So this is Toko week and I finally realized it ahead of time so I get to partake. Such a great start to the summer I if you ask me. So I wrote all of the stories on the correct day but due to finals I have been unable to post them until now. I hope you enjoy!

Over the years, Zuko's uncle had given him an endless amount of helpful advice. Some of the best advice he gave him was from a Kenny Roger's song. You gotta know when to hold 'em. Know when to fold 'em. Know when to walk away and know when to run. Those words were some of the best advice that he used in his long pursuit of Toph Bei Fong, the tough little blind girl from down the road. Iroh and the Bei Fong's had been friends for years and as such the two children had grown up together. Throughout grade school, Zuko had been a sort of older brother for the younger girl. Throughout middle school, she was his best friend. Both were a bit of an outcast. Toph because of her blindness, and Zuko because of the scare that covered the majority of half of his face. He had received it in a car crash, the car had caught fire and the heat was too much as he tried to save his sister who was trapped in her car seat at the time. Because Toph couldn't see in the conventional way, she didn't mind the scar like the other students.

In high school, Zuko found himself attracted to the eighth grade girl. He knew she was still far too young and the age difference too vast, so he held his feelings to himself. He was pretty sure that his best friend, Sokka, had caught on but he knew the boy wouldn't tell anyone.

Toph's freshman year, his senior year, they had P.E together and often spent the free days kicking a soccer back and forth between the two of them. Zuko never was sure how Toph was able to locate the ball but the first (and only) time he had asked her about it she replied with a simple smirk and a harsh 'it's a secret' so he dropped the matter. It wasn't really all that important anyway.

Now, a sophomore in college, Zuko figured it would be a good time to lay his cards on the table and gamble the greatest friendship he had for something even better.

"Hey Toph," Zuko asked during their weekly smoothie at the university café.

She looked up straw still in mouth. "Yep?"

"Who are you taking to prom?" he asked casually.

"Not going. At least not this year. Snoozles asked if I wanted him to take me, but I told him no. I mean what college guy actually wants to go to a high school prom? Besides, Sugar Queen would want to get me all dressed up and I'm avoided that until I absolutely have to. So…yeah."

"Want to go to a party that night instead?"

"I thought you had finals coming up."

"University isn't all work, no play you know. Besides, I want to take you to this party. It's going to be a good one."

"You take me parties all the time. I'd rather you just be prepared for your tests."

"No Toph, you don't get it, I want to take you to party. As in you go with me…as well…as a date," He told her, preparing for her to smack him or kick him under the table.

"What are you getting at, Zu?"

"I want to date you Toph. I want you to be my girlfriend. I know you don't like labels and that's fine with me. I just want to be together."

"Alright," she said after a moment, taking a sip of her smoothie.

"Alright?" he asked, a bit hesitantly.

"Alright," she nodded with a slight uncharacteristic blush.

"Alright," Zuko nodded finishing off his drink.

"Ready?" Toph asked finishing off her own as well.

"Yeah, let's go," he nodded standing up and pushing his chair in.

They tossed their cups and Zuko wrapped his arm around her shoulder, grins on both their faces as they made their way out.

Please, do not hesitate to tell me what you thought. It's been awhile since I've written anything for Avatar, been in a Torchwood mood for a while.

Love,

Spike.