Author's note

Welcome to my first fanfic. Please help me by giving me constructive feedback to improve my writing. I have always been fascinated by the way women portray their emotion, especially jealousy. This fanfic revolves around my favorite avatar combo: Kataang!

Assumptions that I took when writing the story:

- Ember Island Play never happen

- the final passionate kiss never happened

- War ended as shown in the cartoon; everyone is happy

- Sokka marries Suki

- Age: Aang is 16, Katara is 17.5

It had been over 3.5years since the end of the war. Aang together with his trustworthy friends managed to bring peace to world once again. After such a prolonged period of war scar on the world, a new era of peace was born. Prince Zuko was coronated as the new Fire Lord. Sokka and Suki were in charge of the war rehabilitation process. Toph started her own metal bending academy to inculcate the art of metal bending. Aang decided to set up an air bender museum to preserve the memories of Air benders. He was now a fully realized avatar who had to attend meetings regarding world peace each day. While all of them were busy with their own work, Katara remained unchanged,still motherly towards her friends and keeping everyone together. Everyone was staying at a small inn at the outer ring of the earth kingdom capital to escape the hectic life at the center and lead a simplistic life. Though zuko rarely visited them due to his responsibiliy back at the fire nation, he was alawys a good friend to all of them.

It was a magnificent morning at Ba Sing Se; the golden orb was slowly rising from the bent horizon. The sun's light flooded the city with its magnificent colour. The sky was woven with thin clouds that seemed like threads of frayed golden silk. Birds and insects started to practice their morning chorus to greet the morning. There was a gentle breeze in the air, which could lift the spirit of any soul in town. It was simply breathtaking. However, no one was awake to view the picturesque scenery but Katara who stood in the balcony sipping a small cup of tea early in the morning. Although, the scenery was beautiful, she was not able to admire its beauty as her mind was occupied with someone else. Aang.

"Why am I always thinking about Aang? Is it because he is my best friend?

No. It can't be the only reason. If it is because he is my best friend, why am I not thinking about Zuko? (Take that Zutarians)

He is something more than a friend. Something more than a best friend. He is always so happy and optimistic. He is so funny. Though he may be just a 16 year old teenager, he is extremely wise and smart. He has grown so much. He put on a ton of muscles in the past years yet he is still so gentle. His shoulders grew broad. His stormy grey eyes are like two magnets that are so attractive that you cannot stop looking at them. A sharp and smooth chin now replaces his chubby face. Not to mention his thin pink lips that are so … Wait, why am I thinking like this?

Is it normal for me to think like this about my best friend?

No, it is not. This must be something more than just friendship. I must be in love. That would mean I am in love with Aang. I am in love with my best friend. I am in love with the Avatar!" she was shocked at the same time ecstatic about the thought. However, her happy thoughts were brooded by conflicting views.

"He is the best boyfriend any girl can get. He is like the perfect boyfriend. There are so many other girls in Ba Sing Se who would throw themselves at him whenever he walks in the streets. Why would he choose me over all of the others? I am just a common water tribe peasant …" she stopped herself from thinking when she heard footsteps inside the house. Katara glanced back to look at Toph walking towards the balcony.

Toph looked at the balcony blankly and asked, "Katara is that you? What happened to you? I can hear your heart beat beating like a hummingbird's wings. Is something wrong? Is some rebel attacking us again?"

Katara giggled at Toph and said reassuringly, "no there is nothing to worry about." Toph smirked and asked curiously, "then why was heartbeat pumping so vigorously?" Katara knew Toph was up to something but tried to cover it up, "I was just thinking about… uh… flying. It was extremely fun but scary to even think about it." Toph nodded with sly smile and asked, "were thinking about flying or thinking about the only person who can fly currently?" Katara's eyes widened realizing that she was caught red handed this time. Katara gave up trying to cover up, as she knew that her heart beat would give her away.

Katara admitted, "Okay Toph you caught me. I was thinking about Aang. I don't know I have known him for so many years but ever since the war ended things have been really awkward."

Toph chuckled, "Admit it, you love him. Well I guess you are just a normal teenage girl after all. For the past few weeks, all I have been hearing in town is how cute and muscular he looks. Guess you are no different."

Katara smiled embarrassed, "what do you think I should do? I am just a normal water tribe girl, while, he is the mighty avatar with astonishing good looks and the gentlest character. Who wouldn't like him? I don't stand a chance against all the other women who are younger and prettier than me"

Toph's jaws dropped in disbelief, "Aang maybe the avatar. Just because all the girls are after him doesn't make you stand no chance. I do not know how you look, but from my experience with girls of this generation, you are the prettiest in terms of soul. You are so sweet and caring. Twinkle toes would make a big mistake if he chose someone else. By the way, better tell him before anyone else get in your way. Good luck!" she turned around to get back into the house.

This gave Katara some hope but considering how much things could change in 3 years there was a strain of fear embedded in her. She thought to herself and decided to confess her love for him that day. Little did she know what was in store for her.

To be continued…

Chapter two – depends on whether you guys like it

Hope you guys like it. I know ATLA is old but I just got hooked to after watching korra. Hope my character interpretations are right. I know that according to the series, it is Aang who is crazy about Katara but I thought it would be nice to see some of katara's emotions. Please pardon me if I made any spelling/grammar mistakes. (I did the entire story in 15 minutes while waiting for my dad to pick me up from school.)PLEASE REVIEW