It was pitch black in the room when Aang awoke from his unconsciousness. The lights were all doused and he could see the moon out over the balcony. He wiped all the cold sweat off his forehead then looked to his left and was surprised at what he saw. Katara was lying down next to him facing away from him. He knew by the pattern of her breathing that she was asleep. He was absolutely freezing, probably a repercussion of his body being immobile for so long. He positioned his body right behind Katara's and spooned her. He placed his arm around her body laying it across her stomach.
Katara flinched and immediately shot up not knowing who or what was touching her. She turned around and saw Aang was awake and had cuddled her. She smiled and put her hand on his face. Aang spoke to her.
"This doesn't mean anything… I'm just cold." Aang smiled as he assured her this wasn't an act of love.
"I'm just glad you're alright." Katara settled back down and cuddled Aang.
"Wanna have sex?" the waterbender whispered.
Aang picked up his head in awe, "I'm still mad at you… I'm just tired and cold and I need warmth. That's the only reason I'm cuddling you."
"I'm sorry but I've been lonely and well… thinking about you…"
"Katara, we'll discuss all this stuff in the morning. Now stay still and let me steal your warmth." Aang said with a joking tone to his voice. Aang slowly stroked her stomach. Katara smiled at the feeling of his hands on her. She missed this feeling.
Aang's hand slowly started moving up her body as he ended up on her breast. Katara removed his hand from her and turned to face him.
"I thought you hated me and you just wanted warmth." Katara said with a sassy attitude.
Aang responded, "If I'm not mistaken you asked me to have sex with you 30 seconds ago."
"So is that a yes to the sex?" She added
"Good night Katara." Aang told her as he put his hand back on her body and spooned her.
"Good night Aang." Katara closed her eyes and enjoyed his company. She then drifted to sleep.
They both awoke within a few minutes of the other. Katara stroked his bald head as he slowly awoke from his first good sleep in a few days. Once he was awake she went to him and tried to kiss him. As she moved in he turned his head away.
"Katara, there is no way your kissing me until you explain yourself. My heart is still completely shattered from what you've done to me."
"Let's discuss this on the beach. Get away from anyone, this is our business."
Aang nodded and they both went outside and down to where Aang had witnessed his live with another man, his own friend.
"So Katara, please explain to me why Zuko had his tongue in your mouth and yours in his."
"Your going to think this is all a lie but please you have to trust what I tell you. The girls and I returned from our spa day earlier than you and Sokka. Toph and Suki went inside to eat and I decided to take a walk on the beach. I had been thinking of you all day. We just had our night of love together and I hadn't seen you all day. I was daydreaming about you and I wasn't thinking. Someone tapped my on the shoulder and I assumed it was you. I forgot Zuko was joining us…" She began to tear up. "I turned around and without even thinking or looking I kissed him. I was actually enjoying the kiss until I heard you voice. My heart sank as I realized it wasn't you." Katara was now fully crying. "I'm sorry Aang, I really am. I fucked up by accident and I just want you. I want your touch, I want to see your smile, I want to be your love."
Aang just listened to her story and tried to determine if she was genuine.
"Katara, I want to believe you… but I don't know if I can. How can you just turn around and kiss him and not realize it wasn't me. The height difference didn't throw you off. The fact he has hair didn't throw you off!" Aang was raising his voice a little as he pointed out obvious signs that would be noticed immediately.
Katara was crying now, "Aang I don't know how I missed those. I just wasn't thinking right but I swear Aang! It wasn't a mutual kiss and I didn't know it was Zuko! I'm sorry! Please Aang, do you think after we committed our love so far as to have sex that I would want a small fling with Zuko!"
Aang realized she had a point. He only had one test he wanted. Aang approached and put his hands on her shoulders. He then threw a kiss onto her. He was expecting hesitation or shock but we he got was surprising.
Katara kissed him strong and with passion. She missed him so much and this was all she wanted. Aang felt her tears as they ran down her face. He released the kiss and stared deep into her eyes.
"Katara."
"Yes Aang."
"Could you help me move my clothes and things back into your room."
She threw a large hug on him and kissed him until she couldn't breath.
"I love you Aang. I've missed you to death and the nights without you were so depressing and empty. Don't ever leave me again and I promise I'll never do anything, and I mean anything to hurt US as a couple."
"I love you too Katara. I love you too. Let's move inside and see what the rest of the group is doing."
Katara and Aang walked into the living room arms locked and her head rested on his shoulder. Everyone else's faces were filled with joy to see the couple back together. Everyone except Zuko.
Okay I did this last chapter trying to squeeze it in before I can't post. If I do post within the next week that means I got access to internet. PLEASE REVIEW! More chapters are coming!
