`As I skinned the fish Sokka had caught for us to eat later, I could hear Aang and Toph practicing earth bending techniques. I smiled a little to myself as I thought about how much Aang had grown and changed since I met him. He had gone from an immature kid to someone who is more mature, his responsibilities changing and molding him. I wish I could say I had nothing to worry about, but I do. Ever since we invited Zuko into our group, I've been terrified for Aang's safety; for all of our safety. I looked over to where Zuko had been sitting earlier, he was still there. Sitting on a tree stump, he seemed to be in deep thought, focusing on something I couldn't quite see. Then his lips curled up a bit when he saw me staring and I turned away blushing. I wished I could just avoid him, but I needed someone to cook the fish, and Aang was busy with earth bending. I sighed heavily before approaching the person who was supposed to be my enemy. He looked up at me squinting, the sun was still high in the sky. Without saying anything, I held the fish up in front of him, insinuating what I needed him to do. He stared at me for a brief moment before lowering his head. "No." He stated simply. Excuse me? No? Who did he think he was? "Why not?" I asked angrily. "Because...you don't trust me. Everyone else trusts me, and you still don't. I want to prove myself to you, and the only time I get to talk to you is when you have me burn things." He spoke with confidence, which only furthered my anger.
"Everyone trusts you now? I was the first person to trust you. Remember? Back in ba sing se." He stares down at his feet, probably ashamed of the memory. He should be. "I'm different now Katara, please you have to know that. What can I do? Is there anything I can do to make you trust me?" He pleaded. I thought for a moment. I didn't want to trust him. I didn't want to believe he had changed, he had hurt everyone so much. I thought back to the cave in Ba sing Se, how gentle he was. How I was going to heal his scar then, he seemed like a completely different person. Could I really believe that he was still this person? After all he'd done? I sighed and sat down next to him. "I'm not going to come outright and trust you. Just give me time. I'm still scared that you're going to hurt Aang,
or another one of us." I told him. He pondered this for a moment. "I don't want to hurt Aang, Katara." A chill ran down my back when he said my name. "I don't want to hurt anyone,
and I especially don't want to hurt you." He added. I stared at him for a moment, wondering what he meant. Especially me.
We sat in silence for a little while.
"Just cook the fish, Zuko." I finally stated. He seemed to be in a daze. At the sound of my voice he shook his head and took the fish from me. "Sorry." He smiled. When he was done I took the fish and headed back to where we'd set up camp. Sokka had gathered some berries earlier that day, they were set out in a pile on top of a leaf, to keep them clean. As I split the fish I turned to Zuko, waving him over to let him know we were about to eat. He got up and began approaching us. I didn't want to turn my back to him, not yet, but I willed myself to attempt trusting him. I turned away and took a piece of fish. I felt Zuko beside me as he sat down. Maybe he thought sitting beside me would help me trust him. It wouldn't. Aang was usually chatty but tonight he was different. Flames dancing on his face, made his angry expression seem more hostile. "Aang are you okay?" I interrupted Sokka from his story about different kinds of boomerangs. Aang glanced up at me and nodded, with a big smile. "I'm fine Katara, i'm just not hungry. I'm going to sleep." With that he got up and angrily stuffed himself into his sleeping bag before turning away from us. Zuko gave me a questioning look, but even I didn't know what was wrong with Aang.

The wind was blowing ferociously as I attempted to grab my sleeping bag. It was freezing out I realized as I shivered.
Suddenly my bag flew away.
"NO! UGH." I yelled to the sky. Zuko turned to look at me from his sleeping bag. "Everything okay Katara?" He asked. I turned to glare at him.
"Oh everything is perfect! It's just my sleeping bag decided to take a midnight detour to who knows where!" I screamed. "Oh. What are you doing?" He asked as I layed down on the hard ground. "Trying to sleep." I stated closing my eyes. "Katara." I opened my eyes. "Come sleep in my bag. There's enough room and it'll be warmer. You've gotta be freezing.
I furrowed my brow, measuring my options. Share a sleeping bag with my dangerous enemy, or freeze. I preferred the latter,
but Zuko was right. I approached him cautiously as he sat up, making room for me. I slid in and turned away from him. It was warmer than I would have thought, must be a fire bender thing. I fell asleep quickly.

Bright lights filled my vision when I opened my eyes. It was mid-day I realized. Zuko was gone, and everyone else was awake. why did they let me sleep so late? I turned over to where everyone was and saw them chatting bitterly. Aang turned and saw me awake. He said something to everyone and got up. He started approaching me as I stood up. "Hey Aang-"
"Why were you sleeping with Zuko last night?" He inquired. I didn't think he knew what he was insinuating. I blushed furiously. "My sleeping bag flew away. It was cold." I stated simply. "You could have slept in mine." He argued. "You were already sleeping. Sorry Aang, why are you so upset?" I asked. Aang glanced back at Zuko before making an uneasy face. "I'm just worried there might be something going on between you both." He said sadly. Oh. "No no Aang, I promise there's nothing. I swear!" I insisted. He looked unsure for a moment before smiling.
"Okay Katara, if you say so, I believe you." I sighed in relief. "How about we go practice some water bending?" I smiled. He nodded and we headed to the river.

Zuko's pov

"I'll be right back." Aang said before getting up to approach Katara. I listened to Sokka's ramblings for a few moments more before stealing a glance at Aang and Katara. Katara was speaking frantically and waving her hands. Aang seemed unsure before smiling at her, and saying something. I wished I could hear what they were saying. Katara said something again, this time calmly. They headed for the river, probably to practice Aang's water bending. I stared down at my feet. It was obvious the avatar liked Katara, I just didn't know if she returned those feelings. Secretly, I hoped she didn't.