Ch. 3
The perfect way to end a Saturday like this is on the beach. The warm sun, fresh air and the seagulls. I was paw over heels in the water, barking at the waves and running seagulls off the sand. Haru was busy snapping away photos to post on Instagram. A while later we decided to take out my favorite fresbiee and, to get in a little more time together.
I went long, jumping to catch it but got knocked into someone.
" Hey!, what's the big idea?" I stood up, shaking the sand from my face, " Who do you think you are running into me like that?"
" Sorry, I didn't see you there. I've been on a plane for the past 5 hours and wanted to stretch my legs."
The stranger had a Russian accent and was grinning apologetically. I couldn't believe my eyes, a tall muscular Russian Deerhound stood grinning at me, his intense blue eyes holding my gaze.
" Your Viktor Nikiforov. I' m surprised to see you here." I let out a small whine, looking a bit embarrassed, ears against my head.
He chuckled," No it's fine, I should have looked where I was going. Are you okay?"
I could fell my chest tighten a little, Viktor was here!
I sat down, trying not to faint," Yeah I'm fine, I didn't expect to see you in Japan. Is your owner on vacation?"
Viktor smiled, " We've decided to take a break together, we thought coming here would help us find inspiration and me a break from the spot light. So your a Chow?"
I nodded, " Purebred, my name's Yuuri Katsuki. I live not too far from here.-"
Viktor's eyes sparkled, " Are you a guard dog?, do you live with a princess?, do you eat steak when ever you want?"
I tried to slow him down with the questions, " Yes, my breed was developed in China to guard members of royal families, yes I sometimes am a guard dog to a princess, her name's Haru, and last no, It's important that I keep my weight down, Chow's can gain weight. Any more questions?"
Viktor started jumping around, giddy like," And is it true that Chow's have blue tongues?"
I blinked at him, " Yeah, you've been to a million dog shows and you've probably seen dozens of Chow's with tongues like mine."
He gave a sheepish grin, " True, but I've never seen one up close. Mine if I look at yours?"
I didn't know what to think about that, sure it was weird, but the guy was acting like a puppy right now.
" Okay-" I opened my mouth a little, extending my tongue just enough for him to see. Viktor's eyes lite up, " Wow, incredibly, does it stop evil spirits?"
I stared at him, " No, that's just some legend, but it does make us stand out from other breeds."
As we talked more, I started to relax around him, Viktor was eager to hear more about Hatsetsu and the Katsuki's, I told him that my parents were practically born into royalty, they spent their time guarding their masters and how Haru and I came along. Then we talked about his life in Russia, how he meet Maccachin at a pet store as a birthday present from his parents, both had grown close to each other like me and Haru.
Around 8:30 Maccachim showed up, his portfolio under his arm. He saw Viktor and looked relieved, " Viktor, you silly dog. I've been all over Hatsetu looking for you."
Viktor got up and bound to him, licking his face and yapping cheerfully,.
" Yuuri!" Haru called, " It's getting late boy, we should go home. Who's your friend?"
Maccahin introduced himself," Maccachin Nikiforov and this ' silly goose' is Viktor"
Haru's eyes flashed to pure fan-girl, she shock his hand vigorously chatting, " OMG!, I can't believe it, your cartoons are the best, especially the one about the girl in the zoo, it was so cute. Oh, sorry if I'm rambling, I'm Princess Haru Katsuki of Japan."
Maccachin looked baffled, " Shouldn't you have guards around you 24/7?, what if you got hurt by some thug or what if I was some kidnapper wanting to take you hostage?"
Haru smirked," Guards would cramp my style, no sense of humor. Besides, they could easily turn against our family, not a risk my parents wanted to take. Besides, I'd rather have a 4-legged guard who's been with me threw thick and thin." She pointed down to me, " Meet my Chow Chow and BF, Yuuri."
Macca still didn't look too sure, " I guess that makes sense, Chow's make good guardian's, would it be okay if I pet him?"
I growled low, Macca hadn't liked the fact that I was guarding Haru alone. Viktor stood by reassuringly, " Yuuri it's okay, Macca wouldn't hurt a fly,"
" Well, he is your owner, I'll give'em a chance." I let Maccachin, scratch my ears a little, I tried not to blush when he admired a soft black coat. Haru suggested they stay at the Hot Springs for the night and tomorrow we'd take them on a tour threw the town. Viktor jumped eagirly and nuzzled against me, " This is perfect Yurri!, we get to spend a whole day together isn't that amazing?"
I chuckled," Sounds awesome Viktor, but we do need to get back to the manor. Our parent's will worry."
Viktor smiled, and without warning, licked my check. I stood frozen, shocked and smitten.
He and Macca walked away, and he barked back, " Later moy lyubov."
Haru teased, " Looks like someone has a crush. C'mon boy, Romeo will see you tomorrow.
I followed, still felling warmth in my cheeks, but happy. A perfect day just got 10x better.
Hey guys, thanks for reading. I've been busy this week with school and everything, trying to catch up on work. I'm glad to just spend Spring Break typing new chapters to the story, I switched Viktor's breed from an Irish Deerhound to a Russian Deerhound just to fix his character. I hope you guys like the change, the next chapter may be out tomorrow. Thanks for reading!
Moy Lyubov is 'my love' in Russian
