𝐨𝐞𝐥 𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐢𝐞 ⛤ 𝐥𝐨'𝐚𝐤 𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲

what are we?

chapter 14

present day (na'teya pov)

i went for a walk along the shoreline, my mind still caught up in last night's kiss with lo'ak. the emotions swirled inside me, a mix of excitement and confusion. we had been arguing as usual, and then suddenly, in a moment of passion, our lips had met. but now, in the light of day, i was left with a torrent of questions. what did it mean for us? was it just a one-time thing, or was there something more between us?

lost in my thoughts, i heard someone calling my name. it was tsireya, inviting me for a girls' trip with her and kiri.

"of course, why even ask!" i laughed, following them towards kiri's hut. but as we approached, we saw kiri in the distance, ao'nung and a group of boys surrounding her.

"that's weird," i said, watching closely. i was about to rush in, but tsireya pulled me back."we shouldn't interfere; we might get in trouble," she warned.

"but kiri might get hurt!" i protested.

tsireya shook her head, refusing to budge. feeling torn, i eventually broke free from her grip and ran towards the scene. i arrived just as the situation was diffusing, and kiri walked away, seemingly unharmed.

"hey, kiri, are you alright?" i asked, concerned.

"yeah, i'm fine. but don't we have our girls' day to get to?" she chuckled, grabbing my hand, and we ran off to tsireya's marui.

tsireya, kiri, and i embarked on our much-anticipated girls' day trip. the sun hung low in the sky, casting a warm, golden glow across the landscape. tsireya led the way, her vibrant energy contagious. she took us to hidden corners of pandora, places even some na'vi had never ventured.

our first stop was a secluded beach, where the cerulean waves crashed gently against the shore. tsireya showed us how to find the most exquisite seashells, their colors ranging from iridescent blues to deep purples. kiri, always attuned to nature, made friends with a playful school of glowing fish. as she extended her hand, the fish swirled around her fingers, leaving trails of bioluminescent sparkles in the water.

from there, we followed tsireya to a series of hidden caves, their entrances camouflaged by lush foliage. inside, the air was cool and damp, the walls adorned with intricate bioluminescent patterns. tsireya shared stories of the ancient na'vi who had once used these caves for ceremonies, infusing the place with a sense of mystique. kiri, with her keen intuition, seemed to sense the spirits of the past, her eyes reflecting a deep connection with the land.

after exploring the caves, we ventured to a clearing surrounded by exotic pandoran flora. tsireya demonstrated how to weave delicate flower crowns, her nimble fingers expertly crafting colorful arrangements. as we crowned ourselves with the vibrant blooms, laughter echoed through the clearing. for a moment, we were not na'vi warriors burdened by the weight of our responsibilities but carefree young women reveling in the joy of the present.

our adventure continued as tsireya guided us to a cliff overlooking a cascading waterfall. the sound of rushing water and the cool mist on our faces provided a refreshing respite from the day's warmth. kiri, always in tune with the spirits, closed her eyes and seemed to commune with the elemental forces surrounding us. her peaceful aura radiated tranquility, grounding us in the essence of pandora.

later, riding back to the village on our ilus, we laughed about the day's adventures. tsireya showed us hidden caves, kiri made friends with marine life, and i couldn't help but sneak glances at lo'ak from time to time, lost in my thoughts.

when we arrived back at the village, it was oddly silent. as we approached, we heard someone yelling, "the boy has returned!" we hurried towards the crowd, my curiosity piqued. when i reached the front, i saw a familiar face, lo'ak, but his gaze was fixed on ao'nung, filled with anger. if looks could kill, aonung would be with eywa.