Neteyam pov
My heart was still beating like crazy that night. I couldn't sleep at all. I was too busy thinking about what happened on the beach. He had almost kissed me. Had I wanted him to kiss me? No don't be silly. What am I thinking. Of course I didn't. Did I? I shook my head. I had no control over these thoughts.
It wasn't normal to be having these thoughts, was it? I didn't know of any other Na'vi having relations with the same gender. Let a lone a chief's son. I don't know how to feel about the boy. He is so intriguing that I can't help and want to be with him all the time but I know it is wrong so I try keep my distance. I don't know what to do.
I stood quietly needing to escape the stupid thoughts and exited the marui. The sky was clear not a cloud in sight and the water looked beautiful. There was a slight breeze that smelt of salt. I started towards the shoreline planning on having a swim but stopped when I noticed someone sitting on the beach. I approached quietly and soon realised it was Aonung. Shit. Maybe he hadn't heard me. I thought about turning around and returning to the marui before he noticed me but I could not. What if he was injured?
"Aonung, are you alright?" I asked softly. He didn't respond just looked at me. He looked so lost. Oh no. Was something wrong? Please don't let something be wrong.
"Are you hurt?" He shook his head no. I was confused if he is not hurt then what is wrong? I went and sat beside him and noticed that he was crying. He tried and failed to wipe his tears before I noticed.
"What is wrong?" I asked worried. He looked up at me and my heart ached at the expression there. He looked so sad and tired.
"Father and I had an argument." He said looking away as more tears fell. I didn't know what to say so I just moved closer and laid my hand on his arm.
"I can leave if you would like." I offered thinking he might like to be alone. I began to start standing to give him some privacy.
"No! Please stay." He said looking panicked as he grabbed my arm. I sat back down next to him. We sat like that for a while, Aonung with his hand on my arm, both observing the ocean. Eventually Aonung moved to rest his head on my shoulder. My whole body froze. I didn't know what to do. I looked down. He looked so peaceful there, even with his tear stained cheeks. I disliked seeing him cry. Without thinking I moved one of my hands to brush some of the remaining tears from his face. He looked up at me with those beautiful blue eyes and I froze. My whole body was unable to move as our gazes locked. My hand still rest on his cheek but I had no urge to move it, instead I stroked my thumb along his cheek. He just stayed there gazing up at me. I gazed right back.
Aonung moved his hand to cup mine against his face. Our fingers entwined and we smiled at each other searching each others faces to make sure this was alright. Aonung returned his head to my shoulder, nuzzling in closer. I was relaxed and at peace.
"Neteyam? Where are you?" I heard my mother calling from the marui. Oh shit. She must have woken up. I looked down at Aounung not wanting to leave, I gave him an apologetic look before standing up and running towards my mother.
"I am here mother." I said slowing to a walk as I approached. She was going to be mad.
"Where have you been?" She demanded looking not at all pleased. Knew it.
"I just went for a walk. I am sorry." I apologised looking down.
"You know not to go out alone." She hissed slapping the back of my head.
"I know mother, I am sorry." I avoided her eye trying to stop her from asking questions.
"What were you doing?" She asked staring down at me.
"I- I just needed some fresh air." I stuttered. She sighed and grabbed my arm leading me back to the marui.
Aonung pov
What just happened. Does Neteyam like me? No he can't. He doesn't like males like that. Right? Although he did hold my hand. Maybe he does like boys. Even if he did why would he like me, I'm nothing but a jerk to him. He is always kind to everyone he meets. Ugh why must things be so confusing.
I shook my head walking back toward my family's marui. As I passed the Sully's marui I saw Neytiri glaring at me from within. I smiled faintly and hurried past keeping my head down. I get the feeling that she did not like me. Great.
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Silence Between Words (Neteyam X Aonung)
FanficI knew I would love him until the end of my days, I would love him until my lungs ceased to draw breath, until the universe was no more, until he and I were just another star in the sky, until the very land on which we stood wilted away beneath us...
