Chapter 2: Change of Plans
"Ahem," Tenzin cleared his throat, trying to get his family's attention. The small conversations that were going on amongst the small groups of people slowly died down. Everyone turned their attention towards him. He began to grow nervous. He had never really cared much for being the center of attention. He preferred to go through life, gliding in the shadows. However, fate had a very different life planned for him, throwing him in the spotlight, center stage for many events. He took a deep breath, like he usually did in these situations.
"Lin and I would like to announce something," he began.
"Oh spit it out already, Airhead!" Toph demanded, "Your heartbeat is so rapid, it might jump out of your chest!"
"Tenzin and I want to get married," Lin began, but was interrupted by her mother's snide remark, "Yeah we know that, badgermole. That still doesn't explain why Twinkletoes Jr. is acting like he ate meat."
"You didn't let me finish," Lin admonished, but then continued, "We want to get married in two weeks."
"What?" Katara gasped.
"Why?" Aang pondered the sudden change in plans.
"We just- uh we just didn't want to wait," Tenzin offered.
"You know Tenzin and I aren't much for the pomp and circumstance of ceremonies like these," Lin tried to explain.
"I understand," Katara assured, "But we already have so many things planned for the spring!"
"I understand Auntie, but, I just don't want to wait. I love Tenzin with all my heart, and I know he feels the same, so we're done waiting. It's going to happen and it's going to happen in two weeks," Lin reasoned.
"Let's do this," Sokka spoke up. All eyes now turned to him, most of them forgetting he was there. He was unusually quiet that night, so it surprised everyone when he made his declaration. Lin eyed him, waiting for him to continue so he did, "Lin's right. They're in love. They always have been. Why wait? Let's make it official. I'll start calling people and see if they can make it sooner. Two weeks should be plenty of time to let people rearrange things in their schedule."
Tenzin smiled appreciatively, "Thank you, Uncle Sokka," bowing to him in gratitude.
"Well, okay," Katara conceded, "I'll call the dressmaker and Aang can round up the acolytes and have them all help out preparing everything quickly."
"Thank you all so much," Tenzin announced. He and Lin hugged their elders tightly, grateful for their understanding.
A/N: Okay, here we go, chapter 2 up and posted. See? I told you that I'd keep up with getting this all out there. The rest will probably have to wait until tomorrow since I have class till 7 and forgot my charger at home like a silly person. Until next time, lovely Linzin shippers!