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A/N- I was just reading some comments, and I really appreciate what things24 said, about how it was rushed, so, this chapter is going to be a lot longer! Thanks things!
"KATARA!" I bellowed when I got back to the Earth Kingdom palace.
"Yes Toph?" she asked, coming to the door.
"You promised." I growled, putting a pale finger in her face.
"Oh, Toph, come on, it's your 16th birthday! I know, deep down, you knew I was going to throw one, and you want one, that's why you didn't make me swear, only promise."
"Listen up, Sugar Queen, if you throw me a party, I'll throw you off the balcony," I growled.
"Hey Toph," Sokka said, "Happy Birthday."
"Did you know about the party Sugar Queen was throwing?" I asked.
"Of course not, Katara doesn't tell me things anymore, not after the last surprise party," he smiled.
"It's true," Katara agreed, "He knows nothing."
"I'm going into the garden," I scowled.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you," Katara said.
"AARGH!"
"Don't be such a drama queen Toph," Katara said. "Now, go upstairs and change out of that… outfit, take a bath, and change into one of the dresses I'll send up with the maid."
Rule #14- Don't let anyone push you around.
"No," I said, turning around, "I'm going back to the Phoenix King."
"Were you out with Zuko before you came in?" Katara asked, I could feel the irritation crease up her face.
And that brings up another important rule;
Rule #9- When something minor in your head, is a big deal in someone else's, and it could help whatever it is you're trying to/get, work with it.
"Yeah," I said. "Why do you care?"
"Whatever Aang says, I'm never going to trust him, so can't you just stay away from him?"
"Can't you just not throw me parties?" I asked.
"You are so annoying Miss Bei Fong, just get out of the house until your party is all set. I'll send Sokka to find you, and that boy when it is. Be ready."
When Katara turned around, I stuck my tongue out at her, and then I left.
"So," Zuko said, looking down at me, from right outside the door. "You little sneak! You EARTH-BENDED MY FEET TO THE GROUND!"
I chuckled a little, and then I lost all emotion in my face. "No I didn't."
"WHAT?!" he yelled, but I could hear the laughter in his voice.
"There are a lot of earth benders in Ba Sing Se. Maybe it was one of those girls."
"Uh, no, I know it was you," he smiled. "And, what do you have 'those girls' anyway Tophie, that's all you ever talk about, nowadays."
"Let's see," I said, beginning to walk out to the garden, and then remembering the party, and walking towards. "I could count the ways, or I could list them, in an order, like, worst to best. Your pick."
He laughed. "Happy Birthday Toph."
"Thanks, but more importantly, what exactly did I get from you for my birthday?!"
"Maybe I'll give it to you, whatever it is, if you tell me."
We sat down on the steps.
"As much as I hate to admit it," I said, "I don't hate you. And I know how much those girls push your buttons, and only I could do that. So, yeah, it's all for me really. I don't want people to think I don't hit as hard because there are a bunch of other girls hitting you too."
I lied. I would have broken EVERY SINGLE ONE OF MY RULES if I told him the truth that I think I really may be in love with him. It was hard doing it there. No, I didn't do it there. Erase that out of your mind.
"I don't believe you," Zuko said, smiling.
"Oh," I said. Turning towards him, even though I couldn't see him.
"No, I think it's because you want me all to yourself."
I rolled my eyes. "You're kidding, right?"
"Yeah, Tophie, I'm just kidding."
"Stop calling me Tophie," I said, good naturedly slugging him in the shoulder.
"Are you really going to leave now that you're 16?" Zuko asked me.
"Yeah," I stood up, and dusted myself off.
"Where are you going to go?"
"Where ever my feet take me."
"Do you even think you'll be able to survive?"
"You don't think I can?"
"You're 16, you're still a child."
"And you're a mature adult?!" I said, raising my voice.
"Yes, I'm 20!"
"That's nothing. Age is but a number, it doesn't have to do with anything. I'm incredibly mature; I left home when I was a little kid. I'm not a little kid anymore."
I walked back into the house and slammed the door.
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