My first ever attempt at writing anything for Fanfiction. Linzin is my OTP and you gotta deal with it! So here it is...Chapter 1. I may or may not continue it based on what's in the comments. So let me know what you think.


Chapter 1

As soon as she saw him climbing down from Oogie, her heart fluttered, knowing that he was still alive. She ran to him, knowing that he was hurt badly, and helped to prop him up with his hand resting on her shoulder. She locked eyes with him immediately, placing a hand on his chest, hardly giving her actions any thought. The others talked about their escape as Lin focused her eyes on Tenzin's bruises. She bit her lip slightly, thinking of what a gruesome battle it must have been. Tenzin looked down at her and she met his eyes with a worried expression. "Are you alright?" She whispered only loud enough for him to hear.

He smiled weakly at her concern. "I'll be fine, Lin." He replied.


That was earlier today. Now Tenzin, Bumi, Kya, and Korra were being nursed back to health with the help of the greatest healer in the world, Katara. Tonraq, Mako, Bolin, and the others who had fought, had their minor wounds treated by other healers.

Lin had some major scrapes and gashes on her legs and arms from the blow P'li caused, but it wasn't anything she couldn't handle. She worried about Tenzin. He was in extreme critical condition after literally having the air knocked out of him. Lin left her small room in the healing hut, and walked to the room where Tenzin was being taken care of. She lifted the animal hide door and entered quietly, seeing Katara leaned over his sleeping body. Katara moved her hands gently over his bruises and desperately tried to heal him. She looked up to see Lin, and smiled. Lin walked closer to her and whispered, careful not to wake Tenzin. "How is he?"

Katara grinned at her concern. Even though they had broken up more than 14 years ago, she knew Lin still cared deeply for her son.

"He's going to be just fine. Two more weeks of healing sessions and he should be back to normal." Lin smiled weakly and sat in the chair opposite of Katara, and watched her glowing hands seal up cuts and cool the bruises covering his skin.

Katara stopped suddenly and stood up straight. "I need to get more healing water from outside. Do you mind staying here and watching him while I'm gone? I'll only be 10 minutes."

Lin nodded, smiling at the old woman. Katara left, letting the animal pelt close behind her. Tenzin sighed in his sleep, as Lin watched his chest rise and fall. She studied his blue arrow tattoos, which were now covered in an array of scratches. Slowly she reached up and touched his shoulder, tracing the blue ink down his arm. She remembers the day he got the tattoos...


He had just turned 18. She was 17. She had been with him through it and had even agreed to get one with him. And even though both of them knew her's wouldn't be nearly as long and painful as his, they wanted to at least share the moment together. They both laid on their stomachs and awaited the tattoo artists. Tenzin suggested that she get one on her lower back, for no particular reason. But Lin figured it would be best, not needing anyone else at the academy to see the permanent marking showing on either her shoulder or neck. The pattern was simple, though she had requested it not too girly. The black ink swirled into beautiful wavelike shapes on the outer edges and formed into a small heart in the center.

As the needles began to puncture the skin, Lin grabbed Tenzin's hand and squeezed it tightly, as they held their breath and groaned until the ordeal was over. Lin had stayed on her back continuing to squeeze his hand even after her's was finished, as she watched him receive his. Two hours passed and they had finally finished.

Their skin burned red for a while as their pain was eased by, once again, Katara's healing ability. She remembered how much different Tenzin had looked with his arrows. But Lin believed they only made him look more attractive. She never told him that of course.


Lin grinned at the memory, as she continued to follow the arrow down his arm. She thanked the Spirits that she was alone in the hut. She didn't know what she would do if anyone caught her in this situation. Especially one of his chatty children. Her hand reached his, and she rubbed over his knuckles, feeling his veins raise up through his tough skin. Suddenly his hand moved and she jumped a bit, as his fingers curled into hers. He held her hand in his and sighed deeply again. She laughed silently, as a tear unexpectedly fell from her eye. She quickly wiped it away.

Tenzin inhaled and his eyes peeked open, meeting Lin's gaze. He smiled up at her. Lin leaned over him a bit more and grinned.

"Hi, Lin." He whispered.

Lin giggled quietly, "Hi."

They were silent, as Lin put a hand on his chest. She was a bit unaware at the moment that he was shirtless, but he didn't seem to notice.

"You really scared me today, Tenzin. I thought you were gone." Lin whispered, touching his face gently. "I was scared too." He admitted quietly, reaching up to touch her other hand resting on his cheek.

Lin couldn't help but let a tear roll down her jaw, as he stroked her hand.

"It's alright, I'm okay now." He reassured her, reaching his hand up to her face and wiping the tear away.

"You don't think I was worrying about you too? You've already sacrificed yourself for others so many other times."

Lin smiled and gently grasped his hand.

"I heard you did it for your sister today." Tenzin said quietly.

Lin nodded, "Yeah," she huffed, "I have the bruise to prove it." She lifted her tank top a bit and revealed the large purple gash in her side. Tenzin grimaced, even though his injuries were much worse.

Tenzin looked up at her and shook his head, with a slight smirk. "You really need to stop doing that."

Lin sighed, raising her eyebrow slightly. "You know I won't." She replied.

Tenzin's smile grew, as he reached up and put his hand in her hair. He had longed to feel her thick locks wrapped around his fingers for so many years. Lin used to love when he'd play with her hair. She sighed gently, placing her hand on his chest again, leaning closer to him.

Tenzin began to pull her face closer to his, Lin leaning in even closer, her heart beating out of her chest. They were so close, as Tenzin shut his eyes, she did the same. She could feel his hot breath on her lips and she prepared herself.

Their eyes opened at the last second, and Tenzin pushed her slightly away removing his hand from her hair. Lin pulled back, taking her hand from his chest.

"I'm sorry... I can't." He breathed, looking away from her.

"It's okay. I don't know what came over me." Lin grew hot and glanced up and down at him.

After a moment of silence, Katara thankfully entered the tent with the healing water. "Oh, good, you're awake. How are you feeling?" She asked Tenzin.

"I'm fine, Mom."

Katara pushed up her sleeves and got ready to do another healing session.

Lin cleared her throat. "Well, I should go." She had forgotten that her and Tenzin were still holding hands. Lin quickly got out of his grasp, hoping Katara hadn't seen.

"Are you sure? I was going to make some stewed sea prunes."

"No, thank you, Katara, but I need to head home. I've been away from the station for too long, they probably think I've retired." She stood.

Katara nodded her head, and bid her goodbye. She walked to where her metal bending uniform was laying in the corner, and bent it on her body. Tenzin watched her. Lin walked to the door and looked back at Tenzin. "Get well soon, Airhead." She smiled. Her actual genuine smile that he had missed so much, and she closed the door behind her.

Katara grinned down at her son. "You know she still loves you, right?"

"Mother, please." Tenzin glared at her.

"Okay! But you can't lie to me, and say that you don't still have feelings for her. I saw the way you two looked at each other."

Tenzin sighed.

"Believe me, Tenzin, I love Pema. And I know you do too, but there's some part of you that refuses to let go of Lin. And that's okay. She's a beautiful girl, well, woman. But your relationship with Pema shouldn't get in the way of your friendship with Lin."

Tenzin closed his eyes, sighing again. It was more than just a friendship thing.