Alright here's chapter 4.
It was early in the morning and the sun had not yet risen. Inside the den, Kula was the first to wake. Her eyes fluttered open, a yawn exiting her mouth. Stretching out her legs, she got to her feet.
Exiting the den, she gazed down at open plain. She looked down to the waterhole and noticed Chumvi and Nala sitting together. They were unusually close together, almost leaning on each other.
Kula turned back to the den, she saw Simba was still sleeping. She decided to wake him up and inform him of her discovery. Smiling, she approached the sleeping cub. She lowered her head to his and took a moment to stare at the prince. He looked so peaceful when he's asleep. Gently, she nudged him with her head.
"Mmmm…" He mumbled, shifting in his sleep.
Kula giggled, "Simba?" She whispered softly.
No response. Staring at the golden cub, she thought for a moment. Her ears perked up as she came up with an idea. She brought her mouth to his ear and whispered, "Wake up, sweetie."
Simba's eyes shot open. On instinct, he leapt away from her. He stared, wide eyed, at her. "Hey there, sleepyhead." She smiled.
"Kula!" He exclaimed.
"Good morning!" She giggled, acting as if she hadn't done anything.
Remembering the reason she woke him up, she looked at him with concern. "Simba, I don't think the plan is working."
Simba stared back at her with a puzzled expression, "What makes you say that?"
"Well I just saw Chumvi and Nala together again." She explained. "They were extremely close together."
Simba thought for a moment. Maybe they had to try harder. He looked back to Kula, "I think we need to step up our game." He stated.
"How?" Kula asked tilting her head to the side.
"Just follow my lead." He smiled and quickly headed to the exit.
Kula nodded and rushed over to his side.
"Okay, just like yesterday." He whispered.
"Okay." She replied and leaned against him.
The two finally reached the waterhole. They sat at the water's edge, on the other side of the waterhole, facing Nala and Chumvi. Simba turned to Kula and nodded, initiating their plan. Simba walked over to the water, bent down and lowered his head to the water. He lapped at it, eyes closed. Kula giggled and shoved him in sending Simba splashing into the water. Simba burst from the water, coughing slightly. He glared at Kula, not expecting her to push him that hard. She laughed and stuck her tongue out at him.
Simba growled and charged after her, drenched in water.
"Ahhhh!" Kula shrieked and scurried away.
Simba chased after her as fast as he could. He leapt at her and tackled her down. The two tumbled together into an open plain. Kula relied on her reflexes and forced Simba down. Kula giggled, "Pinned ya!"
Simba playfully pushed her off. She laughed and ran from him.
The cubs chased each other through a nearby meadow. Kula shrieked as she let Simba tackle her down. Unsurprisingly, she still managed to pin him down, laughing as he struggled underneath her. Suddenly, she collapsed down on him. The two lay there, softly laughing as they slowly caught their breath. Simba opened his eyes and noticed a beautiful pink flower beside him. It gave him an idea. He grasped onto the flower with his teeth and looked at her, clearing his throat.
As she watched the two, Nala couldn't help but think of what had happened yesterday. She had always had certain thoughts about Simba, but yesterday really sealed the deal. She did like him. She always noticed how he would make up an excuse to talk or be next to her. She was always too shy to talk to him even though she knew he was friends with Chumvi. Then one day she noticed his excuses had ceased.
It's not like I don't want to talk to him. She thought.
Suddenly, she gasped in realization. Maybe he thought I hated him! Maybe he thought I was purposely pushing him away! She shut her eyes tight, thinking of some way to make up for lost time. She opened her eyes as an idea popped into her mind.
Looking down she sighed, "It's worth a try…"
Kula opened her eyes to see him smiling with a flower in his mouth. She giggled as she watched him place it between her ear.
Kula glanced over at Chumvi and Nala, noticing their angry expressions. She grinned and ,without hesitation, she nuzzled under his chin and closed her eyes in affection.
Kula purred under him, making Simba laugh. "See, I can be romantic" He said raising an eyebrow and grinning.
He felt her shift deeper into his fur. "Okay, okay. You've proven yourself."
Okay, again I'm sorry for the wait. Please forgive me if some of this story doesn't exactly make sense. My mind just hasn't been cooperating with me lately so please tell me how I did with this chapter, thanks.
