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Chapter 3: Heaven

Toph was in heaven.

Ever since she'd gone to visit Aang, they were, as Aang said, an official couple. They'd gone to plays (making sure they got front row seats so Toph could " see"), earthbended with badgermoles under the city, or just enjoyed each other's company. Toph had never been more alive. She couldn't remember what she'd seen in Sokka. The only man for her was Aang. And tonight, he was taking her to the Screaming Killer BassGopher, the fanciest restaurant in Ba Sing Sae.

As they walked into the restaurant, Toph heard the clink of glasses, the chatter of conversation, the feelings of happiness coming off of all but two of the diners. Surprise and anger came from two familiar people.

" Aang, Katara's here… with Zuko." She whispered to him. He turned his head slowly. Seeing them, he tightened his grip on her hand, and led her to their table, which was just a few feet away from them.

They sat down, and Toph could feel their gazes on them. She tried not to feel uncomfortable. After all, it was Aang who would feel most uncomfortable, going out with his girlfriend with his ex-girlfriend right there with her new boyfriend.

" So Aang, are you gonna tell me what's on the menu, or do I have to learn to read?" she joked, but found he wasn't listening. His attention was directed towards Katara's table.

" Aang?' Toph asked, trying to ignore the jealousy trying to control her. Why was he looking at her? His attention should be directed at Toph!

" What? Oh, sorry. Um, how about a spider cow burger?"

" Um… Aang? I'm a vegetarian, remember?"

Ever since she'd started dating Aang, Toph had become a vegetarian, like him. It was on of her biggest break offs from her relationship with Sokka, who only ate meat.

" Oh! Sorry, right. Wanna just share some noodles?"

" Okay" Toph said, trying to seem nonchalant, when really, rage was boiling up inside of her. He still liked Katara! He shouldn't still like Katara! He was her boyfriend! Hers!

Whoa. Cool it, Toph. She was taking this way too seriously. She couldn't become the obsessive girlfriend. She couldn't become Mai.

They ate in silence. Toph could still feel his gaze on Katara.

As they walked out of the restaurant, Toph decided to ask the question she'd been holding in all night.

" Aang, do you still like Katara?'

" What! No! Toph, if Katara can't accept two friends comforting each other, that's her problem. You're my girlfriend now."

Toph nodded and started talked about nothing in particular. But there was a gnawing feeling in her stomach. A feeling that made her wish she wasn't blind. A feeling that made her wish that she wasn't a walking lie detector. A feeling that made her wish she hadn't eaten so many noodles.

Aang was lying.


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