Chapter Two

[At this point in the timeline, Bumi and Lin have been married for quite some time. Also, this chapter was written for all those lovely people that followed this story even though I had only planned it as a one-shot. I'm not sure if I'll add more to this but if the idea hits me I definitely will! FYI though: If I do there is a chance I may change this chapter to be later and add that chapter as chapter two, since I like chapters to be chronological]

After Zaofu had been reclaimed and restorations begun, the reinstated Matriarch Suyin Beifong had announced a lavish party to be held in honor of everyone's hard work and dedications during Kuvira's reign through the rebuilding process. Pretty much the usual people expected to be there showed up, the President made an appearance but claimed he couldn't stay long.

The "New Team Avatar" as both themselves and the papers reported them as were there, as were the family and friends of the Beifongs. Suyin had gone all out with her Beifong name and fortune on this gathering, the catering and drinks were some of the best Bumi had enjoyed in years.

He set down his beverage on the table, having finished most of it, and looked around. All the geeky people had congregated together; Baatar Sr. was showing Varrick, Zhu Li, and Asami some new invention or blueprint or something. Korra was with Opal, Mako, and Bolin, the last of which seemed to have had a little too much. Opal's embarrassment over his slurring was evident by her nervous laughter and little squeaks.

Suyin was with Wing and Wei, or… was that Wei and that Wing? Bumi still couldn't tell. Tenzin appeared to have ducked out with his wife and kids shortly after the drinking, Pema seemed reluctant but agreed after Meelo nearly chugged the hard punch. The only two that were content to be together without talking or fiddling were Lin and Bumi, sitting together in two incredibly comfortable chairs and having some relaxing drinks. They enjoyed each other's company and didn't feel the need to fill it with conversation at every second like some people. Bumi liked that aspect quite a bit, it was part of the reason he knew it was the right decision to marry her.

He reached his hand over and took hers in his, giving a small squeeze. Neither looked at the other, it wasn't much of a secret since everyone present had been at the ceremony. Finally Bumi was the first one to speak, "Wanna go somewhere away from the noise?" he asked with a smile. Lin didn't look at him, but the smile that also crept at the corner of her lip. He stood, leaving with her to walk down out of the room.

Everyone was so preoccupied that nobody had even noticed that they were leaving the room. They walked out of the doors and started down the hallway, but had barely made it twenty feet before Bumi was slammed against the wall and Lin pressed her lips to his. Her hands came up and went into his hair, holding the kiss together.

His hands had found their way to her waist, holding their bodies close together. Her hands moved down his chest and fiddled with a button, Bumi's eyes widened as he figured she must have had more to drink than he thought. "Lin-" kiss, "Lin we can't-" kiss "Lin stop." he pulled back slightly, barely able to from how she pushed him against the wall. "Not here. Come on." he pulled her against him by the waist and they walked briskly down the corridor. Most of the doors were locked or the rooms not suitable. Finally they got to a storage room and Lin had had enough.

Again he was pushed against the wall but his buttons were removed before he could say a word. The door closed from Lin bending it, she closed the lock so hard it broke – a crumpled and twisted mess that sealed them inside until she saw fit. Unable to do anything else, Bumi used his time to move at her shirt, skillfully moving the buttons open and soon both their top clothing pieces were bundles on the floor.

Lin's hands went to his cheeks, holding him and directing their movements. He was directed into bumping a few walls and racks, but when he backed into a box he fell backwards with Lin coming with him and landing on top of him. It didn't slow either of them, both of them continuing to try and kiss as well as deal with clothing.

Suyin had been wandering around and checking on everyone like a good hostess should when she noted some of the snacks laid out were running low. The catering had run dry not long before and the trays of cheese, crackers, and meat were all brought out. Whatever it was about the drinking or the company resulted in the majority of the food getting devoured quickly. The wait staff had mostly either been relieved for the night or were preparing desserts and such back at the kitchens. While the food had been catered, Su preferred her own chef's creations – especially for dessert.

Since the staff was thinned down and Su wasn't one to need everything done for her. She took it upon herself to go to the supply room and get the remaining food that would be suitable for the evening. When she made her way down it seemed normal enough, until she went to open the door and found it locked. Smirking, she took out her master key and turned it, becoming frustrated that it only would turn a third of the way no matter how hard she turned it – even trying to bend it further.

She heard a crash inside and realized that someone was inside. She backed up a couple steps before yanking the entire door from its frame and tossing it aside and jumping inside. Su's face turned bright red when she saw the sight in front of her, "Oh…" was all she managed to say.

Lin's glare could do more damage to someone than Kuvira's spirit canon ever could, cutting through the air like a laser straight at Su. "Yeah 'oh'. Get out." Lin demanded.

"But I was just-!"

"Out."

"This is my house!" Su tried to stand her ground at first but after the second and third can of lima beans flew towards her face she knew better than to try and say more. Luckily there was a box of crackers on the floor by the removed door which she scooped up when she left, slamming the unhinged door back roughly into place quickly.

Lin looked back to Bumi, who hadn't said anything. "Now, where were we?"