AN: Hello, and welcome to the second oneshot of this series! I sincerely hope you enjoy it! And I must apologize in advance if any of these oneshots end weirdly at all.

Words (excluding author's note): 980

It had been an honest mistake on his part. He and Jessica had been searching in the Air Nation for any sign of the Lava Gormiti as the inhabitants of the Air citadels had reported seeing signs of them in the area, no doubt up to no good.

Unfortunately a surprise ambush had caused them to become separated. At the time, he had suggested that they should split up to avoid being caught. But now he wasn't so sure it had been such a great idea.

"Come on, Jess." he muttered as he walked across the top of the citadel. "Where are you?"

He looked toward the entrance, wondering if he should ask the Air Gormiti for help. Then a thought occurred to him. What if Jessica was absolutely fine? She was tough, after all. Still, he couldn't take that chance so he headed in that direction.

"Um, sorry to bother you but I kinda need your help. You see the Lord of Air and I were looking for the Lava Gormiti when we got separated after they ambushed us and-"

The Air Gormiti looked confused at first and then alarmed as they watched Toby ramble on. One of them spoke up. "With all due respect, Lord of Water, you may wish to take a breath."

Another one added, "We shall send out scouts to search for our Lord."

Toby slumped down onto the floor. "Thank you," he said breathlessly, still wondering why he was so worried about her. He watched a group of Air Gormiti fly out of the citadel to search for Jessica, wishing he could help. But he felt sick with exhaustion and worry, not to mention he couldn't fly, which is why he had accepted their offer to rest in the citadel for a while.

While he waited, he wondered if she would be angry at him for even suggesting that they split up in the first place. The idea of her being angry at him - genuinely angry - left a bad taste in his mouth. But what made him feel even worse was how awful he felt being away from her and he couldn't understand it at all.

"What are you doing to me, Jess?" he asked himself. He doesn't have the answer. He doesn't think he ever will. He cares about her, that much he can admit, but did it really go beyond that of mere friendship? Did he see her as more than just his best friend? He was starting to think that he might. It didn't really matter, though. She'd never feel the same way.

"There you are!" A familiar voice, one that fills him with so much emotion, exclaimed. He turned his head and saw her standing at the entrance to the citadel, along with the group of Air Gormiti.

"Jess..." he whispered. He'd seen her countless times before yet, for some unknown reason, she'd never looked more beautiful to him.

He stood up, ignoring his dizziness, and rushed towards her, hugging her so tightly he lifted her off her feet.

"I'm so glad you're okay!" they said together before laughing with pure relief.

Toby put her down, still laughing. "Next time I say we should split up..."

"I'll tell you not to be so stupid!" Jessica finished for him. "I was worried about you!"

He stopped laughing abruptly. "Y-You were?" He was nervous. Why was he nervous?

"And I'm willing to bet that you were worried about me too, right?

His head snapped up. "How did you know that?" he asked, realizing that he had just admitted that he had been worried about her but he couldn't care less.

"Do you think I've never noticed your reactions whenever I'm in danger?" she responded, an amused look on her face, as she watched him try and fail to come up with a response.

"I... well, I -" Why was talking so hard all of a sudden? He'd never had a problem talking to her usually but now it was like his brain had forgotten how to function.

She poked his chest lightly. "You don't need to worry about me! I can take care of myself!"

"Yeah, I know that! It doesn't stop me from worrying about you, though!" She was too close to him now. He couldn't stop himself!

"Well, what do you - mph!" She was cut off by his lips pressing firmly against hers. That was a surprise - to both of them, in fact.

He was worried that she might have slapped him, never once expecting that she would kiss him back. Yet she was doing just that, her hands tracing his jaw while his own wrapped around her waist, pulling her closer.

The kiss continued for a few moments until they had to separate for air. Panting lightly, they ended up laughing - partly out of embarrassment and partly because they both had secretly wanted it to happen for a while.

What they both said afterwards only felt like the natural thing to say. "I love you." And it felt so right.

They remained in each other's arms for a good while, neither of them trusting themselves to speak in case they ruined the moment.

Eventually Toby spoke, "Does this mean we're -"

"Yes," Jessica replied simply, looking up at him. "Yes, it does."

He tilted her chin up,whispering, "Good." Before he could kiss her for a second time, they both heard the sound of someone clearing their throat.

They looked around to see the group of Air Gormiti still standing in the entrance of the citadel, many of them looking bemused. Jessica hastily started apologizing for their rudeness and thanked them for their help, Toby doing the same while rubbing the back of his head sheepishly.

Whoops.