Chapter 2: Sokka's POV

He regretted coming to Toph's as soon as they knocked on the door. Who was he to come and flaunt his romance in front of Toph? Toph didn't have anyone. He supposed that's why he was there. Toph spoke in a tone different than her normal voice. It had some emotion behind it. He couldn't put his boomerang on it, but he knew there was something there. "Come on, Toph. You at least have to meet him!" he heard Suki whine. "Why? I don't need anyone. Especially not some freak you two put together. Don't you think I've been hammered on this enough by Katara?" "Toph, I want you to find someone. Please give him a chance, for me." She attempted to roll her eyes. She was so funny when she did that. "What's so funny? The fact that you think I'm actually going to meet him? You're right. That IS funny." "Toph, come on. Go meet him. Don't make me use my boomerang." "Ooooh your boomerang, I'm peeing my pants over here." With that she turned to walk away. "Oh no you don't," and Sokka picked her up, and carried her outside. "SOKKA I DEMAND YOU TO PUT ME DOWN THIS INSTANT I-""Hello, my name is Xao. It is truly an honor to be in your presence." "Who are you? Zuko's cousin or something?" "Yes." "Wait. I thought Zuko didn't have any cousins. The only one he did have passed away long ago." "I am his cousin from his mother's side. My mother, Pally, is sisters with Zuko's mother, Ursa" "Oh." Toph turned to Suki and him. "Well? What do you think, Toph?" "What do I think? What do I THINK? He's…he's…not my type." "Not your type? But he is perfect for you! Look at that face!" "Suki. She can't see." he reminded her. "Umm hello? Are you guys done with your powwow? There's important business to be discussed, remember? We need to be at Kyoshi Island by sundown tomorrow." "I suppose your right. Let's continue on our way." First Suki walked out the door. Then he turned to leave and he heard Xao say to Toph, "I have enjoyed meeting you. I hope we could perhaps meet up again soon." Xao then leaned down and pecked her on the cheek. He then quickly left. Sokka felt an angry blush creeping up his neck. What was that from? It couldn't be jealousy. No it couldn't be. He shivered. He had known Toph for a long time, but he has never had any feelings for her. He shook the feeling and quickly followed the others out.