Prompt: #015 Fear
Title: The Only Way
Word Count: 233
Rating: K
Authors Note: Well, what do you know? I'm a quarter of the was done with this challenge! Only 75 left! w00t!
Toph let her feet dangle over the edge of the water as Aang bathed Appa. The tadpoles and small fish nibbled lightly on her toes as she sunned herself in the grass. There is really nothing better than relaxing outside in the sun. She quietly hummed to herself.
"I think I may have been wrong." When did Aang get so close?
"Big surprise there, air-head." She snickered quietly at her playful bard. Aang didn't seem quite as amused.
"No, really. What if she does fall for him? What will happen then? What about me?" Aang's voice cracked with distress. The others may have not noticed it, but she picked up on it. Not being able to see had a way of making you very perceptive.
"You know what the guru said, Aang. You have to let her go, it's the only way for you to succeed. Besides, have you heard his voice? It's so deep and dreamy. It could make any girl melt, really. The way he carries himself is so strong and proud. I bet he has no problem pleasing ladies, unlike that dolt, Sok–"
"Okay! I get it!" She heard the rippling of the water as he air glided over to Appa. Hmm, she was only teasing him, but maybe it was too much. He sounded pretty upset. She would have to talk to Iroh about this later.