A/N: Min is allergic to cats. Genderbent!Mai. Hard to think of a name for her.
Submission for:
Gender-Swap Boot Camp: Cats
Disclaimer: I do not own AtLA.
Min sneezed, scowling as he sat in the old-fashioned drawing room of the most recent noblewoman he and his family had come to have tea with. One of her many cats just gave a plaintive meow from his place on a purple cushion across the room. What did he care of the sullen young boy across the room was allergic to cats?
That was the same thoughts her parents had, though they did glare at him every time he made a sound or sniffle. He was to be stronger than this, to fight against his biology and his aversion to cat fur, not succumb to allergies like a child.
Min sneezed again before excusing himself, holding his breath as his nose got close to the woman's second cat who chose that moment to walk by his legs. Though his parents gave him disapproving looks, he knew they were grateful to have their embarrassing son out of sight.
He stood on the woman's front porch, taking a few deep uncontaminated breaths, the cold night air slightly stinging his lungs. One day, he would be able to do as he pleased, to travel and get away from his parents. No longer would they pierce him with disdainful gazes, watching his every move to ensure he was saying and doing the right thing. Soon, he would be on his own.
He sighed before closing his eyes and just listening to the beating of his heart, trying to push those thoughts aside. That day couldn't come soon enough.
