Book One: The Oracle

Chapter Fourteen: Good At Everything

A/N: Alright, know this - Aang is thirteen, right? I believe his instructors taught him all the things about anatomy, probably at a fairly young age (since as a monk it's not really needed, but I suppose it's nice to know how your body works and they require this knowledge to become in tune with nature or whatever mumbo-jumbo). I don't believe he knows the term 'sleeping with someone' in the context of anything other than actually going to sleep with them, though. Hopefully this clears up anything about the 'slept with Katara' line near the beginning of this chapter and why he's not blushing while thinking about it. Thank you (and be mature. ;P).

On another note, and also along the lines of Aang, I don't see Aang as much of a perv. I mean, we can't deny that every guy thinks about that stuff (hell, everyone does), but Aang wouldn't be looking at Katara and thinking: 'I wanna tap that'. It just doesn't seem to fit. -.-

Finally, I warned you this would mostly be senseless fluff! But this chapter is so . . . short! Guh.

That is all.

RandomWarning: Lol! I put the adoption thing in here! :D My bologna has a first name, it's double A-N-G. My bologna has a second name it's B-E-I F-O-N-G. I love to eat it every day and if you ask me why I'll saaaay . . . 'cuz cannibalism has a way with bologna!

Jeni27: Toph must ruin everything . . . but she gets better. Ish. You could say Aang 'tames her over time.' She just learns he's a good guy who deserves respect.

Mr.Kataang: I'm glad it's enjoyable. I'm sorry this chapter is so short. I'll make it up in the next one.

Sokkas Instincts 2: Y'know, I was never really partial to To Kill A Mockingbird. The book was alright, but the play was horrible. I see what you mean, though.

Water and Air: Thanks for reviewing! Thank you so much.

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Disclaimer: I do NOT own Avatar: The Last Airbender or any of the characters within it.

"Aang..." Toph said his name desperately, the one word weak off her tongue. He opened his eyes, but didn't drop his body posture from the meditation pose he was in. They were in Toph's room as she packed, for Sokka was packing his own things and Aang was finished. Katara made her way to the market of Run Shu merely ten minutes earlier to pick up some things Aang would actually eat. The airbender in question decided to tag along, but was told to help Toph instead. What help she needed was unclear to Aang, since the blind girl managed more than enough on her lonesome.

"What is it?" he asked softly, watching her hastily fold a deep green shirt before stuffing it in her pack.

She reached out for her meteorite bracelet on the bed and fastened it on her upper arm. "It's just... what if my parents are mad at me?" She placed one more article of clothing in before pushing her hand down inside to stuff everything. "What if they don't want me back? Or if they forbid me from seeing you guys again?"

The earthbender slung the green bag over her right shoulder and straightened it on her hip before reaching a hand out to Aang. He took it and stood, offering a hug that she immediately accepted.

"Toph, your parents are going to take you back. They really love you. And if they don't allow you to see us, I'll make it happen one way or another. It'll be okay." He smiled at her and turned to leave the room, Toph following like a shadow.

The four travellers were permitted a small house which cost a simple fee of 'Look! It's the Avatar!' when they first arrived in Run Shu. It had two bedrooms, a small living room and a bathroom. Aang was a little angry people kept giving him things instead of making him work like the rest of the world, but Katara soothed him.

Soon after it was time for bed. Sokka insisted Aang camp out with him in the front room, and after the airbender denied two times, Sokka finally convinced him. They used Katara and Sokka's sleeping bags, and because Katara's smelled exactly like her, Aang slept incredibly well. Probably the best he ever had.

Scratch that. The second best.

He'd never really slept with Katara, but imagined one day doing so. The time on the back of Appa didn't count in his mind (though that was the best sleep he'd ever had) because sitting upright while you sleep isn't the most comfortable thing in the world.

Aang, after making it to the living room, lounged across the length of the couch. He watched the former Blind Bandit disappear out the door, and minutes later re-enter with a waterbender at her side.

"I don't know," Katara said, obviously in response to Toph. "Oh, hey Aang. I got you peaches, two apples—most of them looked nasty, but I found a few that were okay—and then some watermelon for Appa."

Aang nodded and smiled. "Leche nuts?"

Katara shook her head. "I thought we had some? Momo was eating them earlier. I can go back if we-"

"No, we do. I was just asking."

"Oh, alright." The young waterbender looked around the room and put a hand on her hip. "Where's Sokka?"

"He's packing," Toph offered and Katara shook her head.

"Still?"

The girl in red strode over to the other side of the room and bent over to get Aang's bag. He watched her and remarked how every movement she made was simple, yet precise. Like her element. The curves of her body reflected this conclusion as well and he wondered if he was like his element during every day life.

Aang was pushed out of his thoughts as Katara's door opened and Sokka came into view.

"I heard my name," he fussed.

Katara turned her head and smirked at him before softly setting the grey bag to the left of the front door.

"Put all your stuff over here. We need to check around the house to make sure we're not leaving anything."

Sokka's eyes widened.

"Katara! Now you've jinxed us."

"What?"

The warrior threw his hands up into the air.

"Now we are going to forget something for sure! Check your pants!" He spun around. "Where's my boomerang? Is it gone?!"

"Sokka," Aang murmured, "I put it in my bag, remember?"

Toph shook her head disapprovingly, but smiled. He was so weird. Why did she love him again?

"How am I related to you? You are so dense," said Katara, putting a hand on her hip.

Toph rolled her eyes. "Katara, you shouldn't be talking. You-"

"Toph," Aang scolded.

The blind earthbender faced him and lowered her head, a smile coming onto her lips. He raised an eyebrow at her innocent look. It was scary coming from her, but he laughed anyway. She shifted her eyes at Katara, but shrugged, nodding shortly after. She could spare her a sarcastic comment for the moment. At least, for Aang.

He beamed at her, getting the message clear as a bell and wished she could see the delight on his face. If he could cease the fighting between one of his best friends and the girl he loved most, that would make things a lot easier.

Now, stopping the sibling rivarly was impossible. He knew that much.

"Whoa," stated Sokka, looking back and forth at Aang and Toph. "Is there something going on between you two that I should know?"

There was silence as the three benders exchanged glances of hurt, confusion and all together disgust.

"No!" they shouted at Sokka, glad they could agree on something.

He put his hands up in defeat, but Toph's cheeks flared in anger. Sure, it was nice to have Aang. Great, actually. He was really helpful and an excellent listener. But no. No, no, no, no, no.

Technically, he was an orphan of sorts. Maybe her parents could adopt him so they'd be siblings.

But Katara'd probably end up marrying the love sick puppy someday, which would make Sokka her brother-in-law... she shivered at the thought.

Katara looked at Aang, her face quizzical and her eyebrows knit expertly in the center of her forehead. The airbender shook his head. She took his word for it and her face softened.

Sokka broke the silence.

"Alright," he said, rubbing his hands together, "Next stop, Gaoling! Let's go."

The foursome picked up their things and shuffled outside where they climbed on the large bison and settled in. Sokka took the reins and they head off, again, into the clouds.

"Sorry about that," Toph breathed with a sigh. "He's such a meathead."

Katara nodded.

"Well, you are what you eat..." She stopped and looked out to the open sky. "What was that all about, anyway?"

"What was what?" asked Aang.

"The silent communication thing."

Aang shrugged. "She just made a face. And it was funny," he clarified.

There was a small pause.

"It seemed to be more than that."

Aang looked at her and Toph smirked.

"Katara... you're not jealous, are you?"

"N-no. Of course not!"

Aang leaned in close to her, placing his face near the side of hers.

"Well, I think it's cute," he purred before kissing her cheek.

Toph giggled, causing Aang to look her way. The Avatar's lips lingered over his lovers skin, but he glanced sideways at his earthbending friend just in time for her to mouth the word: 'Noises'. He blushed fiercely, glad Katara was closing her eyes so she didn't catch it.

Katara slowly turned to face him and opened her eyes a minimal amount, enjoying the feeling of his lips grazing her flesh. He shifted his gaze back to her and pressed his soft lips upon hers, skimming his tongue across them. He blushed when he noticed Toph still staring at them, and though she was blind, it was as annoying and eerie as it would've been if she wasn't.

Aang withdrew from their kiss—causing Katara to groan in protest—and listened as Toph snickered under her breath.

"I have a question," Katara proposed. Aang nodded for her to continue.

"Why are you so conviently good at that?"

A/N: The next chapter'll be longer. I promise you. :P

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-Katara