Leaf Paw watched Crow Paw walk off, shoulders stiff, fur bristled. She never meant to hurt his feelings, he was just concerned for her, and he had done something that she had never dreamed of doing, standing to Cinder Pelt. He was almost out of her vision, and she darted after him. She caught up to him and they walked in and awkward silence, suddenly she asked "do you want to race?" he turned to her, dark eyes flashing "…yes, but get ready to lose." "Wanna bet?" Leaf Paw said and pelted forward. He ran after her, fast like a dark blur he quickly passed her. A loud happy laugh erupted from her throat and burst out of her mouth like a song. He turned to look at her and for the first time she'd ever seen, smiled.
She felt a wave of happy emotion cover her, and called "race you back to camp!" "You're on!" he called. They Ran, Leaf Paw one tail length behind, they burst into the camp, smiling, panting and dripping sweat, Leaf Paw leaned against him for support, her legs weak after not being exercised for moons.
Bright Heart ran up to them "where have you been?" she asked, "you're needed for the hunting patrol Crow Paw!" He nodded, "okay, bye Leaf Paw." he said and walked after his mentor.
Leaf Paw watched him go; shaking her pelt she went to find Cinder Pelt.