Hey everyone! This next chapter is sort of a monologue in Aang's head. I'm trying to set up more perspective of feelings and thoughts to have a more complete story. Thank you and please continue to read. Feel free to review, I love hearing from people. Thanks Everyone,

KimL00

As soon as Aang saw Katara, the love of his life, leave their room; an uneasy feeling inside him began. Almost feeling sick and nauseous. He quietly lay in his bed, basking in thought and worry. A cold sweat began to form on his forehead and his body was paralyzed. All he could do was think…

A battle ensued inside him. Thoughts of the positive and thoughts of the negative were warring and trying to figure out why Katara had left. It seemed as if the negative thoughts were winning.

Stop thinking about this Aang! She's doing nothing wrong!.. or maybe she is… Ugh! I'm I can't even think straight! Aang, although quiet and still in bed, was having a full on breakdown. Ok, Ok just calm, down and think clearly. I bet she just went to the bathroom or something… oh wait, we have our own so that is unlikely. Even though none of this was spoken, his tone of voice dropped into one of worry and sorrow.

Maybe, Katara is just getting some food or something. We did skip breakfast this morning for a little extra sleep time, so maybe she was just hungry. Although Aang put out many alternatives, he could not convince himself that she left for a good reason.

Well, If she isn't getting food or taking a walk than what is she doing!... God this is so unbelievably stressful and for what… nothing probably. Also, it might be none of my business. She might be visiting Suki or Toph or someone. We have been having a tough time lately and maybe she just wants to speak to someone. I bet that's it! She just needs a little support.

Aang smiled a little and then closed his eyes, believing he came to the correct solution. But as quick as his happy comfort came, darker thoughts appeared into his head.

Or she could be having a little midnight get together with Zuko! Aang thought hard about what he was silently accusing her and Zuko of. He realized how ridiculous it was and slowly mellowed out.

You're overthinking everything Aang and scaring yourself. Zuko is your friend, and the only incident he had with Katara was completely by accident…. But, he was chatting her up on the beach the other day. No, No, No! Their friends and that's what friends do, they converse and have fun. Jeez! I feel like I'm losing my mind over this subject!

His thoughts moved off of the intentions of Katara and where she was going, but to their actual relationship.

And Katara… she's been great to me, well except once and we figured that out. Is.. is she falling out of love? No, stop thinking that! We've never been this happy in the 2 years of our relationship. We shared such an intimate moment I won't believe that after an event like that she would just go around and try to muster up any scandalous actions.

Aang, you're strong and Katara is strong… you know both of you will be fine. She can handle and manage herself and you just manage yourself. Stop thinking of these extra scenarios that only end up causing suspicion and chaos in a healthy relationship. And I'm sure she'll tell me tomorrow morning. I've got nothing to worry about.

After his little rant in his head, Aang still just quietly and peacefully lay in his bed. Although this small struggle was annoying at the time, Aang felt better in a way. He felt as if his trust was fully restored and he missed her touch right now. His thoughts ran to their intimate encounter and he smiled, as he knew that Katara was his love and that neither of them would hurt what strong bonds they had.

Aang calmed down completely and began drifting into sleep. A piercing sound than hit his ears and his eyes shot wide open. He saw the latch on the door handle un hinged and the door slowly cracked open.

Aang just shut his eyes and pretended to be asleep…