Skoochy snuck quietly threw the building, putting his cloths on as he tiptoed. He didn't want any of his friends to know he was going out.

He had just put on his hat and had the door knob in hand when a voice called from

behind him, "Where are you going this late at night, Skooch."

Skoochy swung round to see Violet standing next to the stairs… smirking.

Skoochy breathed deeply. "Oh, it's you."

Violet raised her eyebrows and slowly walked around Skoochy, studying him. "So tell me, Skoochy, were are you going?"

Skoochy stretched his neck nervously. "Oh well… just fancied a walk."

"Hmm, I see… you wouldn't be going out to see that brat again… would you?"

Skoochy felt a pang of anger at Violet for calling Jinora a brat. "Oh, what? No, course not…" Skoochy just realized something. "What are you doing up so late Violet?"

Violet started blushing. "Oh well… I came to see you actually. You weren't on the roof so I came to look for you." She said, moving closer to him, her voice low and seductive.

"Okay, then what's up?" asked Skoochy trying his best to keep Violet's mind off Jinora.

Violet gave a playful smile. "Well, you see… I have this bottle." She held out a bottle of what seemed to be alcohol she'd hidden behind her back. "And I was thinking we could share it, you know… on the roof… alone."

"Not tonight, Violet. I really do need a walk… but I'll catch you later."

Skoochy opened the door and ran outside. He didn't need to see her look. He was sure she was angry, but it couldn't be helped.

He shook his head as he walked away from the house. She just couldn't catch a hint, could she? She had been trying to seduce him for ages now. Skoochy knew she had a crush on him, and he just didn't have the heart to tell her he didn't feel the same way.

He always thought of Violet as more of a sister then anything, since they grew up together and all.

Just then Skoochy heard a swoosh from above. He looked up; putting himself in an Earthbending stance ready to fight.

"Hey, there," said a voice behind him.

Skoochy fell over in surprise. "Oh, hey, Jinora," said Skoochy, feeling his cheeks heat as he dusted off his pants. "You're early."

"I've been here for a while. I was actually perched on top of that buildings over there." Jinora smiled and pointed behind her. "I'm sorry if I scared you."

"Oh… course not. I never get scared," said Skoochy, embarrassed.

Jinora smiled "Mmm, I see," she said unbelievingly. "So… what did you want to do."

Skoochy hitched his smile back on. "I have some ideas. Here follow me."

They strolled together through the very grimy street; Skoochy couldn't help how strange they looked, two teenagers strolling in the middle of the night in one of the most dangerous parts of town.

To fill the void of silence Skoochy asked, "So, no one caught you going out?"

"Nope, well Ikki did, but I'm not counting her."

Skoochy grinned. "Yeah, what was the deal with her last night anyway?"

Jinora waved her hand, rolling her eyes. "She does stuff like that all the time. She likes messing with people. My bothers are the same way."

"So… she didn't tell anyone about us seeing each other then?"

Jinora chuckled. "No. Let's just say I have some… information over her." She paused. "You know, Skoochy, I think you're becoming a bad influence on me."

Skoochy couldn't stop himself from laughing and Jinora laughed to. He pulled up short and asked, "What would happen if your parents found out about as?"

Jinora stopped laughing. "My Mom probably wouldn't really care. But dad… he'd make a tornado big enough to destroy half the city if he found out."

Skoochy sighed. "That's too bad."

Jinora raised her eyebrows. "Why? Did you want to meet my parents or something?"

"No… well, if you want me to."

Skoochy didn't really want to meet her parents; he was even more scared of Jinora's father now, and wouldn't be upset if he never met him.

They talked for several more minutes, then Skoochy spotted an old stop sign, which meant they we're where they needed to be.

"Alright, Jinora, I want you to close your eyes."

Jinora hitched an eyebrow. "Why?"

Skoochy chuckled. "Just trust me. It'll make it more of a surprise."

After a moment of her looking at him wearily she closed her eyes and let Skoochy guide her.

They turned the corner into a very grimy alleyway.

"Still closing your eyes. Jinora?" Skoochy asked while walking beside her.

"Yes."

Finally, Skoochy spotted what they came there for. "Alright." He put his hands on hers. "Open."

She opened her eyes and her mouth fell open. "Oh! Skoochy it's… it's beautiful!"

Jinora jumped into his arms, taking Skoochy by surprise, but he hugged her back passionately for several long moments before she finally stepped away and turned back to her surprise. Beaming she walked over to examine the life size statue of herself created from rock.

Skoochy looked proudly at it. It had taken a lot of time to make it. Carving the basic form was easy, but getting everything just right form memory was an art form not all Earthbenders were capable of.

"How on earth did you…?" Jinora seemed to remember something. She paused and then turned back to him with a smile "Being an Earthbender has its perks I suppose."

"You could say that. Been working on it for a week whenever I get the time."

Jinora eyed him, smiling warmly. "It's beautiful, Skoochy… but I think it's my turn to show you something."

Skoochy raised his eyebrow, "What could that be?"

"You'll see." Jinora pulled her glider from behind her back and beckoned him to come to her.

Skoochy stepped back a few steps. "You want me to go on that… Jinora, I'm—I'm not a flying type of guy."

Jinora came over, pulling him towards her, shaking her head exasperatedly. "Come on, earth boy. It'll be fun."

Before Skoochy knew what was going on she had placed his hands on the back of the glider, and took off.

"AHHH!" Skoochy yelled as they soared into the night sky, going higher and higher."

Once they settled, Skoochy, who had been closing his eyes, opened them and saw Jinora below him guiding the glider.

"Having fun?" asked Jinora loudly over the wind.

"Jinora, I'm Earthbender! I need to be on the ground!" Skoochy yelled, shuddering, from a combination of fright and coldness.

"How about you open your eyes? I know you have them closed," Jinora said, a bit of amusement sounding in her voice.

Finally he opened his eyes and looked up. He gasped at the sight. Skoochy could see the whole city below him. It looked beautiful.

"This is amazing!"

Skoochy couldn't really see Jinora but he could tell she was smiling. "You get use to it after a while… but it is still very nice."

"Yeah, I'll say. This beats my rooftop by a long shot!"

They soared and zoomed threw the air for what seemed to be a lifetime, but then they finally landed on Skoochy's roof.

Although it had been one of the most amazing experiences of his life, he was very glad to be back on the ground.

"Well… I better be going," said Jinora rubbing her arm.

Skoochy ran up to her. "We won't be apart for too long this time, promise, even if I have to swim through the ocean to get to you."

Jinora smiled, looking down at her feet. "I had fun, Skoochy, more fun then I've had in a while."

They stared at each other. Skoochy was subconsciously leaning closer to Jinora. The next thing Skoochy knew their lips met as the first rays of sunlight shone in on them in a wonderful blissful light.

Authors note: Am so sorry for the long wait everyone, been very busy. Next chapter should be up soon, if it isn't I'm sure I'll have a few new short story's up, so check my profile! Thanks for all the great reviews keep them up :)

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