A/N: I decided whether I get 1000 reviews or not, I'm going to continue this story! The idea struck me and I can't ignore it, so ta-da! Here it is!
Hello/Goodbye Chapter 2: Said
Katara had volunteered to go put the used tea cups in the sink. She was still embarrassed over what had just happened. After kissing Aang on the balcony, the two had walked back into Iroh's tea shop hand in hand. Their friends all ooh-ed at their arrival, causing her to blush furiously. She needed a minute or two to regroup.
As she placed each fragile china piece in the sink, she heard the wooden door swing open behind her. She turned her head to see who had just arrived.
"Hi Zuko," she turned back to the cups. When there was no noise besides the clanking of the china and the muffled noises from the group outside, Katara turned back around.
"…why did you do that?" Zuko asked gravely. His topaz eyes focused on the floor and he frowned sadly.
She raised her eyebrows in confusion. "Do what?"
He lifted his gaze to meet her eyes. He didn't have to say anything. She knew exactly what he meant.
"Zuko…" Katara sighed.
"What?" He asked.
What could she possibly say? 'I'm sorry, that kiss we shared meant nothing'? That was a complete lie. 'Sorry, Aang just looked like an adorable little puppy, I couldn't resist'?
He waited for her answer.
"Zuko…Aang has always been there for me," she tried to explain, "when I needed him most."
"I've been there for you," Zuko's voice was barely audible.
"Not like Aang has." It pained Katara to see the hurt in his face. "We barely know each other."
The more Katara talked, the more it seemed like she was trying to convince herself it was true. With every breath she took, worry filled her head. Was she making the right decision?
Had Zuko really been there for Katara? Zuko himself wondered. He had been there to deflect lightning, and to find her mother's killer, but he certainly hadn't helped her in BaSing Sei, or with the pirates. But they had spent so much time together since he joined their group! They had kissed! Did that mean nothing to her?!
He adverted his eyes. He couldn't look at her. She probably thought he was pathetic.
"You should go," Katara said sadly. He nodded slowly.
"Mai is probably waiting for you." Katara turned back to her sink full of china, and immediately busied herself with a tea-stained cup. She didn't stop scrubbing until she heard the wooden door creak closed.
A/N: I know its very short, but that is just the way I roll. Remember to review!
