Chapter 26 now! This is the last chapter of the series...BESIDES the Zutarian ending. ^_^

This is just a quick chapter I had on my mind since the beginning of the story.

I'm trying to go for 100 reviews (because that'd be pretty sweet) so if you wanna help out by commenting, I'd be, like...eternally thankful.

This chapter is just a year later from the last one.

SOKKA'S P.O.V.

"One tomato and turkey, please," a traveler says from the other side of the counter. I nod, making it quickly. I've grown used to doing this.

"Sokka, you've been doing great," the owner, Kuei says. "Now, do me a huge favor and feed Bosco, will you?" I nod, shuffling into the back room. I pick up the bag of food and lug it back out into a a fenced in, grassy area. Which is strange since this place is a fucking desert. Literally. Kuei's convience store/ sandwich shop, named Earth King Convience Store, is a little building for miles along a highway, going through a strip of desert-like terrain. We're in Nevada, a few miles from the edge of the Mojave Desert, bordering Las Vegas. We've been here for about six months.

I pet his beast of a dog, Bosco. "You're more like a bear," I chuckle as he slobbers at the sight of his food bag. I pour a crap-load of it into his metal bowl and he goes to down, devouring half of it in one lick.

I look up at the sun. It's shining heavily in the blue cloud-less sky. I pet him once more before dragging the bag back inside. The shop is pretty small: we've got the backroom with the sink and storage in it, the front room which has racks of candy, chips, drinks, and Ramen packages. The front room is also where we make the sandwiches.

"Hey, Kuei," I say, wiping my hands on my apron, "you think I could get my paycheck early this week?"

"Why? Taking your girlfriend out on a date?" he asks teasingly.

I laugh. "No, no. It's just...we might not be staying for much longer. Y'know. Plus we're probably going to visit my family soon."

He gives me a small smile as he pushes his glasses up his nose. "No problem."

"Thanks...Well," I say, pulling my apron off of my head, "it's quitin' time. See you tomorrow Kuei!" I say, crawling under the counter space. He waves to me.

"See you tomorrow!"

I head out the door and crawl into my car, to go pick up Toph. She works at a bar, bartending. How you ask? Well, since she's blind, all of her other senses are heightened. Including smell. She somehow recognized every smell of alcohol at a bar we go to. That's how she got the job. She just picks up a bottle, smells it to be sure it's the right one, and pours it in. She always puts them in the same spot, every time, and raised hell about it when some other bartender screwed them all up. I pull into the parking lot and climb out. I scan the somewhat deserted bar.

I dont see her at first but then I spot her. She's still short (well, at least to me) and she once had long hair, which she cut to her collar bone. She also got a small tattoo on her wrist. She's got on a tight green tube top and a black vest, jeans, and barefeet, like always. She's also got on her meteorite bracelet. Her head perks up as I set foot into the building.

"Sokka!" she says, smiling lopsidedly. My heart goes into a frenzy.

"Hey, Toph, can you take a break?"

"Mm-hmm."

She crawls out from the counter and calls to a waitress to cover for her for a minute.

"Got my samich?" she asks. I pull two sandwiches from my backpack and we sit at a table by the window.

"So, are we visiting my sister and dad?" I ask.

"Yeah. I haven't seen them or Aang in over a year. Maybe I could get him to bring Zuko."

I nod. A whole year. It's been one year since Toph broke me outta prison and we escaped together. We've been nomads the entire time, and we plan on being nomads for the rest of our lives. We've both changed. Toph has grown a bit, her chest has filled out, and she's gotten stronger, smarter, and more clever about teasing me. Her eyes somehow became prettier. She figured out how to put mascara and lipstick on, so she wears light pink lipstick when she's in public. I've gotten taller and stronger (heh heh...try to resist ladies) and smarter. My hair has grown a bit, but not by much, and I guess I got more responsible.

"Great, but I was thinking, maybe we could make a few stops along the way."

"Oh god. Sokka, you better not drag me to see that giant ball of yarn again," she sighs.

"We're not, we're not...but that was awesome! It's the biggest in the world!" I exclaim. She laughs and punches my arm. I've got this permanent bruise now from all different brands of Toph Punch: angry, teasing, affectionate, sad, annoyed, loving. All of 'em. I'm sure it'll be there when I'm dead.

"Let's go shopping," she says, 'looking' out the window.

"Huh?"

"I donno...let's go shopping. You like shopping, you said. I'm stuck of being cooped up in here all day."

"Okay," I say as we stand up. I shove my map into my backpack and we slip outside, unoticed. She grabs my hand and smashes her lips against mine. We tangle our lips together clumsily, yet gracefully, and it's amazing. It seems like everytime, it's better than the last. She also got better at kissing. I dont think I've changed as much as she has. We drive to the mall and everything seems right. We're in the department store, fooling around. She throws on a floppy sun hat and some weird futuristic glasses.

"How do I look?" she asks.

"Uh...nice specs," I laugh. She sticks me the middle finger before placing everything in the wrong spots.

"Hey, I'll race ya to the bean bag chairs."

"It's not gonna be much of a race," she says crackling her fingers.

"Why not?" I ask, sounding offended. "I'm just as fast as you. Maybe even faster."

"I know. That's why I'm gonna do this," she says. She reels her leg back and kicks my shin, laughing maniacally as she runs away. I rub the pain away as she disappears around the aisle.

I run to a counter. "Uh...this one!" I say pointing at the counter. The woman popping her gum pulls it from the glass container. She's about to put it in a bo but I stop her. "No, it's fine. I got it." I slap the money on the counter and take the item from her, running to catch up with Toph. Of course, I'm huffing and puffing, practically crawling to the bean bag section, which is within reach. She's sitting in a green one, laughing.

"You suck," she taunts.

"S-Stand up," I say, trying to catch my breath.

"Why-?"

"Just stand up!"

"Okay, okay, chill out. God you're like a woman," she crosses her arms as she stands. "What?"

"Toph *breath breath* Bei *sigh*...God this would be a lot more romantic if I could breath."

"Fatty."

"Shut up. Okay," I get on one knee and this draws a small crowd.

"What're you-?" she starts slowly. But I shush her. Her blind eyes are wide, staring straight ahead, but I know her attention is on me.

I pull the item from my pocket: a tiny ring to fit her finger-an engagement ring, actually- and it's got this baby diamond on it. I take a deep breath; one that'll last. "Toph Bei Fong, will you marry me?"

She's speechless but an array of 'aws' comes from the crowd around us. Now employees have left their stations to see what's going on. I look up at her. Eyes are wide, mouth is hanging open and she's like frozen. Finally, after what seems like an eternity of waiting, she nods.

"Yes?" I ask perking up.

She shakes her head up and down faster.

"Yes?"

"Uh-huh." Her mouth is still open. I leap up and wrap my arms around her and it takes her a second to return my death-tight hug. She plants her lips on mine and I really wish the crowd wasn't there...otherwise the events after would've been too crazy for human eyes. People clap and all that cheesy junk. When we pull apart, she lands an extra forceful punch on my arm.

"Ouch," I wince. She laughs.

"Love you."

"Love you, too."

"Come on," she says, taking my hand and dragging me away from the disipating crowd. "Let's get a donut."

"Toph are you...are you crying?" I ask smiling, a hint of surprise and teasing in my voice.

"No." She says, quickly rubbing her left eye.

"Yes...! Toph Bei Fong is crying!" I start laughing before she punches my arm. Hard. I mean really REALLY hard.

"Shut up."

I smile as struggles to slip the ring on and I order some food.

Hm...I wonder how the other's'll take this?

THE END.

So, whadya think? I'm kinda proud of it...even though it's pretty much fluff. Sorry if they seem kinda OC, I tried to make it as realistic (as far as cartoons go)

Please review! It makes my day! XD

My last chapter is after this and coming soon: the Zutarian ending...which i am DREADING! seriously, i'm gonna go through the story and take all different parts and fix it so katara and zuko can end up together. but let it be known, I'm living a Kataang/Maiko/Tokka lifestyle.

Peace, L.