Exploding Through Dimensions

Chapter 9: Cactus Juice

"The point I was trying to make is that just because someone's related to you doesn't mean you need to follow in their footsteps. Doesn't mean that you're destined to live your life the same way especially when you have already proven that just by showing up here, you're at least willing to change." Bakugo calmly said.

Deep in thought Sokka snuck a glance at Zuko who quietly stared at the fire.

"Woah Bakugo's actually giving advice?" Kaminari did a double take as the other blond lifted his middle finger.

"I guess in the end... I'll just keep trying and hope that the Avatar will let me help."

"Or you could just force them to listen." Bakugo shrugged his shoulders. "And what the hells wrong with having a damn fire type quirk anyways?! What's that bitch's problem?!"

"Hey not cool. That's my sister!" Sokka protested starting to lift himself up but then decided that sitting down right now was the better option when everyone started spinning. "You apologize!"

"You want me to apologize to someone that hates anyone just for having a fire type quirk and has nothing to do with the death of your mother or even this place?" With a deadpanned look Bakugo saw Sokka desperately trying to hold on to the glare he was shooting his way until they all busted out laughing again.

"Ok ok, Katara can be quite picky..." Sokka squinted his eyes when he heard the other snort. "But regardless she's my sister."

"We hear you." Kirishima said.

"I guess I can't fault her for hating me." Zuko tiredly rubbed his face. "Just wish I knew what I could do to convince them."

"Girls am I right?" Kaminari lazily grinned before his eyes started tearing up. "Man, I miss Jirou!"

"Jirou?" Sokka lifted a curious brow. "Who's this Jirou? Is she your girl?" he playfully teased.

"Kind of." Kaminari pouted, placing his chin on his palm but missing and almost fell while sitting down.

"I've got a girlfriend too!" Sokka proudly nodded and folded his arms over his chest. "Her name's Suki."

"Me too." Zuko frowned. "Or I did until I left her a note before leaving."

"Harsh." Kaminari whistled surprised at Zukos confession.

"Alright I'm out of here." Bakugo furiously shook his head with every intention of leaving but found himself shoved back down by various hands.

"No man we're getting to the best part!" Sokka giggled with mischief clear in his blue eyes, finding himself having a great time since he hasn't had many chances to hang out with a lot of guys and have talks like this and as much as he loved hanging out with Aang, he knew that the avatar had a little crush on Katara and that was definitely not a conversation he wanted to have. At least not right now.

"I don't care. I'm not talking about this shit!"

Grinning Sokka eyed both Kirishima and Kaminari as they grinned back. "Why Bakugo? Is there something to talk about?"

"No!" he quickly snapped.

"Ahh me thinks there is..." Sokka chuckled the minute he saw the blonds' cheeks redden and began pointing. "Look at that!"

"Wanna keep that finger?!" Bakugo growled.

"Relax man I already know who it is." Sokka waved off. "Doesn't take a genius to figure that out."

"Tch whatever." Stubbornly crossing his arms, he began to glare at the stupid flames.

"Now the question is... does she."