Author's Note: Chapter 15 will be the final chapter...

It was tough facing Jazmine when Katara left for the night. He had a feeling what she was going to tell him. She was sitting on the couch picking at the hem of her dress. Her cheeks were a little flushed, and Aang thought she may have been running a fever. Aang knelt down in front of her and put grasped her hands gently with his. They were warm.

"So this is it?" Jazmine asked softly. "We don't need to see each other any more."

"Jazmine what do you mean?" Aang asked her.

"You know damn well what I mean!" Jazmine snapped uncharacteristicly at him. Her face looked angry but Aang could see in her eyes that deep down she was sad. "You have the love of your life in front of you almost 24/7 and you won't go after her! And I'm not talking about me, I'm talking about Katara! You don't want to hear it, but deep down you know it! You've known all this time but didn't do anything because you didn't want to hurt me!"

Aang was nearly speechless. She spoke the awful truth though.

"I...I didn't think I would still love Katara, Jazmine. I didn't do this to you on purpose!"

"No...but you kissed Katara that night here in the Fire Nation because she caught you off guard! You saw how beautiful she is and all those feelings you had a long time ago came flooding back."

Both of them fell silent again. The grip on each other's hands were still tight. "Weren't you the one to say that the spirits were teaching you a lesson through me?" Jazmine added. Aang nodded. "Well you've learned what you needed to as much as you don't want to admit it, but you did. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, Aang. You've taught me a few things as well. There's a reason we met and why everything that happened between us did. Don't walk away from what the spirits want to show you because you will regret it when it's too late. You won't be as happy as you think you will be if you stay with me."

Aang looked up at her with a sad expression that ripped at her heart. "But what about you? I want you to be happy in the end."

Jazmine released Aang's hand and put hers on his shoulders. "I'm already happy, Aang and it was because of you. Like I said, we didn't meet by mistake. I don't live too far from here, so you can come visit any time."

"I just don't want to say good-bye and it be forever," Aang whispered. Jazmine relaxed more. She had gotten all the things bottled up inside out and it really was for the better.

"Who said it would be forever?" Jazmine asked as she leaned to where her face was close to his. He could smell the familiar spice in her hair and her clothing.

"So this is really it for me and you...romantic wise," Aang answered. Jazmine nodded sadly. Her lips were so close though. He looked into her beautiful eyes and put both his hands on each side of her face. "Who said it didn't have to last till morning?" he asked. He kissed her deeply for one of the last times. One of his hands traced the scar on her back that had put so much fear and hurt into her, but still she had found a way to overcome everything on her own. He thought to himself that maybe Jazmine would be even better off once their relationship ended. Jazmine was one of the strongest people he had ever met. She sometimes acted wise beyond her years. Aang just had to realize, even though he had mastered everything he should have as the Avatar, there were still lessons he had to face. Jazmine was one of them along with Katara. Aang was mentally thanking Jazmine as he held her for a long time that night. In the morning, she would have to go to work and Aang had to go on a face Katara like he should have a long time ago.

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Katara woke up alone in her bed. She was hungry and got dressed so she could come down for breakfast. Aang was sitting in the lobby at one the tables. He had the biggest grin on his face and he even had a bouquet of flowers for her. Katara's heart skipped a beat. She was sure he would explain things later.

"What are you doing here?" Katara asked.

"Making a peace offering," Aang aswered. There was a light in his eyes that Katara had not seen in a long time. It might have been even stronger now. "These are for you," he added as he gave her the flowers. Katara nearly cried but she didn't want to make a scene in public. "I already ordered breakfast to your room, I don't know if it has already been delivered or not."

Aang ended up carrying a happy Katara in his arms back to her room. He had made sure the order had included all her favorite breakfast foods and then some. Her face lit up when she saw the tray with all the food. She almost doubted that she would be able to finish it all. Before she ate though, she burst into tears. She had enough trouble hiding them in the lobby because for a moment Aang saw a tear or two escape her eyes. Now she had lost all control and Aang could do nothing but hold her close and cry with her. They relied on each other for comfort. Katara caught Aang off guard when she gave him the deepest kiss of his life. His heart fluttered so much that he felt like his twelve year old self again and almost fainted.

"I just don't know what happened to us," Katara said when everything was calmed down and she had finally began to eat some of her food. Aang was still stunned by Katara's kiss, so he didn't say anything at first.

"I don't either," Aang answered. "You weren't yourself for over a year and I thought maybe you would just have to get over it just like I did. The funny thing is, I was never over it, I just acted like I was, Katara. I missed you every day even when I was with Jazmine."

"I guess things like this just happen," Katara said softly as she picked at a cinnoman roll. "That was one of the worst things I've been through. I just can't...I can't...," Katara was tearing up again. "I'm not myself without you, Aang. We are a part of each other."

Aang smoothed some of her hair down. "It's okay now," he soothed her. "The worst is over."

"I hope so," Katara said as she leaned against him. He put one arm around her. "I still have nightmares. I literally cried every night because no one could make me feel as safe as you did."

After a while of talking and crying, Katara was finally done. Katara had no need to stay at the Inn anymore so Aang helped her pack her things. She was going to move in with him again. It had been a tiring day so far and Katara was still fatigued so Aang allowed her to fall asleep on his couch for a few hours. They had made plans that night together so Aang had plenty of time to go off and meditate. This time he chose his room. He lit some incense and meditated for a few long hours. He needed peace of mind that he had made the right decision and he needed advice on an even bigger decision that he was going to make soon. Aang coudn't wait to see Katara's face when everything was ready.

Katara woke in a panic because Aang wasn't in the room. "Aang!" she called out. Then the scent of incense hit her and she knew exactly where he was. She stepped quietly through the room and gently opened his bedroom door. Aang was on his bed, in lotus position, and his tattoos were glowing lightly. He must have been temporarily in the spirit world now. Katara had learned the difference when Aang was going into the Avatar state. When he meditated, it was always fascinating for her to watch him. He looked peaceful but his face truly looked wise and it...attracted her. Aang was still really young, but the wisdom that came from him amazed Katara. He had even taught her a thing or two throughout the years. It was one more thing to appreciate from him. His body had also became built throughout the years and along with his tattoos, he was hard not to look at. Katara never knew she would find a tattooed man appealing to her. Aang's tattoo's slowly quit glowing and he opened his eyes. He took a deep breath first to inhale the sweet scent of his incense, and then he saw Katara at the door still watching him. He never understood what fascinated her so much when he meditated, but he wasn't complaining. Maybe one day he would teach her and they could meditate together.

"I'm not going to ask how long you were standing there," Aang said softly. She blushed and it made him chuckle. It reminded him of the time she saw his tattoos up close because she hadn't seen anything like it before she met him. Aang stretched his limbs and fell back on the bed. The soft blanket felt good against the bare skin of his back. It took a lot of practice and patience to remain comfortablely in a meditating position for an extended period of time. He even heard stories of monks meditating for days without moving or taking a break. Katara walked over to the bed and layed down to snuggle into him. The warm scent of insence clung to his bare skin and when she breathed it in, she blushed again.

"It feels so nice when things go back to normal," Katara told him. Aang welcomed her body next to his and pulled her closer.

"I know," he answered. "I talked to Zuko before I came to the Inn this morning, and we have a dinner reservation in the palace tomorrow. He even gave us a room to stay for a few days."

"That sounds nice," Katara said as she closed her eyes. "How about we go out and do something today?"

"Like what?" Aang asked.

"Anything," Katara answered as she ran her hand up and down his arm. "We'll find something to do, trust me."

"As long as I'm with you, I'm fine with it," Aang said as he turned on his side to kiss her fully on the lips. As long as she was with him, the day would be perfect.