest. I saw you and Rocky dancing and it made me jealous," he started, his voice shaking. "From the moment we met in the Arctic, I felt something special. You were different; you're funny, daring, and the most beautiful pup I've ever met. I know I lost my chance and I don't know what came over me after our dance. But that dance was perfect. I'm sorry." Marshall closed his eyes and waited for Everest to turn and walk away. He felt her paw leave his chin, but before he could open his eyes, he felt her grab the back of his head. She pulled him in and pressed her lips against his. Marshall was stunned for a moment, but grabbed Everest in a strong embrace.

The pair kissed under the moonlight, enjoying the moment before they finally pulled apart. "Marshall, I've waited so long for this," Everest replied, her blue eyes glimmering in the full moon.

"But what about you and Rocky?" Marshall wondered aloud.

"We were all dancing as friends," Everest answered. "But I was waiting for you."

The pair kissed once again, before walking back to the dance, holding paws. The rest of the PAW Patrol smirked as they saw the pair together. Everest and Marshall beamed at their other teammates before giving each other a peck on the lips. Skye and Chase grabbed each other closer and the rest of the team smiled. Everest and Marshall looked at each other and then back at their teammates before hearing,

"It's about time."

A/N:

I hope you enjoyed my first romance 1-shot. Please send PM's with suggestions for any pairs you'd like me to do. I will only do pup-pairs and not include any humans in them, and I don't plan on doing lemon scenes, so please avoid those requests.

I have the next couple planned already, but if you have any ideas, please send them via PM and I just may use them.

Have a good one!

-Zomatic-