Chapter 8- So awkward
Note:This chapter is a bit longer than the others.
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Rain continued to shower down from the outside, and the school premises was now empty. Jinora and Kai had now been stuck in the basement for 5 hours. School finished a few hours ago, but there was school activities going on involving sports, chess, educational subjects like math, and leisure clubs for specific hobbies. The two continued to sleep peacefully, while other people were concerned and worried. ''Skoochy have you found them anywhere?'' Ikki asked worriedly, as Skoochy ran towards her ''No I haven't but I sent Yoko and the other guys to look all over the school.'', ''This can't be happening.''. Ikki and Skoochy were both in the school courtyard, and had been looking for Kai and Jinora for an hour. ''What are we going to do Skoochy?'' Ikki cried now breathing heavily ''Tell me what happen exactly Skoochy.'' as Skoochy put his hand on her shoulders ''Me and Kai were hanging and talking, in the hall at lunch. Then we saw some girl running down the hall with fancy clothing, and a girl was chasing her. Me and Kai saw, but he recognised it was Jinora running after the girl, so he quickly chased after her in no time. After that he didn't show up in class and I don't think Jinora did either.'' Skoochy rushed to say, as Ikki nodded her head to show understanding. ''I get that but what doesn't make sense is that Jinora's bag and phone was in her locker.'' ''But Kai's wasn't'' Skoochy interrupted ''Yeah, so it must mean they are together, but if they were wouldn't Kai call you?'' Ikki asked now putting her hand on her head in frustration ''I did get a call from him, but it was during class. He never called after.''. The two where still discussing what to do, until someone else entered the scene. It was the school janitor who was ready to take his evening shift, and happened to notice the two students still on the school premises.
''Excuse me can I help you? It's a bit weird for two students to be on school grounds, at this time.'' an old voice whimpered. Ikki and Skoochy turned to see an old man in a grey working outfit uniform, holding a bunch of keys. ''Oh yes. See me and my boyfriend are looking for my sister and his friend.'' Ikki went on to say, leaving Skoochy to feel surprised ''Did you just say boyfriend?'' he asked smiling ''No I said close friend.'' Ikki turned around to Skoochy and quickly yelled lying, as Skoochy carried on smiled. ''Look I'll help you find your sister and friend, but first I need to get my supplies. Come with me.'' and the old man started walking, as Ikki and Skoochy followed behind, as they started to bicker over the 'girlfriend' comment. After a bit of walking the trio arrived to the janitor closed, and the janitor began to unlock the door. ''Look Ikki I know you slipped up, but I want you to know I found it cute'' Skoochy practically flirted, as Ikki put her hands on her hips ''Oh shush up.'' Ikki blushed as she waited outside of the basement with Skoochy.
The Janitor was amazed at how the lights were on, and had stopped after seeing two students on the floor sleeping. He then called out for Ikki and Skoochy, and they both went in the basement. ''What's wrong?'' Ikki asked as Skoochy tapped her shoulder and pointed. It was Kai and Jinora closed to each other, on the ground asleep. Ikki jumped in happiness as she saw the plan was working, since the two had spent time together and smiled over to Skoochy, who returned it. ''Are these the two students your looking for?'' the Janitor asked point to Jinora and Kai, ''Yeah it is thanks man.'' Skoochy said to the janitor, turning to see Ikki out with her orange phone, taking a picture of Jinora and Kai. ''They look so cute.'' Ikki yelled loudly as her voice echoed through the room. Hearing this sound, Kai head shot up and slowly opened his eyes, while Jinora eyes wrinkled and yawned as she rubbed her eyes. Kai had to squint his eyes, before realising what was happening. Skoochy, Jinora's sister Ikki and what appeared to be a Janitor was standing at the entrance of the door. Kai's eyes quickly widened and slowly turned his head to Jinora, who was now getting up as she hit her head on Kai. They both fell back down, and automatically turned to each other, looking into each others eyes before remembering what happened the last few hours. ''Aaargghhh'' they both screamed, shifting away from each other quickly. ''What happened to you two? Do you know how much me and Skoochy were worried?'' Ikki walked towards Kai and Jinora as she continued to lecture them ''I'm so happy I've found you.'' and Ikki now gave Jinora a big tight hug, while Kai looked towards Skoochy ''Aye bro.'' Skoochy greeted Kai and he nodded in return, now starting to get up. Ikki stopped hugging Jinora, and helped her up to stand while Jinora held Kai's jacket. ''You two have a nice sleep?'' said the old janitor who was playing with his keys, ''Um sure'' Kai said while scratching the back of his head ''I hope no funny business was going on?'', this statement from the janitor caught everyone by surprise, especially Jinora because she started to get jumpy ''Oh no, me and him? No! We both got accidentally stuck in here. See another student was picking on me, by stealing this book.'' Jinora now showed the history book to everyone and continued, ''So I ran after her, and she threw it inside this basement, so I ran in. And he ran after me, in order to help me out. But before we knew it, we both got trapped in here for hours.'' Jinora practically chattered fast in all in one breath, with embarrassment while Kai remained calm. ''Nothing happened in here sir. And thanks for saving our butts'' Kai said, however this wasn't exactly true. Although nothing happened physically, a lot did happen mentally between the two. Being trapped brought Jinora and Kai closer in terms of friendship, and their feelings. Jinora now went to Kai to give him his jacket but he refused, ''Keep it, it's raining really hard, and you wouldn't want to get wet.'' ''What about you?'' Jinora questioned ''I'll be fine.'' they both smiled. ''Well I guess it's time you kids skedadal! I got a lot of work to do and I best get to it'' the janitor got his supplies, and four students and the janitor now left the basement. While the other three were walking away, Jinora quickly went to thank the janitor again, as he accepted her thanks happily. Before she went he grab her softly, ''What is it Sir?'' Jinora asked, ''You and that tall fella with the messy hair, make a good couple. I'm rooting for you, but remember no funny business.'' the old janitor joked which made Jinora laugh, ''Why thank you. And don't worry'' Jinora said sarcastically, but she did find it amusing that the old janitor was rotting for Kai and her to be a couple.
The four teenaged students had arrived outside the entrance of the school. Since the rain was still gushing and pouring, Ikki opened up a orange umbrella to use for herself and her older sister, While Skoochy walked towards a brown, vintaged slightly banged up car. The car was Skoochy's and he only used it on rainy days, like this one. In concern Kai walked up to Jinora and Ikki, ''Umm it's raining pretty badly out here….Jinora why don't you and your sister take a ride home…with us?'' Kai asked shyly, as Skoochy walked up beside him ''Yeah, we don't want you two to get wet, and I bet you both are quite tired after everything thats happened. Come on!'' Skocchy now walked away and opened the back car door, gesturing for Jinora and Ikki to come in. ''Thanks Skoochy we'd love to.'' Ikki said now skipping off towards the car, as she called out to Skoochy ''shot-gun'' while Jinora on the other hand was a bit adamant. Jinora and Ikki never took rides from anybody outside of the family, let alone boys, so she couldn't think this was a good idea. Kai now standing alone with Jinora, staring at her while she stood in thought, ''Umm aren't you coming?'' he asked looking down at her ''Oh yeah sorry.'' Jinora and Kai now walked towards the car, and with the back doors still open Jinora went inside, followed in by Kai. Both Jinora and Kai were at the back seat and Skoochy and Ikki were in the drivers and passengers seat. All four of them were practically matched up together, and it couldn't be more awkward. Through the all ride home, Jinora and Kai were on mute while Ikki and Skoochy were chattering away. It almost felt as if no one was at the back seat. Things were not like this for Jinora and Kai a few hours ago, they were practically Ikki and Skoochy, but now it's like the both couldn't talk. Sometimes the two would give each other small glances and turn away. Kai would 'look' at the window at the left side of the car, and quickly slip in a glance, while Jinora would stare pretend to stare at the car ceiling, but would really be glancing from the corner of her eye. The ride felt like eternity for Jinora and Kai. Things seemed so easy between them before, but now they just felt flat out awkward. After 'eternity' the car stopped, and Jinora turned her head towards the window to see her home. Jinora's house was a red duplex model, it includes two-story house with complete apartments on each floor and also side-by-side apartments on a single lot that share a common wall. Kai looked at the house with wide eyes, it was something new to him. He had never seen a house so big, and from this he knew Jinora was wealthy.
''I guess we're here. Thanks Skoochy'' Ikki said to Skoochy giving him smile, as he returned one back, now getting out of the car to see Ikki out. Jinora quickly opened the car to avoid anymore awkwardness, as Kai followed her behind. ''Well I guess I'll see you tomorrow Ikki?'' ''Yeah I will.'' the two were now staring at each other for a second, before their faces moved closer, slowly as Jinora realised what was going on. ''IKKI!'' Jinora scram now pulling a disappointed Ikki away from Skoochy, ''Err we are late for dinner so I think it's best if we go now.'' Jinora rushed to say quickly now pushing Ikki away ''Jinora? Stop it. Bye Skoochy and Kai.'' Ikki quickly waved as Jinora used her keys to open up the door, as the two turned around to give a final wave before going in. Kai and Skoochy were laughing at the scene that just happened, as they went inside the car. Kai now sat in the passenger seat. ''Well they're both really something'' Skoochy chuckled, ''Yeah, but what about you? You was really going in there with Ikki before.'' ''Yeah but I couldn't help it.'' ''Yeah I bet you'll be saying that to her angry dad.'' Kai said sarcastically as Skoochy knocked him on the shoulder, ''That's why I need you to date her sister already, I don't think I could just be friends with Ikki anymore.'' at the thought of hearing this brought Kai back to realisation. Kai still had a bet to finish, and he completely forgot about it. All he wanted to do was get to know about Jinora more, but he already promised Skoochy he would. Meanwhile Kai and Skoochy were in their car, Jinora was lecturing Ikki inside her home ''Ikki you know what mom, and especially dad told you about boys.''They both said I can date, if you do which you can if you just found someone you liked. And Skoochy is just a friend'' Ikki yelled ''Well I don't…strictly don't like anyone. And that Skoochy is more than a friend. I saw the way you look at him.'' Jinora spoke back, ''How would you know?'' Ikki pointed a finger to Jinora ''You've never liked anyone before?'' Jinora now pushed Ikki's finger away ''The way you looked at Skoochy is the very same way I looked at…'' Jinora stopped with wide eyes, as she looked at Ikki in shock ''Kai!?'' Ikki said smiling with a huge grin. ''What was happening, and what did I just say'' Jinora thought as she now opened her mouth. Was she implying what she thought? ''Jinora do you like Kai? I knew it'' Ikki was practically dancing now, but her choice of words brought Jinora back to reality. ''Did you just say Kai?'' Jinora asked with Ikki still dancing ''Yeah!'' Jinora now had her hands on her hips, looking at Ikki seriously ''How did you remember his name?'' Ikki automatically stopped dancing and turned to Jinora looking scared. Jinora's eye were locked on Ikki's now, making Ikki know there was no escape, ''You told me his name, remember? On the night…Dad and mom found out you made a friend. You told us remember?'' ''Yeah but I only said his name once, everyone in the house forgot his name but you didn't. And you didn't answer my question.'' Jinora said seriously. Curse Jinora's memory as she was spot on, ''Umm'' knowing she couldn't risk Jinora finding about the plan Ikki had to make up something on the spot, ''Ikki do you know Kai?'' ''Yeah he is a friend of Skoochy and we've hanged out a few times. You know what I'm getting hungry and I'm wet so I going to go change.'' Ikki quickly left he scene leaving Jinora alone feeling suspicious.
On the car ride home Kai was starting to reconsider stopping the bet. He felt a bit guilty because of what he was doing, and he also didn't want to hurt Jinora's feelings. The money was no longer a factor to Kai, in comparison to her feelings. Although the money would come in handy, Kai valued Jinora's feelings more. All Kai wanted to do was to learn more about Jinora, but he didn't want Skoochy and Ikki pestering down his neck. But Kai also had some loyalty to his best friend. Seeing how deep Skoochy was into Ikki he didn't want to let him down. All of these feelings made Kai feel awkward. He had never cared of valued another persons feelings than himself. Let alone a girl. There had been many girls in his life, and Ying was one of the bunch, but Jinora seemed to stand out. She was different. However in conclusion Kai decided to continue with the plan ' Skoochy listen up.'' ''What is it Kai?'' Skoochy said while turning the wheel, ''I got an idea on how to speed things up.''
It was now Saturday, and the start of the weekend brought in new weather. The sun was beaming and no clouds were in sight. Since it had been raining so devilishly a few days ago, it was fair to say a bit of sunshine was needed. In the dead hours of the afternoon, Jinora was in her and her younger sisters room, wearing a yellow sports lace top and black spandex pants. Her brown chestnut hair was tied up in a messy bun. The beds and decorations of the room were moved to the left side of the room, making space on the right. Slow classical music was playing from the black stereo while Jinora was dancing slowly in a contemporary style. She twisted and bent down lower part of her body to the left, sidewards while shooting up her left leg up for a few seconds before putting it down. She then resumed her stance and went on to do 10 pirouettes, before stopping and transitioning into a horizontal split. For 2 hour Jinora had been swaying her body to the rhythm of classical music, not pausing to take a break. Ikki had went out to hangout with her friends, while her parents went to a meeting with their executives, leaving Jinora and her two younger brothers at home. The two youngest were watching cartoons and playing in the living room while Jinora was dancing away in her room. To her dismay she didn't know that Ikki had secretly went to see Skoochy and Kai at their hangout. Kai had come up with a plan, for Ikki to 'invite' the two over to her house so he and Jinora could have more bonding time. The trio were now on the way to the house. Jinora was now sat down with her legs crossed, and eyes closed humming in meditation. The stereo was now off, leaving the room dead quiet. After dancing Jinora would always meditate to rest and regenerate. She'd breathe and hold it in, before releasing out the air and would then repeat the same breathing exercise. This was an air bending traditional exercise, that the air nomad monks used to control the level of their temperature. And it came in handy for Jinora whenever she danced, since it helped her to calm down. After 10 mins Jinora stopped and stood up to stretch her arms and legs, as her eyes landed on a leather jacket. Kai's leather jacket. Just by looking at it she had flashbacks of being trapped with Kai, and how they bonded. It all made her feel warm inside. Jinora now walked towards the jacket, and used her hands to touch the jacket vastly. The jacket was a lot like Kai really in a metaphorical sense, as it appeared dark and ruff, but when touched the texture of the jacket felt soft. The small scent of cologne ran through the air, the longer Jinora began to tamper with the jacket. The smell captivated Jinora's nose with goodness, as she closed her eyes and smiled, ''That smells amazing''.
Bang! The front door had shut loudly causing Jinora to lose balance. ''Jinora! I'm back and I brought some guests.'' Ikki yelled. Skoochy and Kai were standing next to Ikki, as Ikki gave them the thumbs up in spite of the plan. Jinora now threw the jacket on her bed, turned and exited the room. No one in the house was allowed to bring any guests without informing their parents first, so Jinora was pretty annoyed at Ikki for not following the rules. Stomping in anger Jinora now approached the stairs, running down them while shouting at Ikki, ''Ikki you know we're not allowed company, without telling mom and dah..'' Jinora stopped halfway through the stairs as she saw Kai. She took a double take, and gasped in realisation. He was there, standing at the front of the door looking straight at her. His big emerald eyes glistened with warmth as he stared at her, now forming a small smile. Jinora was now embarrassed since she was practically a mess, her hair bun was all over the place, and she was a bit sweaty and blemished. Plus she was wearing spandex. Spandex! ''….Hello….'' Jinora squealed awkwardly, ''Hey sis, I was hanging out with Skoochy and we decided to take it up here. And he invited his friend Kai!'' Ikki was now gesturing and touching Kai who just nodded with his eyes still on Jinora. ''Oh. Well I'm just going to go call mom and tell her….and stay in my room for the rest of the time.'' now turning Jinora ran up the stairs and quickly left the scene. Ikki now turned to Skoochy and Kai in reassurance ''Don't worry I'll convince her to hangout with us.'' she quickly said before running off, leaving Kai and Skoochy at the front door. Skoochy was just laughing at the whole scene, but Kai on the other hand was pleased. Very pleased at the sight of what he saw. ''Ikki what is wrong with you? You never told me you'll have company let alone inviting Kai?'' Jinora whispered, looking around weary as she pushed Ikki in there room, and closed the door. She didn't want Kai or his friend to hear anything she was about to say. ''Jinora I'm sorry but it was a last minute thing.'' ''And you didn't bother to call me?'' Ikki now shrugged her shoulders and gave a puppy dog face, but to her dismay it wasn't working on Jinora, ''You could of at least Kai there, and come into our room to warn me. I look awful.'' Jinora said now lying on her bed backwards with her hands on hrt face. Ikki now raised an eyebrow and walked towards Jinora, ''I dunno judging by the look on Kai's face, I'd say otherwise.'' Jinora now took her hands away from her face, and sat up looking at Ikki seriously, ''What!? What do you mean?'' Ikki knocked on Jinora's head slightly, while Jinora gestured her to stop and stopped to sigh, ''Jinora he was checking you out.'' ''Huh? Me? I look like a mess. And how do you know if he was anyway.'' Jinora now had her arms out in confusion, ''Jinora Kai couldn't stop staring at you when you came in. Didn't you notice that?'' Ikki said smiling ''I did see him look at me for a long time, but I was too embarrassed to notice. I can't believe he was doing that.'' Jinora started to blush a bit and Ikki noticed this making her even more happy. In Ikki minds she knew the plan was going to work, but she was also happy seeing this side of Jinora. She never liked a boy before, so this was all knew. ''Jinora do you like Kai?'' ''Huh? Why do you ask?'' ''Because your blushing, you we're embarrassed when you saw him, and you're happy he's checking you out.'' Ikki said in a sing-a-song voice, ''So answer my question.'' Jinora now felt awkward and didn't know how to answer, she started to fidget with her fingers and looked away. ''I..I dunno. I mean I used to hate Kai. Before he was just the rude boy I met at the library. Then he became my friend, which I was fine with and now since this couple of weeks I been feeling differently. Us being trapped in the Janitors basement together, brought us closer. He appreciates art and seems to be creative. He has experienced a lot of things I have, so we sort of share a bond. And I feel there is more to him than he lets on. Plus he's got amazing eyes.'' Jinora practically threw up all her feelings in on go, and didn't realise she was doing so. ''Jinora if you don't know how your feeling yet, now is the perfect opportunity. He's right down stairs, so you can hangout with him. If you get positive vibes then you like him. If not then you don't.'' Although this idea came from Ikki, it was actually a good one so Jinora did nothing but nod and agree. How did Ikki now this? Maybe she did this with her own feelings for Skoochy. Ikki now made her away to exit the door before turning back to stare at Jinora ''I'll go stall them and you go get changed. They are probably annoyed right now.'' Ikki now closed the door leaving Jinora alone. All she knew was that she didn't want to go downstairs. She couldn't face to look at Kai because if she did, she knew the chances of her not liking him were be slim to none.
Ikki took Skoochy and Kai into leaving room, and took her two infant brothers to there rooms to take a nap. Meelo and Rohan were already beat by the time, Ikki came back down so she decided to take them to bed before they embarrassed her and her older sister. Ikki, Skoochy and Kai were now sitting on an leather couch, facing a plasma flat screen television. There was a flat long wooden table in front of them with snacks, varying from popcorn to salty crispy chips. Ikki suggested the three should watch a movie, and in her defence she thought it would bring Kai and Jinora a bit closer. Before leaving her room Jinora checked herself in the mirror. She hated the way she looked before, and wanted to redeem herself from the tragedy before. Jinora wore long black vintage pants, with green/red circle imprints and a black top. Now taking a deep breath, Jinora opened the door, took a deep breath, and let herself out. As she walked down the stairs, she saw Ikki and Skoochy talking with Kai alone on the side. The trio turned to acknowledge her sudden appearance, ''Finally your here. We where about to start the movie with you.'' Ikki said now standing up to take the remote. Jinora could see Kai staring at her from the corner of her eyes, but avoided eye contact to prevent anymore awkwardness. Seeing Ikki and Skoochy were sat together, she had no choice but to sit next to Kai. When going past him Jinora could smell his cologne, giving her flashbacks of the smell of Kai's jacket. This caused her to be distracted and almost trip causing Kai to be concerned. ''Are you ok?'' Kai asked ''Err..I'm fine.'' Jinora quickly muttered before sitting down. Gah why was she acting so awkward? ''So what are we watching Ikki?'' Skoochy said with his arm behind the chair, near Ikki's head, ''Oh it's the movie adaptation of the Vampire hollow books'' Kai now turned his head to Jinora, ''Isn't that the name of the book you said you liked?'' Jinora eyes opened in shock. How did he know that? Oh from first time we met, Jinora thought ''Y'Yeah it is. I'm a bit surprised you remembered.'' Jinora answered back and Kai began to smile ''Yeah well I'm a bit surprised myself.''
The movie lasted for 2 hours, and in between scenes there was constant talking, between Ikki and Skoochy. While Jinora and Kai kept quiet. It was now 7pm in the evening, and the sun was still out but it started to set, and the four were just on the couch for a brief moment. Ikki touched her belly and looked over to Skoochy smiling ''Skoochy why don't we go buy some takeaway.'' ''You hungry?'' ''Yeah I am craving some Flameo noodles, why don't we all go'' Ikki said, Jinora now stood up and took her attention to her sister ''Ikki we can't all leave the house. Rohan and Meelo are still here remember?'' Ikki knew Jinora would mention this and had planned for Jinora and Kai to stay at the house. ''Okay well me and Skoochy could just go, and you and Kai can stay here.'', Jinora had a shocked look on her face at Ikki suggestion, while Kai on the other hand just gave a small smiled. ''That's fine with me.'' Kai said a bit shyly as he know stood up next to Jinora ''That's if you don't want to Jinora?'' Kai big glowing emerald eyes were on Jinora's eyes, how could she say no to those eyes? Jinora had now started to linger a little bit, as her brain drifted into thought. ''What am I feeling? Why do I feel so warm inside? Why do his eyes effect me so much…I'' ''Jinora?'' Kai snapped Jinora out of her thoughts, ''Sure. Why not? You guys just go.'' Jinora said sarcastically, but her to dismay Ikki was leaving with Skoochy. ''Ikki! You know you can't go off with a boy all alone.'' Jinora stopped talking automatically as her throat had now gone dry, and she felt like if she was about to choke. Why the heck did she feel so awkward? Jinora quickly opened the kitchen door, and ran towards the metal sink, rushing to turn on the tap and grabbed a long thick glass cup to catch row water in. The kitchen was quite big, and was washed with the colour of yellow and green. Ceramic plates and pots were visible in display on the kitchen counter, while the wide oval wooden kitchen table took centre. A nervous Jinora could briefly hear Ikki and Skoochy leaving as the house door had now shut. Why doesn't Ikki ever listen to me Footsteps could be heard coming towards the kitchen as Jinora quickly drank the water in one shot, forcing it down her throat. A loud squeal came from the end of kitchen door, in a flinch Jinora turned automatically and saw Kai standing a few inches behind her. ''Are you ok? You seemed pretty spooked before.'' Kai asked calmly looking a bit concerned, however Jinora on the other hand had a dry throat. She quickly drank another cup of water, to avoid any miscommunication coming from her mouth, and hoped to God that she wouldn't make a idiot of herself. ''I'm fine'' she squealed and then coughed to clear her throat. See Jinora only had a dry throat when she felt nervous of shy, and she felt this way for two reason. She felt nervous due to the thought that she allowed Ikki alone with a boy, which her father would hate. And she felt shy because she was around Kai, whom she may actually have feelings for. Kai could see Jinora was not okay, and was carious to know why. She had been acting awkward ever since he came in, and missed how the way she personally acted. He missed her deadpans and contestant tell-it-like-it-is-vibe, and right now she was nothing but that. ''Jinora your doing it again.'' Kai said concerned, ''Doing what?'' Jinora confusingly squealed, ''Your shutting me out again. I thought we were going to be open to each other. You opened up to me when we were trapped together. So why not now?''. Now crossing his arms together, Kai sighed and waited for Jinora to give him an answer. He didn't understand why he was so concerned with Jinora,, but he knew he wanted to be. He no longer saw her as a loser buzzkill book nerd, but as a screw up, like him. A beautiful one at that. At this moment he knew he no longer cared about the bet, because he might have cared for Jinora more. Feeling hurt from what Kai said Jinora started to feel heated. Kai had misread her awkwardness as closed up, plus the remainder of them being trapped together made everything even more awkward. The longer Kai stared at her with his concerned expression, the more Jinora felt the heat coming up. It was like a blaze getting ready to go lose, leaving her feeling like she was on fire. ''Don't you see that I feel awkward?'' Jinora bursted out as Kai now looked in surprise, ''You come to my house unexpected, thanks to my sister. You see me all sweaty, wearing spandex. And throughout the whole movie you kept looking at me and giving me glances. How am I supposed to feel?.'' Jinora practically word-vomited all her feelings onto Kai, and now was left to face him after that screw up. Jinora's thoughts were different to how she thought Kai was respond. Kai stood there calmly and said something she never thought he would say. ''I feel awkward too''.
The kitchen had been quiet for sometime, as the two just stood staring at each other, wait to talk about so awkward. Since he could see Jinora wasn't going to talk or respond, Kai finally broke the silence, ''Look I know it was probably awkward of me to come to your house, after we just opened up to each other a few days ago. But truly I just wanted to see you.'' Kai could deny that was the truth, '' However when I got here I started to feel awkward. I guess I've been feeling differently lately.''Jinora just looked in interest towards what Kai was saying. Kai now stopped and took breathed in to compress in any embarrassment. ''Don't worry about your sister, my friend isn't going to try anything on her. He likes her too much.'' Kai mumbled out to change the subject as Jinora now blinked in confusion. Why does he feel differently? ''Your friend likes my sister? Well he's in luck because I feel like she likes him too.'' ''Really?'' ''Yeah but don't tell him.'' Jinora said calmly now regaining her composer. Jinora now walked away towards the kitchen door, and opened it to enter the living room. Kai quickly followed her behind, in order question her. ''Why wouldn't you want me to tell Skoochy? Don't you want your sister to be happy?'' Kai said chuckling with a hit of seriousness in his voice, causing Jinora to turn round looking a bit annoyed. ''I do but there are rules, and according to my parents she can't date until I do.''. If Kai wasn't working on the plan, he would of flat out laughed at Jinora comment, but he had to conceal it in so she wouldn't notice anything was up. ''Why is that, do you parents not trust her or something?'' Kai pretended to ask, while Jinora went to sit down on the couch, as he joined her. As she sat down she gave a huge sigh, and looked down towards her lap. ''It's my parents. Well mostly my dad. They want to keep us away from the dangers, and distractions from the world. I guess they just want us to get a good education.'' Jinora expressed indifferently. ''But it gets hard sometimes.'', at this comment Kai raised a brow, ''Something tells me theres more to this.'' Kai said as Jinora nodded in answer. Jinora now turned her body to face Kai's, and now slouched a bit on the couch, noticing this Kai shifted his body to face hers. ''See me and my sister and brothers were home schooled.'' ''Seriously!'' Kai shouted as Jinora shushed him, ''My brothers are still asleep upstairs, and I'd prefer it if they didn't wake up right now.'' ''Oh sorry. But I didn't know you were home schooled before. When did you join public school?'' Kai asked in interest, ''This term actually, well I guess I could say last terms since this term is almost over.'' Jinora replied, as she rested her elbow on the chair coster, now putting her hand on her chin. ''Wow. Your parents must really care for you. I've never met someone with parents like yours.'' Kai whispered as he looked away with a bit of sorrow in his eyes. He could do nothing but envy Jinora, because she had parents who cared for her. While he didn't. Noticing this Jinora started to feel bad, as she remembered when he told her of his complicated past with his parents, when they were stuck together. ''I'm sorry.'' Jinora compassionately said as she touched Kai's shoulder. ''You? Sorry? You have nothing to apologise for Jinora.'' Kai questioned, ''I know, but every now and then it's kind of nice for someone to say that.''. Kai could not agree more to what she said, but still wondered how someone who hadn't even offended him, was strong enough to apologise. Seeing that Jinora was someone he could trust, he decided to vent out his sorrows to her. ''My parents….They….They left me when I was a baby.'' Kai struggled to say out, while Jinora looked with open eyes, as a short ''What?'' escaped her mouth. With closed eyes Kai began to speak again, ''The foster home I lived in told me they left me on the door footstep. They left me. And thats why I didn't want to talk about it before….You know when we asked in the basement.'' Kai finished off. All Jinora could do was stare at him. She never in a million years knew he was a foster child. When she first met him, all she thought was that he just another one of them. Another boy. But now she knew there is more to Kai that meets the eye. Out of impulse, sympathy and empathy, Jinora reached out her arms and pulled him into a hug. Bewildered, Kai eyes opened up in shock, as he realised out a gasp. It took a few seconds for Kai to process what was going on. When he did his heart instantly started to beat faster uncontrollably. Jinora's heart done the same thing too, but aside from this she felt her cheeks go hot. Jinora could feel traces of Kai's hair next to her cheek, which felt messy but fluffy. Kai could smell Jinora's scent of jasmine and panda lilies, which intoxicated his nose with loveliness. Noticing they were lingering, both Jinora and Kai moved backwards, letting go of each others embrace. For the millionth time today, the two felt awkward as they both instantly looked away from the other, before Kai broke the silence. ''Thank you.'' he whispered ''Your welcome'' Jinora whispered back looking down, ''What you said to me the other day in the basement, about me opening up to you about this in my own time. It really helped me.'' Kai said calmly giving a small smile. They both turned to each other, and smiled when the door opened a second later. Ikki and Skoochy were holding takeout food as they walking in, as they looked in with surprise and then smiled. They both knew the plan had to be working by the looks of Jinora and Kai.
The four ate their food, and had some chit chat, before Kai and Skoochy decided to leave [which in this case, was before Jinora and Ikki's parents came home]. Jinora and Ikki walked Kai and Skoochy towards the car, in order to bit them farewell. However Kai had another thing in mind. ''Jinora.'' Kai said towards a confused looking Jinora, ''Yes.'' Jinora replied quickly, as Kai stood there blank in the face. Skoochy and now come to his side gesturing Kai to talk, but he wouldn't. Skoochy only shock his head with laughter. Kai now swallowed in his saliva, before he went on to talk. He knew that the question he was about to ask is out of the question, but he wanted to ask her it anyway. He now knew he liked her, and he wanted her to go with him. ''The end of half term party is coming up. See….At Republic City High….students sometimes do an event where…..they have a party. And your supposed to bring someone along….so why don't you go with me?'' Kai shyly asked a bit out of breath. Jinora looked in surprise, as her cheeks turned a bit pink. All she could think was how cute Kai looked. But another half of her thought about what her parents would think. Remember all boys are distractions. However Kai was different, he wasn't no ordinary boy and Jinora knew otherwise. Seeing how Jinora hadn't answered, the question Skoochy quickly chimed in ''Why don't we all go together. That is if you wanna go too Ikki.'' ''Absolutely!'' Ikki squealed as Skoochy gave a huge smile. Now everyone waited on Jinora's answer who was still stunned. All eyes were on her, which gave her a bit of anxiety. Did he just ask me out, she thought, which raised a lot of questions. Does he like me? Or does he want to go as friends? Why did he ask me? ''Jinora!? Kai just asked you out, he is waiting for an answer.'' Ikki yelled, as Jinora's eyes shifted towards Kai. Jinora knew she had to remain cool, and not let Kai see her lose of composer ''Of course. But under on condition?'' Jinora asked as calmly as she could, ''Yes sure.'' Kai replied ''I get home before midnight.'' Jinora said quickly and firmly as she nodded and gave a goodbye. Ikki followed right behind her, as she gave a quick wave to Skoochy before going in the house. ''Kai bro you just got me a date with Ikki!'' Skoochy cried in excitement as he grabbed Kai and punched him playfully on his arm. All Kai could think about was Jinora. She said yes to him. Before when they first met, she wouldn't even give him the time of day. However everything was different. The ice queen was melting right before his eyes, Kai had a date not just with a girl he needed to date for a bet, but with a girl he cared about. A girl he liked. A date with Jinora.