Chapter 4: Feelings

I opened my eyes. I was in the middle of the forest. The clouds hid the moonlight, so it was hard to see a thing. I got up and saw Nod's humming bird near me. I approached to it and saw that its wing was hurt. He made a strange sound that at first scared me, but I understood that it was only a signal of pain.

-Don't worry – I put my hand over his head and stroked it softly- everything's gonna be alright. Right…Nod?

I looked around me. He wasn't there. I started to feel nervous.

-Nod! – I yelled. No one answered. I could only hear the wind and some cricket's sounds –Nod! Where are you?! Nod!

I screamed this many times without obtaining an answer. Time was going by and the night was getting darker. I was very afraid and didn't know what to do. I had many feelings. My dad was at Wrathwood, I was lost and Nod wasn't here with me. I wanted to hug him so bad. I started to think the worst. What if something happened to him? Or maybe he got hurt? Or a boggan caught him? No way! Oh, man! I was about to cry when I heard something.

-MK!

-Nod! – Desperately, I started to run toward his voice - Nod! - I could only saw leafs, branches and more leafs.

Fortunately, in a matter of time, I found him.

-MK! Are you hurt?! Are you ok?! – I didn't even answer him, I just ran to him and gave him a big hug. He put his arms around me and did the same.

-I thought something happened to you- I told him.

-I'm sorry…

-It's ok –small tears were falling from my eyes.

-Hey…- he put his hand on my chin and lifted it – I promise that I will always protect you. I will never leave someone hurt you. Do you understand? Never. I promise- he gave me a lovely smile.

His words made me feel comfortable, safe and joyful. I smiled him back.

-That's the sweetest thing someone has said to me…thanks

Then, we heard some birds flapping. It were the leaf men's hummingbirds. Ronin was with them. We both separated.

-Thanks God we found you guys, we were worried- he said – Everything's ok?

-Yes – Nod and I said at the same time

-Oh, Nod's bird has its wing hurt, it can't fly- I remembered.

-Where is it? - Ronin asked.

-Over there

-Call Brom, he knows what to do in this cases – he ordered to a leaf man –You two will ride my bird to Moonhaven and I'll stay around here in search of the boggans who escaped. I will reach Moonhaven lately and will discuss what we'll do about all this

-But…my dad! He is in danger! We have to rescue him right now!

-MK, I'm afraid not

-What? Are we going to leave him there?

-Of course not! We can't go to Wrathwood right now, the boggans are expecting us, we have to make a surprise attack, but not at this moment

-But

-If you want to save your dad, you'll have to listen to me

-Ok, but when are we going to Wrathwood?

-Maybe tomorrow

-Ok, sorry about my screams

-It's not your fault, if I was in your place, I would have reacted the same way. Now go, you must go to Moonhaven

-Ok- Nod said – Let's go MK!

When we got to Moonhaven, Nod invited me to dinner. I wasn't sure to accept it, because I wasn't feeling that good, but who couldn't resist Nod's gorgeous face!

We went to a place called Dandelion. It was like cafeteria, but not as the one I used to know in my world. This place had stone tables and chairs, lamps made of flowers and different food, however, I liked it. It had many paintings in the walls. They were of flowers, nature, animals and things like that. They were really beautiful. A jinn flower gave us a table. Nod sat right next to me.

I looked at the menu, which was made of a green leaf, although, I didn't know what to order, so Nod ordered me what he thought I would like. We talked for a while. I noticed his purpose was to distract me and make me feel better, and may I say it was really working. I was having a good time with him.

-The mushroom crepe is delicious! – I said just before trying it –And the daisy juice too!

-I told you, the food here is great! And you also have to try the one from The Dragonfly, but that place is more formal

-So you have to wear formal clothes, right?

-Yeah, but it is a nice place, they have live music and shows! I'm sure you are going to enjoy it

-Sounds wonderful! - There was an uncomfortable silence for a moment. Nod finished his drink. I did the same with mine. What else can I say? - And… why is it called Dragonfly? Do… dragonflies work there and cook in the restaurant? – What did I just say? It was a senseless question, but I didn't know what else to say.

-Haha not really. The owner is a jinn. And she loves dragonflies. So she decided to call her restaurant Dragonfly

-Oh. Well, I like the name. It's… classy – We started to laugh.

-It is! I have to take you there, of course after we rescue your father and…after you…uhm- his glad face became gloomy. Nod lowered his head

-After what?

-After you go

-Nod… are you still sad about that?

-Well…- I gave him a tell-me-the-truth look –Don't look at me like that!

-Then tell me!

-Yes! I'm sad! Ok? ... I said it!

-Look- I put my hand over his shoulder – I don't know what is going to happen when this boggan thing ends and we rescue my dad, so let's just live this moments. I don't want to feel sad every time we talk about this. I want to take advantage of this time here. Maybe it will help me to choose

-Alright… -he suspired and smiled- let's just live this moments, as you say- Nod hold my hands with his. I felt a little nervous, but the feeling disappeared fast. We both smiled. All of a sudden, our eyes met. I got lost in his look for a moment, he also got lost in mine. He came closer to me. I took a deep breath and move my head towards his. That was the moment when…