World of Paws: Balance of Heroes

Confession of Young Love

Sherman and Aubrey walk together to the dinner table.
Sherman: "After you."
Aubrey: "Hehehe, thank you Sherman."
Then Sherman sets a chair for Aubrey and takes a seat right next to her.
Mallory: "Aubrey?"
Aubrey: "Yes, Mallory?"
Mallory: "I want to be certain of one thing."
Aubrey: "Okay. What would that be?"
Mallory: "Do you like Sherman or something?"
Aubrey doesn't answer and blushes at the young rabbadhole's question.
Taciana: "Mallory..."
Mallory: "Momma, it's only a harmless question. Plus, they have been in that other room for quite a while. Something is going on."
Taciana: "Mallory, please..."
Aubrey: "No, Mrs. Tontione. It's okay. I have nothing to hide."
Aubrey stands on her chair and says these words aloud.
Aubrey: "The answer is yes. I love Sherman and I would do anything to prove it."
She proudly steps off the chair and exchanges a long kiss with Sherman in front of the table.
This causes Sherman to turn red all over and smiles super wide. The kiss ends with a little popping sound. Aubrey's eyes become half-lidded as Sherman tries not to smile so much.
Sherman: "That was... radical..."
The young wolf furry faints to ground.
Aubrey: "Are you okay, Shermie?"
Sherman: "Yeah, I'm fine Aubs. Just surprised and little embarrassed."
Aubrey: "Don't be Sherm-Sherm."
Her eyes go a flutter as she stares back into his. The sight makes Zaino and JJ look away.
Jackson Junior: "I think I am about to barf."
Zaino: "Gross."
Aziza: "Eww!"
Mallory: "Oh come on you three. These two look so sweet together and I support them."
Taciana then leans over and whispers in Jackson's ear.
Taciana: "Jacky?"
Jackson: "Yeah?"
Taciana: "Can we chat for a bit?"
Jackson: "Sure."
Then he speaks a little louder at the table.
Jackson: "Ahem, we'll be right back kids."
......In the small room......
Taciana: "Do you have any idea what is going on, baby?"
Jackson: "Um... no I'm as surprised as you are."
He pretends to not know.
Taciana: "I can't believe it! Our little boy has found love!"
She says excitedly.
Jackson: "Does this happen a lot to furries at a very young age?"
Taciana: "It usually starts for young furries at the age of ten or eleven, but I never thought it would happen this fast."
Jackson: "He's still our little boy. I mean shouldn't the dating phase start in the teen years for furries?"
Taciana: "No, it's always started when we were ten or above. Why? Were the rules of dating different as a human?"
Jackson: "Yes. In human society, most people waited until they were either between twelve or fifteen years of age."
Taciana: "Hmm... interesting."
Jackson: "Yeah, that's why I'm a little wary of our son dating so soon."
Taciana: "Honey, we need to respect and support his choice."
Jackson: "Babe they are just kids. They should enjoy being alive and having a fun time."
Taciana: "Hon..."
Jackson: "How about this? She has to pass my test."
Taciana: "What test?"
Jackson: "The Jackson Test. I ask her some questions to see if she's worthy of dating our son."
Taciana: "Jacky... they have been friends since they were in preschool. I am sure she's trustworthy."
Jackson: "We shall see, Tacci. Cause no can outsmart this king."
Taciana: "Hehe, let's go eat our dinner, King Jackson. Hehehe!"
Jackson: "Harharhar."
The two return to the dinner table.
Taciana: "Sherman?"
Sherman: "Yes, Mom?"
Taciana: "Me and your father have been talking and we have decided to let you date Aubrey."
In Jackson's Mind: "Not entirely. Still needs my approval."
Taciana: "Right, Jacky?"
Jackson: "Right." (sighs)
He says it with a fake smile.
Sherman: "Thanks, Mom. Thank you, Dad."
Aubrey was enthusiastically jumpy after hearing the Tontiones giving her a chance.
Aubrey: "Thank you so much for accepting me Mr. and Mrs. Tontione! I promise that I won't let Sherman get into trouble or hurt him in any way."
Aubrey scoots her chair closer to Sherman's and snuggles against him with care in her eyes.
Sherman: "Aubs, I don't know what to say."
Aubrey: "You could say, I love you."
Her eyes start fluttering wildly.
Sherman: "Okay."
He clears his throat.
Sherman: "I love you, Aubrey Olvera."
Aubrey's eyes get a little teary after hearing him say that and pecks his cheek.
Mallory: "Oh my gosh, this is so cute. I think I am going to cry."
She wipes some joyous tears from her eyes.
Jackson Junior: "Hello, can you two find a room so we can eat?"
Taciana: "JJ! We eat dinner together not apart. Understood?"
Jackson Junior: "Sorry, Momma."
Taciana: "It's okay. Just try to stay positive for your brother, because this a good thing that's happening."
Jackson Junior: "A gross thing..."
Mallory elbows him.
Jackson Junior: "Ow! I mean... yeah okay. Sorry bro. Sorry Aubrey."
Aubrey: "It's alright JJ. You don't have to apologize."
Jackson Junior: "Oh good, cause if you two want to go fishing with us tomorrow, then I'll accept your relationship thing."
Mallory: "Yay, you made up! It's my turn to pray!"
After her prayer, they all ate dinner in peace.
Zaino: (Burp!)
Sherman: "Excuse you."
Jackson Junior: "Hahahaha! Nice one little bro! Hahaha! But I can do a bigger one than that."
Jackson Junior: (Belch!)
This makes Mallory a little peeved.
Mallory: "Now that was gross and impolite."
Aubrey: "I agree."
Aziza: "Hahahaha! That was funny! Hehehe!"
Zaino laughs along with her.
Jackson: "Kids, come on. Don't burp out loud at the table. Those are not good manners."
Taciana: "That's right. JJ you know better than that."
Jackson Junior crosses his arms and pouts slightly.
Jackson Junior: "Hmph! You're no fun."
Jackson: "Don't back sass your mother young man."
Jackson Junior: "I wasn't doing..."
Jackson: "Try it again and no fishing trip for you. How does that sound?"
Jackson Junior: "Not good, Dad."
Jackson: "Now go clean everyone's dishes."
Jackson Junior: "What? No, it's not fair!"
Jackson: "I am going to count to five."
Jackson: "One."
Jackson Junior stayed in his seat.
Jackson: "Two!"
Jackson Junior: "Okay."
Jackson Junior grabs his plate and Mallory's plate and started placing them into the voice-activated washing machine. He pouts and crosses his arms shortly after.
Taciana: "Sherman? Can you and Aubrey take the others into the smaller room for a bit?"
Sherman: "Yes Momma."
Sherman takes Aubrey's right paw and leads her to the small, connected room with Mallory, Aziza, and Zaino right behind them.
......In Sherman and Aubrey's Room......
Sherman: "So... now that you all know about me and Aubrey. Things are going to be calm now. Right?"
Mallory: "I really hope JJ doesn't act up again."
Zaino: "Mallory? Will JJ still be coming with us?"
Aziza: "Yeah, will he?"
Mallory: "Yes, he is still coming with us. We all made a pact to go on the boat ride tomorrow. Remember?
Sherman: "Of course I remember, sis."
Aziza: "You won't be gone again big brother?"
Sherman: "Never again, Aziza."
Aziza hugs Sherman.
Then Mallory, Zaino, and Aubrey join the hug.
A few hours later, everyone was asleep in their own sleeping spots except for Jackson and was up finishing off his last set of push-ups.
Taciana: "Jacky? Are you coming to bed?"
Jackson: "Just a ten more reps babe. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten! Ten and done. Fit as fire baby! Woof!"
Taciana: "Hehehe! Come on my king. Let's go."
Jackson then follows Taciana to bed.

Authors Note: "Are you ready for another chapter people? There might be another threat upon the horizon. Shout out to all!"