Okay, I totally forgot about Korra XD So I had to make up something about where she is and blah, blah, you guys get it. In this chapter Pema gets a little defensive but I never expect her to be a mean or selfish person so I'm trying to make her more... submissive and gentler. That'll be in other chapters though.
"Pema, what's wrong?" asked Tenzin as he followed her inside. "Oh, nothing," she said sarcastically. "Just that you were rolling in the mud with your ex-girlfriend!" "Pema, it wasn't a big deal!"
"It was to me! Now the clearing is all muddy and the children are dirty all thanks to that she-devil!" she said. Tenzin frowned. There was something off-putting about the way Pema was behaving. Sort of…childish.
"It wasn't Lin's fault. She was helping Kya turn up the earth for an herb garden. Kya added water to it. Then Meelo splashed Bumi with mud so obviously, Bumi started a mud war."
Pema bit her lip. "It's just so unlike you to do something so foolish," she stated. That was actually the most fun Tenzin had in long time. When the four of them were younger, they always had mud wars. Most of the time it was Kya and Lin against him and Bumi. And the girls always won. Tenzin chuckled. "The kids were having a good time and I didn't want to ruin that. Besides, we used to have mud fights when we were younger, too." Pema's angriness began to falter. It was just another thing that reminded her that Tenzin was so much older. "That's still no excuse for getting the children all mu—" "Mom! Mom!" shouted her children. They all raced into the kitchen, spotless, as Kya walked in behind them. She sighed," Nevermind. I'm sorry I was so harsh." "It's okay, dear." They embraced and just like that, the fight was resolved. Something that never happened so easily when he was with Lin he noticed. They didn't fight often but when they did, it was explosive. He knew that was made their love strong and passionate, though. "Come along children, it's lunchtime." The kids followed Kya into the dining hall with Tenzin and Pema right behind them. He reflected on the mud fiasco that just happened outside. He didn't remember the last time he saw Lin that happy. She looked quite attractive with a face unmarred by a scowl. What was he thinking? He shouldn't be attracted to her. They sat down and Tenzin noticed Bumi and Lin weren't there. "Kya, where's Bumi?" "I think he's talking to Lin." Why would he want to talk to Lin? Spirits knew he wanted to find out what they were up to, but he was already on thin ice with Pema. "Are you okay?" asked Pema. "Uh, oh yes. I'm fine."
If Bumi tried anything with her, Tenzin was going to kill him.
"Spit it out, Bumi. We haven't got all day," Lin snapped. "Whoa, whoa, take it easy," said Bumi, putting his hands up in defense. "What is it then," she said exasperated. He and leaned in close and whispered," I think Tenzin still likes you." Lin was silent for a few moments. "Of course he does, otherwise he wouldn't have invited me here. We have been friends for a long time." "No, no. I mean he likes you. If you catch my drift," he said waggling his eyebrows. "Please, Bumi. He's married and happy," she said rolling her eyes. "Oh come on Lin. Have you seen the way he looks at you?" "No, I have no intention to ruin a perfectly good marriage," she said as she walked away. Bumi smiled a smug grin," I think you're lying." She stopped and turned. "Why do you even think he still has feelings for me?" she said trying to keep her voice down. "Lin, I'm a ladies' man. And if there's one thing I know, it's the look," he said impishly. Lin just shook her head. "You're crazy." She turned around and went inside. I guess it's up to me to show her, he thought with a grin. He liked Pema and her kids, but she was waayyy too young for Tenzin. Just thinking of a fifteen year old holding a baby that is one day going to be his wife makes him sick. Whatever, though. Maybe Tenzin had a thing for younger people and is just now realizing that's weird. Bumi laughed at the thought. But he wasn't planning to break them up either; he just wanted to prove to Lin Tenzin still likes her. Feeling satisfied with himself, he made his way to the dining hall.
Tenzin glanced up from his meal to see Lin walking in with Bumi following closely behind. He wasn't liking the smug look on Bumi's face. "Where have you two been?" asked Kya teasingly. Lin only shrugged and took a seat next to her and across from Tenzin. "Just catching up," she said. Bumi took a seat next to her. "Yep, just catching up." Lin glared at him.
Lunch was a little awkward. The kids were almost done by the time Lin and Bumi sat down so they scampered off after they were finished. Tenzin was still irked Bumi and Lin were gone together so long. And Lin was still angry with Bumi for pointing out Tenzin's feelings. She didn't want to believe him because if they weren't true, it could only make her heartache worse. She needed to get her mind off it. "Where is Korra?" she asked. "She and her friends are staying a week in the Fire Nation Capitol. She left three days ago so she should be home soon," replied Tenzin. "Hmm. I thought she was going on a longer journey for spiritual guidance," said Kya. "She wanted to take a year to travel to all four nations. The Air Temples in spring, Fire Nation in the summer, Earth Kingdom in the fall, and the Northern Water Tribe in the winter. I told her after she masters the twenty-eighth level of airbending, she can go. It will take a while for her to get that far but I did offer her a sky bison to take on her travels."
"You're too hard on her, Tenzy. She's almost an adult and should get out more," said Bumi.
"She is the Avatar and needs to master the four elements," retorted Tenzin.
"There's more to life that that," said Bumi glancing at Lin who refused to meet his gaze. Tenzin glowered at Bumi. Noticing this, Kya said," Lin, come with me. There is a beautiful addition to the garden you haven't seen yet." Happy to oblige, she stood up and said," Thank you for the meal, Pema." Pema smiled back as Lin and Kya went outside. "What?" said Bumi wit his mouth full. Tenzin sighed in frustration. He didn't like the vibe he was getting from Bumi and Lin.
Short but will get longer!
