Tolerance, Part One
For #58
"They say the devil's water It ain't so sweet You don't have to drink right now But you can dip your feet" –When you were young by The Killers

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There were few things in this world that made Sokka downright insane. He'd grown much during the war. Through a sort of training of his own with Iroh he'd become far more tolerant of things. Especially things concerning a blind earthbender, a hot (headed, he reminded himself) warrior, and the constant arguments that seem to be erupting between the two lately.

He even showed great maturity in not only allowing it, but giving Katara his blessing to be with Aang. Although things were taking there time with the restoration effort, he knew they would be together in the end. Without his blessing or not. So he was tolerant and mature, and everything Iroh had helped him to become over time.

But when he saw his sister cast a look towards the Angry Jerk, all bets were off. It didn't matter that he knew it was just "curiosity" and that she'd undoubtedly, hopefully, choose Aang in the end. It didn't matter that she didn't love Zuko. All that mattered was the look in her eyes when Scarface took off his shirt.

Sokka had, however, matured enough to know not to approach Aang over something that could quite possible end his relationship. Instead he observed Aang quietly. Like he'd thought, the Avatar had seen Katara cast very "flirty" looks towards Zuko on occasion. What surprised him was Aang's tolerance to it. He just cracked a grin, like there was some big secret that only he knew.

It was driving Sokka insane. So, still being Sokka despite everything, he complained. Loudly. "Who does she think she is?! She's with Aang, not the Traitorous Jerk Scarface…JERK! I didn't give her a blessing to be with him! I gave her a blessing to be with Aang. Aang. A-a-n-g!"

"Shut your piehole Snoozles," Toph finally screamed. She'd had enough of his constant whining over his sister's sudden interest in the newly crowned Fire Lord.

"Sokka, you have to understand that she's going to be with who she wants to no matter what you say. You can either turn your cheek to it, or be happy for her happiness," Suki added softly.

Sokka moaned. He just knew Karma was screwing him over because of his failure to follow through with his promised life of "veggies and straight talk."

"Besides, the way Suki talks, if I could see I'd be drooling all over Angry Boy, too." Oh yeah, Karma was definitely out to get him.

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Part One of an idea spawned by Chibi Horsewoman. She asked for a story on what Sokka would do if the Zutara shippers' dreams came true. It's set about a year or two after the war. Hope you enjoyed!

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