"Alright – explain."
Standing across from Mai in the hallway, Jet ran his fingers through his hair, gritting his teeth. "Look, I don't understand it either. All I know is..."
Her eyes narrowed. "What?"
"I dunno! Forget it. It's not important."
"Yes, it is," she said, taking a step closer. "Now explain."
He sighed, slouching and turning his gaze to the ground. After a moment of hesitant deliberation, he straightened and looked her square in the eyes, saying, "I don't know why or what, but there's something about you I find really... interesting. I've been following you to try and figure it out, but I still don't know."
"... Interesting?"
"Yeah."
The pair stood in silence for a few moments, her looking thoughtful and him anxious, making Yue wish she could still see into Mai's mind. Waiting for them to express their thoughts and feelings aloud was torture!
Finally, eyes locked on Jet's shoes (or maybe it was his kneecaps), Mai murmured, "Not many people think I'm interesting."
"Not many people get to see you at your best and worst."
She met his gaze then, lips quirking up into something resembling a smile.
Author's Notes: Personally, I'm in love with how this chapter turned out. I just... really like it. =D Hopefully you guys feel the same!
Disclaimer: I do not own 'Avatar' or any of its characters.