The two dogs walked towards the boiler room. The sun is gone and night has fallen over the quiet town.

"Your dad seems nice." Lily said as she broke the silence of the night.

"Yeah, today he was a bit tired. He's fun to talk to, but he wakes up early in the morning and runs around town to work his muscle. He's really fast."

Lily giggled and said "So let's see it you're as fast as you say your dad is. First one to boiler room wins."

"You're on!!!"

They both ran across the dark shore line. The full moon and the stars produced enough light for them two to run and see what was in front of them. They laughed the whole way. At first, Kodi was wining, but then Lily cached up and was in front of him. Kodi ran extra fast to pass her. Lily noticed his sudden burst in speed and smiled at his effort. They were getting closer to the boiler room. They could see it now. Kodi was running so fast that he didn't even notice the small rock in front of him and tripped on it.

Lily fell on him as he rolled across the ground. She was on top of him as they rolled like a cartwheel. Once they stopped, they couldn't help but laugh. Lily was on the floor while Kodi was over her. They laughed for a good minute until Kodi stopped and stared down at her passionately with a kind smile. She also stopped and looked up into his warm eyes. Their faces moved slowly closer to each other. They closed their eyes. Slowly, but steadily, they could feel their noses about to touch until they heard a noise. Someone cleared its throat hard enough to stop Kodi and Lily from what they were doing.

Kodi quickly got off her and she stood up. The whole team was looking at them. Ralph and Dusty had a smile on their faces. Hank and Kano were mesmerized by her beauty as well. They're face was in shock. Kodi and Lily blushed heavily and looked at each other. Kodi then looked at his team with a smile, something that he hasn't done in a long time.

"Um, teammates, this is Lily. She is new to Nome and will help us with the delivery." said Kodi with a smile.

"Hello everyone" she said sounding innocent.

"Hello. My name's Dusty and this is-"

"Hi. My name's Hank and this is my friend Kano." said Hank as he rudely interrupted Dusty.

"Um, hello Hank. So as you were saying Dusty. Who is this dog?" she asked as she looked at Ralph.

"Well, this is the love of my life, Ralph."

"How do you do madam?" he said as he lowered his head like a bow.

Dusty, Lily, and Kodi laughed. Hank moved up to Lily and asked her "So, would you like a walk around town? You know, like a small tour around Nome?" he tried to sound masculine, bit it didn't work.

"No thanks. Kodi showed me already and I feel tired. Where do I sleep?" she asked as she gave out a yawn.

She is so beautiful... Kodi said to himself.

"In here Lily. Let me show you inside." said Kodi with a paw in the air pointing to the boiler room.

"Thanks Kodi."

He and Lily walked pass the team and went into the warm room. The team followed behind them and separated for they were ready to fall asleep. Ralph and Dusty slept close together as usual. Hank and Kano didn't sleep together, but only a few feet away. Kodi slept on one side of the room and Lily went to sleep on the other. She wanted to close her eyes, but she felt strange. She then stood up and moved closer to Kodi.

She laid down next to him and snuggled close to him. The contact made him open his eyes in shock. He noticed it was Lily and then relaxed. She was resting her body on his and he felt so happy. For the first time in months, he didn't feel depressed and he didn't think about Kirby. She heard his heart beat and the lullaby played in her head.

"Good night Kodi"

"Good night Lily"

They soon fell into deep sleep.

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From the distance, Hank noticed then two together asleep and was disgusted at the sight.

"How could a stupid gay dog, get the prettiest dog in Nome? She is too good for him……..She must and will be mine."

He laughed in his head as he plotted his next move. This time, against Kodi.