Old Friends and New Beginnings

This is my first story and my first attempt at writing where other people can see. Sorry the first chapter is so short I am just trying to give the background information first. Also I am not sure if I am any good at writing so feedback would be very helpful, constructive criticism is welcome.

I do not in any way own Avatar the Last Airbender or any of the Characters of the story.

Today was the beginning of the rest of Katara's life. She was going to start college, with her boyfriend Jet. She thought she had it made.

"Katara! Katara!" Sokka called, "You are going to be late for orientation if you don't hurry, and Jet is already been waiting for you for an hour!"

Sokka acted like Katara's father because after their mom died and their father was drafted into the war, Sokka felt it was his duty to look after her.

Jet, clad in his worn denim jeans with holes in the knees and a tight white shirt, leaned over from his position against the wall, "Sokka, it's not that big of a deal I have waited a longer amount of time for her."

"Tell me about it one time we were leaving to go visit our Gran-Gran and she made me wait two hours so she could do her hair. Pssshhh…women."

"SOKKA I HEARD THAT!" angrily marching down the stairs, Katara gave Sokka a ferocious glare. In her new white wedge heels with ribbon straps that wrapped around her ankles and ended with a bow in the back, a dark blue denim skirt, and a light blue shirt that accentuated her curves, her appearance gave a false sense of security. "I had just gotten out of bed for your information! And I hadn't quite been awake; I was drowsy when I finally got to take my shower. You know how I am when I'm in my element; it's hard for me to leave."

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, just go finish getting ready." Sokka called annoyed that he lost their little fight.

"I am almost done anyway!" With that Katara turned around and marched back up the stairs. Twenty minutes later she came back down carrying her last suitcase and a brilliant smile.

"Are you ready?" Jet asked.

"Yeah I think so. This is my last bag, so…" At that moment Sokka rushed over to Katara and pulled her in for a long embrace that almost brought tears to both their eyes.

"I want you to be careful out there sis. It's a big world and I won't always be there to protect you. And if you need anything, anything at all don't hesitate to call me."

"Sokka you're so mushy and I am a big girl I can take care of myself. And try to behave when I am gone and keep the house clean. And do your laundry." Katara smiled and tried to hold back her tears. Her eyes were welling up and a clear layer of water was visible.

"I love you too sis." After their final goodbye Katara and Jet drove off headed for university life. Looking back Katara finally let the tears roll from her eyes.