"Tenzin!" the girl roared, her voice dripping with vengeance. "Where the hell are you?"

She rounded the corner of the hall, searching for the thief. Panic surged through her as she saw a wisp of flowing orange fabric dart into the laundry room. Eyes ablaze, she charged after, knowing he'd be cornered once she slammed the door behind her.

Panting, she blocked the exit, and the taller teenager flashed a cocky smile. "What's the matter, little Lin? Looking for… this?" He held a small book bound in tattered leather over his head. Lin let out a low growl and lunged for it, only to have her wrist grabbed by a larger hand. She twisted out of his grasp and tried to take out his knees with a swiping kick. Tenzin jumped out of the way beforehand, leaving her crouched. She badly attempted to wrestle him down, wrapping an arm around the backs of his knees, and was kicked away. Lin sprung back up, reaching desperately for the book yet again, but was held back by a hand on her shoulder, pinning her down low. She glared up at Tenzin, who smirked. "I don't see what the big deal is," he teased. "It's just a little book." Still holding her down with one hand, he used the other to flip open the book, holding it further out of her reach.

"Dear Diary," he began to read, "today-"

Lin jumped up and smacked into his arm, sending the book flying into a load of dirty clothes. Before the boy could react, she dove, snatching it up. She hunched over the book, its brown leather cover beautifully engraved with a chunky square, coiling pattern, a spinoff of typical Earth Kingdom emblem symbols. In the center was her name, written in gold. The book held all of her deepest secrets. She let out a sigh of relief.

Her long, wavy black hair fell protectively around her face, shielding her center from view, and she tucked the book safely into the bindings under her shirt. She slowly stood, sending Tenzin a look that would scare even his infamous father, the Avatar. He raised an eyebrow. "What, have you got something about me written in there?"

Lin crossed her arms. "No," she bit, not allowing the blush to start forming.

"Then let me see it," Tenzin smirked.
She narrowed her eyes. "Try to get it from me, " she threatened. There was no way he was getting ahold of it again. That would be the absolute last time she left it on her dresser, she decided.

Tenzin rolled his eyes. "Do you really think I'm afraid to go in there and take it? Because I will," he stated.

Lin grunted and crossed her arms. "You're infuriating!" she yelled. "Why do you even want it?" she demanded.

Her hair swirled around her rapidly, catching her off guard. While she was distracted by the sudden gust of wind, Tenzin grabbed her with one arm and hoisted her over his shoulder. Lin blinked, then grit her teeth.

"Put me down!" She yelled, trying to bend the ground beneath him. Unfortunately, before the spike even made contact, he whisked himself up above the ground. The second his toes touched the ground, she tried again, trying to slip him up, but this pattern simply continued. Strike, dodge; earth, air.

It didn't take long for Lin to grow tired of this game. "Damn it!" She yelled, furious. She elbowed Tenzin in the back, hard, causing him to drop her into a pile of clothes.

He chuckled. "Did you just hit me?" he joked, "Because I didn't feel a thing."

Lin's eyes darted across the room, locating what she was looking for, sitting forgotten in the corner. "Oh really?" she asked. "Well maybe you'll feel this!"

She seized Tenzin's staff and used it against him, attempting to bring it down on his head. Unfortunately he dodged too quickly, and she only caught his arm. But no matter; she kept hitting whatever she could get ahold of, smashing the wooden stick and taking out her anger until Tenzin reached up and grabbed the staff, hands on either side of hers. He used this as leverage to push her back, holding her against the wall with the weapon.

He grinned. "Nope, still didn't feel a thing."

Lin looked up and thrashed, trying to break free, but the boy was stronger and what little recoil she could muster was immediately demolished. Frustrated, she smashed her head against his, instantly regretting doing so as a sharp pain stabbed her forehead.

"Damn.." she muttered in defeat. He was coated in sweat, her hair was everywhere, and she was just downright exhausted. She rested her head against the wall and closed her eyes. "I give up," she groaned. Let him take the dang thing, she thought, eyes still closed. He wouldn't actually go in there. She knew him better than that.

A sudden burst of wind blew her hair back, and by the time she could open her eyes, he was right there, his lips pressed against hers. Lin's eyes widened in shock, and she pulled back. "W-What the hell was that?" She stuttered, turning red.

"Well…" Tenzin pondered, touching his lips, " I felt that."
Lin shook her head. "What on earth is your deal?" she asked, smiling slightly.

He shrugged. "I dunno. So… can I have the book?" he asked hopefully.

Lin's face flattened. "No."

I haven't written anything at all in a while, and this just came to me. Okay, I guess not really came; its based loosely on a real event.

A few weeks ago my boyfriend asked if he'd inspired any of my stories; he can now say that he has.

Happy 7 months, Italy ^_^

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As to readers... review! First actual Linzin fic

Sorry if they're a bit OOC; this is based around the age of 11 or so