*All important disclaimer! I don't own anything! This was made for fun! Anything from the show or the real world not mine! Any reviews or helpful suggestions are accepted. Anything rude will be ignored. Characters a mostly OC, a bit of my alter ego's might slip in here and flames on the pairings or how Emotional Aang might be will be totally ignored. This is a Zutara story, I never cared for KatAang even when the show was going on. Aang will grow up I promise so please bare with me. Any helpful suggestions are appreciated. All haters and flamers please take your mean reviews and use them to thaw your cold hearts.*
School started the week after the gangs arrival. Katara took a yoga class along with her normal classes this semester. Something to help her relax. She met another friend of Zuko's there. Her name was Ty Lee, a bouncy brunette whose attitude could only be described as pink. She seemed eager to meet Katara and begged her to come out for coffee. Katara agreed, Ty Lee seemed nice. Even if Katara was jealous of her flexibility. Ty Lee dished about growing up with Zuko, Mai and Azula. Katara giggled at the blackmail opportunities she now had.
Katara walked down the hallway to her herbalist class when she heard soft sniffles coming from the bathroom. Katara opened the door to see Song, a girl from herbalist and human biology classes; in front of one of the sinks with tears stains on her face. Song was such a nice girl, her face was cherub like. But her personality was timid and mouse like. "Song is everything alright?" Katara asked. Song jumped, clearly startled. "Oh, Katara I didn't hear you come in..." "Well I can see why. Song why are you crying? Is everything alright?" Song chewed on her lower lip as she fiddled with her ankle length skirt. "There is this new girl on a few of my classes you see, and well... I had asked Zuko if I could make a copy of his notes for HB class. He smiled, like he always does and gives them to me. As he walks away the girl walks out and just calmly threatens me Katara. She told me to stay away from Zuko or she'll cut me into ribbons. Who does that! I don't even like boys!" Song broke down again, blubbering into her soft timid hands.
Katara coed and wrapped her arm around the small girls shoulder's. She missed class trying to calm her down. She promised not to tell Zuko, because Song didn't want any trouble. But what Katara didn't promise was not to bring it up with Mai herself. She spent enough time at the apartment waiting for Zuko. Katara entered and found the girl sitting on the couch. Wearing a black tank top with bright red pleather skirt and her usual combat boots. She turned towards Katara with the same kind of steely eyes she always used. "Just the person I was looking for. You and me need to talk." She turned her head towards Katara, her short black hair fanning slightly, "What would I have to talk to you about?" The way she said it made Katara's blood boil. Mai's attitude made it clear she believed she was better than Katara.
Katara ground her teeth as she set down her things. "The fact that you threatened my friend for no reason." She seethed as she walked farther into the apartment. "Just letting her know who Zuko belongs too," Mai shrugged as she turned away. "Belongs too! He is a human being! Not a pet!" Katara took a quick breath before she continued. She felt the water in the kitchen pipes pulling towards her and if she continued they would have to call a plumber. "Song is a sweet girl and doesn't deserve the brunt of your jealousy... and besides she is going out with Ty Lee Friday." Mai turned to her again eyebrow raised. "Yeah, she just came out to her parents over break so she didn't deserve that Mai. Do us all a favor and try being nice for a change. Everyone else might walk and tip toes to not piss you off, but frankly I don't really care..."
Mai's eyes resembled molten lava, but Katara battled back with equal furry. Zuko came into the apartment to find Katara and Mai in a heated glare down. "I got some groceries..." he said timidly, hoping they wouldn't turn on him. Mai stood and stormed out, not even acknowledging Zuko. When the door slammed Zuko flinched. "Did I miss something?" The faucet in the kitchen burst and water spouted out. "I'll take that as a yes." Zuko managed to fit the faucet back with a little improvised bending, while Katara bent the water into the drain. The two sat on the coach, slightly winded. "I'll call Uncle and ask him to drop off Lu Ten's tools, I'll pick up an new faucet head later." Katara nodded with her head back and her hand covering her eyes. Zuko sighed, " listen Katara, I know Mai is a bit abrasive..." "Yea if that's what you want to call it Zuko..." Katara muttered as she looked him dead in the eye.
"She threatened Song today. Outright threatened her. No provocation other than asking to burrow your notes, oh look out that is some hot shit! I had promised not to tell you because Song didn't want to cause trouble. But I'm sorry Zuko, I don't care for her. She acts like she is better than us, and the girls don't say anything cause they don't want to upset you. But she is a self absorbed bitch! And you deserve better." Katara was panting by the end of her statement. Zuko stared at Katara wide eyed before he stood and walked out of the apartment. Katara stared after him for a moment before flinging herself back into the cushion, "DAMN IT!"
*Thanks again to all for reviews, plot ideas and questions! Lu Ten will get his own leading lady no worries. I am a fan of the unexpected. I planned this fic out for almost a year before i started working on it. so now that I am actually writing it, the ideas just flow like butter. The plot is now starting to pick up so hang on friends its gonna be a bumpy ride!*