Hey Everyone! First off… I'm Back! I know it's been a long time and I sincerely apologize. Honestly what got me to kind of stop were the reviews. My last chapter wasn't well received and almost all readers didn't enjoy it and I let it get to me. I think about it now and I realize that it's stupid to let something bother me enough to stop, and all the reviews just mean people want to see my work just maybe a little different or improved. Well I'm back and I will finish the story and write more! Please support me and all reviews are welcome and in mean that! Thank you for sticking with me!
Aang couldn't believe the sight, that she was leaving and his mind explored what reasons she was leaving for.
Aang was thinking to himself, She's just getting food or something… maybe a walk because she can't sleep. She loves you, and she won't do anything.
He was lying there, trying his hardest to reassure himself that Katara's intentions for leaving were pure and that it was his over imagination and paranoia that was getting to him. Stop it Aang! You're screwing with your own mind… she won't hurt you.
Katara stepped out into the hallway, almost in disbelief of what she wanted to do. Her conscience began to take over and thoughts and doubts filled her head. Really Katara! You are about to hurt this boy beyond belief! Her thoughts conflicted each other. It's just a little night visit, nothing serious… no love. Just uncommitted touch.
Katara was disgusted by her own thoughts. She kept slowly walking over to the master wing where Zuko's chambers were. Her conscience was killing her inside but for some reason she wouldn't stop.
She walked ever so quietly passed the others doors. First Sokka's and Suki's, then a few empty rooms, and then finally Toph's. She didn't want to wake any so she was light on her feet and didn't make a sound. All of their doors were closed so there was no chance of them seeing her. She moved slowly down the hallway and then suddenly, her feet were trapped in a casing of rock and stone. She knew she was caught.
"Going somewhere Sugar Queen…" Toph said with a witty snap to her voice.
Katara hesitated to answer. She really didn't have a justified answer so she kept quiet and felt Toph's undending stare pierce into her.
"Choked up a little hmm…? Where are you going, and more importantly what are you going to do!" Toph's voice was in a whisper so she wouldn't wake the others but strength still lied within her growl.
Katara stood there speechless, afraid to admit what her true intentions were.
Top already knew what was going on and she could've guessed this was going to happen.
Toph released the rock around Katara's ankles, "Get in here… NOW!" Again her whisper was as strong as any yell.
Tears began to well up in Katara's eyes. She slowly stepped into Toph's room and just stood in the middle of the floor. Her breathing sped up because she was nervous and she just stared out the window at the moon lit night.
"I'm asking you again, where were you going." Toph's tone was calmer now but still firm.
Katara didn't answer again. She just let tears drip down her smooth cheeks.
"You're not even courageous enough to state what you're doing. So sad… Katara look at me." Toph said with a calm tone.
Katara only stared out the window and Toph, even though she was blind, knew she wasn't looking at her.
"Katara! Look at me!" Toph was less calm and really wanted Katara to have some courage and look at her. Katara actually listened and turned towards Toph. Toph spoke again in a more calm tone.
"Katara…. What are you doing? I know exactly why you're in this wing and you better knock it off immediately. You already hurt Twinkletoes once. Yes, maybe it was an accident but this little event… this rendezvous is definitely not. Get a hold of yourself!"
Katara listened to her friend's speech and just sat I tears. She was concentrating on everything she said.
Toph continued, "I don't know what's gotten into you but… Katara, you're acting like some bimbo slut! You're hurting the boy who loves you with all his heart! And I've heard you're little conversations with Aang lately, and they're all about sex! Get a grip! Stop letting whatever sexual urges take over you!"
A large silence consumed the room. Katara just stood there and cried silently. She knew Toph was right. All her emotions and urges took her over and she became something she wasn't.
"I'm honestly disgusted at Zuko for being apart of this and I'm just disappointed in you. You're ruining your own relationship." Another pause ensued. "Katara, don't do this. Please. I'm saying this all as a friend who cares. Now go back to your room now! If I see you turn left towards Zuko's room I will kill you!"
Katara just stood there slowly weeping and soaking in the message that Toph exclaimed. She then turned, without ever saying a word, and stepped out into the hallway.
Toph added one more thing on her way out, "He wasn't asleep…. He realized how long you've been gone too."
Katara on her way back couldn't stop thinking. What the fuck is wrong with me! I'm just hurting Aang even more! Toph said he wasn't asleep… he knows I left, he knows how long I've been gone! What will he say.
Katara walked back to her room and tears were still pouring down her face. She grabbed a fruit of the dining table maybe to come up with an excuse of Aang ever asked. She finally reached their door and stood there for a few moments and collected herself.
She put her hand on the handle and turned it…
