Howdy ya'll! I am back with a juicy chapter for ya. I had some different ideas on this chapter and decided to mix some of them together. I arranged for a little fun for Tennessee and Leila. Speaking of Tennessee, he is right here.

Tennessee: Howdy ya'll, thank you kindly for supporting SSF18. She is a good friend of mine. Especially you Reba G. It's a pleasure meetin' one of SSF18's favorite readers and reviewers. All of your reviews make me, and SSF18 very happy. Now can we get on with the story?!

Leila: Hold your horses, Suga. SSF18 has to do the disclaimer.

Me: I don't own Sly Cooper only Leila Jones.

Tennessee: Finally!

Me, Leila, Tennessee: Enjoy!


(Time skip-a month)

(Tennessee's POV)

I can't get that perty lady out of my head. Ever since she came to town a month ago, she made herself a place in my head and my heart. When I saw her from my hideout, I knew I had to get close to her and get to know her. But the thing is, she is as slick as I am.

Turns out that we have a lot in common from what I have seen. The best thing is that we are both thieves. Within the month that she has been here, she built a rep as big as mine. The cops can never catch her and neither can I. Whenever I try to go out and do a job, she beats me to it. I have been trying to catch that gal so I can talk to her and find out who she is. I don't know how to explain it, but even though I barely know her, I feel a bond form whenever I see her. I think she feels it too. Every time I chase her, she flirts with me, whether it is intentional or not, and calls me "Suga". That gal is drivin' me crazy. Usually I don't pay so much attention to just one gal, but this one is special and I gotta have her. She may not know me personally but when I catch her, she will.

Which brings me to today. I was making my way to the bank, hoping to steal the new shipment of gold that came in. But instead, as if right on schedule, my favorite lil' gal jumped on to the bank rooftop with two bags of gold on her shoulders. She turns around and saw the sheriff pointing his gun at her. She smirks at him and gives him a two-fingered salute.

"Thank ya kindly for the gold, Sheriff Fox, but I must be going now" She then takes off with the ticked off fox right on her tail.

"Hold it right there, Jones, come back here with that gold." Sheriff Fox chased after here while shooting at her feet to slow her down. I scoffed at that as I followed behind hoping to corner her after she loses the sheriff.

The chase continues for a while until she comes to a tall wall.

"I gotcha this time Leila Jones!" Sheriff Fox shouts behind her. I see her not slow down and smirks behind her at the fox. I was about to shout at her to watch out before she jumped and flipped over the wall while tossin' the gold over the wall. While she was upside down, she shot at the sheriff's feet, causing him to lose balance and ran straight into the wall. I laughed at this and looked at Leila in awe. She then giggled at the Sheriff as he picked himself up.

"I don't think so Sheriff! Better luck next time." She laughed as she ran off with the gold. I shook my head at the sheriff as he jumped up and down on his hat in frustration. Then I began following Leila as I thought of the name the he called her.

"Leila Jones" Her name rolled off my tongue like silk, "That's a perty name for a perty lady" My thoughts ended when I heard her call out to me, blowing my cover.

"You can come out now, Suga. I know you're there." I jumped down as she turned to me with her paws on her narrow hips and a smirk on her face. My eyes widened as I was finally able to get a good look at her. I gotta say that she was the finest lady I have ever seen. Her fur was a golden brown that brightened in the sunlight with dark brown rings on her tail. Her eyes were a dark brown and was able to peek into my soul as she stared at me. She had an hourglass figure and was perfectly fit. Her outfit suited her perfectly. The entire thing contrasted well with her fur. Her tan sleeveless top covered her chest and was cropped from her chest down showing off her furry and toned stomach. She had a couple of buttons undone and was showing a little cleavage. She had matching chaps on with dark pants underneath. Her boots peaked out from underneath her chaps and were a dark brown, as dark as her eyes. Needless to say, she was perfect. My observation was interrupted with a gentle clearing of the throat.

"Ya like what you see Suga?" She had a smirk on her face as her tail swished around behind her. I decided to play her game.

"What if I said that I did?" I crossed my arms and gave her a smirk of my own. She took a step closer.

"Hmm, I would take it as a compliment. I was waitin' for you to show up like you usually do during our little rendezvous. How lucky am I? I got the sheriff on my tail, and now I have the famous Tennessee Kid Cooper chasin' after me all the time." She said as she walked around me with my eyes following her. I shivered in desire as I felt her soft tail brush against mine.

"Well, I can't help chasin' after perty ladies like yourself, knowing that I always catch them" She giggled as she stopped right in front of me. She was so close that I could kiss her. I was so wrapped up in her presence that I didn't even feel something wrap around my boot.

"Oh really? What makes you think that you or anyone can catch me? Cause, let me tell you something." She said as she backed away from me. My eyes narrowed at the glint that was in her eyes.

Alright, what is she up to?

Little did I know that I just baited her when I asked "What is that?" She smirked and then yanked something on my boot, causing me to fall on my back. I groaned in surprise and looked up at her laughing. She was swinging a gun that had a hook at the end of it. My eyes widened as I checked my side, my gun was still there. She had her own gun that looked just like mine.

"You couldn't catch me with a bolt of lightning!" She said as she grabbed the bags of gold and took off. My eyes narrowed as I picked myself off the ground and chased after her.

"Oh no you don't!" I shouted as I ran after her. I wasn't going to let her get away this time, not after getting so close to her. I knew right then and there, I had to have her as my gal, but first I had to catch her.

Our chase continued for a good while. She jumped to the next rooftop while I ran across a clothesline. She then spun around and shot at my feet. I was so shocked that I lost my balance and got my boot tangled in the line. I was hanging upside down as Leila was laughing at me.

"Like I said, Suga: You couldn't catch me!" I rolled my eyes as I tried untangling myself and gave up.

"Could ya give me a hand darlin'?" She cocked an eyebrow at the nickname I gave her. She took a knife out of her boot and sliced the clothesline. Once again I was on my back on the ground looking up at my gal smirking at me from the rooftop.

"That was rather fun. I am actually feeling generous so I'll split my loot with you 50-50!" She then tossed one of her bags down to my feet as I got up off of the ground.

"Better luck next time Suga! See ya around!" She gave me a two fingered salute and a wink, then took off to wherever she hides out with the other bag of gold.

I growled, annoyed at myself that I let her get away again. I tossed my hat on to the ground and stomped on it.

Gosh darn it! That is the last time that I let her escape me. Next time, I will catch her and I will never let her go.


(Leila POV)

Yesterday was fun. Once again, Tennessee chased after me and I got away. Teasing him is actually kind of fun. This time though, I actually got a closer look at Tennessee after I escaped the sheriff. I have to say that Tennessee was the most handsome male raccoon I have ever seen. He was even more better looking than Sly. Though he may be a flirt, he was also a handsome and charming gentleman. And I could tell that his eyes are on me and that made me feel special. Every time he looked at me, it was like he sees me as a lost treasure of his. I felt a bond form the first time he began chasing after me after a robbery. Ever since then, that bond only became stronger to a point where I wanted to be around him all the time. But the thought that always clogged my mind was "But does he want me that way?" Honestly I did not know. But little did I know that Tennessee wanted me like I wanted him.

I decided to get a drink at the saloon. They have some delicious Sarsaparillas and I always have at least two when I come here. Though the talent there was bad. I could tell that these boys were in need of a real performance. Luck must've been on my side, for after a terrible singing performance, the bar tender came up to the stage.

"Alright ya'll, I could you did not like that, so let's raise the stakes. If anyone can bring an applause to every patron in this place, they will get 200 gold coins. So who is up for the challenge?" I looked around and saw Tennessee walk into the saloon and up to the bar without noticing me.

An idea struck me and I smirked as I walked to the bartender and whispered in his ear. And went backstage to prepare for my performance.

"Whoo wee, boys, we got ourselves a volunteer. Presenting the lovely Ms. Leila Jones "Tennessee must've not heard my name because he did not look towards the stage, well, he will notice soon enough. A blues tune started to play as I came out from behind the curtain.

Count Me Out: By Sheena Easton

If you've got romance on your mind
If you'd like to stroll hand in hand
If you want to cuddle in the moonlight
And whisper, "ain't love grand"
If you want someone to buy that sweet talk
That you guys all love to spout
Baby, count me out

The music grew as I continued to sing. The coyote patrons howled at me as smiled seductively at them.

If you want to dance cheek to cheek
Then go home and talk all night long
If you want to send somebody flowers
And share a stupid song

Tennessee's ears perked up at the sound of my voice and he looked up in shock as I walked in front of him on top of the bar.

If you want a woman who believes that
You're what her life's all about
Baby, count me out

I brushed my tail underneath his chin and closed my eyes halfway and smiled seductively at hm. He followed my tail to keep it on his face. It took every ounce of self-control within me to not laugh as poor Tennessee fell out of his chair in a love-struck swoon. Then I jumped off of the bar and began walking around the saloon as the patrons hollered, whistled and howled at me.

I've been there
I've done that
It's nowhere
It's old hat
Forget those thoughts you're thinking, mister
And just regard me as your sister

I climbed on top of a table that a coyote sat at while smoking a cigarette. As I sang at him, he accidently swallowed his cigarette and I tipped him over onto the floor then got off the table.

If you want to send valentines
If you want to write poetry
Here's a little change; go call somebody
Who doesn't look like me

I tipped the chins of three coyotes with tail as I sang and then pretended to swoon as the coyotes lost balance and fell face first on to the ground. As the song was coming to a close, I walked back on to the stage

And if you've got plans to fall in love
Without a shadow of a doubt
Baby, count me out
That's what I said
I said baby, count me out
Raccoon

I looked at Tennessee as he gazed lovingly at me and then disappeared backstage.


(Tennessee POV)

I could not believe what I just saw and heard. Leila had the voice of an angel and her performance struck me so hard it was very hard to breathe. I even embarrassed myself by falling out of my seat when her tail was under my chin. But I didn't care, I did not just like her now. I was in love!

I can't let her go now and I won't

The gal of my dreams walked past me to an empty seat at the bar and ordered a Sarsaparilla. I was about to walk over there to talk to her when one of the coyote patrons went over there and wrapped his arm around her waist and stroke her tail.

My eyes narrowed in anger. NO ONE was able to touch her like that beside me. I stormed over there and before I could interfere, Leila pointed her gun in between the coyote's eyes.

"You best remove your arm and walk away before I start slinging some lead, beginning with you!" She demanded as the coyote backed away in fear with his arms up.

"Whoo wee, she is feisty" Was my only thought as she walked out with me right behind her. She jumped up on the rooftops and I followed her. She was about to run off but I stopped her from hooking the hook of my gun around her waist and pulled her back in my arms. She stiffened as I wrapped an arm around her waist but she quickly relaxed as I whispered in her ear.

"Where do you think you're goin' darlin'?" I could've sworn that I heard her purr as she felt my lips on her ears and shivered in my arms.

I released her and I was worried that she would run away, but instead, she turned around and faced me.

"Did you think I was going run away?" She asked.

"I am kind of anticipating it. Are you going to make me chase you again?" I crossed my arms and leaned up against the wail.

"Nah, I think I tormented you enough. The name is Leila, Leila Jones" She held out her hand for me to shake it. Instead I pulled her close by the hand and kissed her knuckles, then took my hat off and placed it on my heart at her.

"Pleased to meet ya finally Leila, I am Tennessee Kid Cooper at your service. But of course you knew that. You are as well known around these parts as I am." I smiled at her as she blushed. I found it kind of cute, with the way the fur on her face and neck changed with a red tint in her golden color.

"So, why have you been chasin' me for the past month Tennessee? Upset that I have been stealing the loot that you were after?" She asked with a smirk. I laughed as I pulled her back into my arms with her chest pressed against mine. Her face was only inches from mine. I had to take this chance in front of me.

"Like I said yesterday sweetheart, I can't resist chasin' after perty ladies like yourself and you my dear, are the finest lady I have ever seen." After that, I leaned in and pressed my lips onto hers. I felt her stiffen in my arms and then relaxed as she returned the kiss. She wrapped her arms around my neck and pulled me down to deepen the kiss. My fingers combed through her brown hair as my arm tightened around her waist as I pushed her against the wall I was leaning on earlier. I swiped my tongue across her lips and she immediately let me in and our tongues met each other in a duel. Golly, her mouth tasted like heaven! I could taste the Sarsaparilla that she drank earlier with a hint of strawberries. I was instantly addicted to her taste. Not just her taste, I was addicted to her altogether. In fact, I was done for. I was hers and she was mine. I could kiss her all day, but unfortunately, breathing was demanded and we pulled away and had our foreheads against each other.

"Wow" she whispered after catching her breath. I chuckled as I attempted to get my breathing under my control.

"You can say that again darlin'. Please tell me that you feel the same connection I do when I am with you" She gasped and widened her eyes at me.

"You can feel it too?" She asked. I nodded as my arms tightened around her.

"I've felt this bond between us ever since I first saw ya'. I wanted to get close and get to know you but you always ran away from me and teased me. No matter what I did, I could not stop thinking about you. "She smiled and rested her little head on my chest as my heart beats rapidly against it.

We walked back to my hideout at the clock tower and I pulled her into a good night kiss. As she began to walk away I grabbed her hand and she turned back towards me.

"Where are ya stayin' at darling?" She looked at the ground sheepishly.

"In a cave just outside town" I narrowed my eyes and pulled her back in my arms.

"No gal of mine is stayin' in no cave!" She cocked an eyebrow and smirked at me.

"Oh, so I'm your gal now?" I realized my mistake. She might not even want me in that manner. I pulled away from her and rubbed the back of my neck sheepishly.

"Well, I didn't mean it like that. I mean if you want to be cause I really like you and I want to see where this bond takes us. But I'll understand if you do…." She interrupted me by thrusting her lips onto mine again. My eyes widened before closing instantly as she kissed me and pressed her body flat against mine. Our bodies looked as if we were one body. She pulled away and cupped my cheek in her paw and looked at me with a look that mirrored my own, with nothing but love.

"I would love to be your gal and see where our bond leads us." I picked her up and spun her around. I was so happy that she wanted to be with me. I finally have the gal of my dreams and I was never letting her go. I took her hand and led her to my hideout. I showed her my bedroom and was about to go and sleep on the couch until I felt a tug on the bandanna on my neck.

"And just where do you think you are goin', Suga?" I was a little confused.

"I just thought that you wouldn't want to sleep with me just yet. I mean spend the night with me in the same room. I know you agreed to be my gal but I thought you wouldn't want me in…." I stammered out before she placed her paw on my mouth to shut me up. Then she cupped my neck and looked at me adoringly.

"I am not about to let you sleep on the couch at your hideout Tennessee. I trust you to not do anything to me. Besides, it would get lonely without you in bed with me." I smiled and pulled her into a brief kiss before we went to bed. Leila quickly fell asleep in my arms with her head on my chest. This felt right, like it's the way it was supposed to me. In fact, with everything that has happened, I think that Leila was meant to be mine. And now she was. That was the last thought before sleep called to me and I began dreaming about life with my gal.


Whoo wee, that was fun! Tennessee and Leila really hit it off! Leila and I definitely had fun messin' with Tennessee.

Tennessee: Ya'll call that fun. I call that torture. Leila teased me for a month and not to mention her performance was pure agony. I wanted to jump up on stage and kiss her in front of the crowd so bad.

Leila: You gotta admit suga, that was fun. *wraps her arms around Tennessee's waist from behind*

Tennessee: *scowls then chuckles as he pulls Leila in front*Yeah, I guess it was. Even better when I finally gotcha after a full month of chasin' ya.

Leila: So what's gonna happen now?

Tennessee: That's what I wanna know! Ya'll wanna see more of me and my gal, then press the lil button at the bottom of the screen and send some good reviews to SSF18 AND NO FLAMES!

Leila: Or Tennessee and I will shoot you with our shootin' irons.

Tennessee: took the words out of my mouth darlin' *dips Leila and kisses her*

SSF18: *covers eyes and pulls down a black screen to give them privacy* Ya'll heard them, Review if you want more. I received some posts asking me to post soon. I will post when I can. School and work is startin' to get crazy. As long as I am not too busy, I will post within a few days.

The song Leila sang was from the movie All Dogs go to Heaven 2. If you want to see the video here is the link: watch?v=fOywt8FGurQ

Leila's outfit is from a music video on Giddy on Up by Laura Bell Bundy: watch?v=3xfFbB2CRo8

'Til next time, Later Ya'll!