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It was almost two weeks since that day. Since I had kissed Katara. I couldn't help but think about it everyday. It was back at the invasion, when I wasn't sure I would come back.

FLASHBACK:

"Are you ready for the fire nation to know the avatar's alive?" Sokka asked me.

I thought for a moment. "I'm ready." I stated, determined.

Sokka and I hugged, followed by Toph and Katara. We shared a group hug, hoping it wouldn't be our last.

"I hope you kick some serious firelord butt, Twinkle Toes." Toph stated smirking.

Just then, Hakoda came out from the sub entrence, and said they were going to head towards the beaches. Sokka and Toph entered the sub, while me and Katara remained on the surface.

I turned to her, and she was looking back at me.

"Aang..I" Katara said while I also started to speak.

I thought for a moment then smiled at her. "You go first."

She smiled back at me genuinely, then spoke. "We've been through so many things together. And...I've seen you grow up so much. You're not that little goofy kid I found in the iceberg anymore. I guess what I'm trying to say is...I'm really proud of you."

I blushed. "Everything's going to be different after today, isn't it?"

"Yes, it is."

"What if...What if I don't come back?" I asked looking at her.

I made a decision as she spoke. "Aang, don't say that. Of course you'll- mmph." She was cut off by my lips on hers.

I could tell she was caught off guard, but I needed to let her know how I felt. I felt her become less tense and I could feel she was sort of kissing back.

I pulled away and opened my glider. I said nothing to her as I flew off, happy and determined to defeat the firelord.

FLASHBACK OVER.

Now we were headed towards the western air temple, and I hadn't really gotten a chance since to talk to Katara about what happened. She didn't seem to mention it at all and I felt a little like she didn't feel the same way about me.

We were on Appa, when I asked Sokka if I could talk to him.

"What is it, Aang?" He asked, sitting on Appa's head next to me.

"It's about girls." I confessed.

"Oh, really?" He asked raising an eyebrow.

"Yeah...there's this girl..." I started.

"Ah, yes. I remember. Still need advice on that 'girl' you were talking about back where that fortune teller lady was."

"Yeah...the same girl..." I said blushing.

Sokka thought for a moment, then looked puzzled. "How have you been able to be with her? Have you been sneaking off?" He asked chuckling.

"Just give me advice, Sokka." I said slightly annoyed. What does he mean 'be with her'? We're on the same bison.

"Well, what's your question?"

"I...Well, how do you get a girl to notice you?"

Sokka sighed then laughed. "Just do what I told you back when you first told me you liked her."

"Being aloof didn't really work." I said sighing.

"Well, try harder. I think it'll work." He said smirking. "It always does for me."

"Alright." I said as Sokka got back on the saddle and sat next to Toph.

I breathed in deeply then turned around. "Katara...Can I talk to you?"

"Um...Sure, Aang." She said sitting next to me. "What is it?"

I sighed then looked at her. "Well...we never really got to...um...talk about what we did before- or sort of during the invasion...and I just didn't want to wonder about...well...our relationship I guess."

She looked puzzled for a moment, and then she smiled at me. "You...kissed me."

"Um, yea." I said blushing.

It went silent and I shifted, not liking the awkwardness.

I got annoyed, so I broke the silence. "Did you...well I'm not sure how to ask this...but did you...l-like it? I mean I'm okay with you not and everyth-" I was cut off by her finger on my lips.

"Aang, slow down. I-I..." She blushed and looked at me. "Well, I was kind of shocked by it."

"I know." I said looking away. "I could tell."

"But it, it made me realize how I feel about you."

"Which is...?" I asked, feeling my heart race.

She didn't say anything except smile at me. She started leaning in, and we both shut our eyes. I let myself lean in too, as our eyes shot open when Sokka yelled in our ears.

"WE'RE HERE!" He said, shaking us.

Katara and I pulled away from each other and looked towards the temple. She got back on the saddle as I landed Appa towards the place we were staying.

When we got there, we settled in.

"Aang...what're you going to do about learning firebending?" Sokka asked me.

"I dunno. There's no one who could teach me!" I said groaning.

"Think again." Toph said pointing at someone standing in the distance.

I know, I know. Not a very long chapter...but no biggie. By the way...I am writing this at like 2 in the morning, so this story possibly could be messed up, not sure at the moment. :P Remember to review :)