Being Straightforward

Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar the Last Airbender. It belongs to Nickelodeon/Viacom etc

Aang POV

We had been in Ba Sing Se for a few weeks already and I was paired with Toph when we were looking for info on the Earth King.

As we walked I remembered when I started my Earthbending lessons

Today I continue my Earthbending training. Sifu Toph has been really tough on me lately but she herself is like a rock, strong, tough, and hard on the outside.

"Keep your knees high Twinkle Toes!" she yells and slams her fists against the pillars of earth as I try to keep my stance.

Despite her rough looks I can't help but notice how elegant Toph is when she earthbends. It's like watching the earth dance…

I notice myself blush and regain my focus.

"Rock like!" Toph yells and I maintain my stance.

I've begun to learn on how I should listen to the earth but the only sound I can focus on is the sound of her breath…

No! I'm not supposed to think of my teacher that way…

As I focus I hear the sound of a rushing boulder heading towards me. Airbender instinct tells me to jump but I want to be like her, strong and fearless.

As the boulder approaches I strike, shattering it into tiny pieces and after hours of training both of us are tired.

"Great work today Aang" Toph says as she punches my shoulder and smiles.

I rub my shoulder and blush.

As our time together went on throughout the war I noticed her strength confidence and determination.

I've always thought of a clever way to do things or thought of an alternate solution but this moment was clear. It hit me like a rock.

There was nothing more straightforward than this.

I have feelings for her…

Toph had been tough and honest when it came to what her thoughts were. I had to do the same.

I had to be the boulder hard and tough.

"Toph…." I stopped her.

"Yeah?" she replied. I focused on the beautiful pale eyes I had fallen for.

"You're a great teacher…"

I had a feeling that she felt my nervousness as she blushed and said "You're not bad yourself Twinkle Toes"

Our elements may be opposite but she was the rock and I wanted to be the wind against her.

Just felt like doing some Taang. Please Review! -Takuthwolf