We had the same routine for the next six days. Moki would wake me up so early the sun wasn't even up, and would train with me all day. Today, I lifted the sixth boulder, the biggest yet, and trudged it through the yard to where Moki told me to put it down. Gasping, I leaned against the rock. "What does lifting boulders have to do with my training?" I asked, walking over to the next boulder and preparing to pick it up.

My shirt was drenched in sweat. Grunting, I lifted the boulder onto my back, and started to make my slow attempt across the yard. The sun was starting to go down, meaning another day of work was starting to come to an end.

Moki smirked. "It doesn't. But it does help take care of my yard chores."

I dropped the huge rock, glaring at him. Moki laughed. His laugh was so sweet, and it made me smile. Bolin's laugh made me smile and laugh too, but this was different. My stomach felt light, and my cheeks would turn red. Moki was starting to warm up to me, and I couldn't explain how happy it made me. "You're mean," I said despite my smile.

He shrugged. "So I've heard." He headed inside, meaning today's practice was over. I followed him, and we drank tea together as we did every day after practice before I would head home.

"Do you miss it?" I asked, sipping my jasmine tea.

"Miss what?"

"The North Pole."

He paused. "Yeah, I miss it a lot."

I set my cup on the table. "I'm sorry. You must be home sick."

"It's not a big deal. When I'm done here, I'm moving back."

I was shocked, and a part of me was sad. "You are?"

He nodded. "I'm here to help my parents get settled. I promised my mom I'd stay for a while just cause she's going to hate seeing me leave."

"Did you have a girlfriend back home?" I asked. The surprised look on his face was the same I felt inside. I couldn't believe I just asked that. I began gulping my tea down, hoping he'd ignore that question.

"I used to," He said after his surprised subsided. "We grew apart though. What about you?"

"Do I have a girlfriend? No."

He rolled his eyes, which seemed to have gotten softer over the past few days. "No kidding."

Giggling, I set down my tea. "I'm going to head home. I'll see you tomorrow."

He stood up with me, following me to the door. "I'll walk you home."

I gave him a look. Now it was my turn to be surprised. "I live two houses down, it's fine."

"Really, I should walk you home." We walked side by side, and I started to wish I lived a few more houses away.

When we got to the door, I saw a note waiting at the door. I picked it up and read it.

Moki peeked over my shoulder. "What's it say?"

"I-I got invited to a party," I stuttered. "In Avatar Korra's honor."

He blinked in surprise. "Really? Why would they invite you?"

"Korra and I are kinda friends," I mumbled.

"I didn't know that."

"You never asked."

He laughed. "Guess not. Well, have a good night, Shai."

I bit my lip, his laugh echoing in my head. As I watched him walk away, I yelled after him, "Hey, Moki, wait." Moki turned, his eyes curious. I held up the invite for him to see. "Would you like to go to this thing with me?" In my head I imagined how red my face must have been as I expected him to laugh at me or make up an excuse.

Just as I was about ready to dig my grave and die from embarassment I heard him say, "Sure." He walked away, and if I knew any better he actually looked happy.

The day before the party Moki had announced there would be no practice. At first I was disappointed, but when the day came I was relieved. My first day off. I slept in that morning, and it felt absolutely amazing. After I got dressed, I climbed over to Oh's window and tapped on it. He let me in, beaming at me. "Its felt like forever since I've seen you!"

I laughed, landing much more gracefully then Oh does when he climbs through my window. "Sorry, I've been busy."

"Yeah your mother told me about your water bending practice. That's so cool! Show me something?"

"Maybe later." I collapsed onto his bed. His room was clean, his bed made. His mother straightened up his room every morning. I can't recall how many time I have spent the night in this room growing up. It was almost as comfortable as being in my own home. "How's your mom?"

"She's good." He propped up his feet onto his desk, leaning back in his chair. "She's been asking about you and when you're going to come around."

Oh's mother has five sons, and she's always secretly wanted a daughter. Then I came into the picture, and because of how much I would be over here she would treat me like her own. "That's sweet. Is she here?"

He shook his head.

"Well, tell her I'll try coming over soon to see her," I said. I closed my eyes as I rested on Oh's bed. My body ached from the past week of practice, but even Moki said he could see me improving. I just couldn't believe it's working.

"So why aren't you there now?" Oh asked.

"Where?"

"Out practicing that water stuff you do." He grinned. "Maybe you and I should see who's better at bending." He munched on some peanuts, and tossed some at me.

I threw them back. "There's a party tonight for Korra. My water bending master gave me the day off. And you know you're gonna win, but wait till I get good at water bending."

Oh's eyes glittered in amusement. "You're going to a party? You got a date?" He teased.

"Actually, I do."

He spit out a peanut, almost choking on it. "You do?" He said in between coughs.

Throwing his pillow at him, I asked, "Why are you so surprised?"

He shook his head. "Who is this guy?" He demanded.

Oh sounded upset, which was so out of character for him. "Some guy that just moved here."

Glaring at me, Oh crossed him arms. "Why haven't I met him? How do you know him? How old is he?"

I was confounded with Oh's sudden temper. He was never the one to get upset so quick. "What's it matter to you?" I shot back.

"Excuse me for not liking the fact that my friend going on a date with some guy I've never even met."

I stood up. "It's none of your business anyway."

"Of course it's my business!" He yelled back, standing up. He stood over me, looking down. We both stared at each other, daring the other to do something.

Storming out of his room, I climbed across the tree faster then I ever had before, and slammed my window shut. Closing my curtains, I grabbed my pillow. I shoved my face in it and yelled.

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