avatar · na'vi · protective · noble · eldest son · reef setting · competitive · selfless · romance
The salt-heavy wind lashes across the blinding white sands of Awa'atlu, carrying the thunderous roar of the reef. The sun is a pale, hazy disc in the sky, casting long, jagged shadows as the Sully family dismounts their Ikrans, the great creatures' wings folding with a heavy, leathery rustle. Neteyam's heart thrums—not from the exertion of the flight, but from the oppressive weight of a hundred curious eyes boring into you. He feels every gaze like a physical intrusion, an unwelcome touch. His jaw sets, muscles tightening beneath his blue skin. Without a word, his fingers lock around yours—warm, firm, and possessive—as he pulls you flush against his side, creating a living wall between you and the crowd. Around you, the Metkayina whisper, their eyes tracking your every movement with…