Crowfeather's PoV
"I said, where have you been, Crowfeather?" demanded Nightcloud.
"I w-w-was standing by the lake. I w-wanted to catch some fish. I thought maybe the clan would like a different kind of prey.
"Oh really?" she asked suspiciously. Crowfeather nodded dumbly. "Then why, may I ask, do you smell of woodland and Thunderclan?" she questioned. Crowfeather had no answer. He had been foolish not to wash away Leafpool's scent. Hopefully Nightcloud hadn't distinguished her's over any other Thunder clan cat. Suddenly an answer to Nightcloud's previous question came.
"I was chasing a rabbit and it ran into Thunderclan territory. I guess I bumped into a few scent markers along the way without noticing. Thankfully no cat saw me cross the border," he answered rather quickly.
"For some strange reason, I feel I can't believe you. I don't know what's been going on Crowfeather, but lately, something or some one has been on your mind. And I will find out what it is." Nightcloud stalked off into the warriors den.
Crowfeather turned to Breezepaw who had remained silent during the whole thing. He narrowed his eyes.
"You didn't tell her did you!?" he hissed.
"Of course not! You told me not to and I said I wouldn't! Don't you trust me!?"
"Yes I trust you!" Crowfeather knew he had given less credit to Breezepaw than he deserved. "I'm sorry."
"You should be." Breezepaw muttered walking away.
Crowfeather walked to the warriors den and realized that Nightcloud wasn't sleeping in her usual spot. Sighing he curled up in a corner by himself.
Do I still like Nightcloud? Will she ever trust me again? Does Leafpool mean more to me than Nightcloud does?
Drifting into sleep his last thought was, I can't wait to see Leafpool tomorrow!
With the rising light of dawn hitting his face, Crowfeather woke up. He washed his fur and walked out of camp unseen. He ran up and down the hills of the moorland until he came to the line of trees. Padding towards the edge of the stream, he recognized Leafpool's sweet scent.
"Leafpool!" he exclaimed. "You're here!" Crowfeather crossed the stream as though nothing was there at all.
"Of course I'm here. Any chance I get to spend with you, you know I'll be there," she whispered, pressing her muzzle against his.
A purr of happiness rose from Crowfeather's throat. Leafpool broke away.
Startled, Crowfeather asked, "What's the matter Leafpool?"
"I have to tell you something," she began. "Jaypaw knows!" she announced.
"What! How?"
"He guessed it! I'm so sorry Crowfeather. I made him promise that he wouldn't tell. I know he won't! Please don't be mad!" she pleaded.
"I could never be mad at you." He murmured.
"I love you, Crowfeather." She mewed softly.
He could here cats approaching.
"Here comes a patrol. I must go!"
"Bye!"
"Good-bye!"
Bounding through the trees, he crossed the stream once more. Once he was in Windclan territory, he gave himself a thorough wash before staring to hunt.