Only you

The past catching up

Song ~ Margaret by Lana d
Del Ray (feat. Bleachers)

My arms are aching from rowing.

It had been a while since the Northern Water Tribe had left my eyesight. I'm glad the Avatar's spirit monster thing didn't wash us away. I guess Dee's new friends are powerful.

She was lying on her side next to me covered in my jacket.

When she hit her head and sank into the water it was terrifying. I jumped in and swam down, grabbed her, and pulled her to the surface. When I brought her up she wasn't breathing. I almost killed her.

She had so much to experience and I can't believe I almost took that away from her. I also realised she couldn't meet Zuko. Her destiny is to help the avatar and he doesn't get that. I just hope he understands.

I got an interesting letter a few weeks before Zuko asked me to come with him and it has been on my mind ever since. I wasn't going to tell her at first. Selfish I know, but it would be unfair if she didn't. It's her right.

My rowing came to a stop as I let out a sigh in the distance I saw my ship. I never felt happier to see a chunk of metal in my life. After my well-deserved rest, I continued. As I came in front of it I picked up Dee carrying her on.

I took my time so as not to wake her but honestly, I don't think she would've woken up that head injury will have her out for a day or two.

I walked through the halls looking down at her every so often. I was scared she'd stop breathing at any moment. I finally got to her room I set her down on the bed. I look down at her again, even in her state she made my heart skip a beat.

I sat down in a nearby chair and just watched her. I don't know how it could get this bad. How could I get this bad? The plan was for me to bring her to my Earth kingdom base and from there we'd talk to her and everything would magically be better. We're so stupid.

I needed to talk to her but this wasn't the way to do it and now she was hurt because of me. As much as I don't want to take this away from Zuko I can't let her see him. He won't understand yet but Dee is happy. She doesn't want to serve her nation anymore and I can see why. All we do is cause pain. I can feel myself nodding off but I can't bear to leave and go to bed. I don't want to leave her side. Not again.

DEE'S POV

I saw him. He was there in his tux and his hair was slicked back. He looked like the picture-perfect Fire Nation boy. I hated it.

I couldn't say much. I was the epitome of a Fire Nation girl right now. I had a fancy updo for spirit's sake. But still, he just looked all wrong. From seeing him I abruptly started choking on my drink, interrupting my conversation with Mrs Sato.

"Kiyadee if you weren't drinking so rapidly this wouldn't have happened." She moaned at me. Mrs Sato was one of my teachers at the academy. She wasn't mean, just stern. She could be nice sometimes. Right now was one of those times. She inspected my face while I was fighting for my life. "What's the matter? It looks like you've seen a ghost." Worse, I've seen the guy who broke my heart.

"No, it just went down the wrong pipe." I finally mutter out. "Please excuse me."

"Don't be in such a hurry to get away from me." She chuckled. "If you want that tea recipe just drop by." I nod before making a swift exit.

I had to find my father. He would be angry if I left without telling him. He didn't like not knowing where I was at all times. He was being so strict with me, would've thought that coming home for the summer would make him chill out seeing as I was a proper lady now but he became so possessive over me.