That's Why I Love You: A Marshall x Everest Collection

Smile

Even if he was a little distracted pup, he knew exactly what to do to make her smile.

Actually, there were a lot of things that made Everest smile, especially when they came from Marshall.

Sometimes, he would give her her favorite flowers, take her to the roof of the tower for a nice dinner under the light of the moon, or just hug her from behind, which would always end in a kiss, sometimes even a little more.

But that night was different, it had to be EXTRA-special. Why? Because, please, it was their first anniversary.

It was all planned already. He just had to pick Everest from the mountain so they could go to the perfect place he just found a few days ago.

"You look very excited, Marshall." Everest grinned, trying to guess where they were going. "Where are you taking me tonight?"

"You'll see."

After 10 minutes driving through the snowy forest, she finally could see what it was.

It was a little lake surrounded by trees, all covered with snow, with a small bridge in the middle of it. The moon and the stars shined bright, illuminating the landscape and reflecting in the water.

Everest was shocked with the amazing view. "Wow" she said, looking at the sky.

"Do you like it?"

"Yes, it's wonderful."

"We're just getting started. "

They walked by the bridge to stop right in the edge. Before she could say something, Marshall had already held her by her paw, which made her heart beat a little fast.

He started.

"Everest, every time I see you my heart beats fast, my chest gets warmer and I can't help but get stunned by your beauty, and it's been like this ever since the first time we met. In the missions with the team, when you said yes when I asked you if you wanted to go on a date with me and when we became boyfriend and girlfriend, you were the only thing in my head. I still don't know why you accepted me as your mate, since I'm the clumsiest pup in the world. I don't think I deserve you, but just I want you to know that... Everest..." At this point, his eyes were wet on tears, so as hers.

"Yes, Marshall?"

"I just... want you to know that..." He was already crying. But he finished.

"I love you."

Just before he could react, she landed her lips on his and stayed like this for a long time. When they broke the kiss, she continued.

"I can't think my life without you; you're not clumsy at all, you are the most careful, smart and kind guy and the one I want to spend the rest of the time we have in this world with. I love you." They went into an embrace, both crying in each other's shoulder. They broke the hug just to see to each other face to face, with the moon between them, as she gave him the most beautiful smile he had never seen before.

"I love when you do that." He grinned.

"What?"

"Smile."