Kaith: Chapter 2 here, which is basically the rest what I didn't put into chapter 1.

Dewfrost314: Don't worry, I'll be doing more than just Hollyleaf's love life!

Spottedwind19: Hm, Cinder and Jay huh? I never thought of something like that. And as for what you said about Icecloud, I'm not sure what you mean. I haven't read the latest book (because there are like 50 people ahead of me on the wait list) so I'm not sure what they're relationship is about.

Chapter 2: The First Date

"How about this outfit, Squirrelflight?" Hollyleaf asked anxiously, spinning in view of the mirror. She had chosen an emerald green spaghetti strap dress. It wasn't a long dress, but it wasn't short either. Her footwear consisted of pretty white high heels, and she wore pretty jade earrings. Her matching purse was sitting on bed.

Squirrelflight was sitting on Hollyleaf's bed looking over what Hollyleaf was wearing. "I think you look great, honey. By the way, have you finished your homework?" the ginger she-cat asked casually.

"For the millionth time, mom, yes!" sighed Hollyleaf. Noticing how her mother flinched every time she called her 'mom' again. It was very strange...after all, all of her other friends called their moms, 'mom'; so why did Squirrelflight clearly have a problem with that? When Hollyleaf confronted her mother about it, Squirrelflight said that it was because she preferred to be called by her real name.

"I have an idea. Let's go down stairs and show your brothers and Brambleclaw." Squirrelflight suggested. Hollyleaf nodded reluctantly, hoping that Lionblaze had simmered down, and grabbed her purse. Together, the two walked downstairs.

Brambleclaw was waiting with his camera and his eyes widened when he say Hollyleaf. He smiled and said proudly, "You look great, Princess!" Hollyleaf groaned inwardly, but just smiled in reply. "Daddy, you know I hate it when you call me that."

"Oh relax." Brambleclaw said as he snapped a picture, "Your boyfriend isn't here yet."

Jayfeather grinned. "I can feel your embarrassment from here. I hope Berrynose treats you well. Otherwise, Blaze will kill him!" he laughed.

Lionblaze had his arms cross with a scowl on his face. He glanced at his brother and then walked over to his sister, "Remember, curfew's at eight. And," He handed her a bottle, "use this if he tries anything."

Hollyleaf rolled her eyes when she looked at the bottle of pepper spray. She put it in her purse. She loved her brother but it was pretty annoying that he acted like an older brother even though they were the same age.

"Oh don't worry about curfew." Brambleclaw said, "Stay out as late as you want."

"So long as you're back by nine-thirty." Squirrelflight whispered to her daughter.

Hollyleaf smiled. "Don't worry, I won't." She gave her mother a hug and the, the doorbell rang.

Lionblaze reached the door first, opening it to reveal a nervously grinning Berrynose. He wore a new black polo shirt, black pants, and black sneakers, with navy blue laces.

"Hey Lionblaze! Is Hollyleaf ready?" he asked. Even though he acted like a bad boy, Lionblaze saw him gulp nervously under his death glare.

Hollyleaf took her cue and hurried Berrynose's rescue. "Settle down Blaze," She whispered to her brother, and then to Berrynose. "Yeah, I'm ready."

Berrynose's mouth dropped to the floor in astonishment, his cheeks flushed, and his eyes widened.

"Wow, you look...wow." He stuttered, which was all he was able to say.

Hollyleaf blushed from the complement. Grinning she said, "Shall we go now?"

"Yeah..." the tom said, recovering from the blissful shock. He quickly said goodbye to the rest of the family, telling Brambleclaw and Squirrelflight that he would make sure she was back before nine. On their way out the door, Hollyleaf assured Lionblaze that she would pepper spray Berrynose if anything happened.

With a final goodbye, they walked away into the night.

Brambleclaw closed the door and turned to Lionblaze. "Okay son, where'd you get the pepper spray you gave Hollyleaf?"

Berrynose was so nervous! Hollyleaf looked amazing and he just couldn't find anything to say! He played with a piece of chicken on his plate with his fork.

"Berrynose, are you alright?" the Hollyleaf asked him before she forked spaghetti into her mouth.

Berrynose had taken her to an expensive Italian restaurant called The Pasta Place. He had ordered a Parmesan Chicken Pasta. However, he was so nervous that he hadn't even touched the mouth-watering, cheesy, garlic goodness.

"Err, nothing Hollyleaf..." he said quickly, shoveling some of the pasta into his mouth to hide his nervousness. He was without success.

Hollyleaf didn't want to admit it, but she was bored. Was Berrynose going to be silent all throughout the date? Maybe if she started up a conversation he would stop being so shy. The idea of Berrynose being shy was as absurd as talking mice.

"So," she attempting to start a conversation, "Do you have any likes or dislikes?" She wanted to slap herself the second the question came out of her mouth. What a stupid question to ask on her first date!

"Err...well...I like basketball...and pasta...and..." Berrynose thought of what to say, and he took a leap of faith, his heart stopping. "And you."

Hollyleaf froze, a string of spaghetti stuck to her face. She blushed shyly. What was this feeling that she was getting? It felt...good...

For a few more minutes they ate in silence. Neither of them made eye contact, but both had a giant smile plastered on their faces.

Berrynose walked Hollyleaf up to her front door. They stood at the doorway, neither of them ready to say goodbye yet.

Berrynose decided just to come clean. "The truth is Holly..." Hollyleaf blushed when he called her by just her birth-name. Usually only people very close addressed each other by their birth-names…but Hollyleaf didn't mind. "The reason I've been so awkward all throughout this date is...well, I really like you, and I was nervous."

Hollyleaf smiled softly at him took his paw into hers; Berrynose flushed scarlet.

"I had a great time Berrynose." she said softly, and leaning forward, she kissed him on the cheek. When she broke away she smiled and him and started to turn the doorknob. However, Berrynose had another idea. Berrynose spun Hollyleaf around and he pulled her, unprepared, into her first kiss. Hollyleaf was lost and she put her hands on his chest as he wrapped his arms around her.

The front lights flicked on and off and Hollyleaf pulled away annoyed. "Excuse me, I have a Lion skin."

Berrynose smiled. "Don't hurt him too badly; we need him for the game against RiverClan." Hollyleaf giggled and Berrynose smiled. "Goodnight, Holly." He said with a peck on the cheek.

Hollyleaf blushed even more, if that was even possible, and said, "See you tomorrow, Berry."

Berrynose waited for Hollyleaf to leave before walking off, a slight spring to his step.

Kaith: I know it was short, but I just wanted this chapter as the first date chapter. Soooo, what's going to happen at school tomorrow? Can you guess? ^_^