A Perfect Afternoon

Takes place after the events of Imbalance! Obviously since part 3 is out yet I don't know how everything will end but I imagine that Imbalance is when they take up permanent residence in Cranefish Town.

The feeling of peace and content was more than welcome to the young Avatar, who hadn't been able to catch much of a break lately.

Spirits attacked the Fire Nation (and then turned out to be Azula), and he had helped solve it. Expecting a relaxing vacation in the Southern Water Tribe immediately after, he was met with tensions so high that it nearly got Hakoda and his new girlfriend killed. Although the rest of the trip had been pleasant, afterwards they stopped in Cranefish Town for what was supposed to be just an afternoon but were met with tensions between benders and non benders and exploding factories. After everything had (mostly) calmed down, they found themselves taking up permanent residence here.

It had been a hectic few months, to say the least.

Currently, he was lying on the bed, arms wrapped around his favorite person, who was currently dozing on his chest. It was late spring, so he had opened the window in his bedroom for some fresh air. The sun had just begun to set, and his bedroom was filled to the brim with a soft orange glow. The sounds of birds chirping outside, along with some windchimes in the distance, and Katara's heavy breathing. The smell of summer air from outside and some food Suki was cooking downstairs wafted into the room.

Momo suddenly flew in through the window, chirping vibrantly and landing on Aang's head, wrapping his tail around his neck. Aang reached up to scratch the lemur's head. "Hey, Momo," he said softly, not wanting to wake Katara up. "Where've you been?"

Katara stirred a bit and mumbled something, but did not wake. Instead, she had buried her head further into his chest, her grip on his tunic loosening slightly. Aang smiled and chuckled to himself, kissing her forehead softly.

He must've dozed off for a few minutes himself, because next thing he knew, Suki was peeking her head through his bedroom door. She called out his name softly. He blinked a few times, raising his eyebrows at her. "Dinner's ready," she said. Aang smiled and thanked her, turning his attention to Katara. "Katara," he said. When she made no response, he kissed her again. "Hey, sweetie."

She finally blinked her eyes opened. "Hm?" As she sat up, Aang could see the imprint of his tunic on her cheek and laughed. "Have a nice nap?" Katara nodded and yawned.

"Dinner's ready," he told her.

"Mmkay," she mumbled, stretching her limbs out. "You're a nice pillow."

"Heh, that is one of my many talents."

With a smirk, Katara leaned over on her hands and knees, pressing her lips against his. Aang kissed her back eagerly, cupping her cheeks. They slowly broke apart after several moments, keeping their foreheads touching.

"Hey, Aang?"

"Yeah?"

"You seem happy."

Aang grinned, pushing himself forward and wrapping her up in his arms, and began to pepper kisses all over her face, causing her to erupt into a fit of giggles. "I am happy," he mumbled between kisses. "Today's been a good day."

They were suddenly interrupted as Sokka groaned from the doorway. "Eugh! Oogies!"

Katara glared at her brother. "What do you want?"

"Didn't Suki tell you guys dinner was ready? Hurry up! We're hungry down here." With that, he stormed down the hall and stairs, mumbling something about oogies and being grossed out. Katara and Aang couldn't help but laugh. "I guess we'd better get down there," Katara said. She grabbed his hand, pulling him to the way of the dining room. He smiled, never wanting this feeling of absolute bliss to end.