Hello everyone! Sorry it has taken so long to update and it's such a short chapter. College is crazy between working and classes and homework... I barely have time to sleep, yet alone write! But here, I hope I can update more often. I hope you enjoy this chapter, even if it is really short. The next chapter should be much much longer, so don't despair! I will try to get it up by the end of the month... but no guarantees... '-_- College is kind of kicking my butt!

But here is the next chapter. I hope you enjoy it and as always, I appreciate and adore the comments you all give! 3

Zuko didn't have much experience dating. He led Katara out of the house and into a carriage, having arranged the night beforehand. His stomach flopped around as he struggled to find the right words to say. "So, uh, your brother didn't seem to be very, uh, happy." He wanted to slap himself for the stupidity of his words.

Katara giggled. "He'll be fine. I'm sure Suki is in there right now warming him up to the idea." She wrapped her hands around his bicep, leaning against him while the carriage rocked. She smiled up at the firebender, her blue eyes glittering in the dimly lit space.

Zuko couldn't help but smile back. "You're right." He lifted one hand to brush a stray hair away from her face. "I'm glad you liked the rose."

Katara blushed. "I love it. It was very sweet of you. Thank you, Zuko."

"You're welcome, Katara." Zuko straightened up as the carriage pulled to a stop. He opened the door and held out a hand to help his date step down to the ground. They had travelled outside the town quite a ways and had stopped at a little café along the road. There were large, colorful flowers surrounding a lantern lit garden. Tables spaced out held couples of various ages. The waiter led Zuko and Katara past them to a table in a little alcove by a pond.

Katara gasped in amazement. "Zuko! It's so beautiful here! How did you find it?" She sat in the chair, her heart tightening in the sweetness of everything.

He laughed his deep laugh. "Uncle had told me about it. A friend of his runs this café. I'm glad you like it. I…I wanted tonight to be special for you. Our first real date and all." Zuko never felt as awkward as he did just then, bringing up their past.

Katara simply smiled and let her hand rest on his. "It is already incredibly special." Zuko smiled, hoping she enjoyed the other events he had in store for her.

Sokka was not calming down. He had stormed outside after Zuko had left with Katara, and Aang had excused himself from dinner as well. Suki ran after her warrior, frustration mounting. "Sokka!" She finally caught up and grabbed his arm at the edge of their yard, where the metalbenders-in-training were staying.

Sokka shrugged her off. "What right does he have to do that? And you, why are you okay with it!" Sokka spun around, incredibly upset.

"Why is it so wrong? He's taking her out on a date! Spirits, he's treating her well, Sokka! Better than you bother to treat me!" Her words spit out before she could stop them, and Suki regretted them as Sokka's expression turned to shock. "I…I'm so sorry." Suki ran into the night, tears streaming down her face while Sokka stood staring at the retreating woman.