Chapter 12
(A:N/ Sorry for short chapter)
Time: Night
Setting: Lakeshore
Jayfeather's POV
Only moments after Lionblaze left did Willowshine surface, gasping and sputtering.
"Are you alright" I ask, slightly unsettled by the sheer amount of coughing coming from Willowshine.
"Fine" she chokes through coughs. As her breathing steadies she speaks. "I'm thinking this is a bad place to meet, it's too easy to get tracked here. Maybe we could go to the island?"
I think this over; the island does seem more pleasing. It's secluded with plenty of scents to mask our own. I nod slowly, coming to the conclusion that this would be the best place to meet.
"I should really get back before Lionblaze gets more suspicious" I say, curling my tail around my paws.
"Alright" Willowshine says, as she presses into me. I lick her gently behind her ear, before pulling away. I immediately miss the closeness, but know I must be returning to camp.
I run through the woods, desperate to get to camp before snoopy Lionblaze could catch me out and around, making a quick pit stop to roll in Thunder Clan scent.
Fortunately I make it to my nest, just seconds before Lionblaze strolls in. I lift my head gently in acknowledgment. Making an effort not to speak, as to giving away my heavy breathing.
"Goodnight" he says, leaving.
I sit there in shock, no prodding, and interrogation. He was going to leave me be. I sigh, maybe he isn't as on to me as I thought.
Time: Night
Setting: River Clan camp
Willowshine's POV
I slump into my nest, content at the fact I get to lay down. I had a very busy day, and it feels nice to lie down.
Mothwing had been long asleep by the time I had arrived in camp. I can't help but feel guilty at my behavior. I roll over restlessly, falling into a shallow sleep laces with obscure and chilling dreams. I toss and turn, but no matter how hard I try, I can't shake to guilt that gnaws at me from within.