# Special Assignments - Epilogue

Author: Billy Leigh
Tags: Beach, Bulge, Butt, Canine, Ending, Fox, Gay, Gay Relationships, German Shepherd, Love, M/M, Male, Muscle, Muscles, Romance, Speedo, Story Series, Vulpine, conclusion

#41 of Special Assignments

A little something to wrap this series up.
Thank you to everyone who read, rated and commented on it. You were a great source of encouragement for me to continue.

"So, I remember coming to this beach for an evening swim to celebrate completing my parachute training. I'd never been to Cyprus before so I drove around until I found a beautiful but empty beach."

"It's a pretty neat spot to celebrate," I replied, wagging my tail.

"Indeed, so I thought it seemed appropriate for a post-graduation escape," Lachlan grinned. "And a discussion."

"A discussion?" I repeated. "Please don't say it's another bad announcement!"

"Not at all," Lachlan laughed. "I've had enough of those. It's an idea you might quite like."

We were walking down a deserted stretch of beach together, paw in paw. The water was sparkling in the sun and lapping gently at the sand. Lachlan gave my paw a squeeze and led me to the water's edge.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; It felt cool against my feet, but it didn't matter. Lachlan was holding me and that took any concerns I had away. He was once again wearing his black speedos. I allowed myself to pause and admire the sight of him in them; the way they emphasised his butt and the contour of what lay underneath the material at the front. &nbsp;I was wearing my pair of swim briefs too and I couldn't help but grin as I thought back to our trip to Italy.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; _Three years ago, yet it feels only like yesterday._

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Shall we go for a swim before the sun sets?" Lachlan suggested.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Won't it be cold?" I asked.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Trust me, at this time of year the sea on this beach will be warmer than the lake in Italy," he chuckled.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He clasped my paw tightly and we waded out into the ocean.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thankfully Lachlan was right, the water was by no means bath temperature, but it wasn't unbearably cold. He gave my paw a reassuring squeeze before launching into a powerful front crawl. I swam along behind him. In Italy my swimming hadn't been quite as graceful, but this time I launched myself into it and swam confidently behind Lachlan.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Through the water I could just make out his butt flex and his muscles ripple as he swam along.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "How do you feel?" he panted as he paused to touch the bottom.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Good," I replied. "I could use a drink though."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Well, we have just that," Lachlan grinned. We waded back to the sand and made our way to where we had left our towels. Lachlan had brought along a cooler box and I wagged my tail as he prized the lid off. "So, I've got beer, lemonade, cider."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I'll take a cider," I replied.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lachlan reached into the box and handed me one before bending down to get himself a drink. I couldn't help but notice how more defined his butt was now that his speedo was wet. He raised his tail slightly and glanced over his shoulder to fix me a grin before handing me a bottle opener. I opened my beer before cracking the lid of his.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "Thanks darling," he grinned.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "No problem."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "So, the thing I wanted to discuss with you," Lachlan said, taking a sip from his bottle. "I'm in need of an assistant for my research projects, and I think I have just the person in mind."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I didn't need to ask who he was thinking of. His smile told me all I needed to know.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I sat down on my towel as Lachlan reclined next to me. He reached for his sunglasses, but his eyes caught mine and he smiled. I sat still and didn't say anything, I just wanted to admire the sight of his amber eyes sparkling in the sunlight.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "You are the most beautiful person I ever set eyes on," I said.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Three years ago I probably would have worried and cringed right after making such a comment, but I no longer cared. Lachlan leaned over and kissed me on my muzzle.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I think the same about you, my dear Shep."

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Above the sun was starting to get low in the sky and the evening light was reflected in the water.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "I know a good place in a nearby town if you want to get something tasty for dinner?" Lachlan suggested. "Or we could make something at home?"

"Hmm, eating out could be fun, but I feel like having a nice dinner at home, just the two of us."

"Good answer," Lachlan replied.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; My tail was thumping against my towel and I realised Lachlan's was doing the same. He smiled before reaching out with his cider bottle to gently clink it against mine.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "To the future?" I asked, trying to pre-empt the toast.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "To _our_ future."&nbsp;

-&nbsp;_The End_

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