spots her and lets Maddy off her leash to go run around her legs.

startles a little at the sudden sight of the the dog. Whoa! "Maddy!" She stops and reaches for the dog, laughing happily. "What are you-

-doing out, girl?"

watches as Maddy jumps to lick her hands. "Playing guard dog for me. Vicious, isn't she?"

glances over at him, grinning and hurrying over to hug him tight. "Lovi~" x3

laughs softly, holding her close. "Amore~ I missed you."

kisses him, grinning against his lips. "Me too. You caught me at a bad time! I look horrible."

kisses her back. "Ridiculous. You always look gorgeous, amore."

sticks her tongue out at him playfully. "Thanks for trying."

nips at her tongue playfully. "It's true, amore."

pulls back, laughing softly. "Hush."

kisses her cheek. "You're the most beautiful bella I've ever seen in my entire life."

blushes and swats at his chest. "Maddy, attack~" She said, gesturing to Lovino.

watches as Maddy starts to bark and jump at his legs. She wanted to be picked up...spoiled thing.

chuckles softly. "Good girl~"

crouches down to scoop her into his arms. "Not very loyal is she?"

- "She's still a cutie~"

scratches behind Maddy's ears. "That she is."