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This one is awfully fluffly! Prepare yourselves!
booklover526: I'm happy you liked it! Thanks for the review :)
a123b: Yes, she definitely is pretty badass, if I do say so myself ;) By the way, this next chapter is also dedicated to you! Hope you like it!
The 13th Heart: She beats out my grandma too! XD Don't tell her I said that though... And I'm proud to be your first shout out! I try to reply to everyone personally as a thanks for reviewing. You guys really keep me motivated! 3
NarniaMagicLOTRDisneyLover: Haha, hopefully Kanna doesn't beat him up too badly... I thought about writing the confrontation, but decided that I like it as is. If you have a request, feel free to ask!
Katara stepped out of the old pickup truck carefully, trying not to trip with the blindfold over her eyes.
"For the last time, Zuko, where in the world are you taking me?" She questioned as she felt his hands on her shoulders, guiding her away from the car.
It was Chrismas Eve, and the seventeen year old had been enjoying herself at the party her family was hosting until her best friend had rudely kidnapped her away, refusing to say where they were going. Oh well, the party was large enough that nobody would've noticed their absence anyways.
"Patience is a virtue, Kat-Kat." He said somewhere close to her left shoulder. She could practically feel his smirk. She huffed in annoyance, but allowed him to lead her into the unknown.
They were obviously outside, because she could hear the snow crunching under her small boots. Luckily, she was wearing her thick blue jacket, dark jeans, and white beanie to protect her from the cold.
They came to a sudden halt, and she felt his hands leave her shoulders. She reached up eagerly to rip the blindfold off.
"Jeez, are you trying to make me face plant into the-" She cut off abrubtly as she took in the sight in front of her. They were on top of a little secluded hill that overlooked the city. An unzipped sleeping bag and multiple blankets were laying on the ground, little candles spread around. The city lights and small flames glowed off of the pristine snow, making it all look like a glittery wonderland.
Katara slowly turned to her companion to see his face split with a large grin. She couldn't do anything but gape at her surroundings. He chuckled softly before grabbing her hand and tugging her towards the blankets.
"I know you can't help but stare at my incredibly handsome face, but we should really get ready for the show." She was too stunned to come up with some witty remark. She just followed him over and sat down under the covers with him. They were close enough that their thighs were pressed together, and their shoulders bumped each other. Katara tried to fight the blush rising in her cheeks at the proximity.
"What show?" She asked. He just smiled again and tapped his watch to signal for her to wait. She grumbled impatiently, but waited nonetheless. Inside, she was almost bubbling over in anticipation.
Finally, after about ten minutes of comfortable silence had passed, midnight arrived and there was suddenly a loud whistling sound. Katara shot her head up to watch the firework rocket into the sky over the city before exploding into flames of red and green. Within seconds, dozens of fireworks just like it were being shot off into the night, mixing with the city and creating a beautiful masterpiece of lights.
Katara smiled in wonderment. It was amazing!
"Oh my gosh! Their beautiful!" She turned to Zuko only to realize that he wasn't watching the fireworks, but her. She blushed slightly, her eyes trapped by his golden ones. The loud show was suddenly fading into the background.
Zuko reached into his jacket, pulling out a little box wrapped in festive paper with a red ribbon. He held it out to her. "Merry Christmas, Kat-Kat." He whispered with a crooked smile.
She took hold of it and slowly began to unwrap it. A white box greeted her. She held her breath as she lifted the cover and peered inside. A gasp escaped her lips when she saw the dainty silver necklace. There was a single charm on its chain. It was a small silver heart with 'K&Z' carefully engraved in gold onto one side.
Katara suddenly leaned forward, catching Zuko off guard, and pressed her lips to his. After his initial surprise, he reciprocated the kiss and angled his head to the side. They sat that way for a while, just kissing sweetly as the fireworks exploded in the sky above them. When they finally parted, breathless, both were grinning like idiots.
Katara extracted her gift from its box and motioned for him to put it on for her. He complied and gently fastened it behind her neck, brushing aside her thick brown hair. When she turned back to him, she was smiling softly, her blue eyes captivating Zuko. She pressed her forhead against his, fingering her new necklace.
"I think I might be falling for you." She whispered with a smile.
He grinned back, brushing a lock of hair from her face. "I've already fallen, a long, long time ago."