Leave the Door Open
By SMYGO4EVA
In spite of everything she had seen, what she was led to believe, Chief Lin Beifong did have a heart.
Kya knew that from the very start. She had known for the longest time, and she knew all too well that Lin wasn't cold to the touch at all.
There was the tough exterior Lin built around like her armor as Chief, to keep others out, and to protect herself. She had been hurt too many times; she became stronger, and she wasn't one to back down.
Kya used to tense up whenever she saw Lin's stern and focused features her way, and she would steer clear of her presence. She ventured all over, wherever and whenever she could.
She wasn't to be tied down, nor should she be.
She didn't know then, but she knew now.
Things changed, slowly but surely.
Kya felt she could come to Lin. In her own way, Lin understood that as well.
In one small gesture, Kya reached out her hands, and grasped onto Lin's, and there was warmth.
There was no cold, no ice, and no urge to run away.
There was a home for them both, after all.
