A drop in the ocean • Neteyam x Reader

Chapter 4

"Good."

He grinned "a lot worse." he honestly, he meant to pull back some of his punches, but when it came to Ao'nung, there was no stopping him. Not only disrespecting you twice. But he also was trying to flirt with you; he had to send an unmistakable message. You were not available.

...

You had just finished getting patched up by Kiri when Neteyam walked into the hut.

"Hi," you smiled, but honestly, it did kinda hurt to smile.

"Hello, is she all set Kiri?" he had a cut on his lip; other than that, he looked like he escaped the fight with only a scratch.

"She is all yours, brother." she winked at you and your mouth almost dropped open. No way she just did that.

"I pray to Ewya she is." the way he said it made you shiver, he lowered his hand to help you stand up. Always a gentleman. You blushed and took his hand.

...

"So where are we going?" you had both walked to the ilu stable.

"It's not far, and don't worry, it's safe" Neteyam would never take you anywhere that wasn't safe. Especially since the eclipse was nearing, it would be dark soon, but that was the plan.

You smiled, "ah, thank you so much, my perfect soldier," you teased

He shot you a death glare, "really." only a little bit amused; he liked that you said, my perfect soldier. Because it was true, he had belonged to you for a very long time.

You dived into the water, calling your ilu. Neteyam couldn't help but stare. You pulled your hair out of your face and grabbed your Tsaheylu while on top of your ilu. To say you looked stunning was an understatement; he watched the water run down your spine, wishing it was his hands. He immediately jumped in the water with that thought, but the water couldn't cool off the heat he felt. He climbed on his ilu and told you to follow him.

The eclipse was beautiful, of course; in the forest, it was beautiful, but in the water, it took your breath away. Neteyam felt the same way, but he was looking at you.

The way the coral glowed, how calm the water was, It was amazing. You dipped your hand in the water; when did the ocean steal your heart?

"We're here." you look up and see a sandbar.

"It's fantastic!" you try to fake excitement, and you hear him start to laugh.

"Y/n don't lie to me"

"No! No, I love it; thank you so much for showing me." you nodded frantically, you followed his lead, getting off your ilu and swimming towards the sandbar.

"As much I enjoy you trying to spare my feelings, this isn't what I wanted to show you."

"I-I'm not lying; I'm serious this is-" you gasped. On the other side of the sandbar was the most beautiful view. You could faintly see the three brothers' rocks, the water dancing outside the reef furiously, and the ilu and other creatures swimming just a little before the reef exit. It was quite a sight.

"Okay, I was absolutely lying before but this? Wow," you sat down on the sand, water ticking your thighs lightly. Neteyam sat down too.

"I am glad you like it, but seriously next time. Please don't lie if you don't like something." he let out a small laugh.

"Wouldn't you rather I lie than hurt your feelings?" you tilt your head.

"All I ever want is the truth, Y/n, especially from you." Eywa. There it was again, the intense stare he gave you all the time. It didn't make you uncomfortable but, it was a lot for your heart to handle. You just wanted to squeeze him.