Symopsis
'Jinora and Ikki are two sisters with strong contrasting personalities, who were previously home schooled and now starting Republic City High. Jinora is beautiful, intelligent and quite abrasive to most of her fellow teens, meaning she isn't attractive to many boys. While Ikki is a beautiful bubbly 'princess' stuck in her own world, who is ready for dating and popularity. Unfortunately for Ikki, due to her fathers [Tenzin] house rules, she can't date until Jinora has a boyfriend. So strings are pulled to set the dour damsel up for a romance. Soon after Jinora crosses paths with Kai. Republic City High's worst delinquent. Will Jinora let her guard down enough to fall for the effortlessly charming Kai?'
Chapter 1- New school year
With summer drawing to a close and autumn creeping in, it was clear that something dreadful was coming. School. Blissfully enjoying the beach at your own leisure time, would have to be swopped out with doing homework, and stressfully cramming for tests. While this was a daunting time for many, it was quite the opposite for sisters Jinora and Ikki who had been preparing for school. This had been a great year for them both, because of the news their father had just told were finally allowed to go to public high school. Republic City High in fact which was one of the best high schools around, meaning they will no longer be home schooled. Home schooling was introduced to both sisters, by their parents to ensure they received high grades, in preparation for their future. While Ikki was ecstatic to go to high school to experience, the 'teen life-style' first hand, Jinora was excited for educational purposes [particularly for extra co-curriculars programs].
''Jinora, aren't you excited that we both start high school tomorrow?'' Ikki cried joyfully while preparing an outfit, which was rather pink and revealing, ''Yeah I am, I can't wait to explore the Library. I've heard that they have a vast collection of books varying from quantum physics to fantasy fiction'' Jinora replied nearly out of breath, while Ikki turned to her in confusion. ''Why would you be excited over that? Jinora this is the first time we are ever gonna be around people our age. This is big. It's huge! I mean.. ''Ugh'' Jinora interrupted and went on ''Ikki I know you excited, but it doesn't mean I can't be excited to learn. It is school after all, and the reason we are even going to Republic City High is because it's one of the top schools in the nation. This can help us get into the best colleges.'' Jinora said now showing her sister the school brochure, as Ikki stops her ''Jinora you don't know how lame you sound, yeah the high school is good and all but you need to remember were only in high school once, So you need to have fun while it lasts'' Ikki said cheekily as she placed a pink top onto her chest '' Now this is my colour''. The two sister continued to bicker in their room, while the door opened to a quarter, only to reveal a long brown beard pointing out. It was no one other than their father Tenzin. ''Hello girls, I see you are preparing for school.'' he said proudly before eyeing Ikki's 'clothes' as she hid them away from his sight ''Yeah dad we sure are'' Ikki said with added emphasis ''Anyway I came here to talk to you about something important'' Tenzin said in a serious tone ''What is it dad? Is something wrong?'' asked Jinora. Tenzin then said down on a chair next to Jinora, and gestured for Ikki to come closer ''Well… You've both have never been to a public school before. And in public school there are sometimes…distractions'' ''Distractions'' Ikki said ''You mean boys? Well to tell you the truth dad the only distraction I'm going to have on my mind is the library. So I think you should be telling this to Ikki.'' Jinora deadpanned ''HEY!'' Ikki yelled as she stood up and started to turn the shade red, ''Look dad I'l be fine, I can handle myself'' ''See that's the thing Ikki, I don't think you can. So I've made a rule.'' ''What? What are you talking about?''. The room was briefly quite, until Tenzin stood up and gave his most convincing glare ''No dating!''.
''What!'' Ikki cried while standing up in horror, for her the room was spinning. Her high school experience was under threat. ''Dad I told you I'll be fine. Don't you trust me?'' ''I do sweetheart, it's just that I don't trust boys. At that age they are only toxic.'' ''B..But, my high school experience…'' ''Ikki it's ok, most guys are only after one thing anyway, so just focus on yourself'' Jinora said reassuringly ''Ugh so that's it, I'm not gonna date until I'm forty?'', Ikki said as she jumped onto her bed. Seeing his youngest daughter upset was something he didn't like so he decided to give Ikki a ultimatum. This involved the input of her mother Pema, and after discussing on possible options they finally came to a conclusion. ''Ok Ikki darling here is the deal, you can only date and I mean only, when…'' and Pema paused and looked at Jinora. With Jinora in mind Pema started to think about how unsocial Jinora is, and thought it would bring her out of her shell if she started dating. This would be a deal breaker Pema thought as she smiled towards Jinora ''Well mom'' Ikki questioned ''You can only date when…Jinora starts dating.'' ''Huh? Mom you know Jinora will never date. She is a anti-social robot'' ''Thanks'' Jinora deadpanned ''Oh you know what I mean Jinora, Mum, Dad you can't do this'' ''Sorry honey but it thats the rule'' Tenzin stated, and with anger Ikki stormed off to her room, while Jinora went forward to ask '' Mom, Dad, I'm just going to come out and ask. Why are you giving me permission to date?'' Pema's eye gleamed with joy as she went on about Jinora needing to be social, while Tenzin was nodding in agreement knowing Jinora will never be interested. That night in bed, Jinora was just thinking about what her mother said, and how it couldn't possibly hurt to be more sociable. But it didn't change her mind about dating, not one bit.
Jinora slept like baby until morning, and was up at 6:30 am sharp ready for school. She took a bath, dressed up and eat breakfast all in time, while Ikki was still choosing what outfit to wear. ''Ikki hurry up! We are going to be late for the bus if you don't hurry.'' ''I'm still dressing up Jinora. Besides that have you seen my lipgloss the peach one?'', Jinora could swear she lost her patience, it was their first day, her first day and she didn't want to be late. Jinora always had a act of making good first impressions, and she wasn't going to mess that up on her first day of public high school. ''Ikki the bus is here, I'm going to go without you if you don't come now.'', under a second Ikki came flying down the stairs with a face full of makeup, in a orange crop dress and open toe shoes, with her hair tied in a bun and a peach handbag. ''Finally! Oh um wasn't you going to wear pink.'' Jinora questioned ''Oh no I changed my mind, I'm saving that outfit for another occasion.'' Ikki said as she eyed Jinora's clothing. Jinora was wearing a vintage red cardigan and panama hat, a wool black swearer, and a long black pencil skirt with sneakers ''Jinora you have no sense of fashion. I told you to let me dress you…look never mind lets just go before dad see's me..'' but nevertheless Pema and Tenzin were on their way to the door to see the daughters off. ''Jinora, Ikki we just wanted to see you before you go on your first day and…'' ''Ikki what in the name are you wearing?'' Tenzin growls as he interrupts Pema ''Never mind Dad me and Jinora are late for the bus, so I'll see you both later goodbye'' Ikki says as she grabs Jinora out of the door before running to the school bus ''What are we gonna do with her?'' Tenzin cried ''She'll be fine she's got Jinora'' Pema answered.
Jinora found herself standing in front of a huge large yellow bus, with the inscription 'Republic City High'', and just seeing this made her finally know that it was a reality. She was finally going to a public school. As the bus door opened, Jinora found herself getting butterflies and her heart beat was rising. While getting caught up in the moment Jinora didn't even realise that her younger sister had already go onto the bus, it was the bus driver that had to call her back to reality, or she wouldn't even have got one. When Jinora did get on she finally saw a glimpse of public school life first hand and what she saw wasn't as thrilling as she thought. The bus was divided into cliques. At the front of the bus were a group of teens who almost looked innocent-like, trying to avoid the ruckus of the other students behind them. While at the middle there were two groups of: a bunch of teenagers who were dressed in dark clothing, and a group of other teenagers acting out role play from their particular interests. And in the centre were a group of cheerleaders, jocks and popular teens who where chanting the school name. Jinora wasn't surprised to see Ikki already involved with them, as she did want to experience the high school life in what ever why she could. However through all that distraction one thing did seem to catch Jinora's eye.
A pair of emerald eyes, that came at the back of the bus from a boy. He was sitting all alone, casually, smoking a cigarette. He was wearing a leather jacket, pants and white vest top. He had a messy brown undercut, and his completion was tanned brown. How did he have enough courage to sit alone, Jinora taught. Besides this she found it intriguing that he could remove himself from all the noise, and still be himself. Out of interest Jinora decided to go to the back and sit on the seat next to the mysterious boy. She didn't know why she decided to do so, but she did and judging by his reaction he was indifferent. The only thing he gave Jinora was a stare. A stare that was enough to get Jinora through the bus ride...