Uhoh, things are getting interesting here! Zuko doesn't seem to want to go any further with Katara, just his decision, and the evil Zhao finds out of Katara and Zuko being together… What will happen now?? ( LOL! I know anyway, duh, I wrote it, but you guys don't! I'll add the next chapter as soon as possible)

Chapter 6

Problem

Later that same day, Zuko was on his room, sunken away in thoughts. Uncle Iroh came inside, and saw his nephew.

'Well, Zuko, not outside? It's a beautiful day, you know.'

Zuko shrugged.

'I'm just thinking.'

Iroh sat next to his nephew and lay a hand on his back.

'I think I know what you're thinking of. It's that watertribegirl, right?'

Zuko nodded slightly. Iroh smiled, happy because his nephew trusted him by answering fairly.

'I'm glad you told me the truth. Now, tell me more.'

There wasn't really a reason for Zuko to tell what happened between Katara and him, but his uncle knew he'd love to talk about it.

Zuko smiled.

'Well… Yesterday, I talked with her on the deck, and before I knew I just kissed her! And later that evening, we even were making out somewhere on the deck. I'm so happy that I've done this with Katara, and no other girl.'

Iroh smiled, but for his surprise Zuko went on.

'And… Well, I'm kind of ashamed of telling this…'

Iroh shook his head.

'Zuko, if you don't want to tell it, then you shouldn't.'

Zuko shook his head as well.

'Oh, but I just have to tell it to somebody! And you're the only one I can trust with this secret, I know you won't tell anyone else.'

He stared at his hands, placed on his lap.

'This morning she came to my room. We kissed again, and she climbed on top of me. I wanted to go further, because I know she's the girl I want to spent my life with. But much more then some tongue didn't came, I'm…'

He blushed and felt embarrassed.

'I think I'm not ready for the big step…' he said.

His uncle smiled.

'Oh, Zuko, don't worry. You'll feel different someday, but it's just too soon now.'

Zuko lifted his eyebrow.

'Too soon? I'm sixteen years old! I'm more than old enough for this.'

Iroh shook his head.

'Yes, you're old enough, but Katara isn't.'

Zuko nodded.

'Uncle, I know that. But what if she feels old enough already and tries to…'

Iroh lay his hand on Zuko's mouth.

'I don't think I want to hear that, Zuko. I already know what you were planning to say, so let me just say this: tell her the truth.'

Zuko laughed.

'What? Are you crazy? I'll make a complete fool of myself!'

Iroh lifted an eyebrow.

'So you would respect her feelings, but she may not respect yours?'

Zuko remained silence immediately. His uncle had a point. The silence went on for a while, until Zuko added something.

'I've swore to her that I'd never hurt her, that I would protect her against anything, and all I want is to make her happy. By just saying no I won't make her happy, I'll disappoint her…'

His uncle gave Zuko a hug.

'You're the nicest boy I've ever seen, and this caring side of yours is really promising. And just as you would do all those things for her, she would do the same ones for you. She'll understand…'

Zuko smiled and sighed.

'You're right uncle, I'm worrying about this too much. I'll remember what you said.'

His uncle smiled upon him and stood up, heading for the door.

'That's great, Zuko. As long as you feel OK with it, I'm fine as well.'

He opened the door.

'And remember, that you can always ask my help or tell me what's on your mind, I'm here to help you.'

Zuko smiled at it's uncle.

He had the best uncle in the world.

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Katara had a though day. She just couldn't keep her mind of Zuko.

While she tried to learn Aang some waterbending, she always lost her focus and Aang had enough of it.

The sun was going down, and Aang yawned.

'You know, Katara, let's just stop. It seems like you're not in a bending mood.'

He waved at her and walked to his room.

Katara saw Aang leaving, and a fire of joy was burning in her. She walked to the meeting place, and there he was.

Zuko.

She walked to him and gave him a hug.

'I thought this day would never end!'

Zuko nodded slightly, and rubbed over Katara's back.

He slided down and sat against the railing, just as Katara.

They talked for hours, about any subject they could think of. Once the moon came up, they remained silence and stared at it.

'The moon is so beautiful.' she said.

Zuko kissed her lips as softly as always.

'So are you.'

Katara kissed back, and Zuko was the one crawling on top of Katara that night.

He didn't dare to go any further at the beginning, untill he gathered the courage to slide his tongue in her mouth again.

Katara didn't feel afraid, she even enjoyed it than.

Zuko went on, and their hands slided all over each others body.

The prince felt uncomfortable by touching her that way, but Katara had no problem with it.

And so they went on.

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The couple was to busy with making out, so they didn't notice someone was spying on them.

On a ship, pretty close to Zuko's, Zhao was staring at the teenagers.

He lifted a eyebrow.

'How could Zuko possible have a girl?' he asked himself.

When he first noticed the couple, they where just talking. He nearly had a heart attack when they started kissing.

He smiled, and had an idea.

Zuko seemed to enjoy the things he did with Katara a lot, he seemed to be in love.

Zhao wanted to use that weakness against him. It was an opportunity he couldn't ignore.

'Oh, poor Zuko, stricken be the arrow of love.'

He laughed as if he was the devil, and glared at the couple.

'I'll help you out… You'll give me the Avatar, without even doubting. I mean, wouldn't you do anything…'

He bended a fire in the palm of his hand.

'…to save the life of your girlfriend?'

(...I hate Zhao, I really do. Thankgod for him being dead in the series! REVIEW!:D)