THE SHORT CIRCUIT
(#TyzulaTuesday Entries by turtleducksymphony)
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Chapter One: Crimson
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It was lingerie, which Ty Lee completely thought was the most awesome thing ever. And probably treason to be prodding the princess into trying the cute crimson set on but Ty Lee had made it her mission to make sure that Azula experienced real life before she became Fire Lord.
"It's something you have to do," Ty Lee whined as she again waved the silk around like a red flag. Oh, it was a red flag. "You have to. You made me promise that I'd show you how to do this kind of stuff, and so I am."
Azula rubbed her face. She had no desire to admit why she was uncomfortable with being forced into that by Ty Lee. Because this preposterous game of asking Ty Lee to make her feel like a normal teenager was a lie that had officially gone much too far.
And so, "No. I can't keep lying. I honestly think it would be better to admit that I am being dishonest than disrobe and dress up like some scarlet woman."
Ty Lee cocked an eyebrow. "So, we're being totally honest…?"
"I am. You're supposed to be at all times," Azula said and Ty Lee heard her voice falter.
"Do you think… do you… do you like…?" Ty Lee wanted to ask 'Do you like me back' but then she realized she was holding lingerie in her hands and coming on to Azula might not be the best option when her hands were so ruddy with discontent. "Do you like sheer night robes? Those are less intimidating."
Ty Lee grinned.
Azula hated herself for hoping that Ty Lee would ask what Azula wanted her to ask.
"I think they're better than that." Azula crossed her arms and her expression fell for a flicker of a second when Ty Lee looked away.
Ty Lee was just hoping Azula would not notice how hard she was sweating and how fast her heart was beating.
Azula, little did she know, was thinking the same thing.