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Characters - Zuko, Aang, Sokka, Toph, Katara

Pairing(s) - ZukoxAang, it's getting more developed here! : D

Disclaimer - Not mine, I know, it sucks...

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"No Aang, a bit more freely, it doesn't need to be such a tense movement!" Zuko offered as he watched the younger male go through the basic steps. He watched him, suggesting things, criticizing, and offering advice. But when Aang had a major problem, like how to position his arms, Zuko had to do more than just sit back and watch, lest he want the Avatar to hurt himself when they actually started using fire. "Aang, wait, you're not doing it quite right," Zuko said as he walked up to the younger male. He positioned himself in the right form, showing him, but he still wasn't getting it correctly.

"You see, if you do it like how you're doing it," he started as he lined his body up with Aang's smaller one and taking hold of his wrists lightly, not yet moving them, "You'll burn yourself as well, because your leg will be right in the way. But here," Zuko moved Aang's arm up, not level with his chest, but slightly above, "You'll get it just right, not harming yourself and getting a good shot." Zuko offered him a small smile as Aang looked up at him, nodding in understanding. Zuko stepped back and Aang tried again, getting the move perfectly that time.

"Good Aang! See, I was taught to level my arm with my chest, but I learned that fire sometimes sways from your exact mark you aimed at, so I always make sure to go slightly above my target, to make sure that I hit the mark." Aang nodded again, showing that he understood, and he took a seat next to his teacher on the railing.

"You're a really good teacher Zuko! That makes perfect sense when you think about it. It's kind of like an arrow. It usually doesn't go in a straight line, so you have to aim above it to make sure it hits the right place," Aang said with a smile of understanding.

"Exactly, you're a fast learner. And thank you Aang, but I think there are many more talented firebenders that would be much better teachers to you than me, if the circumstances were different with the Fire Nation." Zuko sighed softly at the thought of the war, but he still gave Aang a small smile, showing his thanks. It really was nice to be friends with Aang, even though he wasn't even sure if they were friends. Sokka and Katara still didn't trust him, but Aang, Toph, Appa, and Momo sure seemed to like him. Aang always hugged him, smiled at him; let him show him how to do certain things, even if it meant they would have contact. What surprised Zuko the most, was that they seemed to do that often; hug or touch, but even with that, Zuko found he didn't mind. For most of his life, Zuko didn't let anyone touch him after his mother left, he would even shy away from his Uncle sometimes. But Aang, he just made Zuko want his attention and affection.

"Well, I think that's enough for now, Aang. We've been at this for a week now, so I think it's almost time for some fire exercises. Don't you think?" Zuko asked him with a small smirk on his lips. Aang's eyes grew wide at that, and he nodded furiously. "Yeah! You really meant it Zuko? I'll be learning to use fire soon! Oh, this is awesome!" Aang cried out, now up from his spot and hopping and dancing around in joy. Zuko let out a chuckle, the sight of Aang's happiness making him feel better each time he saw it.

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Zuko stood after awhile of talking, making his way down the halls of the air temple with the excited airbender closely behind him, giggling softly with delight. They made it back to the main camp, joining the others once again. Aang calmed himself and greeted his friends, who in turn, said hello and gave him his lunch. Zuko was right behind him, greeting the others as well, but he was only met with a hello from Toph and a hot bowl in his once cool hands. Zuko winced at the sudden heat on his hands, and was met by a smirk from Katara.

"Oh, I'm sorry flame-boy, was it too hot for you?" she asked snidely as Zuko almost dropped the dish. He simply lowered his head, and tried to ignore her rude comments, not wanting to get into a fight with the girl. He warmed his own hand to make the bowl's heat bearable, and he started to eat silently.

"Katara, please stop being rude to Zuko, he's our friend," Aang said sternly, receiving a small smile from Zuko himself and a shocked look from the girl herself. "Aang, how can you say that? Zuko may be your teacher, but he's still not our friend! Have you forgotten what he's done to you, to us? You've got to be out of your mind to even think of calling him your friend!" she practically screamed at the airbender.

Aang was about to retaliate, but before he could, Zuko set his bowl down, and stood. With a soft, 'Thank you for the meal,' he walked off into the deeper parts of the temple.

Aang stood up quickly, glaring at his supposed 'crush' and he walked towards her. "You are unbelievable Katara! How could you say that about him, especially right in front of him! Zuko has changed, and for the better I might add! What you said is unforgivable. How dare you…" Aang's hands were balled up into fists, and he clenched his eyes shut before turning on his heel and darting after the direction Zuko went.

It was silent for a moment at the camp fire, before Toph spoke up. "Wow, Katara that was just...that was just downright mean…" she said before she stood and left to a different part of the temple to find Teo and the others. Katara was in shock, and she looked at Sokka for help, but wasn't offered anything but more shock. "Sis, that was seriously uncalled for…" he said, shaking his head before heading off as well, leaving Katara alone to think about how truly wrong that was.

Everything was changing between them since Zuko came, but Katara wasn't sure if it was for the better.

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So, there you go! Chapter two! Tell me what you thought! : D

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