Lost Love

Blurb
Hynn and Birchpelt are in love. That's how it has always been; how it will always be. But when they are caught together, Birchpelt mus make a choice - be shunned by his Clan forever, or be caugh in a bribe made out of love. Our Choice is a story about the hardships of life, and how no matter what you choose, you can't always get the best out of life.

Hynn
Love.

What is it to you?

To me, it is the sound of Birchpelt's paws itting the autumn leaves as he sneaks in the midst of the night just to see me.

Or maybe it's the growing feeling that spreads through me every time he utters my name.

"Hynn."

But love is different for everyone.

My love is for Birchpelt, and Birchpelt alone.

This is how it has always been.

And ths is how it hill always be.

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My eyes open to the sound of pawsteps hitting the battered leaves that litter the ground.

I try to blink the sleepiness out of my yes, and even though I can only see the silhouette of his body, I'm certain.

It's him.

"Birchpelt?" I call out softly.

"Birchpelt?"

"Hynn!" his ragged voice - so pure - sends shivers down my back.

Birchpelt must've done some of the manual work today.

I'm so lost in thought, that I'm thoroughly surprised when