Chapter 10: Singing in the Rain
Zuko piled through Katara's CD collection in the car as they drove to his uncles tea shop. Katara just finished eating the last of the chips in the small bag of Doritos as Zuko whined about how her music sucks.
"Hey! As I recall, you liked some of my CD's!" Katara smiled and took another bag of chips (Cheetos Jalapeño) out of a grocery store bag, keeping on hand on the steering wheel.
Zuko laughed as he saw Katara try to open the chips bag with her teeth.
"Wait," Zuko took the bag from her and opened it, "There."
Katara smiled and thanked him, taking it from him and taking a bite.
"Back to the music thing," Katara turned off the radio, "If you don't like my music, bring some of your CD's."
Zuko smirked, "I doubt you will like my CD's."
Katara smiled, "Never know until you try!"
Katara pulled into a parking spot in front of the Tea Shop, "Let's go make some money!"
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The next six hours was full of no bathroom breaks, full tables every second and sweat…lots and lots of sweat. Katara closed the door as the last customers walked out. She locked the door and turned the 'Open' sign to 'Closed.' Zuko sat down at a table and leaned his head onto it.
"Jeez, Uncle, why do we have to be open so late?" Zuko groaned and stretched.
Iroh laughed a little as he swept the shop, "Nephew, just be happy that we got such nice customers this time."
Zuko nodded, "Yeah."
"So, Iroh, what was the surprise that you were going to tell us about?" Katara said, walking to a chair next to Zuko and sitting down.
"Ah, yes! I am going to make you guess," Iroh smiled at them as he swept.
"Oh God," Katara banged her head on the table.
"Uncle, come on! We just worked six hours non-stop!" Zuko complained.
Iroh smiled and nodded, "And you guys did a good job! But that isn't going to change my mind."
Zuko sighed and got up, "Going to the bathroom. Katara, just guess random shit so he'll have a little fun."
"Language, Zuko!" Iroh rolled his eyes. Zuko waved him off as he walked to the bathroom.
Katara picked her head up and thought for a moment, "Ergh…uhhh…hmmmm….you made a new tea that has never been created before?"
Iroh shook his head.
Katara put a finger on her chin, "You…are…going to…paint?"
No.
"Decorate?"
No.
"Turn this into a restaurant?"
Close.
Katara made a weird face, than her face lit up, "You bought a new location for the Tea Shop! Oh, and you're going to make it into a restaurant!"
"Ding, ding, ding! We have a winner!" Iroh laughed.
Zuko walked out and sat next to Katara.
"Wash your hands, Nephew?"
"Of course!" Zuko coughed. Zuko looked at Katara who raised an eyebrow.
"Be right back." Zuko ran back to the bathroom as Katara and Iroh laughed.
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Katara lay in her bed, staring at the digital clock that was sitting next to her. It was 12 am. She got back 2 hours ago and she can't sleep. She wondered if Zuko was still awake. She got her phone from her night stand and unlocked it. She texted Zuko:
Hey, you awake? -K
Oh, I only wish sleep would overcome me right now. -Z
Lawlz can't sleep either? -K
Nope. The whole house is asleep, but I seem to be wide awake. -Z
Same here :/ wanna hang out? :D -K
…It's midnight. -Z
So? That's when we can do all the awesome shit! -K
…what awesome shit? -Z
Uhhmmm…like…go really fast on the highway? XD -K
Oh yeah, that soooooo bad, Katara. XP -Z
Well, than you think of something than. -K
Well, we could always do the deed ;) -Z
Ahah, Ahah. No…well…no -.- -K
Fine! Ruin my fun! -Z
Gladly ;D -K
So why don't you think of something fun? -Z
Hmmm…I got a good idea for this weekend! -K
And that issssss…? -Z
Let's invite Toph and Aang over for a sleepover! -K
…that is actually not a bad idea. -Z
IK! ^^ -K
Well, I'll see you tomorrow Katara. -Z
Wait! What about tonight? -K
See you later, Katara. -Z
Ooooohh, you're an…an…. -K
A what? ;) -Z
ASEXYJERKWHOIMGOINGTODOSHITWITHTOMORROW! -K
What? The message cut off after going! -Z
5 minutes later
Katara! Answer me! -Z
Another 5 minutes
Katara! T_T… -Z
HONORRRRRRRRRRR! -K
…you're a bitch ._. -Z
Love you too, Zuko the pussycat! ;) G'night! -K
Katara! What did you write!? Katara! -Z