The air was cold and moist with a hint of rain fall, it was pitch black and the atmosphere felt lonely and quiet. The only thing disturbing this quietness was the sound of running footsteps and these footsteps were Panda's. Panda dashed through countless trees to get away from whatever was chasing him.

"I think I lost them". Panda said out of breath.

"Where'd he go"?! A male voice asked.

"He ran over there"! Another said.

"Crap". Panda whispered.

"Come out fag you can't hide forever"! The first male voice said.

"Your making this harder on yourself"! The second male voice said.

Panda stayed as quiet as possible, he stayed quiet until he couldn't hear the two guys anymore. Once he knew it was safe he stepped out in the open. He turned his head to a corner and saw that they weren't there. Sighing with relief he took another step when he heard them.

"Going somewhere fag"? One of the male voices asked.

Panda felt a shiver flow down his spine, his body felt tense and his heart pounded like a marching drum. He tried to run again but his shoulders and arms were held down by one of the guys. He struggled and kicked as hard as he could, but it was no use the guy holding him had a strong grip on his body. The other guy approached him and grabbed his cheeks.

"For a fatty your pretty fast but not fast enough to dodge this". He said as he punched Panda in the jaw.

Panda had the wind knocked from him, everything was spinning he couldn't think straight and he was thrown onto the ground. The two guys kicked and punched him until he couldn't get up. Panda's fur was matted and dirty, he had a bloody nose and his eyes were bruised.

"Please…please stop…I didn't do anything to you". Panda pleaded weakly.

"You should've thought of that before you decided to come out"! One of them said.

Just when he was to punch Panda again a long arm tossed him into the air sending him right into a tree.

"Who's there!? Come out you don't want any of this"! He said. Another arm grabbed him and tossed him into the same tree where his friend was.

"That's it I'm out"! One of them said climbing the tree.

They ran away leaving an injured Panda on the wet grass, he looked up and saw a tall hairy figure. Due to his bruised eyesight it was hard to make out who his guardian angel was. Panda was lifted into a pair of warm soft arms making him feel very comfortable and safe.

"Pan-Pan speak to me! Are you okay"?! A familiar voice asked franticly. Panda knew that deep southern voice anywhere, it was Charlie!

"Char-Charlie"? Panda said weakly.

"I'm here buddy those big bullies are gone now". Charlie said gently hugging Panda.

Panda felt heat rise in his cheeks, Charlie has no idea how thankful Panda was at this very moment. He pretty much saved him from being beaten to death; if it wasn't for him Panda wouldn't have survived.

"Thank you". Panda said weakly.

"Anytime buddy, I'll always protect my sweet Pan-Pan". Charlie said as he kissed Panda's head.

'Why does he have to be so sweet'?! Panda thought as his white fuzzy face turned pink.

"Charlie, I need to tell you something". Panda said.

"What is it buddy"? Charlie asked.

"For a while I've been having these feelings, I don't know how to explain them but there about you, it's nothing bad; far from it actually if there anything there confusing but there also wonderful". Panda smiled.

"What are they"? Charlie asked as he sat down on the grass.

"Whenever your around I feel more comfortable and less annoyed, your always there for me and my brothers, you're the best friend we've ever had. If you haven't come along and saved me I don't think I've *voice starts to break* would have made it". Panda said as tears streamed down his face.

Charlie was choked up, he knew where Panda was going with this and he couldn't be more happy.

"Panda do you love me"? Charlie asked with happy tears running down his face.

Without warning Panda's lips collided with Charlie's, Charlie was taken back by this, but it felt so good. The kiss was passionate it was warm and lovely and it made both of them feel loved. The kiss felt like it lasted forever but it was only a few seconds, when their lips departed Charlie's face was pink and he had a big smile plastered on his face.

"Does that answer your question"? Panda grinned.

"Yes"! Charlie said joyfully.

Panda laughed at Charlie's cheerful demeaner, he always thought Charlie was adorable when he was like this.

"What's so funny"? Charlie asked noticing Panda laughing at him.

"Your cute when your happy". Panda smiled. Charlie gave a bashful smile and rubbed the back of his head.

"So are we a couple"? Charlie asked blushing.

"I wouldn't have it any other way". Panda smiled.

They leaned in and kissed again, they wrapped arms around each other making the kiss even more wonderful. Panda and Charlie wanted the kiss to last forever but eventually they had to come up for air. Once they stopped kissing Panda rested his head on Charlie's chest. Listening to Charlie's unusual heart beat made Panda feel warm inside. They stayed like that for a while until they were interrupted by a loud knock.

"Panda time to get up"! Grizz said.

The dream faded away and Panda woke up. He dragged his head off his soft pillow, Panda didn't want to get up he wanted to keep dreaming about him and Charlie but he had to get up eventually.

"Pan-Pan"! Grizz said once again.

"Alright-alright I'm up". Panda said slightly annoyed.

Panda sluggishly got up and made his way to the bathroom, he washed his face and put in his eye contacts. Panda couldn't stop thinking about the dream, it was beautiful but what did it mean? It involved him and Charlie kissing, Charlie was a good friend but Panda didn't like him that way, did he?

"Do I love Charlie? No of course not….I like girls….I mean I know I like girls…right"? Panda asked his reflection in the mirror.

Once Panda was finished with his bathroom business he joined his brothers for breakfast. In the kitchen Ice Bear was making pancakes while Grizz helped set the table. Once they saw Panda they greeted him.

"Morning sleeping beauty". Grizz greeted.

"Good morning". Panda greeted.

"Ice Bear needs helps setting the table". Ice Bear said.

"Oh…sure thing". Panda said as he assisted Grizz.

Once the table was set the bear brothers sat down and ate breakfast together. Panda couldn't focus on his pancakes all he could think about was Charlie and the kiss. Panda could feel the blood rush to his cheeks.

"Panda, are you okay bro"? Grizz asked.

"Oh…uh yeah I'm fine". Panda said.

"I don't believe that for a second bro, look at your face you're practically a strawberry". Grizz said noticing his bright pink face.

"Ice Bear thinks Panda looks like raspberry sorbet". Ice Bear said.

"I don't know what you guys are talking about"! Panda said defensively.

"Chill dude we're just kidding". Grizz said.

"Ice Bear thinks Panda is hiding something". Ice Bear said.

"What no I'm not hiding anything"! Panda said defensively.

"Are you feeling okay"? Grizz asked.

"Yeah….I just need to go to the bathroom". Panda said as he got up.

Ice Bear and Grizz sat their looking at each other with a questionable expression on both their faces. It was very unusual for Panda to have an outburst like this. They knew something was up and they had to figure it out.

Once in the bathroom Panda slammed the door and sat on the floor holding his legs tightly. Panda was so confused and scared at the same time, why was he feeling like this? What did all this mean? Did he love Charlie? Charlie was just his friend, Panda doesn't love Charlie, right? Panda didn't know what to do; what should he tell his brothers?

Will they laugh at him? Scold him? Disown him? All these horrible possibilities were swimming around in his head. He wishes he could tell them exactly how he was feeling but he just didn't know how.

"What do I do"? Panda asked upset.

End of chapter 1, I wanted to upload this sooner but there some difficulties with Microsoft Word but don't worry everything's okay. I realize there isn't any panlie stories, so I thought I'd contribute and maybe I'll make more in the future.