010. I Made You
Ty Lee hates goodbyes, and she loves almost everything that exists. Every word, every object, every phrase, every person. But she cannot force herself to adore farewells. She is in a sanitarium across from the most perfect girl in the whole wide world and she cannot stay here forever. She has a job, a life, and Azula has visiting hours.
"I'll be back soon," Ty Lee says, squeezing Azula's hand.
"I know. You never would leave me," Azula replies, smirking. "You are nothing without me. I define you. That is why you come here so often. I made you. Even the acts of rebellion were fueled by your feelings about me."
Ty Lee rubs her chin and swiftly licks her lips. She knows that Azula's words ring true.
"There is no one else I'd rather be made by," Ty Lee replies, kissing Azula. She pulls back. "Just don't stop loving me."
"I do not love you." Azula's eyes smolder.
Ty Lee suppresses a smile, a difficult act.
"Maybe not," Ty Lee lies, because Azula is lying too. "I need you."
Azula could say that she needs Ty Lee too, but cannot.
"Come back soon."
Ty Lee never has disobeyed Azula.