Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar: The Last Airbender of Warhammer 40k. Hopefully you guys like this chapter. It had rewritten it many times before sending it to my editor. I still find it lacking but we'll see what you think.
Saturday October 12th, 2020
"Hello, Zuko. It's good that you were able to come" Hakoda said with a smile, opening up the door for Zuko and allowing him to be greeted with a hug by Katara. He was surprised at how well he was accepting of the fact someone was dating his daughter, but Katara was a responsible adult and he trusted her judgement. Though he wouldn't admit it, he liked Zuko a lot and knew he had grown considerably in the few years he had known the boy.
"Zuko" Sokka said with a serious note in his voice, nodding his head towards Zuko as he entered. He stared Zuko down and slowly stood up and walked towards him. He looked towards Suki before smiling and shaking Zuko's hand in welcome. "Glad you were able to make it. This is Suki."
"Pleased to meet you, Suki" Zuko said, as he shook Suki's hand and noticed how strong the grip was behind them... a grip of a warrior. He noticed how she moved, how she walked and how she reacted. Everything seemed controlled and measured.
"Likewise. Katara has told me much about you, especially how good of a kisser you are." Suki said with a smile, remembering how often Katara had asked her for advice regarding Zuko. She wanted to see how Zuko would react and she wasn't disappointed by his blush of embarrassment.
"Suki, that was our little secret" Katara said, smiling as she playfully bumped into Suki and wrapped her arm around Zuko. She might have been worried about her father being upset at learning that Zuko had kissed her, but the laugh she heard from him meant he seemed to quite happy with how well everyone was getting along.
After discussing classes and how they were all enjoying the way school was going, dinner was ready. They all took their seats at the dinner table as Katara brought in the dinner she had prepared. She had spent most of the afternoon with Suki preparing a fantastic meal for them all. This was the first time Zuko was going to having dinner with her family as her boyfriend, and she aimed to impress. During dinner the talk was mostly polite conversation, and after dessert they all sat down in the living room to relax after such a large dinner. Zuko was feeling more and more comfortable as both Hakoda and Sokka seemed to accept that Zuko was dating Katara. He had been worried at first because he knew how most fathers responded to someone dating their daughters, but Hakoda seemed to be the exception.
"So, Zuko, any plans for what you want to do after school?" Hakoda asked, knowing that Zuko was very smart and studied often with Katara, who planned on going into business.
"I would either like to go into politics, law or maybe psychology." Zuko had thought hard on what he wanted to do, and while he was still unsure, he knew that one of these three areas was where his future lay.
"I think you would make a good politician or lawyer. You have a noble sense of justice and have seen true madness. You would be able to put a stop to it." Hakoda said kindly, knowing that Zuko had suffered much at the hands of Ozai. As a lawyer he could help those suffering, and as a politician he could help shape laws to prevent it from happening to others.
"Thank you, I have much to think about before the year is over." Zuko said, although he knew he wanted to see Katara as often as possible. "I'm not even sure where I want to go to school."
"I'm not sure either, and we have to apply early in the second semester" Katara said in agreement, wondering how difficult it would be without seeing Zuko every day. If they went to different universities then they would only see each other at most a couple times a month.
"Ba Sing Se University is very well known and offers many programs." Sokka said, knowing how most of the programs were mostly based around the sciences.
"No, I was thinking about perhaps The University of Omashu or maybe Republic City University." Katara knew that both were fantastic universities that offered some great programs, but choosing the right one was tough.
"Republic City has an excellent law program, Zuko" Hakoda said, knowing that Katara and Zuko would find a way to be together. However, it didn't hurt to give them that little extra nudge in the right direction. He trusted his daughter to make wise decisions and he knew Zuko would always put Katara first.
"Republic City has a great business program as well. I think I plan on applying there as my number one choice" Katara said happily, hoping Zuko would want to go there as well.
"It makes sense for me to go there as well, as I can pursue what I want with the best chances." Zuko meant his possible career, but he also meant Katara, for he was crazy about her and the thought of not seeing her often was troubling.
"It seems we all get to be with the ones we want" Suki said, giving Sokka a seductive look that always made him go crazy. Despite herself, she enjoyed being able to watch him squirm but force himself to not reach out for her. He did have immense self-control. He was a good man and she couldn't ask for a smarter boyfriend or a nicer one, but he was so easy to drive crazy and he knew it.
"Get a room guys….and not here either" Katara said, trying not to gag at the look in Sokka's eyes as he looked toward Suki.
Suki just gave Katara a grin, indicating that she was sorry for being so forward publicly. But after three years with Sokka she could firmly say that she loved him a great deal and she knew that he loved her, and old habits never really leave.
"It's getting late. I should head home before Uncle calls here in worry" Zuko said with a laugh, knowing how Uncle could be sometimes.
They all said their goodbyes, with the exception of Katara ,who walked outside with Zuko. After a few moments waiting by his car, they embraced each other and just hugged, finding comfort in each other's arms.
"Katara" Zuko started to say, unsure of what to say next. "I…I'm really glad I met you." He felt silly for saying the obvious, but no matter how many times he told himself otherwise, he would never have been able to control his temper without her.
"I know, and I'm glad I met you. I'm glad you kissed me at the beach, and I'm especially glad we started dating" Katara said, noting how strong her feelings for Zuko were.
"I'll see you tomorrow" He said, giving her a quick peck on the cheek and turning to go before Katara grabbed him.
"Kiss me, you fool" she said, knowing that he wanted to be modest at her house, but she wanted Zuko to kiss her like he meant it. She wasn't disappointed as he gave her a long, passionate kiss. She felt her stomach flutter and her heart stop as all the passion between them was released in one titanic moment. He pulled away and she instantly felt longing return as her body still was recoiling from the kiss. He smiled as she stroked his face, kissed him one last time and let him go. He walked to his car before getting in and driving away. She was glad he had come for dinner and was glad there was a good chance they would be going to the same university. She walked back to her house and opened the door. She noticed Suki waiting by the staircase.
"He seems nice." Suki said with a smile.
"Just nice?" Katara asked with a smile as she sat down beside Suki.
"What's there to say. You two are perfect for each other." Suki got up and went to go find Sokka. "Just remember that it's not always fun."
"So far we seem fine. One day at a time." Katara replied.
"Were it so easy." Suki said mysteriously before leaving Katara behind.
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