the thief and the airbender
cool
[spoilers for the season finale]
Kai studied her, and Jinora felt a blush rise to her cheeks. "You look... cool," he decided finally. Seeing his best friend bald was strange - even stranger to see the bright blue tattoos on her pale skin. But it was a good type of strange, a really good type. It was just going to take some getting used to.
They were sitting outside of the ceremonial room, enjoying the sunshine. All of the adults were off with Korra, and the airbenders had gone to play airball. Jinora still felt too sore to play, so Kai had decided to stay back and keep her company. The last couple of days had been absolutely crazy, and it was nice to have a chance to breathe.
Jinora gave him a small smile. "Thanks."
"Did it hurt?" he wondered. Jinora nodded.
"A lot, but it was worth it." She looked down at the tattoos on her hands. "Completely worth it."
"I'm really proud of you, you know," Kai said. Jinora glanced at him in surprise and he blushed. "I mean, you're the youngest airbending master ever, and you helped Korra bring down Zaheer - and I know it doesn't make a lot of sense for me to be proud because you're the one who did everything but-"
He went quiet when she grabbed his hand. "I know what you mean Kai," she said gently, smiling. "Thank you Kai." She leaned in and pecked him on the cheek. "For everything. I'm really glad you became an airbender."
Kai cheeks were still slightly pink. He rubbed the back of his neck, grinning. "I am too." Something heavy and furry knocked him over, onto his back. "Lefty!" Kai cried indignantly, shoving the baby sky bison away. "Get off me!"
Jinora giggled and scratched Lefty's head, leading him off of Kai and allowing the boy to get up again. "I think he likes me Kai," she said happily, petting the sky bison's head.
"I guess I have some competition then," Kai said, not even realizing what he was saying until it was too late. Jinora blushed and had a wide smile on her face.
"I wouldn't worry too much about that," Jinora told him, and laced her fingers through his. It took Kai a moment to smile, but when he did he had the biggest grin on his face. "I think you're cooler than a baby bison."
He snorted. "Thanks for the compliment." The smile never left either of their faces, and neither did her hand in his.
This is very shortly afterwards the finale, obviously. How great was it? And by great I mean joyful and painful and just all around great! I absolutely loved it.
*sniffle* Jinora looks so much like Aang. (Kai and Mako's friendship is EVERYTHING.)
If you want happy Kainora feels listen to "Tethered" by Sleeping At Last because it fits them perfectly. :3 More requests will be put up very soon, starting with ShortyStarRose's.
I've also officially finished creating my Kainora children (no I do not have a problem not at all) and will be putting up a separate story full of drabbles/oneshots for the wonderful Kainora babies. (Blame the fact of planning out future chapters of "To Fall.") I have no idea what I'll be calling it though. Does anyone have any suggestions? Feel free to leave them below!