Sootfur (he/him)
Light grey tabby with blue/grey eyes
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Sootfur let his voice trail off and clunched his jaws tight as he tried to keep control. He felt like
everything was falling apart. But then, Flameheart's voice became more familiar... and he felt her closeness on his back, the breath on his fur. It was like the first breeze of new-leaf, warm and living again.
"I.. know it's stupid, and that'll sound stupid, but... this time I was waiting for you to come to me. I felt like I've always had to follow you behind to keep at pace, you know.." He felt so stupid for saying this out loud, but it was true. That was how he had felt back then, and why he'd made certain choices.
"And I didn't want to leave Dovefluff's side anyway, at that moment." He continued more calmly, explaining his reasoning.
"When I noticed how scared she was... I didn't want to leave her alone. She seemed miserable, Flameheart. But I'd never took my eyes off you, I swear you this." He kept staring at his paws.
She must think I'm a total mouse-brain, for certain...
The orange and white tail around his body gave him courage. He finally rose his gaze, and met those big, fierce green eyes that she had always known and loved so much. A few moments of silence later, he allowed himself to rest his head on her shoulder before talking again. His thoughts were spinning, but his heart felt once more at peace.
"Yes, I understand now... And I'm truly sorry for having hidden this to you. I was wrong and.. And I don't want any more secrets between us."
Sootfur's gray eyes shined, reflecting the colorless sky that preannounced a light snow. He stared at the flame in front of him, feeling a fluttering feeling in his chest that made him lighter and lighter.
"I may have forgotten how good of a friend you are... but I won't anymore, I promise. I trust you, Flameheart, for I truly love you with all my heart."
In silence, he closed his eyes and they touched noses. In that moment, the first snowflake fell between the two cats, melting on their muzzles at once.
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