"...and that is when I kissed Cookie." Lucky finished his story with a small grin as Dot hugged her friend tighter.

"That is one of the best stories I've ever heard! I still can't believe you two are now together!"

Lucky chuckled, "Me either, but you must keep this a secret, okay?"

"Don't worry! My lips are sealed," She said as she drew her hand across her mouth.

"Lucky, you know I won't tell anybody about this. But why don't you want anyone to know?"

Lucky's ears dropped down, his voice with sadness,"Because Dot, if my team, or even the D7, found out they would fire us."

Dot was shocked, "Why?!"

"Because," Lucky started to explain,"they would consider it a great distraction for the others. Therefore also making us distracted and not being able to do our job."

Dot crossed her hands, boiling with anger," That's stupid! You are the most responsible dog I've ever know. Well, the ONLY responsible dog I know. But that's besides the point, you two are meant for each other. And if they can't see that then who cares?"

"I care. Dot, this could jeopardize Shelter 17 if the secret got out. It's important that this stays a secret."

Dot nodded, "Okay, I understand. But if I know a thing or two about keeping secrets is that it becomes harder to keep it."

Lucky gave her a nod of approval and then thought of something.

"Hey Dot, do you think you could do me a small favor?"

Lucky walked down the street, pondering over what Dot had told him.

"But if I know a thing or two about keeping secrets is that it becomes harder to keep it."

Could she be right? What if the secret did come out? Then what? Would he and Cookie be fired? Or would they have to separate for the sake of the organization? No, he couldn't do that, it would be too painful.

Lucky's train of thought stopped when he bumped into the front fence of Cookie's owners' backyard. He looked through a small hole in the fence and saw her owners saying goodbye to her. When he saw that they had driven away, he entered the yard through a broken wooden plank.

Cookie's ears went up when she heard something from behind her. The bushes. There was something in the bushes. The boxer quietly approached the bush to see what was in her yard. Suddenly, a figure jumped at her and pinned her to the ground. She struggled until she felt a muzzle against her own. She slowly closed her eyes, and smiled at who her stranger was. Lucky stepped away so that Cookie could get up from her back.

"Glad to see that my intruder was more friendly than I thought," Cookie said as Lucky laughed.

Cookie then licked her lips and gave a playful smirk at Lucky.

"Hmm."

Lucky raised an eyebrow,"What is it?" He asked, a little fearful.

Cookie slowly walked up to him as he backed away.

"I see that someone took my advice about bad breath. Is that mint I tasted?"

Lucky was now cornered, his back touching the fence.

"W-well I gave it some thought and-"

Cookie nuzzled him, giggling,"You're cute when your nervous, you know that?"

Lucky nuzzled her back and realized something, Hey, Cooks? Where's Cupcake?"

"Don't worry, she's spending the night with my people. They won't be back until late tonight."

Lucky's grin grew as he thought of a great idea.

"Hey, follow me. I want to show you something."

Intrigued, the boxer followed him, wanting to know the surprise he had in store for her.

Hi guys. Sorry for not updating this story for almost two months. It's 4th quarter and I had to do a lot of studying. Good news is that I have vacation this week so I'll have more free time to update this story. See ya later!