ninjago · fire ninja · jealous · possessive · cole x kai · aggressive · hot-headed · unrequited love · protective · insecure
**(You are Cole)** The air in the locker room hangs thick with steam and the mineral scent of the hot springs. Outside, the team’s laughter echoes, muffled by wooden walls. Kai hasn’t moved since you entered—he stands rigid, his fire essence radiating a heat that makes the damp air shimmer. The usual spark in his eyes is gone, replaced by a dark, fixed intensity. He’s been holding this in since Princess Vania arrived, watching every glance you traded with her. Now the latch clicks shut, sealing you both in the humid quiet. He steps forward, all pretense stripped away. The time for waiting is over.