Fallen had taken the time to answer every one of Petal's questions. She was happy to get to ask the same questions back and hear about the life of this amazing buck.
Hearing about all of his funny stories, all about his family and his home made her feel connected to the buck.

After they had no more questions to ask or answer Fallen had decided to be bold and ask-
"H-hey Petals… could we be friends?"

Petals stared at her for a few seconds before responding.
"Well I thought we were already friends." he said with a straight face.
Then chuckled.
"Why did you think I was trying to get to know you? Just to say `` ok goodbye stranger `` afterwards?"
Petals started laughing harder.

"You know you're pretty dense Fallen"
He said with a big smile.
"I think we're going to be great friends. Don't you?"

Fallen started laughing along with him
"Yes! We're going to be very good friends" she said between laughter.
She was glad to have Petals as a friend.

It had gotten quiet as they were both laying on the floor from laughter. Then she realized-
Fallen got up quick and said loudly and excited "Wait Petals! Do you hear that!?"

Confused, he said "no?" As if questioning her sanity.
After a few seconds he realized as well!
"Yea! I don't hear anything!
The storm has finally let up!!"
The two of them rushed to the front of the cave to see the bright sun shining down on beautiful clear skies and dazzling snow.

"Finally after hours! It's gone!
I can go collect food now for my herd"

"Are you coming with me? Fallen."
Petals looked at her, with eyes wide open with a dashing smile.

She hesitated.
"I- um..
YES! Let's go!!" She shouted.

She couldn't wait to spend more time with her new friend, and help him with collecting food.

Who knows what else they will venture through in the future, and she was excited to find out!.

SHE SAID YES! This was the beginning of a great friendship and petals was glad!

He had found a great friend in the midst of a storm.