Life couldn't be better for Lin Beifong. Amon had been defeated and Republic City was safe. She also managed to get her bending back.
But there was still one thing that bothered Lin so much that she couldn't get any sleep. Bumi. Yes, that man drove her insane. Since he missed the war, he decided to make himself as helpful as possible by helping Lin in rebuilding the city.
And 'helpful'he was! He nearly destroyed a government building while using a tank to patch up holes in the pavement. And the other day, he managed to wreck Foo-Foo-Cuddly-Poops Street.
That man was unbelievable! Eventhough she was upset over his desctruction of city property, she thought his antics were pretty cute.
But wait,was she falling for Bumi? No, that's impossible. After her break up with Tenzin, her heart closed up in anger . Could it have finally opened up with Bumi's arrival?
Lin decided to shrug these questions off and focus on rebuilding the city. But, day by day she started noticing her strange behaviour.
Whenever Bumi was around, she would start stammering. Her heart would beat faster. And whenever he smiles, her legs would feel all weak and wobbly. Could this really be happening?
So, she decided to seek help from Aunt Katara who probably knew a thing or two about love. She went down to Yue bay where Aunt Katara and a few other waterbenders were bringing Amon's sunken airships back to shore. When Katara noticed Lin's presence, she ordered the other waterbenders to leave.
''Well, hello there Lin dear. How are you?,''Katara asked.
''Oh, I'm fine Aunt Katara,''Lin replied with a small smile on her face.
''Now, I don't need seismic sense like you to tell you're down on the dumps. What's wrong?,''she asked.
''It's just that ... IthinkIloveBumi,''Lin said in a breath.
Katara just stared at Lin for a long time before breaking the silence.
''Now, that you mention it. Bumi has been rambling on and on about you. Especially when we're trying to listen to pro-bending matches. He would always brag that all the Earthbenders in that arena weren't as good as his Linny. He would also say that your eyes are brighter than all the stars in the night sky and all he ever needed was you,''Katara said while trying to stifle her laughter.
Lin was trying to smile and frown at the same time. She wanted to frown because only her mother could call her Linny and she wanted to smile because now she finally knew that Bumi too loved her.
''Thanks Aunt Katara,''Lin said as she ran off.
''Anytime Lin. Anytime,''Katara said.
She earthbended herself to the streets, much to the dismay of people. But, she didn't care. She wanted to find Bumi. HER BUMI.
She went around asking people Bumi's whereabouts and she finally nailed a location. Her house. What in Spirit's name is Bumi doing there?, she thought to herself but she decided not to care.
At last, she arrived at her house. The door was open. A smirk appeared on her face. Bumi just knew her too well.
''Hello there, Chief. Late, I see,''Bumi said as he took a seat on Lin's sofa.
''Commander, I highly recommend you to stand up,''Lin said in her 'serious' voice.
''And why is that?''Bumi asked as he got up.
''So that I could this,'' Lin said as she pulled Bumi towards her and kissed him.
Bumi, who was overwhelmed just decided to go with the flow and kiss her back.
''My sensors were correct after all. You do love me,''Bumi said smiling.
''Shut up sasquatch,'' Lin said as she hugged him tightly.
Lin had finally found the peace and happiness she longed after all the action.
