Sokka walked slowly, careful not to put Toph into any discomfort. After a while, Toph understood Sokka's movements and laughed.
"Don't worry about me, I—"
"Toph, to me, you're as delicate as a flower…"
Toph laughed, wondering if any guy every used lines like that anymore.
"…and I don't want anything to hurt you, especially after what Zuko did…"
Sokka sighed, wondering if he was about to regret what he was going to say. She can't bend while she's in my arms.
"You should have told me you were going to try and find him. I care about you too much to let anything like that ever happen again…"
Toph blushed, then looked up at Sokka. Her head had been resting on his chest as he walked, but she wanted him to see her eyes as she spoke.
"I…I care about you too, but Sokka, if Zuko hadn't hurt me, I…I wouldn't be here in your arms right now."
Toph's cheeks turned a darker shade of pink, as did Sokka's, who was smiling.
"Well then, I guess I have to thank Zuko…Wow, never thought I would say those words."
They both laughed, but then Toph's face became serious. "We'll get used to him…but do you really think we can tr-"
"Toph, let's not worry about Zuko, or Katara, or Aang right now. It's just you and me."
"Right…"
Toph went over the last few minutes in her head as Sokka walked, so that she would remember them always. I'm acting like such a girl! What's wrong with me? Why is it that when I'm around him, I just, I just…ugh! I can't even keep my thoughts straight! Why did I say yes? And what do I do if he tries to k-
"We're here!" Sokka interrupted her thoughts. "What do you think? Its gorgeous isn't it?" "Just like you…" Sokka mumbled the last few words.
"What was that?"
"Huh? Oh nothing."
Sokka placed Toph on an earth pillar that was laying on the ground. The pillar was holding in the water from a fountain, so that Toph could soak her feet while they sat.
"By the way, Sokka, I couldn't tell you if its 'gorgeous' or not." Toph moved her hand back and forth in front of her face. "But I'm sure if Katara found it for you…"
Sokka laughed. "How'd ya know?"
Toph shrugged. "You just told me, but that's Katara for you."
Sokka, still smiling, replied. "Aw, that's not fair Toph. You don't think I'm capable of finding a better spot?"
Now it was Toph's turn to laugh. "Don't worry about it! It's fine."
"Really? Because if you want, I know a place with a lot of ro-"
Toph had leaned in an kissed Sokka. She pulled back.
"Shut up Dunderhead."
And leaned in to kiss him again, her cheeks red, afraid of the consequences of her boldness. But Sokka didn't pull back, and instead put his hand on her cheek.
They pulled away, both smiling.
"That was pretty good for your first kiss." Sokka said, still smiling. "You'll get better with experience."
Toph laughed, and playfully pushed on his chest. She "looked" up at him, smiled, and leaned her head on his shoulder. Sokka wrapped him arm around her.
Both were too happy to notice Zuko, Katara, and Aang, watching from behind.
