Lin- The Chiefâs Lover (Pt. 1)
! Gif not mine !
Word Count: 1588
Warnings: None
There isnât much to say about this...I love Lin so much
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âTwo years!â
âI said I was sorry ok?â
âWeâve been together for two years and you want to end it all now?â
âI just need to focus on my career!â
âWhatever. Iâm done. Good luck.â Â
You stood there in shock as your boyfriend of two years walked out. Yes, you were the one who ended it but you werenât expecting it to go like this. You wanted to move to Republic City to join the police force and he wanted to stay in the South Pole. Needless to say, you made your decision and he made his.
As much as youâd like to sit there and sulk, you had to finish packing. The move to Republic City wasnât going to be easy but it helped that you had a job waiting for you there. You were going to be the second in command in the police force. Serving right beside Chief Beifong. You had never met the chief but youâve certainly heard a lot about her.
You sighed as you finished packing and made your way to the dock. Your original plan was to take a boat but Tenzin offered to take you back to Republic City with him. He had come by to tell Korra that he wouldnât be able to teach her airbending just yet. You and Korra were friends and you knew that she would be upset but it was probably better this way.
âAll ready to go?â Tenzin asked as he helped you put your bags in the saddle.
âYeah. I think so.â You glanced back at your home and sighed. There was nothing left for you here.
The flight to Republic City actually wasnât that bad. Pema gave you a lot of advice about relationships that you felt you didnât really need but you heard her out. Once you got to Republic City, you thanked Tenzin and Pema and made your way to your new apartment.
It was bigger than you thought. The view was amazing too. You could see all of the nightlife right from your window. Considering it was such a beautiful location, the rent wasnât too bad. You put your bags down and sat on your bed, taking it all in. You were finally in Republic City. You started work tomorrow and you couldnât wait. You changed into your night clothes which consisted of a simple grey t-shirt and black sweatpants. Perfect outfit in case someone broke into your apartment and tried to kidnap you. Easy to fight in and you didnât mind if it got damaged.
You looked out of your window one last time before finally deciding to go to sleep. You wouldnât want to meet Chief Beifong in a half-asleep state. Especially if she was as scary as everyone made her seem. But still, she did ask for you specifically.
You turned off the lights and went to sleep, trying not to think too much about tomorrow as it was starting to make you nervous. You kept tossing and turning, trying to figure out why you couldnât go to sleep. It was only when the sun started to creep through your windows that you realized that you hadnât slept all night.
You lay in your bed for a few moments and then decided to get ready. Your outfit was strange. It was made of metal, almost as if it was made for a metal bender. But there were little vials that were craftily sewn into the sleeves, perfect for holding water. You filled them up only to realize that no matter how much water you used, it wouldnât run out. Republic City really was filled with amazing inventors.
Once you arrived at the station, you realized that you were early. Way too early. So you decided to walk around the city and try to familiarize yourself with the streets. You couldnât be a good police officer if you didnât know where you were going. Plus you were trying to make a good impression on Chief Beifong. You figured she would be impressed by your sudden knowledge of the streets.
You quickly found that the streets were slightly boring. Perhaps itâs only this way because itâs so early in the morning. You let out a frustrated huff and made your way back to the station. It was open so you went inside and found your desk. Upon further inspection, you found that it was right across from Chief Beifongâs office.Â
You dropped your bag at the foot of your desk and sat down. The chair was surprisingly comfortable but it also helped your posture. Which was really good for you because your posture was...lacking.Â
âGreat chair isnât it?â You jumped at the sound of a womanâs voice.
âWhoâs there?â You tried to make yourself sound intimidating but you knew you failed when you heard the person chuckle.
âCalm down, itâs just me.â The owner of the voice stepped into the light and you gasped.
âAre you...Chief Beifong?â You asked quietly and she nodded.
âHow long have you been here?â She asked you as she walked into her office.
âUm, I got here last night.â You were unsure as to whether you were supposed to follow her into her office or stay outside.
âNo, I meant how long have you been in the office?â She walked back out of her office with a couple of papers in her hands.
âOh! About...ten minutes maybe?â You tried to recall what time it was when you got in but you just couldnât remember.
Lin nodded and stared at you for a bit. You couldnât tell what she was thinking. Was she trying to determine whether or not you were capable for the job? Or was she trying to intimidate you?
âYou wanna go on an early morning patrol with me?â She said as she crossed her arms.
âHuh? Oh, yes of course Chief Beifong!â You grabbed your jacket and looked at her, waiting for instructions.
âLet me put these back. And you donât need your jacket. Youâre wearing your uniform arenât you?â There was a hint of amusement in her voice and you blushed.
You put your jacket down and tried to calm down. You had to admit, you were a little bit nervous because it was your first day and you didnât want to make a fool of yourself. But the chief seemed pretty calm right now so you had nothing to worry about.
âReady?â Lin asked you as she came back out of her office.
âYes Chief Beifong!â You saluted because it suddenly felt like the right thing to do.
âJust Chief is fine. And you donât have to salute. Or shout.â She smirked slightly and started walking.
âRight. Sorry.â You blushed again and followed her.
âSo you got here last night right?â She asked as you walked out onto the street.
âYes maâam.â
âDonât call me maâam, it makes me feel old.â
âSorry ma- uh, Chief.â
âItâs fine. I take it you donât know the streets very well?â She stopped and looked at you.
âI actually do! I woke up early this morning and ventured through the streets, learning the secret paths and whatnot.â You smiled up at her and she nodded.
âOk, which way to the Emerald Tea Shop?â Lin asked you suddenly and you froze.
âUh...that way.â You stated confidently and started walking towards the alley on the right.
âL/N?â Lin called out.
âYes Chief?â
âThat way.â She pointed to the alley on the left.
âRight.â You frowned slightly and followed her down the alley.
âTell me about yourself L/N?â Lin said as you made your way to the tea shop.
âUm, Iâm a waterbender, Iâm from the South Pole, Iâm a healer-â
âI read all of that in your file.â
âOh.â
âTell me something thatâs not obvious.â Lin said as she opened the door of the tea shop and gestured for you to go inside.
âOk, I love writing and if you ask my friends, theyâll tell you that Iâm really good at it.â You said as you looked up at the menu and tried to decide what to order.
âWhat about your parents? What do they think?â She looked down at you curiously.
âMy parents disappeared when I was seven.â You replied quietly and looked down.
âOh. Iâm sorry. I shouldnât have-â
âNo itâs fine. Not a lot of people know. But I think my boss should.â You smiled at her and she inhaled sharply.
âTwo jasmine teas please.â She said to the guy at the counter and he nodded.
âI like jasmine tea.â You said softly.
âI thought you might.â
âWhyâs that?â
âI donât know. Just an instinct I guess.â
âWell you have great instincts.â You grinned and took the cup from the guy.
âGlad you approve.â Lin watched you carefully.
She couldnât figure out what it was but something about you was intriguing. Maybe it was the way you carried yourself or the way you managed to keep cool even when youâre wrong. Whatever it was, Lin was going to find out.
âHey Chief?â
âYeah?â
âDoes your tea taste weird too?â
Lin blinked and looked at you. Your eyes were clouded and you seemed to be losing your balance. Lin knew what was going to happen before it even happened so when you fainted, she caught you.
You were slowly fading out of consciousness but you could hear Lin shout something, there was the sound of breaking glass and clinking metal, and then silence. Nothing but silence.













