His Hands. || 𝘼𝙤'𝙣𝙪𝙣𝙜

nineteen

Italics = thoughts or flashbacks
Bold = Metkayina sign language

As much as I hate to admit it, I actually had a great time with Ao'nung on our "date." Was it even a date? I don't think we could call that a date since we aren't even proper friends yet, but then again he did technically say it was.

We were currently walking on the firm bouncy trail again, the sun would be rising soon and Ao'nung insisted on walking me home.

Once we stopped near my pod I turned to Ao'nung. I was already mentally preparing myself to say this correctly. I've always felt awkward thanking people when I really shouldn't.

"Thank you, Ao'nung. Like seriously. I really enjoyed hanging out with you tonight."

I could see a smirk appear on Ao'nung's face and his ears twitched. I learned that his ears are very reactive and you could most likely read him just buy watching the way his ears react to your words.

"Anytime, Mora. I'll see you later?"

"See you later."

He gave me sly wink before turning around and walking away. I noticed that he was quite playful and flirty sometimes which weirded me out at first.

I turned around and stared at the entrance of the pod. I felt horrible, why did I feel so uncomfortable around my family now? Especially my brother? Why do I even ask, I already know the answer.

As I stare at the entrance of the pod and felt the unsettling feeling in my stomach I debated on letting mom and dad bring me to Tsahik like they suggested. I took in a deep breath and braced myself incase anyone was awake. I would definitely get an earful if it was dad who was awake first.

I slapped my face and shook my limbs after giving myself a pep talk and walked towards the entrance. I peered my head inside, and thankfully nobody was awake yet. I yawned quietly and checked up on everyone, thank Eywa they were all alive and sleeping still.

Lo'ak was drooling, Kiri was sleeping peacefully, Tuk was on top of mom, and dad was snoring LOUDLY.

A small smile appeared on my face upon seeing this but faded when I looked at Neteyam's section. There were tear stains on his cheeks and it seems like he fell asleep with a frown on his sleep. I felt bad when I realized he was probably overthinking again after I left. How could I be so stupid?

As I stood there staring at my twin brother sleeping I scolded myself for being such a shit sister and daughter. I mean come on, was I really ignoring and shutting everyone out because of a fucking nightmare?

'Christ, what the fuck is wrong with me.'

"Mora?"

I whipped my head around only to be met with my mother looking at me with eyes of concern. Of course she woke up already, the sun was rising now. Mom was always an early bird.

"Good morning, mother. Did I wake you up?" I asked in a soft voice, being mindful that everyone else was asleep.

Instead of responding she grabbed my cheek gently as her eyes trail over my face carefully. I could see her frown growing the more she looked at me.

"Have you been sleeping?" She asks, completely ignoring my question.

"Yes."

"I birthed you, do not lie to me."

I sighed, feeling defeated about her sudden confrontation. I simply looked away but felt her hard gaze on me. She always did that which always made us end up telling the truth. It was kinda terrifying, but I guess it's a mom thing.