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KATARA'S POINT OF VIEW

He was wearing common Fire Nation outfit with a headband to cover most of his scar and he had his long shaggy hair down. I hadn't seen him this casual since our vacation to Ember Island five years ago, well I haven't seen him since then now that I think about it. It doesn't feel like it's been that long. I don't feel any older, in fact, I felt younger with him. A childish smile played on his lips as he grabbed my hand and lead me though the crowds to one of the many booths.

"Three please." Zuko leaned over and told the vendor who gave him three balls to throw at a stack of bottles in the back of the booth. Large stuffed animals and toys were hanging from the roof and piled up on the floor. Zuko turned and looked at me. "Which one do you want?" He asked me.

I blushed and looked around at the toys, there was a stuffed lemur monkey that caught my eye, reminding me of Momo. "The lemur monkey!" I pointed at it and Zuko nodded his head.

"Now no bending boy." The vendor scolded Zuko like he was a little child and I chuckled. He wound up his throw and chucked the ball at the stack, barely knocking the top on off the stack. I exploded with laughter.

"That's the best you got?" I laughed and shoved his shoulder.

"That was a warm up." He stuck his nose in the air.

"Oh, sure. Please, carry on." I laughed at his pouty face, I missed this free spirited Zuko. He really has changed. He wound up again and threw the ball directly in between the stack and they all came falling down. I was silenced for a moment when he glanced at me from the corner of his eye and gave me a small smile, my heart skipped a beat.

"Lemur monkey, please." Zuko pointed at the stuffed animal I chose and the vendor handed it over to him. "I got one ball left, want to give it a go?" Zuko offered it to me, a clear challenge.

"You know what, I do." I snatched the ball from his hand and scooted him out of the way.

I took careful aim to the bottom of the stack of bottles, took a deep breath and threw it as hard as I could. They all came smashing to the ground and I jumped up throwing my hands in the air and cheering. I spun around and look at Zuko who had a smug look on his face. "Which one do you want, baby?" I mocked him.

"I'm already looking at what I want." He said quietly, staring directly into my eyes. I stared back silently for a moment before cracking a smile which he mimicked.

"C'mon, lady. What prize do you want?" The vendor called out in an annoyed tone from behind me. I snapped back to reality and turned to look at him.

"Uhh, I'm good with this, thanks!" I shrugged and turned back to Zuko who was looking around. He grabbed my hand again and led me around. I looked down at our hands together, my olive skin against his lighter skin, a contrast of nations, of worlds. It made me think of the saying opposites attract… fire and water, together. They make steam, hot, hot steam. I blushed and tried to distract my mind with the music and the dancing around us.

Zuko led me around to all the different booths with games and food and let me try everything the festival had to offer. We laughed, teased each other, held hands, flirted and chatted. We blended in like any other couple there, just enjoying a festival together, young and in love.

Love?

Woah now, Katara. Back up. You love Aang, your fiancée. A sinking feeling entered the pit of my stomach as I thought about what I was doing to him. He was off doing his Avatar thing and I was here with another man, and not just any man. I was with one of Aang's closest friends.

I felt terrible, how could I be doing this to him? I'm a terrible person…

"Lets go." Zuko's voice broke my trace and he was gently pulling my arm, I noticed the look on his face, wild and excited. A small guilty smile appeared on my lips and I followed him out to the town square where everyone was dancing.

He grabbed the toy from my hand and set it on the edge of the fountain and grabbed both my hands and began to lead me in the dance everyone else was doing to the music. I had no idea Zuko had rhythm. He flowed to the music without missing a step and led me perfectly, spinning me out and pulling me in.

His eyes held mine and a small smile played on his lips, it was contagious. I soon forgot what was ailing my mind and lost myself in the dance and Zuko's smile. He spun me out again and pulled me back in, holding me there. He turned me around so our faces were close and guided my arms around his shoulders and wrapped his around my waist.

We rocked back and forth in a slow circle, our bodies against each others.

"Katara." He leaned his head down to rest his cheek in my hair. I leaned back and looked up at him. "I'm so sorry for last night." He whispered, guilt in his eyes and on his face.

My heart sunk a little bit, don't be sorry Zuko…

"Why?" I asked quietly.

"I wasn't thinking… I missed you, and I miss judged our conversation and I thought…" He broke eye contact and looked away. "I was out of line." I turned his face back towards mine and brushed my thumb over his lips softly. His eyes looked deep into mine, searching, confused and curious.

His lips were warm and soft; I wondered what they would've felt like on mine last night. It's not too late to find out…

"I'm out of line…" I whispered. His eyes widened for a moment, I felt his heart stop for a moment and his breath hitch.

I exhaled and stretched up on my toes to bring my face closer to his. I paused for only a moment to look into his eyes for confirmation. His eyes were confused, but wanting. He looked down at my lips and I would hesitate no longer. Now is the time, Katara.