Bumblestripe's Reply
Hey, Dovewing! Wait up! We need to talk. Listen, Blossomfall told me what you said to her yesterday. Yeah, about Tigerheart? No, I'm not mad. Well, not really. C'mon, let's go to the lakeshore, we can talk there.
Isn't the lake beautiful in the moonlight? So shiny. Its lovely. Well, on with my story. There's not much to tell. I hope you understand when I finish.
I admit, I did like Ivypool a lot when we were apprentices. I was surprised you noticed! She was always so determined, and I admired that. But then I started to notice a change in her determination. She became distant. Snappy. Frustrated when she wasn't perfect. I grew farther and farther from her, and then I noticed you.
Gentle, modest, friendly, smart. No cat could ask for more. I fell in love, unlike I had ever felt about Ivypool. But once, I was out late, taking a walk because I couldn't sleep. I heard voices from across the ShadowClan border, and recognized yours. And that ShadowClan tom's. Tigertail? No, Tigerheart. I didn't want to believe my ears, so I ran away. I was heartbroken. But then, you started to notice me. We took walks in the moonlight, and hunted together.
I did feel very hurt when you pushed me away. I loved you, and that rejection stung like nettles. I couldn't help but notice that ShadowClan tom at Gatherings, and when you would speak to him in private. I was afraid that you were slipping away from me. I was afraid that I would lose you forever!
But now I realize how wrong I was. You told Blossomfall that you were worried about me. I had to tell you if you were wrong or right, about me hating you for rejecting me.
I love you too, Dovewing.
