A/N: Here's another chapter. I hoped you have enjoyed it. Also, very important news, I asked my mom if I could take my laptop when I go to DC so I can do updates, but she said no. So, I'm trying to get in as much updates as I can before I go. Anyway, the song in this is "That Should Be Me" by Justin Bieber and "Just Give Me A Reason" by P!nk. Please R&R.
As Lin ran away from the temple, she swore that she'll never fall in love easily. As she reached the pier, she felt his footsteps approach, making her stop suddenly and turn around.
"What do you want Tenzin?" She growled at the man who she used to belong to, making him take a few steps back.
"Lin, please understand my decision. I wanted to be happy and I wanted to make you happy, so I did it." Tenzin said, stepping to her. Lin took two steps back, but that didn't stop him.
"Well, I guess that's fucking amazing. Congratulations Tenzin." Lin said, sarcasm rolling off her tongue like honey. Tenzin rolled his eyes as he continued walking to her, making her trap his feet in the sand.
As he struggled to pull his feet from the ground, Lin used the opportunity to run away from him. But a few seconds later, she felt his footsteps chasing her, making her speed up her pace and run to the ferry. As she reached the dock, she slowed her pace and made her way up the ramp, him following her close behind.
When she got on, she went to the far end, away from him and away from the temple's views. But when she felt a pair of arms go around her waist, her instincts came in and she swung a punch, hitting him on his shoulder, hearing a yelp come from him.
"You better have a good reason so I don't punch your face in." Lin growled, looking at him through glared eyes. Tenzin rubbed his shoulder, looking at her and began speaking to her.
"Can we still remain friends?" He asked, making her snort in disgust at his petty words.
"Wow. You go ahead and betroth your floozy and what do you want from me? A friendship? It's already a little to late." Lin growled, making him quiver and back away from her. When the ferry horn blared, Tenzin made his way to the front. She turned her back to him, knowing that he was looking back at her, hoping that she'll turn around.
It's never going to happen Tenzin. I'm not giving you the last glance. You broke my heart.
When the ferry moved, she was taken back, but leaned against the railing to support herself. She looked down at the water, feeling sick but the pain in her chest was more aroused than the sea sickness. She sat on the bench, letting her mind wander off to the days events.
Earlier that day
When she awoke that morning, she remembered that she took the day off. She swung her legs over the side, sighing as she thought about the day, the day where she would get her soulmate back.
I should get out of bed. It is going to be a busy day today anyway. She thought to herself as she got out of bed, passing her mirror and seeing her reflection. Her bun from the previous night had strands of hair sticking out. She shrugged her shoulders and continued walking, going to the kitchen and prepare tea. As she placed the pot on the stove, she went to the cabinet, looking for something to eat.
Should I do this?
I should if I love him.
But what if it doesn't go as you want it to be?
Shut up, it will be fine. Lin shook her head, stopping her internal conflict with herself and closed the cabinet, opening the refrigerator and pulling out some eggs, taking them and placed them on the counter. She grabbed a cooking pan and turned on another cooker on the stove, cracking the eggs and letting them fall into the pan.
The tea pot next to her started screaming, making her turn and take it off the stove. She placed it on the counter and grabbed a jasmine flavoring. After adding flavor, she poured it into a cup and took a sip and turned her attention back to the pan.
She cooked her eggs, occasionally glancing at the clock or outside the window in the kitchen. After they finished, she turned off the stove and took the pan, pulling out a plate and dumped them on. She carried the plate to the kitchen, along with her cup and sat down and began eating them. She grabbed the newspaper, glancing over the headlines until she finished eating.
She looked up at the clock, cursing to herself silently as she put the plate and cup in the sink. She quickly washed them and put them away. She headed for her room, grabbing her bath robe and towel and headed to the bathroom. She started the water, adjusting the temperature and stepped in.
Present
The sudden jerk of the ferry made Lin snap out of her thoughts. She looked around, seeing the familiar scenary of the city. She stood up, wiping away any tears that were flowing from her eyes and walked to the plank.
When she stepped off, she felt a few raindrops fall, but she didn't give a care as she continued walking. She walked until she found herself at the park. She walked to a bench, sitting down and bringing her knees up closer to her chin, letting it rest in between her knees.
Around her, she saw people rushing for shelter, some were couples as they shared an umbrella. She scoffed in hate as she turned her direction away from the happy couples and let her mind drift off to the minutes leading up to the horendous event of the day.
A few hours ago
After Lin got out, she dried herself and pulled on her robe, tying the sash around her as she pulled her hair into the towel. She left the bathroom, leaving a small trail of water from.
Should I really do this?
You love him, so go for it.
What if he really did move on?
Don't think that he loves you very much.
Lin shook her head, making the millions of thoughts go away. She approached her closet, opening it and pulled out some clothes. She felt different, like a lovesick teenager trying to decide what she should wear for her first date. She decided on a light green lace top, a white tank top under it, a white cotton long sleeve jacket, and white pants.
Is this perfect?
Will he like it?
Stop it! You're not a lovesick teenager.
Lin scoffed at herself for acting like this. She sat down in front of her vanity, pulling the towel off her head. She grabbed a comb and began combing it, letting it dry by itself so it'll get more curlier. She looked at the little make up she had, deciding on eyeliner and lipstick.
When she finished, she grabbed the shoes she picked out. She winced slightly when she took a step, trying to adjust to the three inch heels. She walked around the room, finally feeling comfortable in them. She did a fiinal check and decided she looked fine. She walked to the front door, opening it and closing it behind her, locking it with her bending.
Present
Lin wiped away the tears that were threatening to spill over. She sighed and stood up, shivering as she walked away from the bench. She pulled her arms sournd her, trying to keep herself warm as she walked. She didn't stop until she reached her house, opening it with her bending and closing it, locking it with her bending as well. She pressed her back against the door, sliding down until she was sitting on the ground. She sniffled, covering herself as the flashback came back.
Two hours ago
She stepped off the ferry, heading up to the temple. She walked past everyone, not giving them a second glance as her target approached. When she reached the temple, she took a deep breath and knocked.
When the door opened, Katara was standing in the entrance and smiled at Lin.
"Well hello there Lin! Won't you like to come in? I just got some fruit pies from the oven." Katara asked, hugging Lin. Lin smiled and hugged the older woman back.
"I'm sorry Aunt Katara. Is Tenzin here? I need to speak with him." Lin asked, now looking around the place for his familiar robes.
"I believe he went to the beach. You can check there. If he isn't then he might be out back." Katara told her, deep in thought as she wondered where Tenzin was. Lin nodded her head in appreciation and left the door, hearing it close.
She made her way down to the beach. She passed the same spectators, hearing them whispering. She focused her hearing on some, trying to hear what they were saying.
"The poor lass."
"She doesn't know?"
"She's going to be heartbroken."
She decided to ignore everyone as she used her sesmic sense, feeling Tenzins feet a couple miles away. She walked faster, a smile forming when she saw the back of his head. But when he knelt down, she saw Pema, the little girl that tried totake Tenzin. She hurried, going behind large trees and kept silent, listening to what they were saying.
"Pema, I thought about it. I've decided that I want to be with you. Lin is my past, and I know that you are meant to be my future," He paused momentarily and dug around in his pocket,"And I want to make you my future. Pema, will you marry me?"
The squeal she gave off made Lin's temper rise. Her loving feelings for him changed in that matter of seconds. All love she felt for him: changed into rage, hate, and disgust. She jumped from behind the tree just as they were about to kiss.
"Lin? What...are.. you... um..uh"
"Don't give me petty reasons. I came all this way, to tell you that I want to fix our relationship. And what do I find? You proposing to this teenager! You disgust me." Lin yelled, her arms crossing over her chest as she glared at the newly engaged couple.
"Lin... I... we...were...um...well...I...um." Tenzin stammered, making Lin scoff in annoyance. Pema didn't care, she kept staring off into space, possibly planning their wedding.
"Lin, please let me explain." Tenzin step to her, making her take a few steps back. Then, she turned her back against him, and took off running, despite the heels she was wearing.
Present
Lin stood, up suddenly feeling all happiness disappear and being replaced with a wall. A wall of emptiness and hatred, all towards Tenzin. She headed to her room, changing out of her wet clothing.
She left and made her way to the kitchen. She opened up her cabinets, finding the two bottles of cactus juice. She opened a bottle, raising it to her lips and chugging down the liquid until the bottle was empty. She threw the bottle on the counter, reaching for the second one. She opened it and did the same thing as she did to the other bottle.
When she finished, she wiped her mouth and suddenly felt dizzy. She made her way to the stairs, holding onto the railing as she made her way up the stairs. When she entered her room, she threw herself on her bed, feeling sleep taking in control.
"You hurt me. You played me, made me believe that you cared about us. But I was wrong, you let us go." She mumbled to herself before falling into a restless, sleepless night.
Years later
The nerve of him. Saying that he was going to be by my side at the tournament for Korra. The nerve of him. Lin thought to herself as she made more orders, telling her men to check everywhere. They needed this security sweep to go well, with Tarrlock on her case.
Just as she thought her day couldn't get worse, she felt his familiar footsteps approaching, but she didn't bother and continued manning the security sweep.
"How's the security sweep going?" He asked, her in a relatively calm voice, making her scoff to herself in annoyance.
Keeping her back to him she answered him briefly, "Fine."
"They've checked underneath the stands?"
The nerve of him. Doesn't he know when to stop talking? "Yes."
When she thought that their conversation was over, he spoke again.
"And you have officers covering all points of entry?"
She snapped and turned her neck around, facing him as she answered, "I have the skies, bay, and every nook and cranny of this place covered," said with her eyes narrowing at him, "now leave me alone and let me do my job." She finished as she crossed her arms over her chest.
"Lin, with so much on the line, it would be nice if we could help each other out. Just for one night." He spoke again.
Don't give in Lin! Remember what he did to you.
"Like old times?" Shit, you gave in.
"Like old times."
Lin sighed and turned away, speaking more words, but wasn't listening as she let herself think to herself.
This should be interesting, working with your ex again.
A/N: Yeah, this is the last chapter for the story. I hoped you enjoyed it. I tried my best to remember what they exactly said to each other in the arena during "And the Winner Is.." so, there's the final result. I hoped you enjoyed it. Until next time.
