"Haru." Sokka pointed his finger. I guess that's where the saying so close, yet so far comes into play.
It was 7th period. Gym. Captains Sokka and Teo were choosing teammates for their kickball team. Sokka had just chosen Haru, who was right next to me.
For some time I had wished that Sokka would pick me for something. Maybe for some jeopardy game in science or the baseball game played in the park after school. To prove that I was good for something.
I didn't just like Sokka for the fact that he was on the minds of 4 girls and the captain of the basketball team, but that his voice always had a way of effecting people, even if it was some random sarcastic quote.
"Definitely Longshot." Teo said. Soon it was me, Yue and Maang left. I was left in the last threes and that was just screaming out to people that I couldn't play kickball.
"Umm…" Sokka hesitated. Obviously he was saying eenie meenie moe in his mind to choose any bad player. But then my whole attitude was changed.
"Toph" Sokka said, pointing to me and faintly smiling. I wasn't picked first, but at least I was on his team and that was something.
By the end of the game, everyone was congratulating me for earning us most of the points and pitching balls that most people kicked and got a foul until they were out. At least I had earned some attention from my kickball skills.
"Hey Toph," I heard and turned around. There, right in front of me, was Sokka. At least 2 feet taller and ready to compliment me.
"You're great a kickball. Do you want to join us after school for some kickball?"
"Sure!" I said. Thankfully I wasn't some clumsy idiot that just stuttered and yelled random things.
"Toph, come on! My mom's waiting!" Suki called to me. I was staying over her house. But I stood staring at Sokka getting farther away and eventually climbing into his car.
"Toph! My mom can't wait all day!" Suki said, running up to me.
"Oh sorry." I replied and got my stuff ready.