Chapter 3: Getting Older
Okay ch. 3, now we're into the teen years. You can expect to see some of the other ATLA characters in here but i really don't like Mai or Aang so you will not be seeing them in here. Possibly a reference to either of them but definitely not characters that will have a part in this story. Also im not writing one of those fanfics where one ch Zuko and Katara are friends and the next theyre like having a kid. I want this to be realistic, and with reality comes some jealousy(; lets just say Zutara is gonna start right off the bat but i hope you'll enjoy where this goes. Also pleaseeeeee keep following, favoriting, and reviewing. I would love to know what everyone thinks at this point and if there is an actual point in me writing this. well enough of me going on...
Hakoda's POV
I woke up to the bright sun shining through my curtains. I didn't hear much coming from downstairs so I figured that all of the kids were still sleeping. I guess I'll go downstairs and make make breakfast for everyone because if I don't it'll be like a stampede when everyone wakes up hungry after a long night. Making my way down the stairs I hear the familiar rythmic breathing of the four teens in front of me, along with the dreadful sound of Sokka's awful snoring filling them room. I got used to seeing this every Sunday morning.
It became a tradition for Katara, Sokka, Zuko, and Suki to stay up all night Saturday watching the same pointless movies they've all seen a thousand times. The four of them were sprawled out across the living room floor in front of the TV and against the large couch along with an assortment of bankets, pillows, and sheets. The scene never really changed expect for maybe the exact spot everyone was in. In the pile of teens there was always Suki laying curled up in a blanket with Sokka's head resting on her, and most of the time there was a considerable amount of Sokka's drool on her. I still wonder how my son has her as a girlfriend, I'm even more surprised that she actually puts up with him. I suppose I should have known this since they were kids, but it's expected at their ages. I still can't believe they're already 16 and 17-year-olds.
Zuko and Katara were no different. Every morning was the same for them. Against the bottom of the couch were several large pillows where they slept. Today Zuko was sleeping in an up-right sitting position against the couch. In his lap lay a peacefully sleeping Katara. Zuko's arms were wrapped protectively around Katara's small form, and Katara's hands clenched the front of Zuko's red shirt. Seeing this every time is getting easier but I still feel a little uncomfortable, I mean my daughter fell asleep in a boy's lap. Whether they slept like this or slept like last time, laying down adjacent to eachother with Zuko's arm curled around Katara, I still didn't like it. I mean I understand it has always been like this but i just can't over the fact that they've always had something that made Zuko and Katara seem to want to be more.
I guess I'll just have to get used it because its been like this for years and probably won't change. I'm sure the kids will like pancakes for breakfast. I'll make blueberry for Sokka and Suki and chocolate chip for Katara and Zuko. It's scary how well I know them. I also know once I get started with cooking all four of them will be up pretty fast.
Suki's POV
Of course it would be a combination of the smell of pancakes and the sound of Sokka's snoring to wake me up. Ugh, well I guess there's no point in trying to back to sleep with that heavenly smell coming from the kitchen.
"Sokka," Suki said with a nudge to her boyfriend's shoulder, "Sokka, get up. Sokka! Get off! You're drooling everywhere!"
"Mmmgh." Sokka somewhat responded.
"Sokka get up!" Suki said with still no luck. Then an idea occured to her. "Sokka your dad made breakfast." Sokka jumped up off of her and ran to the kitchen not even waiting to let her get up.
"Figures." Sukki mumbled mainly to herself. Well not that Sokka got off I should go eat breakfast with him. When I got up off the floor the cutest thing I have ever seen is sleeping in front of me. Zuko was sleeping with his arms wrapped around Katara, while Katara was sleeping in his lap clenching the front of his shirt. This is too cute for it not to go on Instagram. I just gotta get my iPhone before either of them wakes up and messes up my picture. Okay there, now this is the cutest instagram picture ever.
"Sokka your sister and Zuko are so cute. They're like meant for eachother." Suki said with a smile as she took a seat next to Sokka.
"They've always been like that since they first met. Those two are just too close of friends. I feel like they'll never seperate from eachother." Sokka said with a dismissive voice.
"They would be the cutest couple." Suki said with a smirk. I know how tense Sokka gets when guys are around Katara, lets see how he acts when he thinks of Zuko the same way.
"You know I never thought of it that way, what if they get married or something?! I mean they're always together now! I've gotta stop this." Sokka exclaimed as he got up from his seat. I grabbed his arm and pulled him back down.
"Sokka even if that was the case leave them alone they're adorable. And its not like they're together or anything I was just saying it would be cute if they were." I saw Sokka's face go blank, it must have sunk in that he over reacted.
Zuko's POV
Ugh who is talking so early in the morning? If I haven't gotten up yet who could possibly be up already? Mmm, it smells like pancakes and Katara's perfume. Oh, well now that I see Katara sleeping in my lap it makes sense. The pancakes must be from Hakoda. Katara is so peaceful when she sleeps, her eyes flutter and her eyelashes are tickling my neck. Why are her hands clenched around my shirt? Was she dreaming of something? She's gotta gett up now, I want some of those pancakes before Sokka eats them all.
"Katara? Katara get up there's pancakes." I said gently shaking her tiny form. "Katara, come on Sokka's gonna eat them all, get up." Still no response, hmmm. "Katara if you don' get up I'll throw you in the pond again." She definately heard me that time and yet she still refuses to get up. I guess I'll just have to carry her toward the door so she stop pretending to sleep. Okay here we go.
"Okay Zuko! I'm up don't thro me in the pond again. It's too early for that, take me to the pancakes." Katara mumbled into my shirt.
"That's what I thought." I said chuckling to myself. Oh man that plate is stacked with pancakes.
"Good morning you two. Sleep well?" Suki asked laughing.
"I slept fine, Zuko here is pretty comfy." Katara said after I put her down on the seat next to mine.
"Yeah I slept good too." I said looking at Suki. Why is she smiling at me like that? Is there something on my face? "What? Why are you looking at me like that?" I said curiously.
"Oh, no reason. But you guys looked adorable this morning. All the people on instagram think so too." Suki said with a genuine laugh.
"Eww! Suki you took a picture while I was sleeping in my pijamas?" Katara said becoming flustered.
"Oh stop, everyone still thinks you look hot even when you're sleeping. And especiall in your pijamas." Suki said with a wink. "I mean look at you Katara, you're so pretty and have the perfect bod, especially in leggings. Right Zuko?" Suki said mischieviously.
"Yeah Katara, every guy practically drools over you. Besides you do look good in leggings, I've heard plenty of people say so." I said seeing her reaction.
"I don't know what you guys are talking about. And just who did you hear that from?" Katara asked seemingly innocent.
"Plenty of people, plus I think you look good in them too." I said casually knowing very well I think she looks more than just "good". Katara is my best friend but I'm not blind she's hot, but that's it, she's still my best friend. Suki looked at me with a smirk and I can only imagine what she's thinking right now.
Okay guys so theres chapter 4 hope you liked it! And you get to see how everyone is turning out now that theyre growing up. You also get to see everyones thoughts on katara's appearance especially zuko's(; Also im making it my goal to update this story at least once a night but realistically i don't see that always happening like last night. I guess thats what i get for being a junior in high school with AP classes -_- but if i dont update at least once a night you can always count on a weekened update! so im gonna start on the next chapter now.