Loves tail
Chapter 1
"It`s a sunny day in Adventure bay, the hottest day this year infect. We hope everyone's staying cool and enjoying their day" chimes the little blue radio sat atop the toolbox in the corner. Sound of metal clanking and tools dropping filling the garage. "ha yeh enjoying their day" chuckled the German shepherd as he frees the broken shock absorber from his cruiser. "just the right day for this to break" he says sitting down taking a drink from his water bottle.
"oh cheer up you miserable sod, you're the one that goes chasing after a jewel store thief at two in the morning, and might I add you're the one not looking where you are going when the guy swerves to avoid some roadwork's, and then you decide to hit said roadwork's" replied an oil covered mixbreed from under the vehicle. "hey, I got him though. He crashed into that very conveniently placed bollard" replied the shepherd now bolting in the replacement part in. "yeh how convenient" a sarcastic voice replied from a brown and white bulldog carrying a replacement bollard past the open door then loading it onto his vehicle. "besides you two get it lucky you're working in the shade I've got to work out in the sun" came the bulldog again but smiling this time. "oh boo-hoo, go on get it fixed or the mayor will be cross with us" said the shepherd now placing the wheel back on. The bulldog laughed and hopped into his bright yellow truck and drove off.
The gray mixbreed slid out from under the police cruiser looked at the shepherd and said "there done I've replaced your smashed oil pan and your drive shaft. im going to have to go for a shower now, and you know how much I hate water" the shepherd looked at the oily figure and smiled "thanks a lot rocky I really appreciate this" he replied. "remember Chase, that's all your treats for the next week" rocky said with a devilish grin on his face as he walked through the door, Chase looked back at his cruiser "yeh that's right, damn your mechanical skills" he said under his breath but smiling. Chase lowered his cruiser back to the ground then popped the bonnet to fill his oil. Then he heard a familiar voice from outside call his name.
This voice always sent a small chill down his spine, filled his stomach with butterflies, but always put a smile on Chase`s face. But chase just pushes them aside. The voice calls again "Chase, where are you?" chase stepped to the side of his cruiser and lent up against it not answering though, just wanting to look at who was calling. A chocolate lab was outside the garage door looking around. Chase can't help but daydream imagining himself tackling him to the ground and… "wait what" chase awoke from his trance shaking his head just as the lab turns and spots him. "oh there you are, didn't you hear me calling you? I've been trying to buzz your collar" says the lab as he walked over "oh hey zuma sorry I didn't hear it I left it on my toolbox" replied chase as he looks away blushing but trying to hide it. "is something wrong?" asked zuma looking confused. `oh if only you knew` thought chase but quickly replied "no, no nothing's wrong" looking back towards Zuma smiling.
"what's up anyway?" asked Chase quickly changing the topic. "oh I was wondering if you would like to take a walk with me? It's a nice day so I thought we could spend some time together, maybe go to Mr Porters, he's serving free ice cream today. we could get some" replied zuma `spend time together? Maybe this means he has the same feelings for me` thought chase but quickly shook the thought off waking up from his dream again. "uh yeh, yeh that sounds like a great idea z-zuma, just give me five minutes to finish up here then we can go" said chase smiling hoping to god zuma didn't notice chase was blushing again. "ok great just meet me at the lookout doors when you're ready" said zuma looking really happy, he turned and walked away with a spring in his step.
As soon Zuma was round the corner chases head hit the side of his cruiser and he said under his breath. "god you idiot I may as well have been screaming it from the rooftops, he's got to have noticed you getting distracted while looking at him" chase sighed and went back to filling his oil, he closed the bonnet and poured the remaining water in his bottle over his head and rubbed his face with a towel, he cleaned his paws off and picked up his collar. "right ready to go" said chase as he walked out of the garage door closing it behind him.
Chapter 2
Chase walked towards the doors of the lookout, he could see Zuma sitting there waiting, "hey zuma, sorry if I kept you waiting too long" said chase as he got to the doors, zuma eagerly stood up "nah I haven't been sat there long plus it's nice to just sit in the sun" zuma said as he started walking with chase towards the long driveway down into town.
It was only a 10 minute walk to Mr Porters but it could last hours for all chase cared as long as he was with zuma it didn't matter to him. Seagulls were screeching the sounds of waves crashing on the shore and the sounds of people on the beach just made it the perfect scene. "congratulations on your arrest earlier chase" said Zuma "thanks bud, wish I didn't drop my cruiser down that hole though" said chase smiling remembering the sight of his pride and joy half sticking up out of a big hole in the ground. Zuma chuckled "you'd think with all those lights on that thing you would`ve seen it" Zuma grinned cheekily "oh real funny water boy, just for that im gonna pop your hover craft later" said chase with a sly tone "down boy" said Zuma laughing, Chase laughed aswell.
"wow everyone's out today" said Zuma as they walked past people all heading towards the beach, "good day for it" replied chase "just hope we don't miss our chance to get some ice cream" said Zuma with a "nah I doubt It I bet he's stocked up on all the flavours" said chase licking his lips "yeh I hope so" said Zuma happily "but if he has then we`ll have to go to that great ice cream place down on the beach, I'll buy you any flavour you want" said chase with a grin "hmm I hold you to that" says Zuma imagining all the flavours "I know you will, you've never been one to let me forget anything" said chase in a sarcastic but playful tone.
Soon Mr porters shop was in sight, it was crowded but they could see Mr Porter hurrying around the tables giving out ice cream. "mmm that smells good" said chase sniffing the air with his incredibly powerful nose. "I need a nose like that, all I can smell is the sea" replied Zuma sniffing the air "ohh your missing out Vanilla, Chocolate, oh Lemon my favourite" said chase he sets off sprinting towards the little shop "hey wait for me" shouts Zuma as he runs after chase. Zuma soon caught up and they both hopped up onto some chairs at a table, Zuma panting looked at Chase "how could you run on a day like this" he says catching his breath. "well i like ice cream" said chase smiling, he looks around and sees Mr Porter as he turns round and looks at the two pups he immediately heads over. "Chase, Zuma how are you guys?" Porter askes as he places some ice-cream pots in front of them, "oh not bad, loving the sun. how about you?" replies Zuma. Mr Porter smiles and says "im brilliant thanks, busy but enjoying it" he looks around at all his customers and spots a few tables with people and no ice cream "look boys I've got to go, enjoy your ice cream. Feel free to ask Alex for some more inside when you're done" says Mr porter he winks and gets up walking off towards the other tables.
The two pups wasted no time and dove into their ice cream, enjoying every taste, "so Zuma, I was wondering if you'd want to go down to the beach later? Maybe for an evening swim or just to watch the sunset, maybe" said Chase in a sheepish tone, a mild blush creeping up his face not being able to look at Zuma. Zuma chucked "watch the sunset eh? That's a really romantic thing to say to your best friend isn't it" a smile plastered on his face, "well I've got a soft spot for great views and I've got a feeling today would end really great" answered chase still blushing but trying to hide it by looking at his ice-cream. "but if you don't want to that's fine" said chase smiling trying to hide his mild but obvious disappointment. "oh chase don't be silly, I'd love to go" said Zuma smiling then going straight back to his ice cream. "Great" said chase in an exited tone. The pups soon finished there ice cream, "so Mr Porter told us to go see Alex" said chase "oh yeh I almost forgot, yeh lets go inside and try find him" replied Zuma hopping down from his chair and walking towards the door. Chase jumped down and followed along.
The sliding doors to the shop opened the two pups walked inside, and a small boy was putting some ice cream in tubs "hey Alex" said Zuma smiling "hi guys my uncle told me to give you these if you came through today" Alex walked over and grabbed two bags full of ice cream pots and handed them to the pups "wow thanks Alex" said Chase as he looked In the bags, "there should be enough there to keep all you pups good on ice cream for the summer, even enough for Ryder" said Alex as he went back to his job. Zuma smiled looked at Alex and said "wow thanks again Alex but I make no promises on how long it will last" licking his lips Zuma kept looking at all the flavours in the bag. The shop doors chimed and slid open again and in stepped Mr Porter "well in that case if you run out come back there's always something here for our towns favourite pups" said Mr Porter smiling. "now go along you two otherwise it will melt before you get it back to the lookout" he says picking up another tray of ice cream and hurriedly carrying it outside. "alright then we'd better go, Thanks again Alex" said chase as he and Zuma walk out the shop and back towards the lookout.
Chapter 3
The two pups walked towards the lookout doors they opened and as the pair walked in they were greeted by a rocky and a chirpy looking cockapoo with her bright pink flight suit and pack on "hey rockey, hi sky" said Zuma happily smiling warmly at the two pups in front of him "hey you two, where have you been?" replies sky in a happy tone "we were just down at Mr porters for some of that free ice cream, speaking of which" says Zuma as he and chase put the bags down.
"Free ice cream?" two voices came from behind the sofa in front of the huge TV, "oh no you've done it now" said rocky as he took a few steps back, soon two pups cam bounding over, the white and brown bulldog from earlier also a Dalmatian with a huge smile on his face, this didn't last long though as the Dalmatian tripped over his own paws and was sent hurtling towards the other pups "incoming" says Zuma as the other pups scatter out of the way of the furry spotted projectile. The Dalmatian came to a stop just before hitting the bags of ice cream, "marshal calm down man there not going to melt yet, right rubble" said sky chuckling she turned towards the bulldog to see him already digging into a pot with an empty pot already pushed to the side "oh rubble you greedy thing" says sky "I was going to go on a flight but I better get some before you eat it all" she says grabbing one of the bags and running from the bulldog into the kitchen, "hey there's my favourite flavour In there come back here" says rubble as he gives chase.
"Right we better get that bag from them eh marshal" said rocky smiling but knowing full well how difficult that would be. He starts walking towards the kitchen "yeh your right, let's go" said Marshal as he walked towards the kitchen aswell, "hey chase thanks for hanging out with me earlier, it was really nice" said Zuma smiling at chase, chase blushed "uh yeh, sure it was nice, are you still up for us hanging out later though?" asked chase nervously, Zuma looked around "yeh sure for that sunset" a blush started to appear on his face Zuma smiled shyly `wow you look adorable like that` thought Chase he woke up though and shook his head "so yeh right to be honest that walk and the heat tired me out im going to go to my pup house for a nap, if you don't see me before just come and knock when you want to go" said Zuma smiling trying to hide his still nervous facial expression, "yeh ok buddy, I will" said chase smiling trying to hide his excitement, Zuma heads out of the lookout towards his pup house leaving chase alone, chase sits down on the floor right there and says aloud, "my god I couldn't have made that more awkward could I, im glad nobody saw that"
But chase wasn't alone "oh lordy-lordy that was awkward and painful thing I`ve ever seen, is there something you're not telling me here chase?" came Rocky's voice from the entrance to the kitchen, chase looked over and there stood rockey and Marshal both smiling. "how long have you two been there?" asked chase looking slightly annoyed but heavily embarrassed, "long enough but I won't burden you, much" said Marshal as he set off walking towards the door "im gonna sit this one out" he said as the doors opened for him "much?" chase said confused but only got a smirk in return the doors closed, chase looked back at rockey, "can we talk rock?" said chase "you can always talk with me chase c'mon lets go sit on the sofa we`ll talk there" said Rocky as he walks towards the sofa, Chase follows and hops up next to Rocky.
"sooo tell me then, what was that all about" said rocky in a mischievous tone chase smiled and laughed nervously "umm yeh, it's not something im really comfortable with admitting" said chase glowing bright red, "aww come on chase what could go wrong, it's just you and me here" said Rocky smiling warmly, chase looked at him then looked down at his paws nervously shuffling around "alright i" chase began but stopped "I like zuma" chase said his face glowing the brightest of reds in embarrassment. "aww, that's cute. Was that so hard to admit?" said Rocky jokingly, Chase whined and hid his head in embarrassment "aww come here, silly dog" said Rocky he grabbed chase and hugged him. "have you thought about telling him yet?" asked Rocky, chase shot back "what no I couldn't do that, what would he think of me if I asked him that" said chase "what do you mean, what do you think would happen" said Rocky surprised at chases response. "what if he rejects me or just laughs in my face, tells everyone about me everyone would be disgusted with me, what about Ryder how could he keep paw patrol running if his police pups the laughing stock of the team" said chase shaking almost in tears. "hey-hey, don't think like that" Rocky says hugging chase again, "you know and I know none of that will happen, no one will be disgusted you won't be the laughing stock, and if anyone says anything they've got me to deal with aswell, you'll not hear any of it with me around" said Rocky smiling "but what should I do? I want to tell him but im scared of what he`ll say" said chase leaning back and looking up at the ceiling, "I'd tell him, I mean the worst thing that could happen is he`ll not feel the same way. just explain how you feel, you are going to be with him later on, it's the perfect time" replied Rocky.
Chase looked at Rocky and smiled "yeh I guess you right, although ill manage to make it as awkward as possible" said chase with a slight smile on his face. "well I can tell you something that should help" said Rocky smiling trying to hold back his laughter, "what's that?" chase answered curiously "I`ve known from the start" Rocky said chuckling "you what? You've known since the start?" said chase surprised, "you're great at hiding your feelings you always stay cool in the most heated situations, but whenever Zuma's around you turn into jelly" Rocky replies still smiling. "is it really that obvious?" said chase "yeh it is but if I were you id go and find Zuma, suns going down soon, you'll miss your sunset" Rocky joked, chase looked out of the window "hmm your right, god I hope I don't mess this up" said chase getting up and walking to the door "just remember to tell him how you feel" said Rocky as the doors opened for chase "thanks Rocky, I'll tell you how it goes" said chase smiling as he left the lookout towards Zuma's pup house.
Chapter 4
Chase walked slowly around the lookout towards Zuma's puphouse, the bright orange puphouse came into view and outside he saw Marshal just leaving, he got closer and he met Marshal walking the opposite direction. "hey, is Zuma ready to go?" asked chase "yeh he's definitely ready" said Marshal chuckling as he walked past chase towards the lookout doors, `what's he been up to?` thought chase but that was out of his head when he reached Zuma's pup house, he knocked on the door "Zuma its chase, you ready to go?" the door immediately opened, and there stood Zuma the scent of a really strong but pleasant aftershave hit chase, he smiled "yeh im ready" said an exited Zuma, "alright then let's go" replied chase deciding not to comment on the very potent scent.
They walked alongside each other down the driveway along to the beach, it was late the sky was a beautiful orange the sun resting just over the water line, they stepped onto the beach "wow would you look at that" said Zuma admiring the scenery, "see told you that it would be a good one tonight" said chase he hopped up onto a large flat rock and held his paw out for Zuma, he took it and hopped up alongside chase. Chase sighed and looked down at is paws, he started scratching at the rock leaving white chalky marks, "what's wrong? something's been bugging you all day I can see it" said Zuma with a worried tone, he looked directly at chase who looked back. "I need to tell you something but I`ve been too scared to say" said chase. Zuma placed his paw on chases shoulder "you can tell me anything" he said with a gleaming smile. "alright I, I"
Chase stopped to think looking around then back at his paws "it's you Zuma, always you. Everything about you, your voice, your smile, your chocolate fur, your bright golden eyes" chase looked around "me? Wha-" Zuma started but was cut off "I fell for you the day we met, I saw Ryder bring you to the lookout when you hopped off the back of his ATV I knew you were the one, when Ryder introduced you and asked me to show you round I really got to know you and the more I did the more I was sure I wanted you. What im trying to say is…" chase paused again looked straight intro Zuma's eyes and took Zuma`s paws in his "I love you"
Zuma was silent his mouth slightly agape, "you love me?" he whispered "yes I do" chase replied. Those next few seconds felt like an eternity to Chase, Zuma didn't say a thing Chase started to get worried he looked down at his paws holding Zuma`s then looked back at him, a sudden flush of regret and embarrassment flooded over him "zuma im so-" chase started but was forced to stop when he felt some lips press against his, his eyes widened his mind was racing `he's kissing me` chase thought those words bounced around his head over and over, he closed his eyes and just enjoyed the moment. After what felt like hours they broke the kiss both panting, "so will you be my mate?" asked chase surprisingly confident "yes!" Zuma shouted as he hugged chase tightly, Zuma let go smiling he looked back over the waves at the sun, "definitely romantic" said Zuma he lent his head on chases shoulder. "yeh it is" said chase smiling a million and one thoughts rushing around his head at once.
After a few minutes the sun had set and the cold night air surrounded them. "can I ask you something" said chase "sure what is it" said Zuma "earlier on Marshal went to find you when I was in the lookout, what did he want" asked chase with a curious tone. "oh nothing good he wanted to ask if I was doing anything later, when I said I was going to the beach with you all he did was smile, then he gave me some aftershave for some reason. After that he just left saying, keep hold of that, you may need it soon enough" replied Zuma "now I recognise that smell, it's the aftershave that he bought its meant to attract mates" said chase "ah the stuff he wore when he tried to impress that girl down at the park, must have not worked" chuckled zuma "well it must have worked tonight" said chase he kissed Zuma on the cheek. A cold wind emerged and sent the two pups shivering, "it's getting pretty cold, do you think we should be heading back to the lookout" said Zuma his teeth chattering "yeh I guess so, suppose we`ll be getting calls from the others or Ryder soon" said chase with a smile he hopped down from the rock and started to walk towards the street. Zuma quickly followed suit and walked along side chase.
Chapter 5
Chase and Zuma soon got back to the lookout, the doors opened and they stepped inside welcoming the warm change in temperature. "hey boys how was the beach?" said sky jumping down from her spot on the sofa and walked towards them, "oh it was alright said Zuma" smiling warmly and nuzzling chases neck, sky looked confused. Just then Rubble walked in he looked at chase then looked at zuma "something you want to tell us chase?" asked Rubble smiling. Marshal then walked around the corner saw the two stood there, Zuma looked at him and smiled. "I think there is" said Marshal standing next to Rubble with a grin plastered from ear to ear, "alright-alright ease off them, your all vicious" came a voice from behind it was Rocky he walked around and looked at chase he smiled warmly and Rocky smiled back.
Chase and Zuma looked at each other then looked around at the others, then back at each other, "should we?" asked Zuma with a smile. "why not" said chase they closed themselves together in a kiss right in front of everyone, they separated and looked around there was silence but sky was the first to speak. "aww that's so cute, it's about time someone found love round here" she went up and hugged them both. "I have to say I thought chase was straight" said Rubble "not that there's anything wrong" said rubble laughing nervously "so tell us who asked the other" said Marshal with a curious tone "yeh tell us who" encouraged Rocky. Chase and Zuma looked confused "chase asked me, why?" answered Zuma keen to know why they were so interested on knowing who asked the other out. "enjoy your extra treats rocky" said Marshal with a slightly disappointed tone "you were betting?" said chase trying to hide his amusement "possibly" said Rocky with a grin. Chase and Zuma burst out laughing "should have known that was coming" said Rubble smiling.
Sky looked at Rubble then Marshal then Rocky "your evil, betting on two guys asking each other out" she said looking disappointed at them, "oh Sky its fine, I should have made a bet aswell" said Zuma smiling. "rude" said chase with a smirk. "aww sorry chase" he said resting his chin on chases shoulder "hmm bet you are" chase said leaning on Zuma "right im going to get some food, is anyone else hungry" said Rubble "I could eat" said sky "yeh me too, maybe those leftovers from yesterday's takeout" said Rocky "oh no you're not getting my left overs" replied marshal he bolted towards the kitchen, Rocky ran after him "oh no not again, im staying out of this" said chase "agreed" said Zuma Rubble and sky walked towards the kitchen while chase and Zuma walked towards the sofa,
"today was really great, thanks again" said Zuma as he and Chase sat down. "yeh it was, I don't think it could have gone any better" said chase as he looked at Zuma and smiled, "were mates now then" said Zuma sounding a little nervous. "yeh we are, suppose that means I can't go catching criminals keeping the town safe at two in the morning anymore" said chase smiling "whys that then?" asked Zuma with a raised eyebrow "because now I`ve got you to keep safe all night" said chase he pulls Zuma close to him, "aww, that's cute" says Zuma smiling warmly. The two come close holding each other in a loving embrace, sealing it with a kiss.
The End