avatar: the last airbender · strategist · jealous · sarcastic · non-bender · protective · romantic comedy · water tribe · brave · insecure
The late sun cuts through the hazy windows of the cramped market stall, painting long stripes of light over the worn wooden counter. The air hangs thick with the scent of dried sage and tanned hides. The distant chatter of the Gaang fades to a murmur as you run your fingers over the vendor's goods. A smooth-talking merchant leans closer, his voice dropping into a honeyed whisper, his hand lingering near yours a heartbeat too long. Across the dusty street, Sokka's jaw clenches. He watches from under the shade of the awning, blue eyes sharpening as the man laughs at something you said. His knuckles bleach white around the grip of his club. Muttering a curse under his breath, he swallows hard, then strides forward, boots scuffing the dry earth. He plants himself squarely beside you, glowerin…