Heatherpetal
Windclan Queen
A small hum escaped her, her periwinkle gaze looking back at her kits who were safely snuggled into hers and Startledcrow’s nest as Blackfire was urging Heatherpetal to enjoy her time outside with a look on smoky tabby’s face. Heatherpetal had been the one who asked Startledcrow out on a date, who said yes without hesitation. The two had been very busy as of lately with raising their kits along with Startledcrow assisting Littlewoods in a cold outbreak that’s happened recently. Unfortunately, Antkit and Cricketkit had ended up sneezing and sniffling that Heatherpetal was ready to reschedule their date, but Startledcrow had been so excited that she couldn’t refuse that for her mate.. The dark tabby was Heatherpetal’s heart and soul and physical form, the reasoning for her existence.
Heatherpetal’s love for Startledcrow was so deep that it was also probably unhealthy.
Heatherpetal’s eyes narrowed slightly as she looked towards Startledcrow. She kept her eye on him like a hawk, the small rose-gold molly was surprised how he managed to slip away from her a couple of times. “I’m excited to treat you to something special, my Crow.. You need to be loved and pampered.” Heatherpetal said, leaning up to kiss his muzzle while her tail moved to his hip to bring him closer securely. To feel Startledcrow’s pelt brushing against her still made her heart face, which caused her to blush. Parenthood hadn’t changed their love for each other. Stars, even when Heatherpetal’s body had become more fuller after her first pregnancy, Startledcrow grabbed at her when she was expressing her insecurities and stated that she was so incredibly perfect to him.
She had been planning this little lake date since the weather started getting warmer, the small rose-gold molly had gotten up early to make a nest for them over there while gathering every flower she could think of. Remembering a couple of games that the mountain cats had during their journey to Grizzly’s tribe and placing them near the nest. This little date night would be for themselves, a night without kits or Littlewoods waking up Startledcrow in the middle of the night so they could check on patients. “Remember the day that we first properly spoke after a while? You told me to buzz off but I had to sit on you to eat that rabbit.” Heatherpetal remembered fondly with a tease as the two of them had left the camp and going towards the direction of the Docks.
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Delicate florals overwhelmed his senses but Heatherpetal naturally gravitated towards florals, they helped perk her up on a difficult day so he did not dare tell her. Breathing in slowly as she leaned towards him, leaning in to brush his nose against the soft velvet petals of the rose that Heatherpetal had placed behind her ear. Humming softly as he used his snout to adjust the rose so that the thorns were weaved into her thick fur, keeping it steady. Dark ears standing upright as she began to speak, causing him to smile softly. Of course she had felt that way, simply because of his heartbreak with Willowfur. Leaning forward to gently rub his cheek against Heatherpetal’s as she confirmed the love that she had for him. Breathing in slowly before he chuckled and slowly lapped at her forehead. “You came into my life at a very difficult time for me.” He breathed out slowly, his pupil-less blue opal eyes gazing in her direction as he found himself smiling tenderly. “I promise to listen to your advice, even if I don’t always take it. I promise to leave the score chat behind, even if I’m winning.” He chuckled.
“As your mate, I promise to listen for as long as it takes for you to feel heard. I promise to take care of your kind heart and to always love you with all of mine, Heatherpetal.” He purred softly, shifting to where he tenderly pressed his snout against Heatherpetal’s. “I’ll look to you. With this renewal, I vow to always protect you from harm. To stand with you against your troubles.” Nodding his head and purring softly. “And look to you when I need protection. Love isn’t a poem, you are loved more than anything can ever try to express. I promise to not only listen but to hear.” Tail twitching slightly as he lightly dragged his tail over her side. “I will never ever lose sight of us, Heatherpetal. To love you even in death.”
Leaning in to press their foreheads together, nostrils flaring to breathe in her scent while his whiskers trembled. “I love you.”