Disclaimer: I don't own Warriors. If I did, would I be writing fan fiction:)
Every Thunderclan cat was making their way to their dens after an exciting day at a sunlit gathering. Leafpool, however, was pacing in her den thinking how foolish she had been to openly express her feelings for Crowfeather.
And in front of Nightcloud too! She thought. I never liked her anyway.
But she knew that any resentment she felt towards the Windclan she-cat was jealousy.
"I thought he loved me. His voice sounded as if he did. Maybe there is some hope. "she murmured.
Images of the dark gray warrior ran through her mind until nightfall.
The next day, Leafpool let jay paw sleep in and went to collect some watermint by the Windclan border. As she was searching for the herb, she heard a Windclan patrol passing her. She looked up to see who was on the patrol. More by scent than sight, she noticed Crowfeather was there along with Heatherpaw and Breezepaw. Not wanting to be seen, Leafpool hid in a bush near her.
"Breezepaw, Heatherpaw, go on without me for a bit. I'll catch up. I think I smell umm… something," explained Crowfeather.
"Isn't it dangerous to go out by ourselves?" questioned Heatherpaw.
"No. Just keep watch for any thing that could be harmful." Crowfeather mewed distractedly.
Breezepaw and Heatherpaw went on their way.
"You can come out now. It's only me Leafpool." Crowfeather called softly.
Leafpool scrambled out of the bush. "Sorry I'm so close to the border. I was just looking for some watermint. It's not urgent so I can just go." Leafpool was speaking so fast that she was surprised he understood her. She turned to walk away.
"No! Wait! Stay. I need to talk to you." Leafpool turned to face him.
"What is it?" she asked.
"I know we agreed to not see each other anymore but…" he trailed of not knowing what to say next. Leafpool's heart raced. Was he going to say what she thought was?
"Yes?" she encouraged.
"Leafpool, I-I just wanted to say, I still love you. I wish you could have been my mate. Nightcloud is okay but I still love you not her." His words filled with emotion, Leafpool knew he was telling the truth. She crossed the stream dividing the territories to touch noses with Crowfeather.
Little did the reuniting cats know, one pair of big, round eyes had seen everything.