Things had gotten way out of hand ever since Zuko joined their group, Katara found herself unable to trust the vanished prince, after all he did how could Ang let him join the group. Katara was usually good at reading people especially when it came to lying, but with Zuko it was different, though he constantly tried to prove he changed his eyes hid a questionable mystery. Angry at herself for thinking about Zuko she skipped down to the beach, much to her demise finding herself face to face with the source of her stress.

"Hey, pretty lady where are you headed to in such a hurry?" a slight smile hinting his curiosity.

"Don't call me that and it's none of your business where I'm headed to, besides don't you have to go terrorize a village or something."

His smile quickly fell, "You Know I'm really trying here, it's already hard enough, and your comments don't exactly make it better." Katara thought she saw a small hint of pain in his eyes but then again it was always hard to tell with Zuko.

"I don't believe your little façade; I know your hiding something!" She turned around and marched to the beach only to find Zuko's body stopping her midway. "What is your problem, step away" His face was expressionless and when he spoke his voice was even and powerful. "Look Katara, I know my actions haven't been the best… but I really have changed let me prove it to you."

"Prove what? That you are a liar, a deceiver, and a backstabber no thanks, I already have enough going on." She took a step back noticing how close they were.

"You will trust me I can assure you of that." Katara snorted at this "Yeah right, ok whatever you say my prince" she have a little bow to make it more dramatic then quickly left the scene.

She loved living so close to the beach. Being close to her element gave her a sense of peace she couldn't find elsewhere. She found herself lost in the soothing sound of the waves and the calm and serene movements of the water. She cleared her mind of everything, most importantly Zuko. Her peace was quickly disturbed when Toph and Suki called her name, "Katara!"

Katara rolled her eyes "Ughh what? Seriously, trying to relax here"

Both of them started talking in a fast manner making it impossible to understand them, Katara raised her hand abruptly stopping them. "One at a time please."

They smiled at each other than Suki began to speak, "Guess who's coming tomorrow"

"Umm I don't know"

"Just guess"

"Ok, umm Momo's girlfriend?"

Toph made a snorting sound "Really? Nope keep guessing.'

"I don't Know"

"Ugh! For Spirits sake just tell her already!

"JET!"

Katara's mouth dropped, she couldn't find words, it had been 2 years since she last saw Jet and though they were never officially boyfriend and girlfriend they shared a kiss or two but most importantly they were engaged. "Ah- wha-a-t?" Toph grabbed Katara's shoulders and shook her violently.

"Jet, you know cute guy kind of funny." Katara was in complete shock. Toph pressed on, "Your sugar daddy…. Ohhh I know your groping buddy." Katara gave a nervous chuckle, "You said he's coming tomorrow? Like here? ….. To the island?"

Toph began to lose her patience, "yes, yes he's coming here he sent a letter saying he will be here tomorrow night. Gosh you look like you've seen a ghost." Katara was bewildered; the last person she expected to see was Jet, her Jet, the guy she was weeks from marrying, the first guy who confessed his love to her. "Oh no no no, he can't come here!" Suki interrupted then, "Katara stop stressing, you have to be cool and collected about this, come on show him he can't get to you."

Katara stopped nibbling her finger nail and looked up at Suki, "You Know your right he's just a guy, nothing more" She decided to be calm about it then realization hit her and she buried her face in her hands and groaned, "Oh no, it's going to be so awkward!" Suki gave her a gently pat on the back, "Just play it cool, now come on lets go eat the boys came back." Suki and Toph started walking leaving Katara wondering in her thoughts.

During dinner Katara found herself playing around with her food, Ang noticing her behavior gave her a gentle kick underneath the table. "What's wrong?" Katara tried to hide her worry and offered a small smile, "Nothing, just thinking how was practice? "

Ang jumped out of his seat at the question "Oh man! Fire bending is so much fun Zuko taught me how to create a fire whip…. let's just say I'm on my way to kicking major butt." It was hard to hide amusement at Ang's innocence, even Katara let out a chuckle, "You know, Zuko shouldn't be teaching you all that, it's pretty violent" Ang took a defensive tone, "Katara I'm not a little kid, plus Zuko is the best at fire bending."

Katara rolled her eyes,"yeah ok, he is not that great."

Everyone started chuckling and sure enough Katara turned around to see an amused Zuko with his arms crossed smirking at her, "Who isn't that great?" Ang started laughing then, "Katara is just being protective again." Zuko walked to the table taking his seat across from Katara. "She's probably just jealous she can't do it," there was clear amusement in Zuko's voice, Katara gave a fake laugh and rolled her eyes. "Why would I want to learn how to fire bend…. it's for the weak." Everyone remained quiet then, Katara stubbornly crossed her arms over her chest and smiled, she longed to take that silly little stupid grin plastered on Zuko's face. No matter how hard she tried to offend him, it seemed nothing got to him.

" You may be right but I believe the weak are those who speak of others being weak."

Ang gave a small chuckle and was quickly silenced when he saw Katara's expression. How could this fire-jerk get to her so easily. She nearly threw the chair on his head but decided it wasn't worth it. "I'm going to bed." She stormed to her bedroom bumping into her brother.

"Woa…..Woa Where are you going angry pants?"

"Not Now Sokka."

"No what's the matter? Come on talk to me I'm your brother."

Seeing his worried expression broke her heart, "It's nothing Sokka, really; it's just Zuko I'm still trying to get use to him being here."

"It's ok sis it was hard for me too but he really has changed plus he's helping with Ang's firebending."

"I know, I know I just…. He's hiding something, I just know it… I don't trust him."

"I see how you can think that, after all you too are alike."

She couldn't help but snort at this. She and Zuko were nothing alike they were different in all aspects. "Please Sokka don't make me laugh, I am nothing like him."

"Yes you are, your both stubborn as hell, but anyways you probably know Jet is coming tomorrow and I wanted to make sure you were ok."

Katara went rigid all over, she chocked out an answer, "Yea… I'm f… I'm fine, why wouldn't I be?"

Sokka gave her a curious look but didn't push it, "Ok if you say so….. hey you know I love you right?"

Katara rolled her eyes and smiled, "Yea I Know, I love you too." They gave each other a quick hug then Katara headed for bed.

Sleep didn't come easy that night, she found herself thinking about Jet's arrival, the last day they saw each other he had declared his love for her and she found herself utterly confused, she didn't know what she felt for him. Though their marriage was arranged they became close friends and she found she enjoyed his company, but love? That was something else. She didn't know how she would react tomorrow and then there was Zuko. He infuriated to her in all types of levels, she had to protect her friends from him, he the enemy. Though she was hostile towards him she couldn't hide her curiosity, for all his smirking and sarcasm, he was emotionless, he was like a perfectly sealed gift nice and smooth on the outside mysterious on the inside and it was hard not trying to figure him out. There was something about his gaze, something that intrigued her, that pushed her, "Ah what am I thinking?" she dismissed the ridiculous thought and let sleep come to her.

Zuko

Zuko watched as Ang and Sokka arm wrestled and found himself thinking of the waterbender, Katara. She drove him crazy, though he promised himself he would control his anger he found that Katara was slowly helping him break that promise. He was even more outraged when he called fire-bending weak. How dare she even think that. Zuko, however, found himself intrigued by the waternender, her stubbornness reminded him of himself and her witty remarks made him laugh. No other woman tested him the way she did, back in the fire nation women threw themselves at him, they never asked questions, and they certainly never disrespected him, that was unless they wanted to face the consequences. Zuko was so lost in thought he didn't notice that Sokka was speaking to him.

"I'm pretty sure my sister is going to murder you one of these days."

The thought of Katara fighting him amused him. "Your sister is very….. she is very…. Complicated."

"She's just trying to get use to you, you know some people take the whole I tried to kill your friends and family thing kinda personal." Though Sokka's comment was playful Zuko felt a slight pang of guilt. He had after all tried to kill them and now they let him into their home with open arms. Their humility was truly admirable. "I know, now if you'll excuse me I think I need some rest."

"Thank you for helping me today Zuko I really do appreciate it." Zuko was taken back by Ang's gratitude, he wasn't used to receiving thank you's and certainly not from someone whom he tried to hurt, "Um your Welcome, see you tomorrow."

It always surprised Zuko how forgiving the Avatar was though he was young he truly had mature beyond his years. Finally arriving at his room he locked the door and opened his window to reveal the breath taking view of the beach, though he never revealed it to anyone he found the soothing sound of the ocean relaxing. He laid down in his bed letting the sound of the ocean rock him to sleep.

Katara

It was very late in the afternoon when Jet arrived. Katara had been distracted the whole day thinking about their encounter. The thought made her nervous and she found herself dreading the whole thing. "Just stay calm Katara. Everything will be fine. It's just Jet" Though she tried to comfort herself she was just too nervous. She jumped when she heard Ang's voice, "Jet's here!"

Katara slowly walked down the hallway taking slow and dreadful steps. She nearly screamed when Toph came behind her, "Hey Sugar Queen your Sugar Daddy is here." Giving Katara a wink Toph passed her reaching the door where everyone stood welcoming Jet. Ang was the first to welcome Jet, "Buddy it's so good to see you!" Though Katara couldn't see Jet with everyone standing by the door her breath stopped when she heard him speak. "It's good to see you too, hey did you get taller." It definitely was him Katara would recognize that voice anywhere. While everyone welcomed Jet Katara decided to head off to the Kitchen and calm herself before she actually talked to Jet.

"Ahh Just calm down Katara, what is wrong with you."

A voice came behind her making her jump, "Is there anything I can help you with Lady Katara." She could sense the amusement in the voice and she immediately became annoyed, she turned around and sure enough there stood the smug prince.

"Yea you can help me by flipping off."

His smile grew wider, "Someone is in a crappy mood today, Katara are you having some lady problems?"

Katara had the urge to punch him in the face, "Very funny that's something you would know about you firebending jerk."

"Ohh that's a good one, so let me guess this Jet guy is an ex-boyfriend or something."

"It's none of your business." Katara poured herself a glass of water then turned around to face the prince. "Go kill something and leave me alone." Katara only got a chuckle out of him, "let me tell you something about ex-boyfriends, they just add more drama."

Katara couldn't help but snicker at his comment, "Oh please because you know a lot about ex-boyfriends." He came closer to her standing only inches away from her, "No but I Know a lot about ex-girlfriends."

Katara was taken off-guard by his proximity but primarily his eyes, those mysterious eyes. They were like ignited flames, for a second Katara wanted to be engulfed in those eyes, they seemed so limitless so beautiful? No, what was she doing this guy was the enemy she couldn't be thinking this way. She suddenly went still when she found Jet standing in the doorway of the kitchen, his expression showing clear confusion. "Katara?"

She didn't know how she managed to make her voice sound even, "Jet, it's so good to see you how was your travel?" Jet answered her in a timid fashion, "It's nice to see you too and my trip was quite nice…. So who is your friend?" Zuko took this as an invitation and shook Jet's hand, "Hey I'm Zuko… Katara's boyfriend."

Katara's jaw fell opened in that instant, she couldn't move and her whole body went rigid. Unable to hide his pleasure Zuko offered one of his award winning smiles. "I'm sorry you are?"

Jet seemed taken back but managed an answer, "um I'm…. I'm Jet Katara's… um … friend, I'm sorry please excuse me" Jet turned around and nearly raced down the hall. It was then that Katara regained her senses, she turned around and nearly broke Zuko's head, "What in Agni's name did you say that for… oh I am going to kill you." Zuko took a sip from Katara's glass and answered coolly, "relax, I thought I was helping you, you seemed like you were going to throw up."

Katara's voice rose, "That was not necessary I am not your damn girlfriend! Why would you tell him that! Are you mental?"

The corners of Zuko's lips rose then, "Aren't we all mental? Besides You should be thanking me." Katara nearly lost it then, " thank you? Thank you? For what for messing everything up, I swear Zuko I am going to kill you!" Zuko didn't seem taken back at all, "You know before you kill me you should at least her me out"

"I have nothing to hear from you."

"I thought you might be interested in letting Jet know you're not as desperate as you seem, besides that guy obviously knows you're still into him." He turned around and started walking out only to be stopped by Katara.

Katara wanted to tackle him but her curiosity peaked, "Fine, I'm listening." He smiled playfully, "If we pretend we're boyfriend and girlfriend Jet will think your over him, he will know that your not interested in him anymore." Katara immediately thought the plan was stupid but of course deep down she had to recognize that Zuko's plan was in a way good, she needed a way to forget about her confusing emotions. It took her a long time to think it through but finally she responded.

"Alright I'm in, but this doesn't change anything I still don't trust you." Zuko nodded, "I know but it's a start." His ember eyes showed a small hint of emotion then quickly disappeared. "Wait what are we going to tell everyone, they'll think it's some sort of joke." Zuko took another sip of water from the glass, "we tell them that we've been together but you pretended to hate me because you didn't want anyone to find out, then Jet found us and we couldn't hide it anymore." Katara was quite impressed by his collectivity, "alright, this better work." He locked eyes with her trapping her in his gaze, "It will, now come on my love." He winked leaving the kitchen and leaving her in thought, "oh hell, what did I get myself into." She was now the girlfriend of the prince of the fire nation, the enemy.