Author's Note: Okay. So. I know this is a REALLY short chapter... I'm sorry. I write short chapters. It follows normal division in my mind. So... Yeah. :P
Confidence radiated from Zuko as he looked at her. That edginess had faded from his face the longer he had held her close on Appa. "There's something off about her, I can't explain it but she's slipping. And this way, no one else has to get hurt." His eyes looked at her.
"Zuko, don't you dare tell me you're doing this to protect me!" She wasn't somebody that needed to be shielded! "If we fight together we can help each other. Neither of us will get hurt that way."
He grabbed her hands and brought them to his lips. "Katara," his breath was warm on her hands. "I can do this. Besides, I'll have you there to protect me." The waterbender felt her heart skip when he flashed his crooked smile.
Her eyes were locked on his as she said, "Fine." She used their entwined hands to pull his face down to hers. The kiss was quick but filled with a passion that sent lightning zinging through the woman's body. "If you get another scar I swear I'll kill you." That was her last remark before she pecked his lips again and pushed him toward his sister.
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