AN: Okay, so, first fanfic. Wish me luck.

I decided it was probably a good idea to start with oneshots just to see if I could actually keep something updated instead of writing some huge novel-length story. Basically I'll take a random word from a generator and write a story using it. Obviously most will be Taang, cause Toph is my homegirl and Taang just kicks ass. Probably some Zutara stories/involvement in the stories. Same with Suki/Sokka.

Word: Frozen

She was freezing everywhere.

That morning hadn't been so bad. She could stay firmly wrapped up in a pile of blankets, pressed up to Appa, and she stayed fairly warm. And it wasn't so cold during the day, when the sun was up. But now that it was dark out, the temperature was steadily dropping and becoming the coldest night of the year.

Of course, this was when Aang had wanted to go out. The nearby town was holding a festival, and Aang had somehow convinced Toph to come with him. She was thoroughly regretting that decision.

Coming from a fairly mild section of the Earth Kingdom, it was never this cold, and Toph didn't even think she owned clothes for this kind of weather, and she certainly hadn't brought them with her. There wasn't even any snow, just frost coating the trees and grass. Toph sat next to Appa, trying to keep as warm as possible as she shivered in a little bundle.

"Toph! You ready to go?" Aang poked his head over the top of Appa's saddle. She groaned.

"It's freezing."

"Why didn't you pack warmer clothes?"

"I don't have warmer clothes," Toph snapped, her temper shortening by the second. She had already tried to make a rock tent, but it was even colder being surrounded by frozen earth. Her element had failed her, and that only made her angrier. Aang jumped down from Appa, landing gracefully in front of her in typical airbending fashion, the simple action doing nothing but angering Toph more.. He pulled her up by her hand and draped fabric over her shoulders before she could say anything.

"What's this?"

"My coat," he replied.

"Are you insane, Twinkles? It's freezing out here and you'll be even colder than me." And the fact that it seemed like Aang thought she couldn't take care of herself made it even worse. "I can take care of myself."

"It's okay, Toph, I'll be fine. If it gets you to the festival it's worth it." He grinned, pulling her along by her arm towards the town. She dug her heels into the earth, effectively stopping his pulling. He turned around, confused.

"What? Don't you want to go? You said you would earlier." She could feel Aang's face fall into a frown.

"What is wrong with you? It's as cold as ever and you're wearing nothing but a robe!"

"What's wrong with me? You!" He immediately clamped his mouth shut, knowing that it didn't sound like what he meant. And he knew Toph would take it the wrong way. The worst part was, he couldn't tell her what it was supposed to mean.

Her face fell from its angry pose for a few seconds before hardening back into irritation. She wasn't going to show him how much that hurt, and she was starting to have second thoughts about being the only one to travel with him. Sokka, Suki, and Katara had settled down back at the North Pole, and Zuko obviously had Fire Nation duties. This meant only Toph was around to travel with Aang as he settled disputes about land and Fire Nation colonist issues. And that was okay with Toph. She loved freedom, and Aang provided that freedom. And Aang was her best friend, so what was the problem?

"Maybe I shouldn't have come," she mumbled, fighting to keep the anger out of her voice. She knew her words were more effective when they were calm. It meant things were serious."You can drop me back at my parent's house if you want." She could barely stop from flinching at that idea. Aang's eyes widened.

"No! Toph! Wait, that's not what I meant! YOU'RE NOT THE PROBLEM!" He yelled as she began to walk back towards Appa.

"THEN WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM, AANG?" she screamed back at him. This was no longer about a simple coat, and she stood there as the breeze blew her hair back and forth. It was too cold to bother putting it up into a bun. Aang just stared at her, her furious face surrounded by the mane of black. It was rather disconcerting.

"I…I don't know," he mumbled, hanging his head.

"Then I suggest you figure it out," she said, inwardly wincing at the undertones to the entire conversation. They both knew what was happening. She gave him a half smile, some of her fury fading as her feet could feel his expression. "Remember. Rock-like. Face it."

"Will you still come to the festival?" he asked, obviously changing the topic. Toph sighed.

"I guess I did agree to it. You still don't have a coat."

"I can just warm myself with firebending, you know. That's why I didn't hesitate to give it to you in the first place." Toph faltered. Idiot, she mumbled to herself, and she could feel her face heating up.

"Oh," she said, wincing. "Sorry," was the grudging apology she gave. Aang smiled, knowing that was all he was going to get. "Let's go," she muttered, trudging toward the road. Aang gladly followed.

They were quiet until they reached the town, music playing faintly in the town square. They were too far away to really hear it, but they could watch the festivities.

"Twinkle Toes?" Aang turned to face Toph.

"Yeah?"

"What is the problem?" Aang paused.

"I wish I could tell you." Toph frowned.

"Come on, Aang. This is serious. Face it. You need to work up the nerve to say whatever it is. It can't be that bad."

"I'm not like you, Toph. I don't face my fears," Aang replied. Toph sighed, knowing this was going to happen, and, perhaps, knowing the problem.

"I'm still freezing, Twinkles." Aang grinned and pulled Toph's back to his stomach, arms around her, sharing the firebender heat. Toph's mouth rose in a small smile as she finally began to warm up as they watched the festival . Aang smelled like fresh air and soap and right there, she was perfectly happy.

Toph's night was getting better.