Roze's Corner: I am happy to say that this story along with the two other stories soon to be posted will be continued regularly. I just need to set a schedule for it :).
A/N: Okay I didnt state this in the beginning but it was around Early March and six months later would make it September. The temperature would still be warm until about late October.
Overview: It only took one argument for Korra to see how much had went wrong with her relationship with Mako over the two years that she was with him. All the lies and hurt amounted too much and it just took one true look at everything for Korra to leave him. Bolin hasn't seen his brother nor Korra much in those two years but when she suddenly appears on his door step in distress he doesn't hesitate to take her in. Will old feelings return and new ones develop or will the unseen forces of the unknown interfere?
Chapter 10: Surprise! Welcome to our house!
(A week later; Bolin's P.o.V)
"Remember, steady and slow wins the race." Returning the ground to normal, I guided Erik to the spot I was in. "While it is essential to be light on your feet at times, remember that you are an earthbender and that in order to fully control the earth you must feel the vibrations and use them to your advantage."
"Understood!"
Leaning against a beam on the deck, I watched as one of my students went through the motions of the training at the academy. I was grateful that the chief gave me permission but it was also going to be a bit taxing because now I have no weekends off. 'Ah well, it's for the best of the academy.'
"Drink boys?"
Turning to the side, I saw Chole with a tray of refreshing drinks for us. "Thank you."
"Never a problem!"
"Ah!"
Holding onto the beam for support, the ground shook underneath us before leveling out with slight tremors in the afterwake. Looking back over to Erik, I instead saw a giant pillar with the red head perched uneasily on top of it. "Seems like you got yourself into quite a jam there." Steadying myself on my feet, I approached the formation carefully as to not start a chain reaction of some sorts.
"Y-yea, sorry about that."
Looking up at him, he was on top of a rocky formation that resembled a pillar. It had to be at least ten feet up, not too steady since I heard the slight shift of rocks. Stomping the ground once, it dropped back down, Erik falling none too gracefully on his feet. Helping him up, I noticed the burning red on his cheeks. 'He's embarrassed.'
"Thanks."
Patting his shoulder, I knew the feeling of frustration all too well when it came to earth bending. "Let me teach you a trick." Walking to the center, I closed my eyes and shut off all thoughts. "When you are earthbending you must focus on nothing but the material you are using. For example." Raising my right arm, I shot up a chunk of rock and with ease crushed it. "It looked like I crushed that rock with ease, but in truth, I had to exert a force of pressure that was strong enough to crush the rock while at the same time not exerting all my energy." Opening my eyes, I saw the two siblings staring in awe."While you are bending please remember that you are not being judged, this is not a fight, this is a simple exercise made to prepare you for when you start metal bending. Now come, try again and remember to relax. This is why we do this training, to teach and reinforce the fundamentals before advancing to more complicated areas." Switching places, I noticed the slight but necessary changes to his stance. "Good. Now, begin and remember to focus."
"Well that was really great progress. You got the basics down so we'll move on to advanced stuff. You still have a lot to cover since you missed quite a few days though." Packing up my equipment, I hauled it up on my shoulder. Afternoon was giving way to the nighttime and I still had stuff I needed to do. Plus, it was back to work in the morning and with mondays there's always an issue with some people.
"Thank you so much commander!"
"Please, call me Bolin when we're not on time." I still haven't gotten used to people regarding me by that title. It sounded so... serious. Nothing at all like me! Even when I'm training the recruits I ask them to call me that, as long as the higher ups are not around of course.
"Ah! Alright then comman- I mean Bolin!"
"You won't be staying for dinner?"
Looking up the steps, I saw Chole rushing down as if to stop me. "Thank you for the offer but I do not like to intrude on your-."
"You won't be!"
Blinking, I was taken back by the eagerness in her voice. "I... won't?"
"Not at all Bolin. Actually, we be a bit offended if you didn't. After all, you came all this way and just to up and leave without a proper goodbye? We hardly even had the chance to be proper hosts!"
"Well... Since you put it like that... I guess I will stay! Don't want to be rude after all." Rubbing the back of my head, I was at a loss of what to do here so I just agreed with her.
"Alright then! I'll let father know!"
Watching as Chole ran off, a elbow in my side turned it to Erik.
"I think she has a crush on you dude."
"What!? No way!"
"Yeah, she does. I know that look in my sister eyes all too well, but she's like that, the hopeless romantic."
"Aren't all girls?"
"Oh yea, trust me I know... Got six sisters. Anyway, let me show you around before dinner."
Placing my bag near the door, I resigned myself to staying the night and enjoying myself. 'Can't be all bad!'
A/N: Dundundun! Joke! But in all seriousness I am going to try and really update this one more. Chole will tie into the main story so dont worry about her stealing away Bolin. You'll see soon how she fits in this puzzle piece, have a nice day!