~It's Not The Same~

[♦ stormeh ♦]

Cloudwing padded into camp with Minnowstream behind him, and tried to hide the distracted look on his face by forcing a weak smile. "Hey, you wanna share some prey?" he asked fondly. He hadn't returned for his vole because he knew that that would only make Minnowstream think that he was going to show off again, and he certainly did not want that.

[sweetleaf998]

"Okay," Minnowstream agreed, since she could hear the slight rumble of her belly. She probably would have shared prey with the white tom if it wasn't for her stomach, it just seemed to be begging for food. The silver tabby padded over to the fresh-kill pile and scooped out a plump silver fish, it seemed big enough for the two of them. She settled down in a nice, sunny spot and waited for Cloudwing to join her. Minnowstream couldn't really take her mind off of what had happened earlier, and it was starting to bring her feeling back. The more she thought about it, the worse she felt. Finally the small warrior shook the thoughts out of her head and gave herself a stern thought. What's in the past, is in the past!

[♦ stormeh ♦]

CLoudwing purred in response and followed Minnowstream once she picked out a fish for the two of them. He flinches at the sight of her anxious expression, and felt even more downcast. Did he really make her that upset? Discouraged, he sat down by her side and nudged the fish towards the silver tabby. "You can have the first bite." he meowed politely, in hopes of cheering her up with a teasing smile.

[sweetleaf998]

OCC: Mudspot's been adopted by Mudstep!!! Now we have the tom to become friends with Minnow

"Thanks," she replied warmly, biting out a chunk of fish. It tasted good, the silver fish was juicy. Minnowstream flashed a smile at Cloudwing, she was happy that he'd let her take the first bite. She wasn't really angry with him anymore, and she wanted to make sure that the white tom wasn't still thinking she was really upset. She definitly wanted to keep their friendship, espically since Cloudwing seemed to be her only friend.

[♦ stormeh ♦]

OOC:: You mean by Cheshire? Great!


Cloudwing released a throaty purr and chuckled at Minnowstream as she hungrily dove into the fish. "Hey, leave some for me!" he joked, snatching the fish from her paws and taking a bite. He closed his eyes as the warm, delicious flavors rushed through his mouth, and then reopened his calming blue eyes, and stared right into Minnowstream's.

[sweetleaf998]

OCC: Right now it kind of would be funny if Mudstep came crashing in, but Cheshire hasn't created him yet so...

Minnowstream felt kind of like she was in a trace. Her bright yellow eyes, which were still slightly dulled from tears, were gazing right into Cloudwing's eyes. She almost forgot everything for a moment, starring into her friends eyes. Then the silver she-cat tore her eyes away, aiming her gaze down at the fish which lay by Cloudwings paws. The corners of her mouth formed a grin and she slid the prey back over to herself. She tore another bit of flesh from the scaley creature and chewed it slowly.

[♦ stormeh ♦]

OOC:: I'll ask her to create him.


Cloudwing felt a sudden longing grasp his heart when Minnowstream tore her gaze away from his. He smiled fondly when she stole the fish back from right under his nose, and let her have the last few bites before it was put back onto the pile of fresh kill to be burried later. "Hey.." he started slowly. "Do you... er.." Cloudwing couldn't find the courage or the words he was desperately looking for, but he knew exactly what he wanted to ask. Though, he couldn't do it. Not yet, at least. Minnowstream probably didn't even felt that way about him anyway, Cloudwing thought miserably, and he should just leave her alone.

[sweetleaf998]

"Er what?" she asked, her eyes filled with curiousity. What what the warrior wanted to ask her? She twitched her whiskers in amuesment, Cloudwing probably just wanted to know if they could go hunting again. It would be a good idea since she knew Nightflower would be dissapointed. They didn't bring back a single peice of prey!

[♦ stormeh ♦]

Cloudwing stared at his paws in embarrassment when Minnowstream pressed further, and twitched his whiskers uneasily. "Um, nothing.. I was just wondering if we should bring the elders some prey." he lied. Great save, now she thinks you're a big, soft kittypet! he scolded himself in his thoughts. How could he ever have enough courage to ask Minnowstream how she felt for him? Even when he was still figuring out his own feelings, too. He tried to take his mind off of his annoying thoughts.

[cheskat5]

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=cellSpacing,10,true][cs=2][atrb=style, background: url(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc483/wafflesandsyrupp/xc96dh.jpg); width: 450px; border: 2px double #AF9488, bTable] [style=background-image:url(http://i56.tinypic.com/2ly5yz6.jpg); border: 4px solid #AF9488; margin-top: -15px; text-align: center; width: 415px; height: 250px; background-position:center center;] [/style] [style= font: 25px/5px Impact; color: 4B3939; text-shadow: -1px 0 #6B6656, 0 1px #6B6656, 1px 0 #6B6656, 0 -1px #6B6656; padding-left: 40px; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-top: -50px; ]This could really be a good life[/style][style=color: A3887C; font: bolder 12px/5px Tahoma; padding-left: 60px; text-shadow: -1px 0 #3B2714, 0 1px #3B2714, 1px 0 #3B2714, 0 -1px #3B2714; margin-top: 7px]SAY OH, GOT THIS FEELING THAT YOU CAN'T FIGHT[/style]

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[atrb=style, background: #F7D8C1; padding: 8px; border-top: 3px solid #525657; border-bottom: 3px solid #525657; opacity: 0.5][style=height: 300px; overflow: auto; font: 11px Tahoma; padding-right: 10px; text-align: justify; color: 393939]Mudstep padded into the clearng, his well fought-for prey in his mouth as he walked towards the prey pile. He wasn't really paying attention, but then he noticed Minnowstream. The pretty silver tabby looked especially exceptional and distinguished today. Great StarClan, he thought, smiling as he did, could I ever in my life possibly find another she-cat as good-looking as this one? Mudstep licked his paw and ran it over a nick in his fur that was sticking up. He almsot lost balance carrying his duck and promptly placed his foot on the ground again. With his head high, he sauntered over to the fresh-kill pile and made it clear that he had caught the duck that would feed many cats today. He smield as he placed it down,a dn looked over at Minnowstream. She was with another tom. Cloudwing. Mudstep felt a fuse go off in his ead, but his smile remained in place. Cloudwing wasn't much competition. Minnowstream didn't appear to be enjoying his company any way. Mudstep pulled himself up next to the two warriors and blinked. Hey guys! Would you mind if I ate with you? He smiled and began nonchalantly grooming himself in front of this impressive female. He had to look good for her. He had to. He then looked over at Minnowstream. Wow! Mudstep exclaimed in a whisper. He then eightened his voice. Minnowstream, may I just say that today you look exceptionally beautiful. He smiled and looked away, as if pretending to be bashful. He'd used this tactic many times before. The shy but honest guy often won over many sweet she-cats. Mudstep paused, waiting for a response. Cloudwing wouldn't dare get in his way, he was sure of it.[/style]

[♦ stormeh ♦]

Cloudwing's ears burned hotly as Mudstep called out to them. He felt his claws unseath and work themselves into the ground. That dumb tom had bees in his brain, Cloudwing thought, surely Minnowstream wouldn't want him to interupt their conversation? Well, it wasn't much of a conversation anyway, Cloudwing recalled uneasily. His eyes narrowed in, strangely, a sudden... was it anger? His chest tightened uncomfortably as Mudstep complimented Minnowstream for her beauty, and then he couldn't help but frown disapprovingly. He had callen her pretty, too! He had actually meant it, but he was sure that Mudstep just wan't to have the satisfaction of knowing she liked him; which she didn't! He shifted awkwardly and cleared his throat. "Hi, Mudstep." he muttered, a hint of distaste in his voice.

[sweetleaf998]

"Oh hello Mudstep." Minnowstream meowed polietly as the brown tom padded over to them. She blushed when he said she was exceptionally beautiful. "Thank-you," the silver tabby purred, glad for the tom's complement. It did help cheer her up, which was needed since she still had been upset by the earlier event.

[♦ stormeh ♦]

Cloudwing watched in dismay as a throaty purr arose from Minnowstream's throat and snorted ignorantly. Why was she feel so.. so fine around Mudstep? Personally, Cloudwing was very annoyed by the presence of that major flirt. His ears burned hotly and his tail lashed in apprehension. Did Minnowstream really enjoy being with Mudstep instead of Cloudwing? "Er, Mudstep," he spoke up awkwardly. "I think Aspenfrost was asking for you.." Lies. The only thing Cloudwing was sure of was that he did not want Mudstep to linger around Minnowstream or himself.

[sweetleaf998]

"Cloudstep, Aspenfrost is out collecting herbs." Minnowstream pointed out, figuring that the white tom didn't like Mudstep being around. But why? The silver tabby didn't really see any reasons for him to dislike Mudstep.

[♦ stormeh ♦]

Cloudwing felt even more confused when Minnowstream defended Mudstep, and twitched his ears uncomfortably. "Oh, right.. I think she wanted you to come though.." he muttered, annoyed that his chance for Mudstep leaving them in piece had been blown away like a leaf in the wind. "Um, Minnowstream, can I talk to you for a heartbeat?" he asked, not waiting for her to answer. He got to his paws and nudged her off by the side of the camp barrier, and looked straight at her, his blue eyes troubled for once. "Minnowstream, don't you think Mudstep is a bit.. weird around you?" he asked tensely, watching the brown warrior from the corner of his eye.