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Phantompaw wasn't exactly happy at the moment.

She felt like she was being childish and immature. She had been quickly walking off, making silly excuses and reasons whenever she saw even a cat that looked liked Fatalpaw, trying to avoid meeting his eyes and having to tell him how she felt. After his confession, she felt a little unsure about where she stood.

If she was being true to herself, she did like him. She just didn't want to admit it to anyone, not even herself. She knew she would have to talk to him soon, and she didn't want to hurt his feelings anymore by avoiding him and if she talked to him and gave him a silly answer, she would never forgive herself.

So now she was wondering around the territory, hoping that she would find relaxation there, and maybe she would think of a way to get out of this weird mess she was in.

[Mikka [inactive]]

ooc; thanks for the thread.

Humiliation burnt inside of him, his yellow eyes full of confusion and anger. Anger because of what he did, confused because he did not know how Phantompaw thought of him, just left. His paws kneaded the ground as he thought of her, her petite features and feminine beauty still clouding his vision.

"Oi! Oi! Phantompaw, wait up!"

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At the sound of Fatalpaw's voice, she knew that he had seen her. She winced, knowing that this was probably going to be the conversation she was dreading. But she knew that if she just walked off, not only would it be rude, but it also might hurt his feelings. So she swung around and faced him, plastering a happy expression on her face. "Hi Fatalpaw."

[Mikka [inactive]]

He growled, not because of anger, but for the worry of Phantompaw's sake. "Running away from me can't change anything," he meowed to her, his voice firm, yet, was gentle. "I have a plan. Even if you don't love me, we can always pretend we are in love, just for the kit's sake. Kits with catnapped parents don't exactly have a good rep."

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"I don't want to raise kits who's parents are acting constantly-and I don't want to pretend to be in love with someone." she said, just as firmly, and yet a thought creeped into her mind and she blurted it out before she thought about it. "And what about what you told me? Was that pretend too?"

[Mikka [inactive]]

Now he was utterly shocked. Did she think he was pretending? Of course he wasn't, he wasn't one of those stunt cats. "I do mean it, Phantom," he said, his voice slightly softer with hurt. "I said pretend because I have no idea if you return those feelings for me. I don't have to pretend, maybe you would."
 
"And I will never let myself touch catnip again, for the kits sake, for your sake." No one said innocent-playing was not allowed, right? Fatalpaw needed to warm up the she-cat. "Where's that sweet she-cat I love, hmm?"

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Phantompaw felt happiness spread all over her when Fatalpaw said her really did love her, but then she challenged herself onnwhybshebwas so happy about it, but then almost immediately she said something that surprised herself. "I-I do love you Fatalpaw. I just thought you didn't."

Another thought streamed to her brain and she seemed to dub it a serious question. "Now that we know I'm pregnant, what about your father?"

[Mikka [inactive]]

A warm feeling washed over him as his mate spoke, before he touched her muzzle with his. She loved him, said the words he wanted to hear. A smile plastered across his maw, before it was ruined as he cringed.

His dad...his dad. He failed, Fatalpaw knew he did. He already disappointed Sabrestar just as he was, being the runt. Now...he seriously failed him. Terrifying thoughts flooded through his mind, but he didn't speak of it. "My dad will understand."

I hope.

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The happiness that had rushed over her as they touched muzzles now disappeared and was replaced by black guilt and empathy for the apprentice. "I'-I'm sure he will." she said, knowing that he would probably be worrying over it