NOT AFRAID ANYMORE

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DAY ONE: ALONE

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Azula wants to run. She wants to run because she has fallen in love and she was not born to love, not designed to love. Her father reminded her of that constantly in her youth.

Ty Lee smiles at her, kissing her cheek, then her nose. Azula's mind spins.

When Ty Lee touches her hand, Azula pulls away.

"I love you," says Ty Lee.

"Thank you," Azula replies coolly.

She just wishes she were alone.

All of this is too complicated.

Ty Lee happily kisses her again.

Azula loves it but she hates it.

She just wishes she were alone.