A/N: Okay! This is like my first fan fic on Shark Tale, so this will be fun. Just to warm you guys up, this is sort of a 'shuffle' story about how Don lino met his wife and other events. Because I'm from the UK my dates are different to others so be warned. I just thought it would be nice. You guys out there are free to do one to; I'd love to read someone else's.

It was the usually Monday morning. Sun glistening in the cool ocean waters and the sound of whale sharks on their morning stops. Seated on number 526 was Don Lino himself. Back then, it was just Dalmazio, but more popular for him to be called 'D'. He'd just been promoted to the ninth rank, the personally assistant of the godfather himself. Assigned with a message to the opposing side, Lino took the early whale to the Eastside City.

He himself had only just got on the whale shark all it was already getting packed. Sharks in groups, sharks with kids, sharks solo the whole thing. Once again the underwater bus stopped, but this time only one shark got on. A female about twenty-four years of age, just the same as Lino. She squeezed her way down the isle looking for a seat.

"Is this seat taken?" she asked Lino. He was surprised that she'd actually talked to him, that he stuttered.

"Yes. I, I mean… no its not." As he tried to correct himself. The female just smiled thankfully and sat down beside him. The scent of sweet ocean tulips wavered through his gills. The whole journey was silent between the sharks until finally the female got up and started swimming towards the exit. Lino followed behind her. When they were finally out, the female started to swim the other way while Lino stared at her for a little longer before turning and finishing off the job.

It was the fourteenth of March… Mother's Day. Lino, being mostly raised by his mother knew everything to what a woman wanted. Flowers. His mother loved flowers. Lino saw the opportunity and headed straight for the sea florist. He chose sapphire sea roses, they were her favourite. He made a hasty exit, which he thought he would regret. He rose looking down at the victim. He couldn't believe his eyes. It was the same female that he'd sat with on the whale shark. She looked a little dazed as Lino helped her of the floor.

"I'm so sorry" she apologised to Lino.

"No. It's completely my fault. I shoulda been watchin' where I was goin" Lino declared. They started picking their fallen items on the floor. After everything was cleared the pair swam outside the store.

"Um… would you like a coffee? It's the least I could do, I insist" he asked her.

"I suppose so, thanks" she replied smiling a little. They started swimming towards the town centre. It was about a fifteen-minute walk to Star Bucks so they had plenty to talk for once.

"So, what's your name?" Lino asked the female.

"Connie. Connie Marino. How bout you?" Connie asked him. Lino was very impressed.

"Dalmazio Lino. But people call me 'D'. And, is that a little Italian I hear?" Lino said very confidently.

Connie just grinned and said "Yeah, a little. My mom's full and my dad's American. Honestly, I love Dalmazio better.'' And with that she speeded up a little faster leaving Lino a tinged dazed. He caught up with her as they walked to the café.

Lino paid for the drinks and the two sharks talked for what seemed like hours on end. Never in this lifetime had he'd talked to any like this. It was as if she was a personal long time friend. He didn't want to turn her away by saying he was involved in the gangster life, so he never told Connie his choice of work. This lady was something else. Her eyes sparkled like emerald crystals and her personality was as sweet as 'Krusty Clams'.

'Wow' was all she could think. This guy was just incredible. He just knew exactly what to say and seemed always interested. At first it was the worst day of her life; missing the whale shark, almost losing her purse and then getting knocked over by a really tall shark. Now it was turning into the most fortunate day, especially when this shark is dark and handsome too.

She really had a thing for sharks with accents and this had to be the most attractive one yet in her judging. But this time she was sure there was something there.

They got on the 562 whale shark and headed for Southside. They exchanged addresses so they could meet up with each other in the future. Though they didn't know it yet, they would be in love forever.

A/N: Well there you have it folks. The first chapter of a love life. By the way, the 526 is the bus I sometimes catch to school. Get ready for the next one – 'The date'. R&R