CHAPTER 11 - IMPRESSIONS AND FEELINGS
The next morning, when Zuko waked up, he found Toph in front of his tent; waiting for him…
-goodmorning.
-we have to talk sparkly.
-ok. What happened?
-what happened? Aang happened.
-Aang or Lily happened?
-they both happened!
-look; he doesn't know how you feel.
-yes, but we were fine before. Now I am a «rock-head»!
-I don't think that he doesn't care about you..
-then why hasn't he talked to me, yesterday?
-I don't know. You have to talk to him.
-ok then. I will later…
Meanwhile; Suki was talking to Sokka…
-Sokka I got to go.
-again?
-yes. We have to be ready,
-I will miss you.
-I know my love; I will miss you too.
-are you going to leave right now?
-no. I have to talk to Aang.
-ok.
-when our talk is over I will come to say goodbye…
Katara was making lunch.
-hi Katara.
-where did 'my princess' go?
-I don't know. We were kind of, in a fight and…
-I am so sorry. It's my fault. This thing with Aang had become…
-an obsession?
-yes! Obsession. I am sorry.
-I forgive you my princess!
-ha ha. Ok. So, what do you think of Lily?
-she is great. Toph on the other hand, doesn't think so…
-and why is that?
-she has a crush on Aang and she is jealous…
-ha ha! Unbelievable!
-you are telling me!
Suki found Aang…
-So, Aang?
-so, what?
-come on! We said that you don't have to hide from me…
-I am not hiding anything.
-what's going on with Lily?
-we are doing fine…
-do you like her?
-no! I think that; yes…
-what did she say about it?
-ah…?
-you didn't tell her?
-No. I know her since this morning. She will think I am crazy!
-it that the real reason?
-yes. I am just a little confused with Toph, you know.
-I know! But you kissed her and she didn't react.
-what do you mean. I should move on with Lily?
-the week's advice: go on with Lily!
-ok! I will do it!
-great; I have to leave. Let me know.
-where are you going?
-I came back because you were injured; I have to go back now.
-I see. I will miss you.
-me too.
-I will miss you more my cookie!
-I love you my silly!
-me too; very much!
Sokka kissed her and Suki left.
-why the ones we love, always have to go?
Aang remembered Appa and he felt sad again; he left.
-Sokka, have you seen Aang?
-yes, he went to Appa's grave.
-and where is that?
-on the hill.
-thank you. Would you like to talk to someone?
-yes.
-ok. Tell me, why are you like that?
-I am like that because Suki left.
-don't be silly! You will see her again.
-do you really think so?
-of course. Would I ever lie to you?
-I don't think so. Thank you!
-any time. I got to get going now. Goodnight.
-goodnight.
Lily left. Katara passed by…
-what's wrong Sokka?
-I don't want to talk right now sister. Goodnight.
-ok then. Goodnight.
Lily saw Aang crying…
-what happened flying man?
-nothing…
-you can tell me…
-I just remembered Appa.
-who is he?
-my flying bison.
-I would love to meet him…
-he is dead.
-Aang, I am sorry; I didn't want to…
-it's ok Lily.
-no it's not. Did you love him?
-I said it's ok Lily.
-how can you say something like that?
-the rest pretend that nothing happened and I guess…
-I know. You miss him; don't you?
-very much. As much as I miss Gyatso.
-that's how my grand-father was called!
-I can't believe that! You are his grand-daughter?
-yes! Did you know him?
-he was like a father to me!
-that is… great.
-yes. He was very good… should we head back?
-sure.
They went to their tent. Aang laid on his bed.
-… and he always cheated in Pai Sho.
-that should be fun.
-yes. I miss him very much.
Lily tried to kiss him on his cheek but he turned his face and the kiss changed direction and meaning… Toph felt them and left very angry.
-ah…
-ah…
-I want to tell you something. But you won't interrupt me…
-me too.
-you too what?
-I feel the same way for you.
-but how did you know?
-nothing better than two airbenders! What do you think?
-I agree. Now what?
-I am waiting for a question…
-would you like to be the oxygen I breath and the air I bend?
-a simple "would you like to be my girl' would be enough.
-ah…
-but what you said was just perfect…
-so, now what?
-you have to wait for an answer.
-which is?
-yes.
-now what?
-you should probably kiss me.
Aang hugged her, smelled her hair, which he adore and kissed her like his life was depending on it.
-I love you my flower.
-I love you too flying man… very much.