Trigger Warning: Eating Disorder
She felt empty. And it felt good.
Princess Azula lay in her bed with pangs of hunger in her stomach. They soothed and satisfied her on a deep level. Starvation felt like true comfort, the only comfort she had anymore. She had not eaten in forty-six hours and it felt amazing. It made her better than everyone else. It made her superhuman. It made her feel in control for the first time since Ty Lee betrayed her years ago.
Azula closed her eyes softly and took in a long, chilly deep breath. Unfortunately, her attempt at serene meditation to avoid craving for food was interrupted by a knock at the door.
The princess sighed and stood up, and as she did her head spun and her heart raced until she composed herself. Azula strode across the dimly lit room and opened the door.
Ty Lee stood there, beautiful, a bit disheveled, illuminated by the palace's evening candlelight in the halls. She smiled. It made Azula sick.
"You look beautiful tonight," said Ty Lee.
Azula did not reply. That statement held little meaning coming from Ty Lee.
Then Ty Lee added, "But sick. You look so tired and weak. Are you okay? Do you need anything?"
"That isn't any of your business," coolly said Azula.
Ty Lee nodded. "Can I come in?"
Azula stepped back and let Ty Lee enter.
They slept side by side that night.
Being beside Ty Lee felt even better than an empty stomach.
