Flying around her room in a whirl of discarded clothes and hair accessories, Monica hurried to find something to wear. She didn't want to look overly eager, but she didn't want to go too casual either. HE'S GOING TO BE HERE ANY MINUTE! She yelled at herself.

The water bender was about to dive back into the pile of clothes on the floor of her closet when she spotted a pink skirt poking up out of the nearest pile. She pulled it on with ease and looked I the mirror. It was knee-length and was layered to look like a carnation flower. Satisfied with the skirt she took a surveying glance around her room.

"Now all I need is a shirt to match…"

"Hey Monica?" Leah called from the hallway. "Bolin is here…"

"WAHHHH? UHH.. Ummm.. JUST A MINUTE!" Monica yelled as she stumbled through the piles of clothes back to her dresser. It began hailing clothes as she tore open the bottom drawer and quickly rejected multiple blouses and tank tops. Towards the bottom she finally found a simple white blouse and black tank top that matched nicely with the skirt. Completing the look with a pair of sandals that were apparently all the rage downtown according to Leah, Monica fought her way over to the door and escaped the clutches of her mess.

Bolin stood in the middle of the living room pondering over a painting, his red fire ferret Pabu resting on his shoulder. Leah gave Monica a thumbs up sign before heading into the kitchen, and the water bender snuck behind Bolin to rub Pabu's chin. The earth bender tuned to look at Pabu, then jolted at the sight of Monica.

"GEEZ! You're like a ninja or something!" he exclaimed taking a step back.

"I didn't want to bother you while you were looking at the paintings." Monica laughed as she picked up Pabu. "Which one has caught your eye?"

"Uh… How about the GIANT PABU that takes up MOST of your wall?" Bolin exclaimed as he pointed to the 10' x 15' canvas Monica had erected on the wall just yesterday.

"Oh, isn't that one great? One of my greatest accomplishments really…" Monica sighed as she stroked Pabu's soft fur longingly.

"But… But… What about mine!?" The earth bender asked with a puppy dog face.

"That one was good too, but this one… THIS, is a masterpiece!" Monica said while drinking in the site of the large canvas that dwarfed the 3 smaller landscape paintings around it.

Leah walked by with a cup of coffee, and gave an evil gin. "What, does it make you feel like you have a tiny penis or something Bolin? You shouldn't have a dick fighting contest with Pabu… He'll win." With a bought of evil laughter she walked into her room and shut the door.

Monica looked over at Bolin, feeling her face turn red. Bolin's was a mirror image, except his mouth had dropped open. Suddenly, he cupped his hands over his mouth and shouted, "Oh YEA? Well… Monica's gonna paint me ANOTHER one that will be bigger and show off my good looks!"

He was answered by another bought of laughter. Monica couldn't control herself and joined in. "Ok, next chance I get I will paint you another painting. Now, where are we off to today?"

"Only the best noodle shop in Republic City!"

*Authors Note: Hi guys! I'm really sorry that it has been awhile. College tends to suck the life and soul out of you… ANYWAYS! I know it's not a full chapter but hopefully this will tide you over until I get out for the summer. Thanks again for reading and reviewing! Any suggestions and criticisms are greatly appreciated as always ;) *