The contest is over. Bramblewhisker88 has won. It was Jayfeather. She/he is from the U.S.A.! Therefore, the cats are going to California (a state in the U.S.A.) for spring break! The cats will be Lionblaze, Cinderheart, Jayfeather, Briarlight, Breezepelt, and Heathertail. For my purposes, Heathertail and Breezepelt will be together. Thanks to all my readers who have been reading!
For now on, I can only update on weekends. Nevertheless, I will try to update every weekend. Sorry, if I continue during summer, then I will update on weekdays as well.
Okay, to the chapter!
Briarlight leaned on her crutches and bit her lip anxiously. She and Jayfeather had been practicing for about a week now, and she wanted to practice a new song with him. She was worried that this time, he wouldn't come. Just when she thought her doubts were true she heard a soft but confident voice.
"Hey, what's up?" Jayfeather said casually, as if he had totally forgotten that he was late to their practice.
"What? Oh, nothing. I got your guitar ready for you. I thought that we could practice another song I got. It's by Green Day." Briarlight was irritated that Jayfeather was late and he acted like nothing happened.
"Yeah sure." Jayfeather said with a look of indifference as he sat down on his stool and waited patiently. He looked a little shy as he spoke to Briarlight.
"So, what are you doing for spring break?" Jayfeather said casually.
"I'm having a staycation. You?" Briarlight asked politely. She knew that Jayfeather came from a rich family, but he never acted like it or bragged about his family's wealth. He was most likely going on a vacation far away from her, in a warm place, unlike the weather in cold and dreary Rushing Waters.
"Well, I'm going to California," Briarlight sighed and huffed quietly, so Jayfeather couldn't hear her. She really wanted to practice with him over break, "but," Jayfeather continued on, "my father, Brambleclaw, said that I could take a friend. So I was thinking, Really Dad, I don't have any friends. Therefore, I was like, Screw that! However, another idea came up to my head, Oh wait! I have Briarlight. I should ask her! I told my dad about you and he said sure you could come and stuff. You know how my grandfather and your dad are good friends and stuff, and so my dad asked and your dad and he gladly accepted. They already gave permission so you could come. They just want to make sure you want to come! So, do you want to come?" Jayfeather asked as he tucked his dark hair around his ear. He blinked and he put his hand on his chin and cocked his head, like he was waiting for an answer. Which he was.
Briarlight gasped with shock and put on her best thinking look. Of course she was going to say yes! After what felt like forever to Jayfeather, she finally said, "I guess. Sounds fun!" The two of them hugged and then left smiling with happy and light hearts, again.
Cinderheart walked up to Lionblaze's pathway and rang the doorbell. The wooden door opened and a head peeked out. A smiling peeking head. Cinderheart opened the door in welcome and said, "Hey Cinderheart, come in!" Cinderheart slowly walked into the house gazing at the massive ceiling of Lionblaze's huge house. "Go out onto the porch, it's warm outside. I'll be right back." Cinderheart watched as Lionblaze dashed into her kitchen. She pushed open the screen door and the sunlight instantly welcomed him. She saw a picnic blanket out in his backyard, with the stony cliffs of the mountains staring back at her. She carefully sat down on it and sighed contently.
Lionblaze quietly sat next to her. He carefully placed a picnic basket in the front of them. He did not want to mess up this date.
"I prepared some stuff for us," Lionblaze said as he took out some lemonade and something brown that Cinderheart couldn't recognize. Cinderheart smiled and quietly poured herself and Lionblaze a glass of lemonade. Is was sweet, just like him
"What is this," Cinderheart said, pointing eagerly to the brown lumps.
"You can't tell?" Lionblaze said with mock hurt. He knew he was a bad cook, and Cinderheart knew it too, "They're cookies; look this one even has your name on it!"
Cinderheart peered at the "cookie" Lionblaze was pointing at. She stared at it confused until she saw her name in smeared pink frosting. She took the cookie and tapped it on the plate. It didn't break, or crack. It was as hard as a rock.
"So, where are you going for break?" Lionblaze asked curiously. He crossed her fingers hoping that Cinderheart was having a staycation.
"Um, nowhere. Why do you ask?"
Just then, Lionblaze's phone buzzed. "Uh sorry, Cinderheart, I just have to reply to this text. It's pretty important." Cinderheart looked over his shoulder, seeing who had just texted him. Cinderheart read,
Jayfeather: Hey Leo, just got the greatest news. Briarlight can come to San Diego with us!
Lionblaze: Jay-Jay, seriously?! That's great!
Jayfeather: Ya, no joke. So, when are u asking Cinder?
Lionblaze: I was going to until you interrupted me!
Jayfeather: Oh, um, sry bro. Go get her!
Lionblaze: Geez, now she knows. She's looking over my shoulder moron!
"San Diego, California?! Is this why you made this picnic and these burnt cookies! Yeah, of course I'll go! You're the best boyfriend ever!" Cinderheart squealed excitedly. She carried on, "With Briarlight, my BFFL?! Yeah, this is going to be great! I can't wait!" Cinderheart leaned her head on his shoulder, "You're the best," she murmured. "I love you."
"I do too," Lionblaze said as he put his arm around her. They both smiled, looking into the mountains.