Meeting with the Beifongs
First person, Y/N's POV
I decided to put on some makeup. I wanted to keep it simple. I was doing my eyeliner when I heard Kuvira opening the front door.
"Did the meeting last longer?" I asked.
"Yap, you know Baatar Jr. he can be a pain in the ass sometimes and of course he chose this day to be one. I needed to talk to him alone."
"Is everything okay with the two of you?"
"Nothing to worry about. I'm going to change —" she said while she was passing through the bathroom. She turned her head back and looked and me.
"You look beautiful Y/N." she looked down at my body and then back up to my face to meet my blushed face.
"Ohh God — hmm, I wish we had more time, because I have a lot of things in my mind that I want to do with you right now." she made me blush even more. I don't know what she found so beautiful on me. I was doing my makeup in one of her flannels.
"Vira, Stop it!" I threw one of my sponges at her and she caught it without breaking the eye contact.
"I'm going to stop, but only because we're late."
To finish my makeup I put on a light pink lip gloss. I walked into our room when I saw Kuvira tucking her silk dark green blouse into her black jeans. With my eyes I followed her blouse's V neck line which showed a lot of her light skin.
"You see something you like Y/N?"
"I love everything I see." I looked into her eyes "You look absolutely gorgeous Kuvira."
I dressed up and walked in front of the mirror. I was wearing a tight leather skirt with a black turtleneck. Under the skirt I was wearing a polka dotted tights. I put on some metal necklaces that matched with Kuvira's.
"Are you sure you wanna go? You know it's okay if you don't want to." Kuvira said while she was tying her boots.
"Of course I wanna go. I guess this means that you don't want to?"
"I want to go too, but I'm not quite sure what my family is going to think about . . . about us. I haven't told them that I have a significant other or even that that person is a stunning woman." I needed to read from her lips what she was saying, because she was murmuring. "I changed my mind, I don't want to go."
"I know it can be hard to come out, but eventually you have to. And it is better sooner than later, because ripping off the bandage won't hurt that much. And look for the bright side."
"Which is?"
"You have a family to open up about yourself. You have parents and siblings to be honest with, even though they might not be your biological family, they love you no matter what."
I looked at her. "Your right, I'm sorry for not thinking this through from your perspective. I'm a jerk. I'm sorry Y/N."
"It's okay, I just wanted to tell you that you should be honest with them." she stood up and hugged me, tightly. Her citrusy scent filled my nose. Her hug warmed me up again.
"Let's go, we're already late."
We were walking hand in hand through the city. Zaofu was beautiful. The sun was setting down on the sky, even though the temperature was still too hot, but the light breezes that were coming from the mountains helped to not to feel the afternoon weather too suffocating.
When we reached a big house with fancy gates Kuvira stopped and took a breath. "Here goes nothing." she said and ringed the bell. The gates are opened up and we headed to the front door.
Her parents were already waiting for us.
"Sorry that we're late. Mom, Dad she's Y/N, my . . " Kuvira cleared her voice "My girlfriend."
"It is so nice to meet you finally. I'm Suyin, but please feel free to call me Su." she held me into a big hug. "It is indeed so nice to meet Kuvira's parents." I smiled at both of them.
"I'm Baatar, welcome to the family." For a minute I thought I heard wrong what he said. I looked at Kuvira from the corner of my eyes, she shrugged her shoulder and said nothing. Baatar hugged me too. I can already tell that hugging is a family thing.
"Come on in, the dinner is almost ready." Su invited us into the hall. It was breathtaking. Everything looked so stunning in here. "Hi!" A one or two years younger girl was heading our way. "Hi, again." she laughed "I'm Opal, it's a pleasure to meet you!"
"Hi, I'm Y/N. Aren't we had a class together last year?"
"Oh, yes. We had art class. Why aren't you in that class anymore?"
"I just realized that art is not my thing." I laughed.
"Come on kids, the dinner is served" said Suyin. I saw that Kuvira shaked her at when Su said kids. This movement felt so genuine. In the room there was three more other people.
"I'm Wing."
"And I'm Wei."
I already forgot which twin is which.
"Boys this is Y/N." Kuvira said.
"It is nice to meet you!" The third boy just waved at me. I waved back. "And he is Huan." answered my unspoken question Kuvira.
I sat beside Kuvira. Not gonna lie, I was nervous as hell. Her family is amazing, but in the same time scary because she has so many siblings. I never got to know my family and suddenly I have got to be a part of the biggest family I know. It's terrifying to have to be around so many people. Kuvira must have felt my concerns because she put her hand on my tight and squeezed it a little. I smiled at her. She always knew when I needed physical contact to comfort me.
After we finished our soups I was calmed down. Everyone was talking about their day or about something. It felt amazing to be apart of this. Or at least I thought, because in the next moment Baatar Jr. entered the room.
Kuvira's POV
Of course he was late.
"Sorry." That was all he said. He sat down opposite Y/N. Even though I told him to behave he didn't listened to me. I know this night was more important to Y/N than it was to me. I know the only person who would have any problem with our relationship would be him. I don't know why he needs to make this even more difficult for her. All I can think about is how good his metal plaques would look like around his neck. The fork next to my hand started to vibrate. Now Y/N puts her hand on my thigh to comfort me. I love how we know when we need to comfort the other.
Baatar Jr.'s arriving ruined the night. Everyone can feel it. I know he's going to make a scene. All of this because of some stupid feeling. If he really going to do something ridiculous I swear I'm going to kill him in front of everyone.
Y/N squeezed my hand. I loved her so much I couldn't let Baatar Jr. to hurt her.
He cleared his throat and said "So are you guys are friends with benefits or — or you guys are actually together?" My blood started to boil. I think Mom and Dad already knew why I wanted to introduce Y/N to them, but I'm not sure that Opal and the boys are started to put together the pieces too.
"Yes, Baatar Jr. we are actually together for almost a year now." Y/N answeared him. I guess I couldn't say those words as lovely as Y/N did. I think that's why she said it before I could.
"I never could imagine Kuvira in a relationship, but I guess I was wrong about her. You guys are look happy together. I hope Vira not going to screw it up, like she screws up everything. It would be a shame." That was all I could take in from him. My fork flew in his direction and he wasn't fast enough to duck down and the fork made a cut on his cheek.
But before he could make his revenge Mom stopped him saying "Enough! Baatar Jr. do not dare to say another word. Do not smile Kuvira, if you metalbending again, even just for moving your chair both of you are going to leave this house immediately. Y/N, darling you are welcomed to spend the night here by the way."
Y/N looked so terrified, she's not really used to these kind of fights. Baatar Jr. sighed like it all was my fault.
"I don't know what is your problem Baatar Jr., but this isn't the way how adults are dealing with their problems. If you have a problem with me and I know you have, why didn't you ask me to talk to you? We're in the same class and goddam we are working together. You had plenty of opportunities to talk to me, but you chose this night. And do not dare to blame Kuvira for all of this. It is all your fault. And you know what? Kuvira didn't even wanted to come, she wanted to cancel it last minute and I think I know why."
The way she put my brother in his place was so hot, like ahh she should do it with me too. We spent the rest of the dinner in an awkward silence.
Y/N and I were on the balcony when Baatar Jr. noticed us from the corridor.
"Y/N, Kuvira can I talk with the both of you?" I looked at Y/N if she wanted to talk to him because I didn't wanted to. She nodded. "Yes?" I said.
"I'm really sorry for what I said and for how I said it. I don't have a problem with you Y/N. I'm sorry for acting like I had."
"It's okay, I forgave you." She has such a good heart. If I were her, I couldn't forgave him so easily. Y/N looked at me seriously. I rolled my eyes and sighed "I'm sorry for cutting your face."
"Not a problem Kuvira." he said and walked away.
"Can I leave you here for a second?"
"Of course my love." she said and I kissed her.
I went back to the dining room and everyone was still there, except Baatar Jr. I gathered up my courage and asked them the only question I was afraid to know the answer for.
"Can I ask something?"
"Of course honey." Dad said.
"Are you all okay with me having a girlfriend?"
"Oh Kuvira, don't tell that this is why we haven't met Y/N sooner." I nodded at Mom.
"Of course we are darling." Mom said.
"You guys are look adorable together. The boys are nodded too.
"Thank you Opal." I hugged her.
"Then if the offer for staying here for the night is still available we would like to sleep here."
"Y/N and you are always welcomed to stay here."
Y/N POV
I was admiring the view when Kuvira came back from wherever she went.
"Are you tired?"
"Just a little bit." I said
"Do you want to see my childhood room?"
"Is this means we're spending the night here?"
"Only if you want to."
"I would love too."
"Good." she said and kissed me passionately.