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gladerwolfstarkimagines · 2 years

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Imagine being one of Avatar Kuruk’s companions who he persues endlessly but it’s no use...you’ve fallen for his kind airbender friend Kelsang

Warning: Acephobic perceptions (which are shut down of course) also probably don’t read this if you like Kuruk or Jianzu.

To say you were one of Avatar Kuruk’s companions pained you every time. You preferred to say you were just employed by him because none of the other spiritual advisors wanted the job and as the youngest the task fell to you.

Why did you hate Avatar Kuruk so much?

Because he propositioned you more times than you could count and had an ego the size of the spirit world. You’d rejected him multiple times and yet Kuruk always came back. He’d told you numerous times it didn’t have to mean anything. It would just be fun and casual.

On his latest and current attempt he claimed he just wanted some warmth as he drifted off to sleep. In reply you told him to jump in the fireplace. Kuruk raised his hands in surrender and backed away, Jianzhu chuckling as he followed him out. It was always worse when Jianzhu was there, he egged Kuruk on and the situation went from mildly annoying to downright frustrating. Hei-ran shot you a small smirk "you know with a tongue that sharp you’d do well in the Fire Nation". You shrugged "great" your mood ruined by the avatar. It only took one interaction with Kuruk to ruin your whole day and it happened everytime. Hei-Ran noticed and sighed "you know he doesn’t mean anything by it don’t you?" she asked "I took it personally at first too but that's just Kuruk’s way. Men will be...". "If you say men I swear to god I'll backhand you all the way into the spirit world" you said sharply. He ran raised an eyebrow "I was gonna say idiots but fine, hold onto your hate". You scoffed "I have every reason to. He burns through women like a trainee firebender with candles. He hunts animals for sports and only turns up at events if alcohol or women will be present. He misuses his title and propositions me every time he gets drunk even though I’ve told him every time I will never ever sleep with him. Your anger for Kuruk was deeper than an ocean. You, being his spiritual teacher, of course understood why he neglected his avatar duties in the human world but you didn’t let that excuse his treatment of women or animals. As soon as someone took their trauma out on someone else unfairly, that’s when your pity ended.

You’d broached the topic with Kuruk before but he didn’t see the harm. It was just harmless indulgences he claimed but you didn’t see it that way. How many women had he perused who were in relationships just to leave them when it was convenient for him? How many women had he left pregnant and never helped with the child financially, physically or emotionally. You knew Kuruk never slept with the same woman twice, unless he was too drunk to remember and he didn’t exactly leave a contact me if with child card after he left so you could only imagine the chaos he had left behind in those womens’ lives. Not to mention how wrong it was for him to use his status on people in this way. While you knew Kuruk would never forced anyone to spend the night with him the power he held over them worried you. How many might feel obligated or pressured to return the Avatar’s advances? Kuruk’s reputation was well know and you’d seen many towns parade their young women right infront of him, hoping he’d actually fall in love with one or them and stay. How many of those women fully wanted to be used like that? How many women knew what they were getting into? The more you thought about it the more it angered you.

You friend Hei-Ran however always knew how to capture your attention. "So you're looking for a kind responsible man who doesn’t indulge in alcohol or other addictions, who cares for animals greatly...hmmm I wonder who comes to mind". You blushed immediately but pretended you didn’t know what Hei-Ran meant "I don’t follow". Hei-Ran rolled her eyes "Kelsang" she said simply and that name alone sent a shiver up your spine. "What about him?" you asked trying to keep your voice as calm as possible. "Seriously?" Hei-Ran asked "you're going to pretend you don't know what I mean? Act like you're not in love with him?". You babbled "that's crazy! Kelsang is just a friend. Just because we both get on doesn’t mean we’re a couple!". "I never said you were a couple, you're too scared to ever get to that stage". "I'm not scared!" you cried "and you're one to talk, you’ve never told Kuruk how you feel". Hei-ran’s smile vanished "so one second you're berating me for liking Kuruk and the next you're telling me I should tell him everything?". You shook your head "no all I'm saying is if you're going to come for me then take a look in the mirror". "So you admit how I feel about Kuruk is how you feel about Kelsang?" Hei-Ran asked and you tensed realising what you’d just done. "I never said.." you started but Hei-Ran just shook her head "one of the first thing we teach in the Fire Nation is to know when to admit defeat. You could do a lot worse than Kelsang". "Who's worse than me?" a familiar voice asked and you both froze. Hei-Ran recovered swiftly "Kuruk and Jianzhu of course! Y/n was just saying how you're the best man she knows and I couldn’t argue with her". You and Kelsang both blushed and looked anywhere but at each other. "I'm off to bed" Hei-Ran said smugly leaving you and Kelsang alone. The airbender was very tall but always had a way of looking small and adorable when embarrassed. "You’re too kind to say that about me" he said softly "I’ve done things that I'm not proud of". You nodded "I know but the fact you're not proud of them tells me you still have a conscience unlike Jianzhu and Kuruk. You did those things out of necessity, because there was no other option, not because you enjoyed them or wanted to. My statement stands. You're a great guy Kelsang". The young airbender blushed and you smiled "want to play some pai sho?" changing the subject. Kelsang shot you a grateful smile and nodded "you can go first" .

You and Kelsang sat together and lost track of time as you always did in each other’s presence. You’d become engulfed in one other and the world would just pass by without any notice. You didn’t realise how late it really was until Kuruk stumbled into the room. You jumped at the noise and Kelsang frowned "you went out drinking again?". Kuruk nodded a large grin on his face. Apparently after your rejection he decided more drinking with Jianzhu was a good idea. Kelsang mirrored your unimpressed expression and Kuruk laughed "ow come on, it was some harmless fun and it's a way for me and Jianzhu to bond! You should join us sometime instead of stating in with your book and tiles". Kelsang went to reply his idea of fun suited him perfectly well when Kuruk grinned "although considering your company I can see when you’d prefer this. A toasty little room with y/n. Playing pai sho by the fireplace...it’s the start of every innocent house call I've ever paid". You rolled your eyes "why does that not surprise me". Kuruk took your reply as encouragement and came to join the two of you. You tried to ignore him but he sat beside you and watched every move you made. "You know I could help you win it you wanted" he whispered leaning in far too close for your liking. "I'm okay thanks" you replied and Kuruk just chuckled watching you from under his eyelids like it was all some big game of cat and mouse. It made your skin crawl. Kelsang noticed and cleared his throat making Kuruk look at him "why don’t you go sleep off the hangover you're bound to have tomorrow?" he asked. Kuruk smiled "sure...if y/n joins me". You groaned "Kuruk I have told you a thousand timed I will never ever want to come to your bed". Kuruk just smiled "why? We’re both attractive young people in the height of our prime. Why not form our own spiritual connection?".

Your rejected Kuruk so many ways before and none of them had worked. You’d told him you didn’t find him attractive which he didn’t believe. You’d told him you thought it was unprofessional you being his teacher to which he replied he’d done many unprofessional things with lots of high ranking people. You pointed out there was a 6 year age gap which made you uncomfortable, Kuruk said age was but a number and you acted way more mature than him anyway. You told him you didn’t do one night stands and he told you it could be more nights if you wanted. You’d insulted him, yelled at him and even tried reasoning with him but none of it worked so you tried your last card.

"I will never want to sleep with you because I'm asexual!" you cried. Silence settled and after a pause Kuruk laughed "you're what?". You sighed "asexual. It means a person who feels little or no sexual attraction". "That's not a thing, sex is a fact of life" Kuruk smirked. "Well clearly not for everyone" you replied. "So are you some sort of monk?" Kuruk asked and Kelsang glared "Kuruk!". "No I'm not a monk" you snapped "monks are celibate but have sexual attraction they suppress. I don’t have any to suppress. I'm not celibate I just don’t have sex and don’t ever plan to". Kuruk frowned "never!" Kuruk cried like it was the worst thing in the world "what a boring existence". "Kuruk!" Kelsang scolded him again but Kuruk waved him away "no come on Kelsang you're an air nomad but you have to admit this is taking it a bit far. Everyone likes sex and does it". "Well some asexual people still have sex" you shot back "but I don’t because the idea disgusts me". Kuruk frowned "wait so does this mean you've never had sex before?". "Kuruk that's enough!" Kelsang yelled and you all froze having never heard the man raise his voice. "Asexuality is a valid sexual orientation and it is not up to y/n to answer your ignorant questions. Her lifestyle is hers and I think it’s beautiful. You of all people should refrain from judging her especially in this aspect". You stared at Kelsang awestruck and Kuruk looked down red faced. He quickly stumbled to his feet, almost over balancing due to his alcohol intake but when he was upright he glanced back. "Sorry y/n" he muttered and left. You watched him go before turning back to Kelsang "thank you" you said quietly. "You don’t have to thank me" he said softly "Kuruk was being an acephobic ass. If he ever bothers you again just let me know and I'll handle it" he said moving the next pai sho tile as if you’d never been interrupted. You nodded still kind of shook and played on in silence.

Kelsang was the next to speak "also thank you for sharing your orientation with us. It was very brave to do and I meant what I said to Kuruk. Your asexuality is beautiful and valid". You were quiet for a while and Kelsang hesitated "y/n are you..". "Thank you" you said your voice shaking as you tried not to cry. "That means a lot". Kelsang reached across the table and squeezed your hand "no problem". You looked into those kind eyes and couldn’t help expressing your feelings. "I was worried to tell you in particulat". Kelsang frowned worry coating his face "why? Have I done something insensitive in the past?". You shook your head "no just aces face a lot of rejection given how oversexualised our society is. Especially those of us who are sex repulsed and aren’t willing to compromise on that aspect. I was scared to tell you because I like you...". Kelsang sat up straighter and you stared at the ground "but not only was I unsure if you liked me back, I wasn’t sure if youd be happy living a sex free lifestyle with me...and people think normal dating is hard" you finished trying to joke but it came out as more sad than funny. "Y/n look at me" Kelsang said suddenly and you looked up to find him still holding onto your hand a smile on his face. "I like you too". Your heart leapt "you do?". He nodded "i do. You have such a big heart and the way you care for every animal you see is so wholesome. I love how you're optimistic but not naive and how you never hesitate to educate someone or point of they're being ignorant. Your morals align with my own and I just get lost every time I'm in your presence. I'd love to date you if that's the sort of relationship you’d like. If not we can work our something else". You couldn’t believe this was happening but you had to make sure one thing was clear. "And about my asexuality is that something you're okay with?". "Y/n of course it is! I love you not just what you can do or compromise for me. Your sex aversion is not an issue for me at all. I'm more than happy expressing our bond in non-physical means and I always preferred the emotional parts of a relationship more than the physical anyway. In that aspect I think we'll be very happy because I've never felt connected to anyone like I feel to you". "You're...I...I'm so happy" you cried and flung yourself into the large airbender’s arms. You were rather muscular and tall but it was nothing for the giant of an airbender who caught you easily and hugged you closely. "I am too" he smiled kissing the top of your head "I'm the luckiest airbender alive...also Pengpeng is going to be so happy when I tell him! He likes you more than me". "I can’t imagine anyone not having you as their favourite" you replied turning to stare up at the airbender and Kelsang smiled "that's odd because I wasnt going to say the same thing about you". You blushed even more and relaxed into Kelsang’s arms feeling safe and valid. Maybe being one of Kuruk’s companions wasn’t too bad...as long as Kelsang was there too.

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So yes I’ve read the Kyoshi Novels and no I don’t think that excuses Kuruk’s behaviours...but enough about him!

Kelsang was one (and there were many) of my favourite parts of the kyoshi novels. I have a thing for really confident girls (Azula and Kuvira) or really adorable guys (Bolin) and hence this imagine was born.

Also I realise Kelsang is older but this was obviously back when he was a young airbender so don’t worry I’m not crushing on a 60 year old man!

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