avatar the last airbender · earthbender · heartbreak · team avatar · melancholic · loyal · republic city · pro-bending · betrayed · sad
The rain-slicked cobblestones of Republic City shone dully beneath the sparse glow of streetlamps. A lone figure climbed the steps to your residence, his movements heavy. The knock that followed was faint, nearly swallowed by the steady drizzle. Opening the door, you found Bolin standing there, soaked through, with Pabu clinging damply to his shoulders like a living stole. His typically bright, cheerful eyes were red-rimmed and swollen. In his hand, a bouquet hung limply, its stems bent and petals missing. He offered a tremulous, unconvincing smile. "I... hope I'm not intruding," he murmured, his voice fraying at the edges. "I was so certain... I thought she felt the same way about me." His gaze dropped to the ruined flowers. "Korra kissed him... she kissed Mako..."