Believe it or not, I am trying…REALLY TRYING…to wrap my stories up. However, IDK if people are still keeping up. I know it sounds a bit mean, but please let me know if you want me to continue. I've got other stories that I want to do, but I feel as though I should finish this one and my other one before doing so. If you've kept up with me thus far, I want to thank you! Peace and love, everyone!

-Lady Hart

Zuko: FINALLY! YOU'VE BEEN AT THIS FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS!

Katara: That's right…and we always find ourselves in some twisted, angsty teen soap opera.

LH: Well, that's the way I roll.

Sokka: So… will this end soon? I sorta want to go do other things

Toph: I wanna be in the story! You never write about me!

Aang: *just playing with Momo, not paying attention*

Zuko: Just get on with the story.

Chapter 12: It Happens

Sokka and I sat across each other in out living room, the amber rays of sun and dark shadows of the late afternoon mixing on our bare walls. Neither of us looked at each other…

My brother was the first to speak.

"I didn't break up with Mai or nearly kill myself because of you."

I suddenly looked up and saw him look back at me. It was as though it was the first time we really saw each other in a long time…

"Sokka…"

"I realize now that sneaking around, being ashamed to tell everyone who my girlfriend was…it just wasn't right," Sokka said as he leaned back into the couch.

I wanted to say something, but decided to keep quiet.

Sokka continued, "I broke up with her…because I want to do this right. If she still wants me after I graduate, that'll be great…but for now, I'll just do what I have to do to graduate."

I was surprised at his answer. Sokka, the guy who played pranks on everyone…the one that would laugh at sexual jokes…the guy who couldn't sleep without the lights on…said something grown up. I gave him a watery smile, "When did you start being so mature?"

Sokka gave me a small smile, something that he hasn't done for a while.

"It happens."

Mai woke up to light coming through the blinds of her window. Groggy and disoriented, she got up and realized that she was at her own apartment… when did this happen?

She remembered being at a bar, drowning her sorrows in alcohol, but then…

She tried to jump off the bridge.

The raven-haired woman put a hand to her head, which hurt like hell. She almost did something really foolish…and she deserved the headache.

But…who saved me?, she thought as she walked to the living room and stopped when she saw a shock of ebony hair on the arm of the couch. She looked to see Zuko Ember sleeping on the couch, one arm under his head and the other rested on his stomach as he snored softly.

Thank you, Mai thought as she placed a gentle kiss on his forehead.

"Katara…"

Mai's blood froze as the name of that girl passed through his lips. She frowned and stood up. That girl…

She didn't deserve to be happy. She ruined her relationship with the one person who cared for her…and now, Katara would ruin this angel's life.

No, not this time, she thought as she walked back to her bedroom. She was going to make sure that Katara Marina would never be happy ever again.

[Was about to stop there…just kidding]

When Zuko woke up, he nearly fell off the couch. Where the hell was he? Oh yeah, he had saved Ms. Blade from jumping off the bridge. The teen sat up and scratched his head. He supposed he was so tired carrying her halfway across town that he just passed out on the couch. Sure he had muscles…but come on…

Zuko was about to just get up and leave when he felt two slender arms wrap themselves around his neck.

"Good morning," Ms. Blade breathed onto his neck.

What the hell was going on? Was she still drunk?

"Ms. Blade, I was just about to leave…"

"No, stay," she pouted as she nibbled his ear

Whoa.

Zuko pushed the older woman away from him. He felt a bit guilty for pushing her too hard, but seriously?

"Ms. Blade, I know that you might not be thinking clearly right now, but you shouldn't be doing this," Zuko said calmly as he started to walk to the door.

"But, Zuko…I should be doing this. You saved me…and I'm just showing my gratitude," Ms. Blade smiled coyly.

"A simple thank you would have been fine," Zuko frowned and then started to open the door.

"NO!" Mai ran and closed the door, surprising Zuko. The woman pushed the teen and he fell onto the couch, eyes wide as she leaned in and locked her lips with his.

Short chapter, but I'm already working on the next one! Aren't you guys proud of me? So, what should Zu-Zu do? REMEMBER: REVIEWS ARE LOVELY.