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Three days. It's been three days since Lin told Bumi to leave. Three days since Bumi told his parents the real reason why he wants to join the United Forces. Three days since Lin and Bumi have spoken and seen each other. What was Lin scared of? Why couldn't she just tell him? Maybe it was the age difference and maybe it was the fear of being left. But it wouldn't matter because he was leaving anyway, and no one could stop him. Not even his parents who were desperate to keep their son alive and at home.
"Bumi. Wake up dear. I made you breakfast."
Bumi awoke to the sound of his mother's sweet voice in his ear. Of course, it was early and he wanted to sleep but his mother continued to wake him out of his slumber.
"Bumi wake up."
Bumi grabbed the cover and pulled it over his head. It was silent for a moment and Bumi could rest his eyes once again. Katara stood back and thought of a way to wake her stubborn son up. Finally, it hit her. She left the room and returned with a glass of ice water. She quickly pulled back the cover and poured the water over Bumi's face. He quickly sat up and wiped his face.
"MOM!"
Katara chuckled and ran out of the room. Bumi jumped out of his bed and ran out of the room. He saw his mother running down the hall towards the dining room. Bumi ran after her and almost ran into some acolytes who were walking down the halls. Bumi stopped and apologized each time. Finally, he made it to the dining room. Bumi looked around and saw nothing, nobody. But he heard snickering coming from the kitchen. Bumi kicked through the door. There sitting at the table was his mother and father. His father was sipping tea while his mother was eating rice. Both Katara and Aang looked up and saw their son standing at the door. They noticed his hair and parts of his clothing were wet and he looked upset.
"Good morning sweetie. Why are you all wet?"
Bumi just looked at his parents. Katara looked questioningly at her son. Aang looked at his son and sipped his tea.
"Answer your mother son."
Bumi walked slowly over to the table and slammed his fists down.
"You poured water on me to wake me up! And its just now sunrise!"
Aang and Katara couldn't hold it in anymore. They busted out laughing. Bumi's eye twitched in anger.
"Is this your idea of a practical joke? Well it's not funny."
"I'm sorry sweetie. We were just trying to prepare you."
"Prepare me for what?"
Aang chipped in.
"The United Forces. The crew always play tricks on each other and if you can't deal with them...you'll get kicked out."
"That doesn't make sense! How am I going to get kicked out for not going along with a practical joke?"
"Son you have a temper. You would get into a fight and then get kicked out. The United Forces have strict rules. Have you even read their handbook?"
"Well...no-"
Aang got up from the table and handed his son the book. Katara got up and followed her husband out of the kitchen. Leaving Bumi with the handbook. Instead of reading it, Bumi laid it on the table.
"They aren't going to change my mind. I'm joining the United Forces and that's final."
Just then the phone rang and broke Bumi's train of thought. He quickly walked to the phone and hesitantly picked it up, thinking it might be another joke.
"H-Hello?"
"Hello?"
That voice. Bumi knew and loved that voice. He hadn't heard that voice in what felt like forever. His heart beat increased rapidly and his voice faded.
"Lin..."
Lin knew it was Bumi on the other end. Even though she was upset with him for wanting to leave she still loved him nonetheless. Her heart beat increased rapidly and she blushed.
"Bumi..."
"Hello?"
"Hello? Hello? C-Can you hear me?"
"Yes. I can hear you."
Lin smiled and blushed. It was okay to blush because she knew he couldn't see her and no one was at home to witness her happiness. She let all her emotions show.
"Well...I was calling to...um...talk to your father."
Bumi wrinkled his eyebrows at this.
"Why do you want to talk to him?"
Lin was taken back by Bumi's response. He seemed kind of tense and she could tell it had something to do with his father. She tried to avoid the question but Bumi wouldn't allow it.
"Well never mind. I'll-"
"No. Answer the question."
"What question?"
"Lin. Don't play dumb with me."
"I'm not playing dumb but-"
"But what?"
"Nothing..."
"So... you're not going to tell me?"
"Nope."
"Fine then you can't speak with Aang."
"Fine."
"Fine!"
Lin hung up the phone and stormed off to her room. Bumi hung up the phone and made his way to his room. He laid on his damp bed and pondered about what just happened. Lin laid on her soft bed and thought about the phone conversation that just occurred. Both Lin and Bumi realized what they had said and what they had done.
"What have I done?"
So, will Bumi and Lin talk again? Or will they fuss again and potentially lose their friendship? Well...follow and review to find out next chapter.