Day 6. Disclaimer: I do not own ATLA.

Day 6

Faded

Katara began walking around the Southern Air Temple. All she wanted was some time to herself. The work of the day seemed never ending, and she sometimes got tired of playing mother to everyone. She sometimes felt as if everyone forgot about her, like she was fading from the group.

Katara looked around her to see the fading pictures of the Air temple. They must have all been beautiful at one point, but now, you could barely tell what they looked like. She knew what it felt like, to be forgotten, as if you were fading into the background. Katara didn't necessarily want the spotlight on her, she just wanted someone to pay attention to her needs once in a while. Zuko was trying, but he was the enemy, he was just trying to get on her good side. At least, that's what Katara was trying to convince herself, she wasn't so sure anymore.

She heard the soft padding of footsteps behind her and immediatly whipped around, drawing out a water whip in the process. To her suprise, she saw Zuko with his hands up, almost in a surrendering position. Why was he here? Her suspicion was immediatly aroused.

Katara put her water whip down, but didn't get out of her fighting stance. "What do you want Zuko?" she tried to put as much venom in her voice as possible.

"Just wanted to talk. I saw you walk off, and wanted to know if you'd like to talk." Katara blew up at this. Of course, the only person who would ask if she was alright was the one she was trying to avoid developing a connection to.

"Maybe I just wanted to be alone! Why can't anybody let me have some time to myself, instead of coming to me with their problems or their needs!" by this time her arms were flailing about, and her voice went up, almost to a shriek, "I need some alone time to feel special, and like I mean something!" Katara was sobbing at this time, and Zuko approached her, though she was too busy ranting at this time. He enveloped her in his arms, and just held her. "I feel like I've faded from the group, like they've forgotten about me." At this, she sobbed harder, so hard that words were impossible.

Katara didn't want to admit it, but she liked the way Zuko held her, his warmth against her.

Zuko hoped Katara wasn't going to lash out at him for the way he was holding her. He didn't know if it was a crush, or love, but he had wanted to hold her for a long time know. Zuko brought his hand up to Katara's face to wipe away the tears. "You haven't faded from my mind," he whispered in her ear. Zuko then brought her face up to his, confusion evident in Katara's blue eyes. How he could just stare at those oceanic depths for an eternity. He kissed her sweetly, hoping she wouldn't pull away.

Katara was in utter shock. How long had she been trying to erase the thought of his amber gaze from her eyes, or the thought of his lips on hers. She eventually gave into the kiss, the world fading around the two benders. That was until Sokka yelled out for Katara to make dinner. The firebender and waterbender just laughed, and kissed once more, letting his voice fade to a murmur. They had finally worked out their differences, Sokka could wait.

This is my favorite so far. Hope you like it! I told you it wouldn't be depressing! HINT: reviews are loved. Just a suggestion.