Katara's POV
I was on my way with Sokka to the Avatar Academy's dance on a Friday night grudgingly. "Sokka I can't believe you talked me into going. It's just a stupid dance. I don't see what's so great about it." "Well for one thing it gets you out of the house and two all of our friends will be there. I bet even Aang will be there," he added with a chuckle. My cheeks automatically turned red at the sound of Aang's name. "So what of course he will be there, everyone else is there," I retorted annoyed. "So... why didn't you want to come to the dance Katara? You usually love these kind of things." "Well... Sokka... to tell you the truth I don't have a date." "What?!" he shouted having his hands in the air. "But I thought every guy in school asked you." "They did but I guess the right guy just didn't ask me," I said sadly. "Well Katara do you think you could hurry up by the time we get there the dance will be over?" "Hey we'll get there when we get there because I'm the one getting us there. OK," I shot back angrily. "Really I can't see why we can't take Appa," Sokka continued. "Well because Aang will be using Appa to pick up his date and I didn't want to disturb them," I said calmly thinking of what Aang could be doing right now. "Well Katara thanks for water-bending us there and getting me wet," He said sarcasticly pointing to his new clothes. "Oh you'll be fine, I looked away from Sokka and laughed silently at Sokka getting soaked but then the sadness returned when we arrived. "Heeellllooo... I'm still wet here," he shouted annoyed. "Oh stop whining Sokka," I said scolded him. With a quick flick of my wrist, I had the water back in my pouch. "Fine now can we just pleeeaaasseee get this over with Sokka," I whined. Oh now look who's whining," He chuckled. "Sokka..." I shot him a death glare clearly angry. "Ok. Fine. Have it your way Katara," he said putting his hands in a surrendering motion.
We entered the auditorium and entered a world of blue. Me and the decorating committee must have done a good job because everything looked beautiful. We had hung blue banners everywhere and even put blue food coloring in the food to make it blue. The theme this year was the Water Tribe themed so I was happy to help. I would have been so happy but the fact that I wasn't there with the person I loved just took away all the fun." Wow Katara you guys did a great job," my brother stated in total amazment. "Thanks Sokka," I replied trying to act happy. "Man it's so hot in here," I stated uncomfortably trying to let some air into my large shawl. "Why don't you take off that off circus sized shawl then, Katara? "It's covering your whole dress. I don't even know what your dress looks like," he said eyeing me suspiciously. "No Sokka I'm fine really. Hey look there's Aang why don't you go talk to him Sokka? I'll just sit over here and wait for the others," I replied in my most convincing happy voice while I sat at the nearest seat. "OK Katara, if that's what you want." "OK then bye," I said waving good bye. "Bye." Sokka turned around and started to walk over to Aang. Oh how I wanted to talk to Aang. As stubborn as I was to hate this dance a smile crept across my face at the sight of Aang. My cheeks went pink again and I started to get really hot. Man I guess Sokka was right it is hot in here. I looked around to make sure Aang and Sokka weren't watching and took off my long shawl revealing a snow white dress made from the finest silk decorated with water crystals. It was my mother's wedding gown. Dad told me she wanted me to wear it to the Avatar Academy's Dance since it was the most important dance in my life. He said my date would like it. Oh if only he knew I didn't have one. And to wear this without a date is just sooo embarrassing. I really hope it doesn't bring a lot of attention to me.
Aang's POV
"Wow Katara looks beautiful tonight," I said astounded. "What did you just say Aang?" "I..Uh..nothing Sokka," I stuttered. It all I could do to just looked at him. "You just said my sister was beautiful didn't you Aang?" he stated while crossing his hands over his chest, smirking evilly. "Uh I guess I kinda did," I admitted scratching the back of my neck blushing. Turning around, Sokka's mouth dropped to the floor when he saw Katara. "Where did she get that," I asked just as astounded as me waving his hands in an exaggerated motion. We weren't the only ones who saw Katara through, everyone in the room was stealing glances at her.
Katara's POV
Man when are they going to get here? It's taking them forever. I really don't feel comfortable here. I looked up and saw everyone staring at me including Aang. I quickly turned away before he saw me. Taking the water out of my pouch I just started to fiddle with it to keep myself from getting totally bored. I completely turned in my seat and made a small water picture of Aang. I began to softly cry and water-bended the tears off my face before anyone saw. Oh Aang if only I could tell you how I felt I thought to myself.
Aang's POV
"Hey Sokka why is your sister so sad isn't her date here?" I asked concerned seeing that she was crying. "No Aang she doesn't have a date," he replied calmly. "What? Why?" I shouted totally shocked that the girl of my dreams was without a date. "I don't know, she said the right guy just didn't ask her," he shrugged. "Well then that guy must be a real jerk not asking her. Doesn't he know how she feels." "To tell the truth, I really don't think he does Aang, may be he's just scared to ask," he replied sympathetically but trying to contain a secret smile. "Well he should know," I shouted out of anger that some one would break Katara's heart. "Well then you must be a real jerk Aang." "Why did you call me a jerk Sokka?" "Because duh Aang, Katara was waiting for you to ask her to the dance. But you didn't and you took someone else. Speaking of dates where's yours Aang?" Well Sokka I didn't get one. I wanted to ask Katara but I just didn't have the guts. But really Sokka I don't think she was waiting for me. Well she told me like every guy in school asked her and she turned them all down and that the guy she wanted to go with never asked her. Did you ever ask her Aang? No I didn't. Well then there's your proof. Now go talk to her and ask her to dance. No Sokka I couldn't. She and I are only friends and nothing more. If you don't go talk to her then I'll make you. Man I'm so stupid why did I even think I had a chance with a guy like Aang. He's the avatar and I'm just a water tribe peasant. I treasure our friendship and I couldn't bear it if I ruined it by telling him my feelings. As much as I hate to say it we're friends and will never be anything more. "Nothing more" the thought of it stung my eyes with tears. I quickly got them off my eyes before they could fall. I looked up to see Aang stumbling over to me. I couldn't help laughing silently to myself about how cute he looked but then I remembered he probably had a date and my smile vanished as quickly as it came.