The sun was starting to set in ember island. Although the weather was pretty warm still, a soft breeze caused for pleasant chill on their skin. The beach was empty except for two royals and their friend.
"The rules are simple: Search the beach and one hundred meters around the new royal family house. Getting help isn't allowed. Look for your gifts on your own you losers!" Toph explained.
Azula and Sokka faced each other, showing their confidence through their smirks and burning looks. They couldn't wait for their search to begin.
"When you find your gifts, take them to you small beach house, meet each other there and ... whatever ... what comes later doesn't interest me." Toph continued, trying not to think about the activities the lovers would most likely get into later.
"In honor to celebrate your first anniversary as a married couple, who keep falling and falling for each other since the day they met: Ready, set, go!"
With that, Azula and Sokka started to run. Toph throw herself to the ground and chilled on the beach.
Despite trying hard, Azula still hadn't an idea of what her gift could be. But she knew for sure where it waited for her...
Sokka was also sure that his wife hid his gift in their house. Even if the location was easy, he still needed to find which place exactly his clever lover hid his gift.
First he went to the kitchen. Azula might have joked because it is one of his favorite places. He looked everywhere but nothing in sight. An idea struck his mind suddenly.
Slightly blushing, he climbed up the stairs to their bedroom. His feet walked him to his bedside on their own accord. Opening the blanket, he saw the item. Eyes wide he took his in his hand and brushed it with his thumb. A knot formed in his throat.
Weeks before they married, he made Azula a betrothal necklace. It was a tradition of the northern water tribe, but people in the southern water tribe started following said tradition as well. Sokka made Azula one with a blue ribbon and a stone in the color of rose gold, symbolizing not only the water tribe but the fire nation as well. Sokka made Azula one with a blue ribbon and a stone in the color of rose gold, symbolizing not only the water tribe but the fire nation as well.
She had joked that he needed one too. Now she had made him a bracelet by the same colors with her beautiful slender hands.
"Azula" he whispered. Slight tears forming in his eyes.
This house was only made for them. It's where they spent their first vacation. Their first time as a married couple.
And the terrace floor was one of the places where they spent a lot of time. Romantic meals, stargazing, talking, kissing, and cuddling. When they got tired Sokka carried her into their bedroom almost every day.
As she expected, a packed item was laying on the table. She smiled at that. Ripping it open, she was astonished. It was a drawing of them both and it looked exceptionally good. When did her lover became so good at drawing?
Her face wore the softest look ever.
"Do you like it?"
She turned at her husband's voice she liked so much. He was standing behind her. Tall and strong. Handsome and just wonderful. He was admiring her dark waves of hair and bare shoulders as he often did.
His hand was wrapped around the bracelet she made for him.
Azula smiled and looked up to meet his tender eyes. This was the look he only gave her and no one else.
"It is unexpectedly good." she answered.
Sokka gave a soft chuckle.
Azula learned not to joke about his drawing skills. She saw over time how enthusiastic he was.
"I really do like it Sokka. I would even go far and say I am pretty impressed!" Azula said. "How long were you preparing this?"
"You brother is good at drawing. I didn't believe him in the beginning but then he was convinced to prove me otherwise. He helped me practicing." Sokka answered.
"Look at Zuzu" Azula said smirking.
"First I only wanted to draw you. But then I remembered: Where you are, there I am." he finished with a grand and proud smile.
Azula stood up and gave him a hug which he returned with the same enthusiasm.
"And?" she asked pulling away "Do you like your gift?"
"I love it Azula!" he answered. "It's the best idea ever!"
He opened his palm. "Will you tie it around my wrist?"
She smirked "Of course I will lover."
After the bracelet was tied never to be removed again they shared a deep and long kiss. Lips still touching, they whispered a happy anniversary.
Sokka scooped her up in his arms without breaking the kiss.
"Wait, the picture." Azula whispered. Sokka lowered her so that she could pick up the painting. Afterwards he climbed up the stairs with her in his strong arms and went inside the bedroom, where one more passionate night out of millions awaited them.