room and stared at Sitka as he chatted.

‘ What should I tell him? I know he likes me and I like him. I know his secret, but he knows that I wouldn’t tell anyone. What should I do?’ Shakira asked herself. She loved Sitka, but it was really difficult to say anything to him. Sitka then walked out the room and Shakira saw her chance to tell him. She followed him and surprised him.

‘ How did you like the run today?’ Sitka asked knowing that it was a stupid question.

‘ It was okay. Sitka, I need some advice. I like his husky, but he doesn’t know and I want him to know. How can I tell him without making him panic?’ Shakira asked. This was probably the best way for her to start the relationship with Sitka.

‘ Well, this isn’t my best area, but I’ll try. First, it depends on who it is. Different dogs react in different ways. You have to just keep giving hints until he knows what you’re trying to say. If you just go up to him and tell him, he’ll reject you. Who is he?’ Sitka asked. If she did like another guy, then he would be heart broken.

‘ Well, he lives in town and is on the team. He’s…you.’ She answered. She had done her best to avoid saying that, but her heart had forced to her blurt it out. Sitka froze and everything went black.

****

Sitka opened his eyes and saw Cop hovering over him.

‘ He’s waking up!’ Cop exclaimed. Sitka sat up and saw Kiara and his parents as well. Beside him, Shakira slept.

‘ How long was I out?’ He asked.

‘ Two days straight. How are feeling, son?’ Rex asked. Sitka was surprised. He had never been asleep that long before nor did he ever faint before.