Love is sweet...

[wolfwarrior4jesus]

Cedarpaw yawned and stretched, his muscles a little stiff from sleeping in one position all night. His first thought was of Emberpaw. Was she up already? Maybe...He yawned once more and padded sleepily out of the den, his fur sticking up. His blue green eyes surveyed the camp before him, noticing that the air held a slight chill. He shivered slightly, the warmth of his den still hanging to his frame. A few cats padded by, but he could tell he'd gotten up early. He purred remembering the events of last night, his love for Emberpaw filling his heart. She loved him back... He felt like he could soar above the earth..

[Tigerfur]

EMBERPAW

Emberpaw padded out of the elder's den, with a wad of dirty moss in her jaws. She had woke up earlier than usual this morning, too excited to sleep because of what happened the night before. She was happy that she finally found someone who would lover her for who she was. Even though Emberpaw never admitted it out loud, she secretly always worried about finding a mate. But now she didn't have to, for she had Cedarpaw. Speaking of the tom, there he was. Good morning Cedarpaw! She meowed cheerfully, happy to see her one and only love.

[wolfwarrior4jesus]

"Emberpaw!" Cedarpaw meowed, hurrying over to her. He wrinkled his nose. " Good morning my dancer..." His smiled widened and his eyes shone. "Cleaning the elder's den out? That's very kind of you, not to mention...bold. I'm guessing they've needed a good cleaning for awhile now, judging by the stench of that moss!" He meowed. "I'll help you, unless you're finished." He teased, flicking her nose with his tail...

[Tigerfur]

EMBERPAW

A thrill of happiness shot down Emberpaw's spine at the sound of her new pet name. She brushed Cedarpaw's muzzle lovingly with her own. Yeah, I was cleaning out the elders' den. Your right, it did need a good cleaning! But someone had to do it. Emberpaw then started bouncing excitedly from paw to paw at Cedarpaw's offer for help. Of course she was going to say yes, she didn't want to spend a moment without him. I would love for you to help! There's one other wad of dirty moss in the den. Emberpaw then playfully cuffed Cedarpaw on the ear in retaliation for the flick on the nose. She then picked up her load of moss and went to the camp entrance to wait for him.

[wolfwarrior4jesus]

Cedarpaw grinned as she cuffed his ear. He bounded into the den, retrieving the dirty wad of moss as quickly as possible before darting to rejoin Emberpaw. "Ready when you are." He meowed, running his tail along her spine lovingly. "We'd better hurry, or the elders might get grumpy." He shook his head. "But they mean well, right? Hmm, maybe we can sit and listen to a story if they'll have us." He purred, imagining cuddling up with Emberpaw as they listened to a story of the old days, of days long gone.

[Tigerfur]

EMBERPAW

Emberpaw arched her back slightly in pleasure when Cedarpaw ran his tail along her spine. She put her wad of moss down so she could reply. We can go now, and of course the elders mean well. Even as Emberpaw said the words, she couldn't prevent a grimace from crossing her face. Maybe they should get a move on, even if the elders do mean well, she still didn't want to deal with their anger. A quiver of excitement passed through Emberpaw at the thought of the elders telling them a couple of stories. Emberpaw doubted that she would be paying attention though, when Cedarpaw would be there to completely distract her. Maybe if we bring them a nice, plump fish, they'll be more willing. Emberpaw then picked up her wad of moss, then brushed her flank tenderly against Cedarpaw's before she padded out of the camp entrance, and into WaterClan territory.

[wolfwarrior4jesus]

"Smart AND beautiful!" Cedarpaw meowed, taking off after Emberpaw. "I'll bet you have those cranky elders wrapped around your paw!" He mrrowed teasingly. He twined his tail with Emberpaw's as he looked around, his constant reminder that he loved her, and of how lucky he was that she loved him back..He smiled. "Oh look, there's some moss. That wasn't too bad! Now, for the prey. What do they like best? or are they the best kind and not picky?"

[Tigerfur]

EMBERPAW

Emberpaw felt her ears go warm at Cedarpaw's compliment. I don't know about having the elders wrapped around my paw. They aren't really that bad, just so long as your doing everything right. Emberpaw was happy when Cedarpaw entwined his tail with hers. She tried to breath in his already familiar and comforting scent around the stench of the dirty moss. She was glad when Cedarpaw spotted a clean patch. Your right it wasn't to bad! As for what the elders may want? Hmmm, I don't know, let me think about it. Emberpaw's nose wrinkled up, and she tilted her head to the side. It was a habit that she didn't even notice she did when she thought on something really hard. Maybe we can bring them both a water vole and fish?

[wolfwarrior4jesus]

"You look really cute when you wrinkle your nose like that." Cedarpaw commented, flicking her nose with his tail and giving her a warm smile. "Ooh, that sounds like just the ticket for them. They'd love fish- probably haven't had it in awhile- the warriors tend take the fish first." He added. He padded forward. "The river's this way, but you already know that!"

[Tigerfur]

EMBERPAW

Emberpaw blinked in suprise. She wrinkled her nose? She didn't know that. But she just shrugged it off. Instead of walking like Cedarpaw, she sprinted ahead and shouted, Race you there! Emberpaw enjoyed the sound of the wind roaring in her ears, her paws pounding on the soft, squishy earth. Her heart was pounding with exhileration. She turned around to see where Cedarpaw was.

[wolfwarrior4jesus]

Cedarpaw took off, "Heeey!! You had a head start, that's not fair!" His yowls were interrupted by his laughter. He drew alongside Emberpaw, his eyes meeting hers, and then he broke away, sprinting past her to the churning river ahead...

[Tigerfur]

EMBERPAW

Emberpaw was in pure bliss when Cedarpaw caught up with her, and their eyes locked. But she was broken out of it when Cedarpaw sprinted further ahead. Hey! The point of me having a head start was so I could win! I'm smaller than you, remember?! Emberpaw felt that her shouting was in vain though, for she could see the river ahead, and it was obvious that Cedarpaw would be the victor of this race.

[wolfwarrior4jesus]

Cedarpaw laughed again, and slowed down, his eyes shining. "Oh alright," He teased. "I'll let you win, dancer," he purred, slowing down. His eyes glinted, and he ducked under her, so that she was on his back, and he sprinted off again, the wind blowing through thier fur....

[Tigerfur]

EMBERPAW

Emberpaw was just about to say that he didn't have to slow down for, and he certainly didn't have to let her win. But before she could voice either thought, she was on top of Cedarpaw's back! She couldn't help mrrowing with joy and happiness. She burried her nose in Cedarpaw's neck fur and breathed in his scent. She was careful not to unsheath her claws, she didn't want to hurt him. They were getting a lot more closer to the riverbank now.

[wolfwarrior4jesus]

Cedarpaw slowed to a stop as the river came into view. It's clear burbling waters rippled slowly, lazily in the morning sun. The silver white tom gently let Emberpaw down onto the soft springy grass, licking her cheek as he did so. "You win, dancer." He purred with a smile that lit his eyes. "You're too fast for me," he added, a note of teasing in his voice. "Hey, Deja vu? Weren't we just here yesterday?" His gaze lingered on Emberpaw; no matter how long he looked at her, no matter how long they were together, he'd never tire of admiring his beautiful love. He rubbed her cheek against his own, and then started forward, giving her a roguish wink. "C'mon, those elders can be awfully cranky if their breakfast is late. We'd better work fast!"

[Tigerfur]

EMBERPAW

Emberpaw landed lightly on her paws as she slid off of Cedarpaw's back. Emberpaw glowed with warmth as Cedarpaw called her by her pet name. And she felt happiness as he showered her with licks and caresses. Emberpaw purred warmly as she responded. Yeah, we were here yesterday. Your right, the elders may mean well, but I certainly don't want to be snapped at! Emberpaw caught up to Cedarpaw, and pressed her fur completely against his, while walking with him step for step. She nuzzled his cheek lovingly. You know, I love it when you call me dancer.

[wolfwarrior4jesus]

Cedarpaw closed his eyes happily as he leaned into the embrace with Emberpaw and purred. "Do you?" he chuckled. "Emberpaw, my beautiful graceful dancer, would you like to dance with me?" His eyes shone as he took a step back and smiled, his tail extended to her in an equivalent of a man holding out his hand to his lover in a request to dance. "But please, excuse my oh so graceless dance." He meowed, grinning...

[Tigerfur]

EMBERPAW

Emberpaw's eyes sparkled with happiness and amusement at Cedarpaw antics. Why, of course I would love to dance with you. Emberpaw said as she bowed her head, which was the equivalent of a well brought up girl doing a curtsey to a gentleman. And your graceful enough for me. Her whiskers rippled in more amusement as she said the last part.

[wolfwarrior4jesus]

"Let's hope so." Cedarpaw meowed with amusement as he took her tail in his own, and stepped forward, keeping every move as light as he could. He took a deep breath, and started a series of pawsteps and movements, was this close to a dance? He held his breath, and looked at Emberpaw. "Am I doing this right, dancer?"

[Tigerfur]

EMBERPAW

Emberpaw watched with adortion as Cedarpaw started dancing. not too long after, she started following his lead. She found his self-conciousness very endearing, looking at her with uncertainy. Emberpaw gazed at Cedarpaw with all of the love that was in her heart and soul. Your doing absolutely fine. She then laid her head on his shoulder, enjoying the warmth of his body, and the ripple of his muscles against her cheek. She breathed in his scent, loving the comfort and contentment that it brought.