~Friends~
Toph was soaking her feet in a pool of water as Zuko attempted to carve a wooden figurine, using the tips of his fingers.
It was an awkward silence that Toph couldn't stand
"Hey Sparky!"
Zuko's concentration vanished and the little wooden figure turned to ash. "What?" he shouted.
"Who do you think you are?"
He thought for a second. "Why don't you tell me?" Zuko said, sitting next to her.
Toph smiled shyly. Wait- shyly?
"I think you're a strong person. Someone a little like me. Someone confused and struggling. You've got too many problems to deal with. You're strong, compassionate, even if you are a little evil. You're Zuko. You're my friend." A rosy hue spread over her cheeks, making her look like a china doll.
Zuko took her hand. "I trust your judgment."
"That means a lot, coming from you."
"I know."
That was the day Toph first felt Zuko smile.