Mousewhisker took in a deep breath, he was finally going to speak to Cherryfall. He was no longer going to hold it back, he'd been holding in his emotions for so long that he was sure to burst soon if he didn't confess right then. Some things simply could not remain a secret forever.
He padded up to the she-cat, who was sharing a mouse with her brother, Molewhisker.
"Cherryfall," he murmured. "May I have a word with you?" He felt like he was holding his breath in the seconds he awaited her response.
"Of course!" Mousewhisker felt relief was over him as he heard Cherryfall's sweet voice.
"Thank you."
The two cats slowly padded away from where the rest of the camp was chatting, and settled down on the soft dirt, not far from the camp entrance.
"So, what is it?" Cherryfall asked, her eyes seemed to glow in the sunset's light.
"I have something I need to tell you," Mousewhisker whispered.
"Go on," Cherryfall's eyes narrowed in curiosity. Mousewhisker felt as if he were about to jump from one side of land to another, with only darkness below to greet him if he were to fall. Fear rose inside him, and he made the big leap.
"I love you," he confessed. "Ever since I met you, I always have. You were so amazing. I-I..." Mousewhisker's voice trailed off.
Cherryfall looked deeply into Mousewhisker's eyes. He froze with fear, he couldn't read the emotion that was in her eyes. She was going to turn him down. He could feel it, and he closed his eyes as he saw Cherryfall about to respond.
"You do?" Cherryfall whispered. "That's odd."
"What do you mean?" Mousewhisker asked, his voice lower than it had ever been before.
"Because I love you as well."