Orange light flashed, then blossomed over the roofs of Ba Sing Se. When Appa dove, Katara shrieked in wild delight. Love and joy filled her up completely and released in a ringing laugh. Aang looked back at the sound, then smiled and held out a hand.
Resolutely ignoring Sokka's groans, Katara moved up beside Aang. His blush glowed brighter than the exploding fireworks on the horizon when he took her hand
"I made the wrong assumption before and don't want to again. We kissed. Does that mean.."
"It means everything" Katara answered before she pulled him into her arms.
