This week was horrendous. I had so much homework, and then so many long-term assignments. Awful. And then I got banned from the computer. So putting all of that crap behind, sit back, relax, and enjoy. Beware: emotions run HIGH!
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Katara buried deeper into Appa's fur, taking in the animal's comfort. She ignored the stings from her cuts. She sighed. I need to slow down. She had gone to Appa to be alone. She needed to figure out what was going on between her and Aang and to fully process the "argument" she had just had.She thought back a few minutes.
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"Don't ever go near him, again!" Katara screamed. Samaria only rolled her eyes. She got into her sideways stance. It made Katara feel self-conscious instantly. I absolutely hate this girl, Katara thought.
"You don't deserve him," Samaria sneered. "You are so mean to him and make him feel worthless." She took a step closer to Katara.
In a deadly whisper, Samaria said, "And he'll be mine whether you like it or not." Samaria smiled wickedly.
This time Katara didn't resist any urges.
This time she didn't hold anything back.
With one swift movement, Katara slapped Samaria across her face with as much power as she could. Samaria gasped and stumbled back obviously shocked. "You bitch!" she yelled. Samaria earth bended a rock towards Katara's head, her disappointment showing on her face when the rock hit her on the shoulder. Katara took a step back and unscrewed the cap on her canteen. The two girls circled around each other, preparing for anything that might come from the other. Samaria shook her head.
"Stupid. You thought that I was some flirting, weak floozy." She sent a rock hurling at Katara. The girl smiled when her aim was correct. "Well you thought wrong." Suddenly, Katara saw a humongous wall surround the two.
"Now you can only get out if I want you to." Samaria laughed. "And I don't."
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Katara shuddered at the remembrance of the fight. Earth vs. Water. Katara hated to admit it, but she didn't stand much of a chance. That brat is stronger than she appears. Samaria had went all out, throwing rocks and causing an earthquake strong enough to throw Katara off balance, but too weak to be felt outside of the wall. And curse the fact that there wasn't any water source near by. When Katara had struggled to fight back with the little water she had, but Samaria had defended herself with walls and burying herself into the ground quickly. And it's no help that the water got absorbed into the earth. After the fight, Katara was weak and defenseless.
What's worse is that I feel like I have lost my pride and dignity. She let the hot tears fall down her cheek. And in a way I have.
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Unknown to Katara, Aang was on Appa's other side, listening to her cry. Soon after the incident he had ran away.
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Aang stumbled over rocks, trying to catch his breath. He collapsed onto the ground outside of Omashu. He was tired, hungry, and ashamed. Aang cried out at the feelings he was experiencing. I can't keep running way, he thought. I need to learn how to confront my emotions and deal with them.
He spotted Appa grazing on grass. He walked over to his pet. "Gosh, Appa. Everything is so messed up. Katara cheated on me and I cheated on her. And then we get into these stupid little arguments all of the time."
Appa only grunted in return. Aang sighed. One of these days we're going to get it right. He settled himself into Appa's fur. He had fallen into a light sleep when he heard someone approach the bison and talk to herself. It's Katara, he thought with happiness and hurt. He heard her muffled cries, wanting so badly to go over to her and comfort her. Not just yet, he heard a voice say. He knew he had to be patient for things to come back to normal.
But I'm tired of waiting.
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Aang started to cry. I'm so confused; I don't know what to do. I just want to let go. He let out a long scream, and then proceeded to sob harder.
I can't take it anymore!
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Katara heard a close-by scream, knowing instantly who it was from. Aang, she said, hating her mixed emotions. You can't hate and love a person at the same time, a voice said. It's one or the other.
She stopped crying and sighed. She sat down on the ground, closing her eyes as if to shut out the world. She didn't notice that Aang had come and sat down beside her. Katara noticed a familiar warmth, and looked down to see her hand entangled with Aang's. She shook her head. It's just not that easy. She gently pulled her hand away from Aang's and got up to walk back to Omashu.
"Katara? Wait!" she heard Aang yell. She stopped and turned around, meeting a pair of eyes that mirrored her expression.
"Yes?" she whispered.
"I just wanted to say that I'm sorry."
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Aang watched Katara's face carefully. Her blue eyes (I've missed them so much!) held the same emotions his held, but he couldn't be too sure.
"Aang," she whispered. Katara looked up at him. "Sometimes sorry doesn't cut it."
She slowly turned around, but Aang grabbed her hand.
"Don't go. Let me explain." Aang led her beck towards Appa and sat her down. He sat down, too, and took a deep breath.
"I'm sorry if I hurt you. I didn't even like Samaria. It was just a way to get my mind off of you." Aang felt a slap come across his face, and looked up to see an angry Katara.
"What the HELL do you mean, 'to get my mind off of you'?"
Aang winced and clutched his cheek, which now had a red handprint on it. "Please Katara, let me explain. I was upset. I didn't mean to almost cheat on you." He was interrupted by Katara.
"I DIDN'T MEAN TO ALMOST CHEAT ON YOU? YOU DIDN'T MEAN IT?" Katara yelled.
"Katara, plea-
"Shut up, Aang! SHUT UP! You hurt me! Two wrongs don't make a right! You cheated on me when things were misunderstood between us!"
Aang couldn't believe his ears. Oh no she didn't! She was hurt? Aang glared at her. It's my turn to get angry.
"Well you were the one who cheated first! You knew that I didn't like Haru, and you still hung out with him!" Aang argued.
"You're not the boss of me. I can hang out with whoever I want," Katara said with defiance. She watched as Aang was taken aback. That should shut him up. She was wrong.
"I'm not asking to be your boss! I was asking you to keep things neutral with Haru! I saw you kiss him! And it didn't look the least bit like something only friends would do." This time it was Aang who watched Katara look dumfounded. That'll give her something to think about.
"Whatever, Aang. If you must know, I was only spending the day with Haru because you were busy," Katara said, reminding him of his Avatar duties.
"So? That didn't mean you had to kiss him! Why would you do that when you know I would get jealous?" Aang had calmed down and was near tears, so upset that he could barely talk. Katara stood where she was, not knowing what to do.
"Aang," she started her voice somewhat calmer. "I only kissed Haru to thank him for spending time with me." She watched as Aang searched her face. He shook his head.
"Yeah right. I bet there were some hidden feelings," Aang said, trying to keep his tears from falling.
Katara took a deep breath. "Well, I kind of was crushing on him a bit, but-
"See! I knew it! I knew that you still liked him!" Aang cried. Katara stepped closer.
"Maybe, but I don't want to be with Haru. I want to be your girlfriend, Aang." She took Aang into her arms, hugging him and kissing the top of his head. The boy relaxed under her embrace.
"Do you promise? Do you promise that you don't like Haru?" he whimpered. I want to believe her so bad.
"I promise, Aang. And are you sure that Samaria was only a friend? And that she didn't mean anything to you?" she asked. I need to know, Aang. Aang pulled away and looked up, gazing into her cerulean eyes. He nodded.
"I promise."
The two sighed, holding onto the other, holding on to their fragile connection. Katara lowered her head, placing a trembling kiss onto Aang's lips.
Aang deepened the kiss, wrapping his arms around her tiny waist. Katara placed her arms around hi neck. They leaned against Appa, Aang half on top of her and half beside her. He gently pushed his tongue in her mouth, savoring her warmth and taste. So warm; so enticing. He ran his hands along her shoulders and chest, traveling down her sides and her legs.
"I love you," Katara moaned, her hands tracing his arrows and going down his back. She rested her hands on his butt.
"I love you, too." He pulled away from her and gave her fluttery kisses along her neck, while she rested her hands on his chest. He unraveled her hair, combing it out as her looked into her eyes. They smiled and held each other, happy to be with the other again.
I won't ever let you go.
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Sigh. Not much happened with the drama, but I think that argument was great (and the make-out was priceless). Now I have to go and figure out how to make another great plot twist, and right now I have a good one in mind. So review, please!