October 17: Arranged Marriage OR Touch
I hadn´t really planned anything for today. But a friend inspired me with some Ideas. So, I went for it. Totally unplanned and half inspired while writing.
She slowly woke up. Trying to open her eyes. Her hand was in an unusual position she thought. She was right. And with that she smiled. Her morning totally brightened up.
She opened her palm and read:
"I miss your touch".
He started this again she thought to herself. When they were travelling with their friends, they often couldn´t sleep together. So, one of them would go to the other in the night to write something into their palms. When they would wake up, they would be the happiest. Their friends would often wonder, why they would wake up in such a good mood. It was a comforting and beautiful feeling to touch each other so affectionately.
And he did it again tonight. Sadly, the Earth King didn´t allow for unmarried couples to sleep in one room. So, he sneaked into her´s and pulled this game.
She stood up and got dressed. Her way lead her to his room of course. Aang was already awake and probably in the dining room. She went inside and wrote something into his palm as well:
"Here, feel it."
About an hour later, she entered the dining room. The rest of the group was already there. Her eyes were searching for him. But he was nowhere.
She walked slowly looking at the Paintings on the walls. Suddenly an arm darted out and pulled her behind green drapes.
Of course, she knew who it was.
"Sokka" she whispered.
He smirked and replied with "Azula".
They kissed, hugged and took in their scents. Even one night spend apart was too much for them.
…
While everyone ate their breakfast, Azula and Sokka were holding hands under the table, exchanging small caresses with their fingers. No matter where they were and what they were doing, their longing to touch each other was always strong. The little brush of their fingertips was enough to them feel home.