The Avatar Wings

Darkness Within Bloom

                “What the hell has been your problem lately!?” Korra’s voice was just in the other room. Kaiyo finally was done with her studies and glanced at the other room. Korra and Bloom were arguing once more. Kaiyo was thankful that Wan wasn’t here hearing the drama that was about to pill out. Bloom frowned. "Whatever happens between Wan and me is none of your business.”

"Excuse me?" Korra was officially indignant. She was now the one blocking Bloom's way when the latter turned around to leave. "What is that supposed to mean?"

"What you heard," Bloom spat back. "In fact, none of the people who I want to date are your business.

"Date?" Korra threw her back and cackled. "Are you listening to yourself?"

"Are you listening to yourself? You've been horrible to me for the last few weeks, and all for what? Nothing has really changed between Wan and me. you're the one who is jealous!”

 “Me!? You’ve been the one who’s been acting like a spoiled brat! I don’t know what has gotten into you, Bloom, but you have been acting like- I don’t even know what you’ve been acting like lately!”

"Whatever, I have an appointment with Professor Avalon. Now." Bloom pushed Korra out of the way and yanked her backpack over her shoulder before storming off to Professor Avalon's office.  After, Bloom slamed the door behind herself. Kaiyo stepped out of the room, seeing her expression. It was full of pain, “Korra?”

“Did I start this?” Korra whispered to herself, rubbing her shoulder.

Bloom opened the door to professor's Avalons office once more, the man was at work grading, and it was office hours. The professor greeted her amicably. "Hello” He looked up to see Bloom.

She was still running wild after the confrontation with Korra, and unable to completely tame herself, she slowed down enough to mutter something... at least human, "Hi."

"Is something wrong?" Avalon's brows frowned.

Bloom dropped her heavy backpack in one chair and sat down in the other. "No." She folded her arms, “Let’s just keep trying to find out what happened to my parents." 

"If there is an issue, you can tell me. I could help to find a solution."

Bloom rolled her eyes but bit her lip. "Is not something school-related, Professor."

"That doesn't make it any less important." Avalon left his place behind the desk and approached Bloom carefully. "I'm well aware that emotional problems affect students' learning process as much as any other impediment would."

Bloom looked away. "Talking about it might be helpful, but if you're uncomfortable with me, I can write a note to the counselor or some other..."

"No, no, it's not you, Professor," she rushed to say, not wanting him to get the wrong idea, "I'm having problems with a friend... It's over personal stuff."