Chapter 6: If someone would love me, then Zuko is the kindest person I've ever met.

I gasped. "Are you serious?"

"Yes, I am," he replied smiling. He grabbed my hand. "Why wouldn't I be?"

WHOO BOY, I think I'm seeing things. This guy he's so nice and… WOW. He just gives you that WOW feeling, you know? He led me down the small hill and into the village.

"How did you know I was on Zuko's ship?" I asked.

"The Avatar told me."

I puffed my cheek out angrily. I knew I would've been fine, but I guess I do owe Aang one. I might've been stuck on that ship for a while before Zuko would let me leave too. We ended up inside a tent with Katara, Aang, and Sokka inside. I waved happily and Katara did the same back.

"What was it like?" Katara asked instantly.

"Hmph, knowing her, I'm sure she did just fine," Sokka answered.

"No, really, what was it like?" Katara asked after she had scolded her brother. I sat ahead of the group, with Haru sitting beside me. I felt all tingly, but that's normal for me…. I guess.

"Zuko didn't harm me, just a few scowls and a bit of yelling. You know, the usual," I replied with a small grin. I wondered whether to tell my group about Zuko's girlfriend, ER, ex-girlfriend. Knowing them, I figured I shouldn't. I wouldn't want anything to embarrass Zuko… too much.

"Didn't he ask where Aang was?" Katara asked.

"No, I don't think so. He only wanted to fight me," I answered, looking upward thoughtfully. Zuko asked me the first time on his ship, but not the second time.

"That's strange," Sokka said, gazing at me with suspicious eyes. I merely smiled and tried to look pretty. I didn't want too many people to think I was with the Fire Nation. I'm pretty much on my own, aren't I?
"I know, Zuko is always scowling and yelling at people… occasionally shooting fireballs at me, but that was okay. I knew he would hit anyone, despite age or gender," I replied. Everyone nodded in agreement.

My stomach went off again with an even more obnoxious growling than usual. I blushed a bright tone of red. OF ALL TIMES! Haru smiled sweetly and nodded.

"I'll go get some food," he said with a small smile and walked out the door. Sokka grinned like there was no tomorrow… not to mention the evil smirk that came after that. He waved his hand as if I were hiding something.

"You got some romance goin' on there, huh?" Sokka asked. I stared at Katara, awaiting an answer. She nodded. YES! FINALLY! I literally "knocked" some sense into Sokka. That felt GREAT! Sokka was, thanks to me, sprawling on the ground with a large, good-sized bump on his head. And I was SO proud of myself.

"I guess not," he said, cringing to get back up. But as soon as he got two inches, YES two INCHES, he fell back down. Aang frowned at me, and I grinned.

"Sorry, it's just what comes out," I replied with a soft apologetic smile. Aang smiled back at me and Katara sighed. This caught my attention.

"What's wrong?" I asked, seeing how Katara should be grinning like a doofus like the rest of us. Maybe she doesn't do that kind of smile… I guess not everyone can be like me. Katara glanced at me with sad eyes and I knew something was wrong.

"It's just that… we have to get to the North Pole… it's really far away, you know," Katara replied with a sad tone. I frowned. She was right. We should leave soon.

"I have the food," Haru said, coming inside the tent. I smelt the food and I knew my taste buds was meant to have it. Stars were in my eyes as I stared at the delicious food.

"Did you cook it?" I asked. Haru blushed a crimson red and nodded. I grinned. I love a man that can cook. Of course, it's always my stomach first. The way to a girls' heart is through the words… but for me, it includes how they cook too. Everyone had a plate and we ate. It was SOOOOOOO unbelievably good. I mean, it was sweet and tasted… happy, you know. It tasted as if it was made full of love and caring. And he cooked it so quickly too!

"It's so good," I commented, bliss sweeping across my face. The others nodded. Hey, now, don't think I'm fat… 'cause I'm not! If I told you my weight… you'd scream. Seriously, but I'm not overweight!

We finished eating quickly, and we rested our stomachs as Haru went to go put the food back. Sokka grinned, almost maniacally. He pointed to me and said, "Truth… or dare?"

"Truth," I replied simply. Sokka thought for a few seconds and asked the question that was as easy as heck. Jeez, you didn't need to be smart to know this.

"Does anyone like you?"

"Umm… let's see. To put it in a way that you cannot deny… I shall say… if someone would love me, then Zuko is the kindest person I've ever met," I replied with a small grin. He pointed at me again. I knew he was about to accuse me.

"NUH-UH! You're grinning!"

I laughed, in a childish way. With a cute wink, I asked, "When is it a time when I don't smile?"

Sokka paused, defeated again. He pouted as he thought of a comeback. I stared at Aang. "Well, since he started the game… Aang, truth or dare?"

"Dare!"

"I dare you to… uhh…"

This was going to take awhile. I never really had any ideas for the Avatar. I figured that he wouldn't be able to answer all of my questions. I thought for another moment and it popped in my head. I had the MOST perfect question in the world.

"I dare you to tell me what's your favorite color is!" I said, almost screamed, excitedly. This was going to be something I would never forget. Aang sat there, pondering about the question and, anime-ishly, a cute light bulb went off above his head.

"I like the color white!" Aang replied with that cute grin of his. It took a while for this to sink in. I thought it'd be orange, since that's the color he's wearing. Well, the clouds are white I guess, and Appa is too, other than for his arrow and feet and stuff.

Haru walked into the room and Aang pointed at him with a mischievous grin on his face. I knew this was going to become crazy the moment I saw the surprise on Haru's face and Aang's grin. Oh boy, this is gonna be a long night.

End of Chapter 6: If someone would love me, then Zuko is the kindest person I've ever met.

Author's Note: Hello, everyone! " I know it's been awhile... and this chapter isn't very long either, but I've been really busy with Thanksgiving and Hmong New Year and all that good stuff... ooo! Can't forget about After Thanksgiving Sale too... about Haru, I guess he is like my dream guy. And for you just-becoming-anime-freaks, Haru means spring in Japanese. I should've done some like Akito (since Aki means fall and fall reminds me more of Earth in a way). anyway, next chapter is probably going to be the WHOLE entire truth or dare game... maybe a little AangxKatara. Never know! Until then...

The Crazy Anime Fangirl Person,

Sammy