I know what you're thinking: I own Avatar: the Last Airbender! No, you're probably not thinking that, because I most certainly don't.

It is early in the morning, just before dawn, in Ba Sing Se.

Aang is the only one awake in the house he shares with his friends. He has only been able to get a few precious hours of sleep because he's too busy thinking. Thinking about the events that took place just hours ago on the balcony of Iroh's teashop. Thinking…about Katara.

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It was late in the afternoon at the Jasmine Dragon. The war was finally over, and everyone could finally be happy.

Sokka had been thoughtful enough to paint a picture of everybody "for old time's sake." Everyone gathered around him, expecting an impressive portrait of the group. But nobody looked right. Katara complained that she had Momo's ears, while Zuko's hair was too spiky. Suki was Firebending, Mai looked like a man, and Iroh was too fat!

Toph then remarked, "Well, I think you all look perfect!"

Everyone laughed, except Aang. He walked out to the balcony of the teashop for some fresh air. The sunset was absolutely breathtaking. He smiled. Everything was just perfect.

Katara had followed him. She put her hand on his shoulder and he turned to look at her. She was beautiful. She was dressed in green robes, and she had a pink flower in her hair.

She threw her arms around him.

Am I dreaming…? he wondered.

She pulled away to look into his eyes.

She kissed him. Right then, right there. It was amazing…they were both gentle and sweet/ Aang's arms came around Katara's stomach, hers around his shoulders. They kissed for thirteen seconds (yes, they counted) before pulling away for air.

Aang blushed and smiled shyly. "Wh-what was that for?" he asked breathlessly.

Katara was blushing, too. "I-I wanted to thank you…for everything you've done for the world, for our group…" She paused. "…And for me. Aang, I—" Another pause. Deep breath. "I like you…a lot. Ever since I met you, I've liked you. But after Azula shot you, I realized that…I love you."

He loved her, too. That was a no-brainer, but how to say it…?

He hesitated. "Katara, I…I love you, too. Ever since I opened my eyes and saw you, I knew…"

Wow, that came out better than he thought! He smiled proudly.

She kissed him again.

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Aang touches his lips lightly, smiling to himself. He crawls out of bed to start his day.

No…he certainly wasn't dreaming.