ʙᴀʀʀɪᴄᴀᴅᴇꜱ: ᴠᴏʟ. 2 | Jake Sully X Reader (Book 2)

| Chapter 7 |

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Italics: (Na'vi language, Metkayina sign language, and Jake's inner thoughts)

A/N: I'll be adding a few scenes of my own in this chapter, so I hope you all like it! Also, thank you to -daisyridleys for helping me out develop the first part of this chapter! Read her stories because they're so good, you won't regret it! <3
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Tsireya proceeded to guide the family through the village situated just below the mangroves of the huge tree behind their civilization. The Sullys had emptied the saddles of their Ikrans and had all of their things carried in their hands. Everyone was pitching in on holding something as they were given a tour of the Awa'atlu village. Tsireya also offered to carry some of the items that the Sullys had brought, insisting she wanted to help.

The Metkayina Princess was leading them through a path that looked like it was weaved together with resources from their unique region, and it was very bouncy and stretchy. It also overlooked the water on the bottom, showing how the sea animals were chirping and yipping as they swam in the water happily. The creatures coexisted in harmony with the reef people, keeping a healthy relationship between riders, inhabitants, and sea creatures.

"This way," Tsireya said. The entire family followed behind Jake. First was Tuk, then you right behind her, then Kiri, and Neteyam and Lo'ak behind their sister. The youngest Sully stopped in her tracks and smiled when she saw a sea creature leaning its head over the path, with a rider on its back. The creature started to try and reach something out of the basket Tuk was holding with its mouth, making her laugh as the woman riding the creature smiled. "Tuk, let's go. Come on," You said, gently placing a hand on her shoulder before she fell behind.

"Just up here," Tsireya guided, leading the family to the hut that was situated at the very end of the path. Tuk was adorably bouncing and jumping on the weaved path with giggles and laughter erupting from the 8-year-old. You smiled fondly at your daughter. Tuk was precious, and her actions warmed the hearts of her parents and siblings.

Upon reaching the hut that had a beautiful view of the sea in front, Tsireya stopped at the entrance and allowed the family to walk in and bask in the place they would be staying in indefinitely. "This is for you. Your new home," The girl said, seeing Jake walk in first and then turned to look at you and your children arrive at the entrance shortly after.

"Yeah, this'll work," Jake said, allowing himself to let his eyes roam across the hut. "It's nice, right?" Jake asked with a hopeful smile. You stepped inside, and with a huff, you dropped the rug you were holding on the ground. Your kids looked at each other and snickered, which didn't go unnoticed by you, making you send a tired smile their way.

Eventually, the family got to unpacking, and soon enough, everything was settled in. Your kids all did their part by trying to make this home as comfortable as they could, given that this was where they were staying until further notice, or maybe even permanently. After a while, you and Jake allowed your kids to go explore the village until sundown, and then come back for dinner.

Once Neteyam, Kiri, Lo'ak, and Tuk had all left, it was only you and Jake. Without glancing at him, you stepped around your husband and kneeled on the floor to resume what you were doing to prepare dinner. At what you did, Jake looked puzzled. You didn't even look at him, or so much as glance at him either.

You were still upset about what he said earlier in front of Ronal, Tonowari, and the entire village. You didn't mean to embarrass him, but you were just so proud of how much he has accomplished that it was hard not to tell the entire world how brave and courageous your husband is. You would yell it out to the four winds if it was possible. Jake knew your heart was in the right place, and he needed to apologize. He couldn't stand you being mad at him, especially when you were upset over something he did to make you feel like that.