"So... Do you have any idea how you will do it? Will you put on a big show and tell him everything with a super romantic act of true love? Or will you ask him to meet you at night at a special place like the peak of the little hill next to the playground or at the beach or even in your pup house?", Ryder already begins to give example after example for the upcoming confession but not even one of them completely agrees with Chases imagination. "Great ideas Ryder!", the little pup says while he smiles at the boy but this one vanishes only seconds later as he continuous, "but I think I will just go and search for him, tell him everything and wait for his reaction. I'm direct and not a pup who plans and puts on big shows and symbols of love like a path of roses, a sunset or a romantic dinner with music, a romantic atmosphere and a poem or something like that. I know in these romantic movies they always do such things like holding a boombox over their head and playing the song, which was their first-kiss-song or their first-dance-song or preparing a firework with the message ''I Love You'' in red or yellow colors but that's just not me... I prefer the normal, unspectacular way and I think that would be perfect... I want him to love me for what I am and not for the things I do. And I want him to love me how I am... What do you think?" "Hm... So you'll search for him and tell him everything? I really like it! It really shows perfectly who you are... But what if he's not alone? What if Rocky or Rubble or even Skye is there with him? You probably want to talk to him alone, right?", Ryder adds another fact to the upcoming situation which the German Shepherd never thought about! "Oh yeah... I totally forgot about that! Damn... When someone's with Zuma I either wait until he is alone again or I ask him to come with me for a moment or maybe for a longer duration. I'm sure he will come with me without asking why but I really, really, really hope that he will be alone. That would make it way easier." "I hope so too, big boy... Do you know how you want to tell him everything? Will you tell him the same thing you just told me or will you say it in one or two sentences? You have to make obvious that it is love and not only a very close friendship for you and that you want an answer. Else he may goes away and acts like your normal friend for the rest of your life!", the boy points out and almost sounds a little bit panicked which scares his furry friend a little bit.
"Having him as a normal friend for the rest of my life... I don't think I could stand that! One day everything would burst out of me and then everything could happen. He could love me, he could hate me or he could leave me behind and forget about me...", the pup whispers and his glance moves across the floor without a goal or any use. He is busy with imagine this possible future where everything went wrong! Slowly he feels how his whole body strains up and he begins to shake a bit. The fear, that fills his mind, lets him lose all control and he notices that he can't stand it anymore. Ryder also notices the sudden changes and he focuses the slightly shaking front paws. Then it hits him like a stone! The whole thing he just said only scared his little buddy and made him even more nervous than he was before. That surely wasn't the reaction he wanted to reach with his hint and description. He wanted to make sure that Chase says what he wants and what is going on so Zuma won't misunderstand him and hurt him... maybe the example wasn't the best idea.

"Chase!", he says and takes the two shaking paws in his hands to keep them in place and to show his buddy that everything is alright, "Calm down! Everything will be fine just don't panic. A nervous German Shepherd won't get what he wants so you have to get a hold of yourself and concentrate on your goal! Zuma! Think about Zuma and imagine how it would be like having a relationship with him. Calling him your boyfriend, your men, your lover and the better half of you. Imagine how you two sit underneath the tree and just hugging and sharing kisses. Imagine it... imagine it..." Slowly he feels how the two paws stop shaking and also Chase notices his body loosing up again and his former fear vanished and made place for the most beautiful pictures, feelings and scenes he always saw and felt in his dreams. Finally he is calm again and he looks at his buddy in front of him, who smiles at him. The pup answers with a smile and he whispers: "Thank you Ryder... I really needed that." "No problem Chase", the brown-haired boy answers and releases the paws from his grip while noticing the heat these two body parts are sending out. Looks like the little fantasies were really, really good. "I guess you will just say what comes to your mind. That is most likely the best idea", he assumes and his pup just nods and smiles even wider while he adds something to this conclusion. "Yeah but you are right. I have to make sure he knows that I love him and that I want a relationship. I'm sure my brain will create some good sentences... At least I hope so..." "And if your brain can't help you... listen to your heart", Ryder says and places the palm of his right hand on the furry chest of his pup. He can feel his heartbeat and notices how his chest rises and falls with every breath he takes.

"Ryder... I'm really glad that you're my friend...", Chase whispers, which creates an even wider smile on the kids face. "Looks like your heart already knows the right words. I'm also happy that I have you in my life big boy... And now go and get what you heart always wanted! I wish you good luck...", the captain of the team of pups whispers back and winks at the pup in front of him. Without hesitating Chase turns around and runs towards the elevator but he stops in front of it and turns around again just to see his best friend nodding at him. He answers with a nod of his own and enters the elevator. "Elevator! Second floor!", the pups orders and the door closes only a few seconds later.

"I wish you good luck... Both of you...", the lonely boy thinks while he watches the moving room leaving the Lookout and disappearing in the floor.

Sorry for the shorter chapter but the next one will be very... very long xD And here is the thing I want to ask you now:

The next chapter will be 3000 words so should I split it into 2 chapter (4.1 & 4.2) or should I keep it one chapter? When I split it I will post 4.1 and a few days later 4.2

Also the fifth chapter will take some time because I think something is missing here... But I will surely upload it in July so don't worry xD

Thanks again for reading my story and for leaving all these kind reviews! I never thought this story would become so popular because I'm not the best writer and especially not in English but maybe I was wrong :D

You guys and girls are awesome! *cheers and barks*