Tonight was going to be special, Classified knew this because he was going to make it special. No matter what Skipper said, or more accurately didn't say, Classified was going to find a way to make this night special. He felt as though he were obligated to, it was their anniversary after all.
It was hard to believe that a full year had passed since Skipper and Classified shared their first kiss. A full year of long conversations, passionate kisses and what was expected of a couple who's hearts belonged to each other. At least that's what Classified hoped for when he spent time with his boyfriend once he recovered.
Skipper, or what remained of Skipper, barely held onto his life as he lay on a bed constructed by Kowalski. His body was filled with various wires and tubes which were connected to various machines surrounding the penguin's bed. Nobody else visited the penguin much anymore because they claimed that it was cruel to keep him alive in such a manner. Classified felt obligated to protect his loved one's right to live by standing guard near him at all times to prevent his friends and teammates from disabling the life support mechanisms.
He had gone so far as to install an assortment of generators inside the room to power the various machinery, preventing anyone from removing the power supply to the room from outside of the room. He had caught Private at the building's breakers enough times to believe it was necessary to take precautions. He was now considering the possibility of installing some sort of electronic gate to replace the door to the room.
"Why won't you let me die?" Skipper asked weakly and Classified stared at the penguin before he moved towards him from the chair in which he sat and started to gently stroke what little flesh of the penguin remained uncovered.
"Don't say things like that." Classified said with a smile. "You're not in your right mind right now, when you get better you'll thank me for making sure that you stay alive." Classified said as he moved his mouth towards the small patch of exposed skin on Skipper's neck and started lightly sucking on it. Normally this would result in Skipper emitting a moan, this time Skipper merely growled in annoyance.
"You're the one who's not in their right mind. You're sick and I don't like knowing that I'm the cause of your sickness." Skipper said before sighing.
"I'm doing this for your own good." Skipper said before closing his eyes as Classified continued to show his affection towards the penguin, seemingly oblivious to what the penguin had told him. After a few seconds Classified started to notice that Skipper's pulse seemed to be slowing down. A look of horror flashed upon the wolf's face as he realized what Skipper was intending to do.
"Skipper…" Classified pleaded. "…Please don't do this. I need you." Classified sobbed as tears started to form within his eyes as he watched as Skipper's breathing became shallower, his heart rate slowed down and his body started to go limp. Classified whimpered as he watched as the penguin that he loved silently committed suicide in front of him.
"I love you." Classified said with an uncharacteristically timid voice, hoping that the penguin heard him, before he collapsed on the cold concrete floor and started to cry.
On reflection, Classified knew that tonight was going to be special. Like always, he was correct.