i was going to make it date night but it was too cliche and i'm any thing but cliche.
item: Bumi's coat
Pairing: Linumi
Promtp by: sindzero
They were flying back from the South Pole, after a well deserved, week long vacation. Lin had tagged along at Bumi's insistent begging. She was grateful that Korra was the only teen accompanying them. She didn't think she could put up with four loud teens with no way to escape on the bison.
She let out a yawn accompanied with a shiver. "Are you cold Linny?"
Lin looked up at the person addressing her. "Not at all Bumi. Just a tad tired."
Bumi wasn't convinced but decided to let it go, knowing how much Lin detested people worrying about her. He looked over at the back of the saddle to find his nieces and nephews passed out from all of their excitement at finally going home. They were not fans of the snow. Pema, Korra and Kya were talking with each other about spirits knows what. Bumi chocked it up to painting nails or something girly.
He decided to reposition himself so he was now sitting next to Lin. "Are you happy we are finally getting back to Republic City?"
"Mhm."
"I'm not. It means that I have to go back to taking orders from the Airhead."
"Mm."
"I think I might stay with Tenzin and the kids tonight. That way I won't have to wake up early tomorrow to get to the island. Are you okay with that?" No response. "I know you are probably upset we don't get to spend time together but I know you hate it when I wake you up to leave. If you weren't constantly aware of your surroundings, then I would stay the night." Again, nothing. Bumi crossed his arms over his chest and pouted. "Fine. Ignore me!"
Hearing Bumi's annoyed tone, Kya tore her attention away from the two women to see what was annoying her big brother. "What's wrong Bumi?"
"Lin is ignoring me."
Kya looked at the metalbender. "That's because she is asleep. She looks cold."
Bumi looked down at his girlfriend to discover Kya was telling the truth. "Whoops." Bumi shrugged off his coat and put it on her. He then settled back down next to her, wrapping a strong arm around Lin pulling her close until her head rested against his chest, causing her to burry her head further into his chest. This caused a chorus of 'awwwws,' to come from the women who were observing the couple. "What?"
Pema decided to speak on behalf of the women. "We find it adorable that you gave her your coat. And that she has cuddled up to you. Kinda hard to believe she is the same person that wanted to imprison me all those years ago."
Bumi looked down at the woman happily asleep in his arms. Taking note that her face was devoid of her usual scowl. She appeared peaceful, as though she didn't have a care in the world.
Two hours passed before they arrived back in Republic City, stopping at Lin's home first. To Bumi's surprise, Lin was still asleep, more than content to sleep comfortably wrapped in his warm coat. Not wanting to wake her, Bumi scooped her up from the saddle into his arms. "Can you open the door Kya? Lin isn't the lightest girl in the world"
Kya stood up, leading them down the Bison's tail to the front door of the large home. "Where are the keys?"
"There are none. Just open the door."
Kya did as she was told, following Bumi into the home to make sure they were settled. "Why doesn't she lock the door?"
"You know many people that want to rob the police Chief's house?"
Kya didn't answer the rhetorical question. "Just put her in bed so I can get back to the temple and sleep."
"I think I will stay. You go on ahead." Kya didn't miss a beat as she ran out of the house. Bumi walked up the stairs into their bedroom, placing her down on her side of the large bed. He tried to remove the coat from her body but she had a death grip on it. "Damnit woman. Give me back my coat." Bumi mumbled quietly under his breath. Knowing he wouldn't win this battle. He got in behind her, holding her close to his chest. "You can keep it for now but in the morning, that coat returns back into my care."