Classified let out a soft hum as he pulled away. Both the animals became speechless as they laid down on the picnic blanket. He'd never imagined in his entire career he would as happy as he was now and with Skipper of all creatures. The wolf smiled lovingly at the penguin, having a hard time keeping his eyes off him. He couldn't believe that a mere six days ago they were rivals, arguing over the silliest little things. Classified should have known that it was only a matter of time before that rivalry became something far stronger and far more precious...Love. For a solid ten minutes, not a sound was made between. Only the distant sound of cars and crickets could be heard. If Classified was honest, he loved the peace and quiet. He had been ages since he allowed himself to be this relaxed. Unfortunately, it was all part of being a highly skilled agent.

"Um...I think you still have one more question Classified." Skipper spoke

"I've told you before that's not my name."

"Then what is it? Oh yeah, you can't tell me." Skipper scoffed

"I wish I could but I can't. I made that decision to keep it classified after I got my sister kidnapped on my second year on the job. I didn't want that to happen again so I had the North Wind classify all my files."

"I mean fair enough but will you ever tell me?"

Classified looked over at Skipper and sighed. He wanted to tell the penguin everything. His actual name, his past. But he couldn't. The wolf made a lot of dangerous enemies during his first two years as an agent and the last thing he wanted was to put Skipper in harm's way. Then again if anyone could be trusted with his personal information it was Skipper. The penguin understood the ins and outs of the spy life. The wolf took a deep breath.

"It's Edward, Edward James Hunter."

Skipper looked at Classified with a shocked expression. "You actually trust me with that information."

"With my life Skippy. Just don't tell anyone I have enemies and if words got out it could put a lot of creatures I care about at risk...including you."

Skipper blushed darkly and smiled. "Good to know you care about me so much. Even after we only just started to get along."

Classified leaned over and kissed Skipper once more. "We have our teams to thank for that. Imagine if they didn't lock us in my room."

"We'd still argue and probably be miserable for the rest of our lived." Skipper chuckled.

Classified just burst into laughter. It was funny how true Skipper's point was. It would have taken them even longer for them to get along and realise how miserable they were making their teams. Then even longer to realise how petty their arguing was and to finally stop. In reality, the two actually owned their relationship to their strike teams. The wolf eased into a chuckle as he began nuzzling the penguin's side with his nose.

"You still have one more question...Eddie." Skipper smiled.

Classified thought about it for a moment. "Are there any crazy ex's I should know about?"

Skipper chuckled nervously as he rubbed the back of his neck with his flipper. "Let's talk about something else."

❣️❣️❣️

The shadowy figure began taking a few photos of the events he had witnessed. His boss would love this latest discovery. Especially since it gave the operation more fuel to take down Skipper. Skipper had been a pain in all of their backsides since the very beginning. They all thought that he didn't have a weak spot...but now he did. In the form of a stupid puppy. Once he collected all the information he needed, the figure began heading back to the base. He groaned as one of the boss' henchmen finally got back to him.

"Better get back to base Parker, the boss was apprehended a few hours ago and his second in command is having his moment."

"On my way...You guys need to stop showing that footage I swear." Parker groaned.

The platypus made a hurried retreat back to Blowhole's London base. It wasn't the dolphin's biggest setup but it was his best. When Parker arrived the first thing he could hear was the pathetic wails of a certain puffin. Why Dr Blowhole agreed to bring on Hans, he'd never know. He walked over to Hans' room and was immediately creeped out by what he discovered. He forgot how much Hans was obsessed with Skipper. His room was covered wall to wall with photos of the penguin as well as shelves stacked with homemade toys.

"You seriously need to stop...You two will never get back together." Parker rolled his eyes.

The puffin hugged his penguin plushie tight as he glared at the platypus. "How do you know? I've been watching him for years, and not once has he shown interest in anyone."

"Yeah...not anymore." The platypus sighed, handing over the camera

The puffin placed the plushie with the other before hesitantly taking the camera in his flippers. Hans wasn't sure about this. He knew Skipper very well and highly doubted that the penguin would actually settle down. The penguin was always busy when they were together but they worked through it. That was until the Denmark incidents which broke them up. Hans was never more devasted in his life. He let out a deep sigh as he turned on the camera. He accessed the photos and began flipping through them. Image after image was just his Skipper in the arms of this stupid wolf. Snuggling, kissing, all things that he should be doing with Skipper.

"What's his name?"

"Does it really matter? He's officially over you, move on."

"I can't just move on...Skipper is my soul mate. We are meant to be. So I'll ask you again, What is the wolf's name?" Hans growled

Parker sighed. "Don't know, all his files were classified and blacked out. All I know is that he works for the North Wind."

A wicked smile formed on the puffin's beak. This was all the information he needed. He doubted that this North Wind knew his involvement with Dr Blowhole or his devious past with Skipper. All he had to do was infiltrate the agency, kidnap Skipper and find all the information he could about the penguin's new agent boyfriend. Parker just out a frustrated sigh before leaving the puffin to his thing.

"Just don't let your obsession get in the way of Blowhole's actual plan. He needs Skipper sane if we have any chance this actually working."

"Don't worry, All I plan to do is pay my Skipper a quick visit." Hans laughed maniacally.

Parker couldn't leave that puffin fast enough. That creature was an absolute looney and not the good kind either. He knew that this wasn't going to end well for anyone and their plans will definitely be foiled if Hans kept obsessing over a penguin who has no interest in him.

❣️❣️❣️

It was exactly 0100 hours when Skipper and Classified finally packed up their picnic and headed back to New York. Classified was annoyed, to say the least, mostly because his penguin refused to answer his question about his ex's if he had any. Still, he didn't want to push and it was their first date, after all, they still had plenty of time to dig into each other's past later. The wolf let out a tired sigh before started up the jet's engine and flying off.

"The circus heads for Washington D.C. in the morning. I should really send you the tour schedule so you know where to pick me up for our second date."

"So there will be a second date." Classified smiled

"Of course. I did enjoy the first one extremely."

"I'm glad," Classified said, kissing Skipper's neck.

"But I should explain a couple of things. Until this gets really serious, our teams can't know. I don't like giving my family broad answers and I fear that will be all I can give them until I know this new thing will last."

Classified nodded. The penguin had a point. Skipper's team wasn't just a team but his family. He could get why he didn't want to rush straight away to tell them. The wolf's team especially would overreact. He lost count how many times Corporal and Eva tried to set him up during their vacation breaks.

"Okay Skipper, I agree to those terms. But I have some of my own. Like mentioned previously, any personal information I share to you must stay between us. I don't want to put my team in danger nor my agency. I'm already risking your safety, just telling you my name."

"You can trust me, Eddie, I know how to handle classified intel. This isn't my first rodeo and it won't be my last."

Classified smiled as he soon landed near the circus tents. He opened up the hatch to allow Skipper to leave. He chuckled when the penguin just sat on the panel and stared up at the wolf.

"You should probably get going. I hate for you brother to worry about you."

"It's just strange, I can't remember the last time I felt this kinda bliss before. I don't want the feeling to go."

"If you don't leave me and I can keep that feeling alive." Classified flirted.

"Is that a promise?" Skipper smiled

The wolf leaned towards the penguin and kissed him deeply. He stroked Skipper's side before pulling away. "I prefer to call it a vow."