A/N: Bolin and Opal take a walk. Though this may seem like a Bopal chapter, this fic is BoWei.
Disclaimer: I do not own LoK
When everyone had finally finished eating, Opal grabbed Bolin's hand, quickly pulled him to his feet and led him out of the main building for their walk around the island. As they strolled, she began to chatter about every and anything she could think of, but after getting annoyed by Bolin's lack-luster answers, they just fell into an awkward silence.
What was wrong with Bolin, Opal couldn't really understand. She had thought after he had been trying to win her back and her forgiving him, they would go back to the way they were before. She really missed him and it had killed her to see him in Kuvira's clutches.
But since they came back from the rescue, he had been acting different and very distant with her. Come to think of it, Wei was acting different as well. His episode at dinner was startling and Opal could tell something was up.
"I hope Wei's alright," Opal worried out loud while the pair walked by the water's edge.
Bolin, who had been looking straight ahead, turned to her and said, "Yes, me too."
"Something must be truly bothering him. I've never seen him like that before," Opal commented, not seeing Bolin's head hang a bit lower at her words.
"Maybe he's just going through something," he muttered, looking out at the reflective surface of the water.
"Something recent," Opal said. "He wasn't acting like this before Kuvira captured him. Ever since we've come back, he's just felt different."
Bolin said, "Maybe he's just confused."
Opal paused and looked into Bolin's eyes. "Confused? What would he have to be confused about? Wei and Wing are never confused. Wei always knows exactly what he wants."
Opal waited for Bolin to elaborate because now she was the one confused, but he just became more cryptic. "Then maybe I'm the one who's confused," Bolin said.
Opal reached out and held Bolin's hand. "What are you talking about, Bolin? Do you know what's wrong with Wei?" she asked worriedly.
Bolin nodded solemnly before removing his hand from Opal's. "I think I do, and that's what's making me confused. I- Opal- I-," Bolin began before he took a deep breath and started over. "I think we need to take a break."
Opal jumped back and gave Bolin a hard look, "Because of Wei and his issues? Is there something going on between you and my brother?" Was she missing something? Was there something she wasn't seeing? As far as she knew, Wei actually didn't like Bolin very much. He had made his opinion of the two of dating early on in their relationship, saying that she could do so much better.
When Bolin didn't answer, Opal turned her back to him. "I see. When you're no longer confused, you can find me, Bolin," she said as she crossed her arms.
"Opal, don't-" Bolin said, reaching out to place a hand on her shoulder. He didn't want her to get mad, not over this. But Opal just shrugged him off and was already making her way back to the main building.
