"You do know honesty is the best policy." Skipper said as the sun's colors touched his feathers.

"Yeah, but I just couldn't hurt Finn that way If he wants me to have a boyfriend, so be it. I'll find one." I let out a deep sigh.

It was suddenly quiet. The cold sunset wind carefully brushed my fur and Skipper's feathers. The leaves were rustling as the wind came in. The orange sun was perfectly perched in front of the two animals as it was getting ready to set.

"Beautiful isn't it?" I rested my head on Skipper's shoulder.

I felt Skipper flinch and his heart race. "Yeah, It is beautiful. Beautiful like you..."

"What?!" my eyes widened and my heart raced as Skipper's last words rung inside my head.

"Look, I should tell you something." Skipper's voice was shaking.

"What is it?" I said, avoiding eye contact with Skipper. Uh... I really don't like where this is going. The awkward silence... the weird mood... He's going to tell Finn the truth!

"Marlene..." Skipper gulped. " I love you..."