Nervous | Aonung

.IV

As we approached Aonungs hut, loud anger poured from it. Our ears shut up but we kept our heads low, cautious to not draw any attention.

Aonung raised his finger to his lips, asking for silence as we made our way under the part of the Mauri that was under the ocean.

"No Tonowari, they should not be here!" I could hear Ronal yelling as she moves around roughly.

"They needed somewhere to stay my love," Tonowari pleaded softly.

"They could've stayed somewhere else," Ronal sighs.

"Why didn't you say something then?" He attempts to reason.

"Because they can't know I don't want them here, I am Tsahik and you are Oley'ktan! It would be bad for our image," Ronal defends.

"Wel-,"

"And Aonung isn't helping at the moment, did you see the way he was treating them? Eywa he disappoints me sometimes," Ronal scoffs.

My breath caught in my throughly and all I could think about was getting Aonung away so he didn't hear anymore.

"Let's go," I whisper, grabbing his arm to get his attention.

He just stayed still, it was like he saw a ghost as his face whitened. His face struck of guilt and sadness.

I knew nothing good would happen from us staying so I did what I thought best. Slowly, I raised my hand to his cheek, gently moving his head to face me.

"Aonung, we have to go," I whisper firmly.

He nods slowly, holding my waist tightly as his head buried into the space between my shoulder and neck. His grip was impossibly tight but he was upset.

Eska swan off, taking the long way to my Mauri so Aonung could feel distracted and hopefully a bit better.

His grips dropped to my waist, lowering slightly but still tight. I don't know how to make him feel better.

Actually

Slowly, I let one of my hands rest on top of his, providing a gentle comfort. I could feel his eyebrows rise on my body, a small smile forming.

Eska rose to the surface next to my Mauri and I disconnected our hands, turning my body to face him.

It felt weird being this close to him. I could feel his breath on my face and his eyes wondering. I can't remeber him being this attractive. You kinda forget when he acts like a dick.

"Sorry you had to hear that," Aonung mumbles as he avoids eye contact.

"Oh Aonung, that wasn't your fault," I say; guilt dripping from my voice.

He didn't look at me, he didn't want to. My eyes were consumed with pity and he just felt embarrassed that I overheard that.

"Are you going to go back or do you want to stay here tonight? Nan will be fine with it," I offer politely.

Nan always liked Aonung. She had to because he's like Roxtos only friend.

"No, no, I better head back, don't wanna be more of a disappointment," Aonung laughs softly, trying to lighten the truth behind his words.

"Aonung?" I whisper, getting his attention.

"Yea?" He lifts his head with hope as our eyes meet.

"You could never disappoint me, don't listen to Ronal," I smile genuinely.

"Really?" He stuttered.

Why is he stuttering?

"Yes Aonung, your a good Navi and are far from a disappointment," I nod supportingly.

"You think so?" His voice cracked slightly before he coughed.

Is he okay?

I've never really heard Aonung stutter before, or maybe I just don't pay attention. He's the most confident and cockiest person I know and he's stuttering? Why does he seem nervous?

"What's wrong with you? You look so nervous" I ask, tilting my head to the side.

"What are you talking about? I'm not nervous," he scoffs, stuttering slightly again.

"Oh yeah? Because you keep stuttering," I smirk.

"I don't get nervous," Aonung says, crossing his arms over his chest. "You the one who's always nervous,"  

"What? No I'm not."

"Yea you are, I'll talk to you and you'll go all quiet and start blushing and shit," Aonung raises his eyebrows teasingly.

"Well I make you nervous more," I smile, huffing as I look away from him.

"Really?" Aonung smirks, raising a brow.

"Yes, I can make you nervous ten times more than you can make me."

"Are you suggesting a bet?" He tilts his head slightly.

"I wasn't, but I will. When you crave and admit that I make you nervous you have to do everything I say for an entire week," I couldn't hide my smile.

"Ok, but your not winning," Aonung uncrosses his arms.

"Whatever, deal?" I reach out my hand.

"Deal," Aonung smirks, pulling my hand towards him, making our faces inches apart. "Don't give up too easy."

"It's gonna be hard when your so," I pause looking around as if I'm thinking. "Hot."

He laughs softly, poking his tongue on the inside of his cheek as he shakes his head with a smile.

"Nice try," Aonung admits with a shrug.

"If you thought that was nice then I'm afraid this bet might be too easy to win," I bite my lip to hide my smile.

"If I can promise you anything, it's that you won't win this bet," he rests a hand on my thigh.

"Lying? Didn't take you to be that kind of person," I tsk, shaking my head.

"Yes you do," he nods softly.

I bite my lip again to hide the smile forming. His eyes didn't leave mine no matter the time that went past.

"Yes I do," I nod softly.

Before he could say anything else I lean forward, kissing his cheek and putting his hand on his own thigh instead of mine.

I disconnect with Eska, hop off and walk into my Mauri confidently.

"Bye fishlips," I turn around waving before disappearing into my hut and smiling like an idiot.

I don't know why I was smiling, probably because I know what's he's gonna be doing for a week.

He'll give up really easy, but then again I've seen him flirt with other girls and he never got nervous.

What if I lose and he makes me do annoying shit for an entire week. This is why I can't lose, and I won't.

I've one thousand percent got this. I'm hot, smart and have an amazing personality. Watch out Aonung!

I hate myself

Silence filtered through the Mauri. Odd and rare silence. I began looking for my family but neither of them were here. That was normal.

Roxto is most likely with a girl because he is not with Aonung and Nan is probably at the yard. She goes there most nights.

Normally I hate the silence because it gives me a chance to think. Think about the things I've missed due to my upbringing.

But now I can't stop thinking about a certain someone. And I reluctantly welcome those thoughts.

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So the bet begins!!! I have no idea who I want to win.
And the 'yard' is a graveyard.

Who do you think Nans visiting at the grave?

Don't forget to vote <3