A/N: This was sitting on my computer so long I'd forgotten all about it. I think I started this last spring (that's why it's so fluffy), and here it is Dec! I pulled it out, and since I'm in such a writing kick, decided to finish and post it. A little light SukixSokka piece to enjoy.

As always, I don't own these characters. They are creative property of Mike and Bryan.

Picking A Flower

Suki was exploring the outskirts of the temple when she practically stumbled upon a field of wild flowers. The colors and fragrance took her breath away. Blooms ranged between small white breath to the large petaled hibiscus, with many varieties and sizes in between.

The only thing that would've made this glorious sight better, was if Sokka had been there to share it. She let out a dejected sigh. He'd been off doing something with the guys and hadn't even been in camp when she left.

She bent down to pick a particularly fragrant blossom and brought it to her nose. She reveled in it's aroma.

"What ya got there?"

If she hadn't of recognized his voice she probably would've decked him. Sokka was standing very close to her back. He couldn't sneak up on her often, but she'd been in her own world just then. Dangerously out of touch with her surroundings.

Fortunately she could recovered fast. "Look. Isn't it beautiful!" she said enthusiastically, waving a hand to the field.

"Beautiful." he nodded.

She wasn't sure if he'd even seen the field when he said that, because when she turned, his eyes were locked solely onto her. She blushed at his ardent gaze.

Finally he looked at the flower in her hand. Sokka leaned down to give it a deep inhale.

At that moment Momo, who was on a bug hunt, tore through the air towards them. He jumped onto Sokka's head and leapt off again, in hot pursuit of a tasty morsel.

Unfortunately, the unexpected weight and momentum sent the teenager sprawling into Suki, and they both crashed to the ground. Pollen and flower petals fluffed up in clouds on their arrival. The pair were stunned, and gazed at each other for a moment.

They were about eye to eye in their fallen position. Sokka had braced himself a bit with his hands on either side of her shoulders.

Suki's hands were still on his chest from trying to stop their collision. She wasn't exactly in a hurry to remove them.

Sokka gave her a crooked smiled. "Do you come here often?"

Suki was not to be outdone. "Every fall. The view is nice." She said with laughing eyes.

"Yeah…" Sokka managed to breath the word out before his blush took over.

Suki blushed in return when she thought about what might be running through his mind right then. She cleared her throat. "Are you going to get off me any time soon?"

"Was thinking about it." He put on a face like he was trying to concentrate.

She giggled. He was always able to make her laugh. Each time it was a precious gift she treasured.

Instead of standing, Sokka lowered himself a bit more. He suddenly looked much more serious. "The flowers are nice, but you're the prettiest thing in this field." His voice was low and sent a shiver up her spine.

Sokka's serious moment were few and far between, and his romantic side usually displayed itself in silly gestures. But there were those rare moments when those two aspect of him met, and she could be completely swept away. This was definitely one of those times.

"Would you pick me then?" She wasn't pleased that her voice had suddenly become much quieter. She never liked showing weakness, ...except maybe to him.

His eyes were so intense now, she thought she might drown in those blue pools. No one should have eyes like that. It just wasn't fair.

He smiled and her heart skipped a beat. He inched a little lower. "I already have."

She couldn't take it anymore. She wrapped her fingers into his shirt and pulled him the rest of the way too her. She saw looks of surprise followed by joy flicker across his face. She kissed him and he wholeheartedly kissed her back.

Finally breaking for air, he pushed off the ground and stood. She groaned letting him know she was disappointed. He ignored it and offered her a hand up. His strong arm pulled her fast, and she collided with his chest again. He steadied her with a hand in the small of her back.

"We should get back. I came to find you because lunch is ready." Sokka bobbed his head in the direction of the temple. He picked a petal out of her hair.

Suki looked at him with her best pout, trying to delay their return to the others. She wanted, just for right now, to keep Sokka all to herself.

He laughed and put a hand on her cheek. "Don't worry. I fully intend on continuing this later." He said those words with the voice that made her quiver.

As she let him drag her back she thought. An almost evil grin came to her lips. 'You'd better, Sokka. Or I will hold you to it!'


What happened next ~ That night they weren't able to 'continue' because Hakoda is a very light sleeper. The next morning Azula attacked the temple. You *ahem* know what happened after that.

A/N: This turned out a little more 'suggestive' than I'd originally intended. For one thing - the title! ^_^; Anywho... I blame it on the fanatics I've been reading lately. I still don't think it's too OOC, but let me know. Also is this too much for the K rating? I'll move it out of Avatar Shorts if it is.