Twirling In The Water

Continuation of Dancing In The Rain (MarshallxRocky)

"Marshall... I will kill you for this... " Rocky grumbled darkly, glaring daggers at his grinning mate who was happily tugging him towards the beach.

"Aw, sweetheart, you promised you would give it a try!" Was his reply, as he relentlessly pulled the struggling mixed breed along. Said mixed breed indeed had promised that he would try to go in the water, but he had no idea Marshall was actually serious. Well, ya learn something new everyday!

"Fine... But let me go, I can walk by myself!"

"Oh? How will I know you won't escape?"

"Hmm..." Looking around, Rocky spotted a red bandana for sale at a nearby store. He ran towards it, dragging a befuddled Marshall behind him.

"You could have just asked me to let go, ya know Rocky." Marshall mumbled, as they exited the shop, their right paws tied together using the bandana.

"Like you said before, where's the fun in that?" Rocky grinned, being his turn to be the happy one now.

"Oh, and the past comes back to bite me. How tragic!" Marshall rolled his eyes, then continued on. "Since this problem is solved, let's go to the beach?"

"Okay" He whispered grudgingly, loud enough for only Marshall to hear.

"Love, look at me. If you really don't want to do it, that's okay, alright? I understand." Caring blue eyes stared into uncertain gold eyes, and Rocky slowly nodded his head.

"I'll try..."

"That's my love. Remember, I'm here to help you, and to make you feel safe. " Marshall comforted him by muzzling lightly into the crook of his neck. The two started walking, their strides the same because of their tied legs.

Rocky's past with water was not one if his favourite memories. Cast aside when he was a pup because if his "unnatural" wolf-like appearance, Rocky had always been the last to get everything, even from his owners. One day, he was out exploring when he accidentally tripped on the stone and fell into a little rowboat in the water. He was so so terrified, as the boat began to move towards the open sea. The waves had rocked him, and splashed salty water to dry in his already shaggy fur. He was so thirsty and so so hungry! To him, the worst was over when he saw the island that would turn out to be adventure bay. He didn't notice the sharp rocks at the entrance of the enclove until it was too late. The rocks had almost pireced his pelt, but he jumped away and fell in the water. He hadn't learned how to swim then, so he was mercy to the waves as they crashed against him, bringing him down. He had woken up with a concerned boy named Ryder and a very pretty Dally looking at him in concern. With help from the paw patrol then, he quickly recovered and became happy again, although it still haunts him at times. Now, he wanted to brave those waters again, but with the love of his life by his side.

The small grains of sand digging into their paws jolted Rocky out of his memory.

"Ready, sweetheart?" Somehow, Marshall and gotten the bandana off his paw and was waiting at the edge of the water for him.

Gulping, he slowly went forward, his paws leaving a soft imprint behind in the sand. When he reached Marshall, the fire pup grinned and pecked him on the lips. "Good job, Rocky."

"Thanks?" Turning away from him again, Marshall walked a few steps in the salty sea.

"Come on, it's not too cold." The soft waves lapped against Marshall's legs as he looked back at the gray mixed breed.

Taking a tiny step into the water, Rocky suddenly felt very, very cold, although the water was warm. He looked around panickedly, slowly backing up.

"It's okay, I'm right here." Marshall was beside him in an instant, his hot breath tickling Rocky's ear. "You're doing great Rocky, just try another step, that's it, my love!"

Every single step Rocky took, he was rewarded with a light lick or kiss on the cheek with a word of encouragement as well. Soon, they were up to their hindquarters in water, and Marshall swam around to face Rocky.

"You good?"

"Y-yeah I guess... "

"You can do it, I believe in you! Now, I'm going to let go of you, and teach you how to swim, okay?" Marshall smiled gently, his eyes glowing with care.

He let go.

Rocky fought the urge to scramble around and scream, and instead focused on his boyfriend's calm, gentle ones, just a mere few inches away. Breathing slowly, he let too of each tense muscle, antipating to sink below the watery depths. Surprisingly, he didn't. Instead, he floated, his eyes lighting up with shock and excitement.

"See, I knew you could do it!" The Dally happily exclaimed, spinning around because of his excitement. Rocky stared at him in bewilderment. Was his love... Dancing? Then again, it was pretty likely, since Marshall was known for being energetic and somewhat crazy at times. Still, he truly was adorable dancing around! "You're too cute... "

"Huh? Oh me?" Stopping mid turn, Marshall smirked at him. "You like me dancing, eh?"

"Who wouldn't? You're good at it!"

"Thank you! Here, I'll teach you.. ." Marshall grabbed Rocky's paws and gently put them on his own shoulders. Kicking harder a bit, he caused them to sway in unison, a water version of ballroom dancing. Humming a song out loud, they danced with the waves as they rolled with them.

Side to side, front to back they swayed, looking tenderly into each other's eyes. When enough was enough, they slowly doggy paddled back to shore.

"Thanks Marshall, for helping me get over my fear."

"Anything for you, and anytime." Came the reply, as Marshall shook the remaining water out if his fur. The mixed breed tried to copy him, but his inexperience with water backfired on him.

"WOAH!" Shaking way too hard, he was propelled backwards and fell in the water.

"Oh Rocky..." Marshall walked over to an annoyed recycling pup, grinning at the look on his face.

"Don't say anything, just don't say anything!"Author's Note:

Hiya guys! Thank you for reading, and I hope I fulfilled my request, marcogalmich!

Requests are still in the works, although I do have to say I might just add a fun one with all the pups to even out all the love going on. After all, we need both love and mischief! :D

Next up is ZumaxMarshall! Requests are always open, just no ChasexSkye please! (I have a disagreement with it...)

I hope you enjoyed it! Reviews, as always, give me love! (Don't have to if you don't want to! I'm not pressuring you!)

Until the next story!

~2starryeyes