CHAPTER: 2 FINDINGS
''ZUKO AZULON'' I whispered out loud.
''That's my name ''…
I turned towards the owner of the voice and….. I was met with eyes that looked so intense I felt like they were looking right into my soul, his eyes were …. A golden like shade I have never seen before, I couldn't place them or match them with anything, and I couldn't look away from his eyes.
''mmmh katara you staring '' Haru whispered so that only I could hear.
I snapped out of my head and finally stared at the owner of the eyes and I was blown , I thought his eyes were intense , but combine that with his face you have yourself a human intimidator , his face had a passive look like he would careless about anything ,not to mention he was incredibly handsome …
''can you stop staring at me like am a piece of meat''
They it was again his voice wait, what did he just say?
''am not...''
''actually you are.''
''Shut up Haru, you not helping ''
''I…I...Am sorry '' I blurted out to the boy who was still staring at me like I was a clinical case.
Alright settle down class I know it's the first day of school and we would all like to catch up but please do that later, now am sure many of you know about our new students, but for the sack of those who don't know I would like Mr. Azulon to come up front and introduce himself to the class.
The new boy seemed to have found a seat in the back ,I found myself drawn to him as he made his way to the front of the class I followed him with my eyes . he stood in the front , looked out at everyone in class then his eyes landed on me and I felt my checks burn and looked down on my book .I raised my head as he started his introduction.
'' my name is zuko Azulon, you can call me Zuko.'' They was a pose as he took another look around the class ,'' that's all '' my eyes seemed to have grown a bit at his introduction which couldn't have been more than six words .he made his way back to his seat in the right corner of the classroom and stared out of the window .
Class went by like a blur, I couldn't get over the new guy, something about him was bugging me and I didn't know if It was a good thing or not.
Hey katara! Katara!
I turned around towards where my name was being called, 'Toph!'' I ran towards my best friend who was a bit young and short, for high school but she skipped a few grades.
''woo my gosh , Toph look at you , wow , you look amazing '' Toph was putting on a dress which was rare her bangs were cut shorter so that you could know see her eyes , she had on a cute summer green and yellow dress that cut of on the knees and was short sleeved .
''come on sugar queen ,you making a big deal out of nothing ''replied Toph to kataras' prise of her dress choice for the first day of school , unknowingly that she decided to dress like that for her brother. Many people would question why would a girl like Toph like sokka, I mean Toph is smart and pretty though a bit young for sokka but surly why?
''so have you seen hot shot yet''
''who?''
''come on sugar queen don't play dumb with me , I heard what happed in first period between you and hot stuff , rumour has it that you were practically drooling all over him .''
OH'' first of all I was not drooling and secondly I don't know what you talking about '' I decided to play dumb even though I knew what Toph was talking about , sometimes the girl knew too much ..
'' you know I can tell when people are lying and you my friend are not that good of a lair so spill''
''okay fine, he caught me and Haru talking about him and I was caught of guard that's why I was just staring at him, that's all.''
'' are you sure, I mean I wouldn't blame you, he is really hot ''
''Toph!''
'' what?!'' Toph tried to fake innocence '' am only saying it as I see it, you should see last summers October cover issue for young, rich heartthrobs. And come back to me.
I shook my head at Toph as we made our way to our next class Eng. lite.
Katara and Toph entered the class room giggling to each other, they made their way to the third row from the back in the classroom as more kids started making their way into class.
Toph looked up and bumped katara to look up.'' his in our class''
Katara looked towards the door as the new guy entered, three girls where around him, it looked like they were trying to involve him into the convection, katara recognised one of the girls as Mai, she never really talked to her much, come to think of it she has never talked to her at all, just saw her around in the hall and class that they shared which was a lot .the other two girls seemed new though they looked like they knew each other.
One of the girls was extremely pretty , she had jet black hair that went down to her back and had two stride frame her face , her eyes were the same gold like colour as the new guy but a different shade . Now that she looked closely they did look alike maybe she was his sister or something. Then the third girl was the most peculiar of the group she looked out of place considering that all four of them where wearing dark colours and she was in a bright pink crop top and shorts to match .her brown hair was in a high braided ponytail.
Katara looked at the group as they took the seats in front of her, the new guy sat right in front of her and she had a new view of his head .she laughed at her thoughts about the view.
''come on… Zuko, we won't have that many people over, I promise.'' katara listened in on the new kid's conversation she knew it was bad to eavesdrop on people but she couldn't help but listen in.
''That's what you said last time Azula and am the one who ended up in trouble '' Azula huh, katara ran the names through her head Azula and Zuko. Maybe they are siblings, sounds like they are. But what are they talking about.
'' My social life depends on it; unlike you some of us have one ''
''Azula don't be so mean to your brother'' said the girl in pink.
'' ohm shut it Tay-Lee, you just saying that cause you have a crush on him'' Tay-lee's checks burned up with embarrassment.
'' that's not true'' replied Tay-lee, by this time katara was invested in the conversation which was giving her more information than she was privileged to.
'' tell it to someone who will believe you '' replied Azula, who seemed not to care about other her friend's feelings.
''that's enough Azula '' katara felt the hairs on the back of her head rise at his words , it wasn't for the words themselves but how he said them , he didn't rise his voice or shut , but just said them as if he was asking you how you doing but they held so much weight .
She looked over towards Azula who seemed to have quite down and scowl at her brother.
Just in time Mr. Bumi came in, the best thing about this class was that it was a self study class that's why allot of people wanted it you practically did nothing but talk .and Mr. Bumi will just mind his business reading whatever it was that he decided to read for the rest of the semester . Now you would probably wonder how we pass the class, while all you had to do is pick out a book from the course books provided, read the book then write a report about it, basically you can't fail. But somehow they are a few people like my brother who do end up failing, speaking of …
'' Hey Toph did sokka mention where he was going after class' 'Toph and sokka shared first period.
''nope. But I bat it has something to do with fan girl' just like my brother Toph enjoyed giving people nick name or their true names as she liked to call it .
Katara was about to comment on the nickname when sokka walked in looking flashed his cheeks where pink and the buttons on his shirt where mismatched , she didn't want to ask or want know why so she just grinned at him as he sat in the row next to them on toph's side .
Toph seemed to have noticed his stated and looked really pissed, katara new that her young friend had a crush on her brother but decided to not mention it in fear that she would embarrass her.
''Zukoooooo…. ''Katara looked at Azula as she recognised her voice
''zukoooo… please …. My life depends on it '' pleaded Azula to her bother. Katara was really curios as of what type of relationship they had with each other zuko seemed to be having a headache as he pinched his temple and let out a slow breathe.
'' fine Azula you can have your stupid party ,but no alcohol , not more than 100 people and it ends when I say so , do I have your word '' zuko looked right into his sisters eyes .katara wondered if it was like some think they do like a picky promise .
Azula seemed to be a little disappointed at the conditions but stares right back at him.'' you have my word, I will try my best''.
''alright and I don't want any one wondering upstairs make that clear to your friends ''
'' alright, I get it, haaaa….. Tay-lee.'' Azula looked over at the girl in all pink, katara couldn't bring herself to understand the girl.
'' Mai, who do we need to invite? I can't wait, it is going to be so fun.'' katara decides to tune them out s they started talking about the details her eyes wonder to the boy next to Azula her bother, the little hairs at the back of his head where in little tight curls which lead her to wonder if his hair where to grow longer would it be curly, though his sisters is straight '' what about you?''
Katara was elbowed in the side by someone she looked at Toph with a face asking, what you did that for when she notices everyone is looking at her she must have zoned out. She looks at Azula who is eyeing her with a mischievous gleam in her eyes.
'' we just invited your friends to my party and we were asking you if you wanted to come but it seems by brothers head is more interesting .''
At the mention of him zuko look back at the girl behind him and recognition showed on his face .'' maybe he remembers me from first period but I feel my checks heat up to what Azula is implying so I let out a nerves laugh . ''what I was just thinking about something''. Azula looked like she didn't believe her.
'' I would love to but I have to ask my dad first.'' katara replied looking at Azula, she felt really uncomfortable looking at the girl in the face she looked like she knew all your dark secrets and she couldn't wait to expose them.
'' Alright that's settled '' replied Azula as she turned around and scribbled something on a piece of paper she turned around and placed it on kithara's desk.'' this is my number call me to confirm that you are coming and invite others.
''keep it under 100 Azula' 'came a flat voice, from zuko .he didn't even look up from whatever he was looking at.
Katara placed the paper in her bag and draw out a book she had just started reading. The last princess was on the fiction romantic side not too much romance but it had its cliché moments.
Like the first class this one also went by first but at least she got through a few chapters in her book.
''See you at lunch sugar queen '' said Toph as she made her way to the other side of the hallway''
Katara made her way to her locker to put away her books, since her next class was gym.
Should I go to the party or not I mean it's not a school night tomorrow is a weekday so maybe I could go , wait was sokka invited too if he goes maybe dad would let me go ,
''hey babe '' came a voice in katara's ear , she quickly turned around and faced her boyfriend jet , he was a jock ,played almost all the sports in school pretty popular which was a surprise to katara when he showed interest in her and not the lead cheerleader . Since that's how popular kids must date each other or that's what happens in most teen dramas she has watched.
''where were you? You missed class.''
''I got caught up ,plus Bumi never does anything it's not like I missed much , ohm by the way have you heard about the party this weekend , heard the new girl is hosting It , wanna go ?''
''yeah I heard about it, she actual invited me herself ''
''while look at you rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous'' said jet while wiggling his eyebrows at katara.
''hahahaha it's not like that, but am not sure I will have to find out from dad if I can go.'' katara and jet made their way to gym class which they shared.
Katara didn't understand why they had to be classed in different levels according to how many wins or pathetic level they have it was a bit embarrassing. She was in blue which was second from last. Not that she was bad at sports it's just that she didn't see the need for it other than keeping fit. Jet was slowly moving into red which was the top, but he was in brown with a bit of green. She looked around the room and spotted the new guys they were all in her class, the surprising thing was that they were all in red. I mean they just stared school today how can they be in red Suki was in green which was the evaluation stage either you go up on down when you are placed in green .
''can you believe it , they place that new guy in red , just because his rich he thinks he can buy himself on top I bet he has no skills at all ''said jet while glaring at the new guy who was leaning against the way with his head facing down and arms crossed .
All right everyone settled down .welcome back everyone and I know it's just the first day of school and you must all been in relax mood, but we still have a lot of games ahead of us this year so I would like to see how you have all improved, today we will be taking things slow we will be playing dodge ball. Now do I have any volunteers for captain? Asked the gym teacher. A few hands where raised. Jet raised his.
''Let's see what he got '' whispered jet under his breath but katara still heard him. Suki also raised her hand so did Azula.
'' Can I suggest someone instead '?'
Katara looked at Azula who was smiling at the gym teacher but they were something at her simile that just didn't look like a smile.
'' Sure why not ''
''I suggest my brother as team captain '' she said as she sent a mischievous smile to zuko.
Katara was instantly drawn to zuko to see his reaction. He lifted up his head and glared at is sister, but made his way in front without a word and stood next to jet who looked like he wanted to move away from him.
Alright then we have our four captains now, captain's choice wisely your team members we will have a three matches until we remain with the two final teams. Alright we are going to have a 100m race among the captains to choose the order in which you will pick your team mates.
I looked at the new guy in his long sleeved red shirt and black shorts I couldn't tell if he was muscular or not.
Everyone was looking forward to this race as it turned out that the top players of each stage was captain expect for the new guy who was a bit of a dark horse .
Right get on your marks, get steady. And go.
The team captains dashed off at the sound of go .jet and the new guy where head to head. I couldn't believe it because jet was the fastest guy at school. And he looked like he was struggling to pass the new guy. I really need to stop calling him that. I mean I know his name
Zuko crossed the finish line first a few seconds ahead of jet as he crossed the line second followed by Suki then. Aang poor little guy.
Alright zuko you can choose you team mate .zuko looked at the teens in front of him he didn't really know any of them expect his sisters friends.
''I pick Mai '' Mai stood up and went to stand on Zuko's side.
Katara looked at Mai she could see a ghost of a smile on her face which was the most odd thing ever, but she wondered why he picked her instead of his sister. Maybe he was upset with her. Or maybe he was in a relationship with her. Why am even thinking this it doesn't matter any way.
Jet looked at his choices'' I chose rina '' rina was in the red stage. Katara was a bit disappointed that her boyfriend didn't pick her first but she understood that she wasn't that good at the game. Suki looked at katara and gave her a simple smile and choose a girl in her class names where picked up left and right. Finally zuko got to pick his last team member.
''I pick Azula '' Azula looked pissed off as she stood to stand next to her brother.
Jet looked at the three options, they was katara in blue and one green and a yellow the yellow was a last stage boy.
I pick katara'' katara stood and stood next to her boyfriend. ''Really jet ''
''sorry babe but you know I had to pick the best players''
''while thanks for thinking of me.
Once everyone was picked the games begin.
A/N they you have it chapter two. Woo and am looking for beta readers for all seven of my fan fictions if you interested in anyone one of them please let me know which one. I really need help in editing .