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(Zuko)

Everyone has mainly been quiet as we sat and ate, with the exception of Sokka's munching and slurping; making me grow more disgusted by the second. If that wasn't bad enough he and Suki played with each others hands under the table; or at least I hopped it was there hands. As for Aang he was nibbling at a salad,he had one of the servants bring him, being notably quiet. I drew my attention to the empty chair next to him then to the one next to me. She's been gone for far too long.

"Zuko," Aang asked drawing my attention back to him to see him smiling that child like grin of his. "Aren't you gonna eat buddy?" As it would seem I haven't even taken one bite, I've been too concerned with everything else going on... Eating right now is the least of my priorities.

I opened my mouth to answer but was stopped at the entrance of Katara and Toph. She had her face on again, and I couldn't help but worry for what it was for.

"Go on," Toph nudged her. "Go sit next to your man," what!

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(Katara)

"Toph," I said in shock. I looked over at Zuko who looked confused, then to Aang who looked ecstatic to see me, and then back to Toph. She snickered at herself and pushed me a little. "Go on."

I looked up at Zuko as I walked over to the table, and as he watched every step I took. I saw sadness grow over his eye's as I approached the seat next to Aang,and not him. I wish I could tell him why, but not here... Not now.

"Ah food," Toph said, and started munching down on the meal in front of her being loud as Sokka. I slowly ate, but to be honest I wasn't all that hungry. To think that anyone would believe that I would even sleep with Aang; let alone the entire palace staff.

"So Katara," Aang said grabbing everyone's attention even stopping whatever Sokka and Suki were doing under the table. "What'd you do last night after the party," I choked a bit on the little food I was eating, and exchanged a quick glance with Zuko his eye's mirroring the fear in mine.

"Ah...Well," I looked up pleadingly to Zuko. What am I supposed to say. Do we tell them?

"I found her asleep this morning before breakfast... I'm guessing your late night walk went well," he said as nibbling into an egg.

"Yes most pleasurable," well I'm not completely lying... Last night was pleasurable, and he did find me asleep this morning. "Thank you for asking," we exchanged knowing smiles and both took a long drink.

"I'm sorry I was unable to escort you last night," Aang frowned, as he took a hold of my hand. "Maybe after lunch you and I could go for a stroll through the gardens I have many things I wish to discuss with you."

"Well, I'm sorry to say that wont be happening," Zuko interrupted before I could answer. The look Aang gave him was of one of confusion, and the one Zuko gave was like they were enemies again.

"And why is that," Sokka asked as the two men were in a stand off.

"Because, Katara has promised to look over the wound Azula gave me... To make sure that it isn't to get worse."

"I have," he winked at me. Oh by spirits how he knows what just to say, I turned to Aang. "I'm sorry Aang."

"But you're Fire Lord now! You can have any healer look over you!"

"You're right," Zuko said as standing. "But I don't want just any healer," he walked over to me and held out his hand. "I want the best," I took his hand and stood.

"Maybe we can hang out after," I said as Zuko started to lead me out of the room.

"But what about breakfast,"he whined.

"I wasn't that hungry anyway," I yelled back as the doors were shut. We walked past a couple soldiers the turned the corner to an empty hall. Zuko pushed me up against the wall and started kissing in the same spot under my earlobe as last night. I moaned as he pulled away.

"Your man," he questioned.

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NOTE: So what'd ya think? I personally really liked the tiny battle between Aagn and Zuko right there; how about you? Until next time :D