Save Time- Book Two: Earth

CH Twelve: Dating Like We're Married

The group and I laid low for about a week in hopes that when we "behave", we will magically be given Appa, Amberly, and Thomas. Katara and Toph went out to have a spa day, and Aang is out to build a zoo with Momo while clearing his head. So what is Sokka doing until dusk? Better yet, what am I doing during the day and until dusk?

Well, hanging out with my boyfriend alone in the house, of course. And teasing the living hell out of him while I'm at it. For one, I woke up earlier than Sokka and shed my clothes in order to do my usual hygiene. Then, I went back to the bedroom pretending to "accidentally" wake him up while "dressing". After making enough movement, I see him squinting his eyes. That was my cue to have my back to him.

And yes, my bare back.

I heard him groan, yawn, then gasp. I fought so hard to not laugh. When I calmed down my urge, I pretended to dry up by arching my back and using my towel on the back of my neck. The scene I saw before me after turning is exquisite. He stared at me wide eyed with his whole face and neck a darker shade. Not to mention his hair is down. What a great way to really start my morning.

"Good morning, baby boy! How is your sleep? That bath must've knocked you out cold; you went back to bed with me after it." I asked with an innocent smile.

"I-I- great! I've slept g-great!"
"Are you ok?"

I walked closer to him and felt his head. At this point, I can see something through the sheets. I pretended to not notice it.

"Your awfully hot, Sokka. Are you sure you're alright?"
"So are you..."
"Huh?"
"So are you going to stay like this or...?"
"Stay like what? Oh..."

I looked down on my naked body and back at Sokka... and shrugged. Of course he freaked out.

"What? You've seen me in the tub bare while washing my hair."
"That's different, Jas! Bubbles were covering you!"
"Not an hour later. Should've seen your eyes straining not to look at the water. Looking like a damn grasshopper."
"You are going to be the death of me one day," He groaned flopping back on the bed.

I figured I bullied him enough and dressed in my regular clothes. My stomach grumbled, but I went to ignore it as I got back into bed to read up on what little info the books had. Instantly, I felt glares burning in the side of my head.

'Please don't say anything.'
"You aren't going to eat?"
'Damn it...' I cursed mentally as I smiled at him.

"I'm fasting, Sokka. Basically not eating anything for a certain amount of time. It clears the mind from fleshly desires and gives your body time to detoxify mentally and physically."
"... That sounds unhealthy, and I don't know what some words mean."

I frowned and continue to educate him on the benefits of fasting along with what its like my first time, which is when I first came here. Sokka stared at me confused yet attempting to understand. I made it easier to comprehend. However, he still wanted me to eat. I was going to say no, but he used the puppy eyes on me while kissing my lips. He convinced me to eat with the power of love.

Sokka literally carried me out of bed and took me into the kitchen so we can cook and eat. I decided on something a little bit on the traditional side here. Broccoli Beef and Chow Mein. While I entrusted my boyfriend to cut the meat and vegetables, I readied the noodles and oil for frying.

"Is everything chopped up?"
"Thinly sliced like you wanted."
"You know, I love a man that can cook. A bit unfortunate men leave all the cooking to the wife. I love cooking, but I have my fair share of days when I just don't want to. Especially when it comes to my last... job," I said putting it lightly.

His cheeks and ears were flushed when I complimented him. It is so cute to see in person, which makes my resistance to tease him much more difficult. I got the giant wok with the oil in it and began frying things in order as it is crucial for the vegetable mainly to receive the right amount of burnt and softness. Therefore, the beef brisket slices were put in first with butter and pinches caps vinegar for tenderness.