A/N As I promised, a bit more fluff in this one!

Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar! I wish I did though…..curses….

Zuko walked into the treatment room and saw the nurse cleaning up the wounds, by the looks of it, Katara took the hits from Mai well, considering the cuts were very deep. The nurse looked up and sighed, "she'll be fine, but the cuts were starting to get infected, she should rest here for a week before departing." Zuko nodded and let the nurse leave. He sighed and sat down on the stool the nurse was sitting on, watching Katara's chest rise and fall with her breathing.

Wow, her wounds must be very bad…

He slowly took her hand, which was had a small bandage on it, and rubbed his thumb gently on it. "Katara, I'm sorry, this is my fault, I never should have let you split up from me." Zuko dozed off to sleep, hold her hand in his, his head on the bed.

Iroh looked from the doorway and smiled.

Nephew, I'm glad that you finally came out of your gloomy prison, light and hope has set you free….

He smiled and turned in himself.

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"Sokka, do you think that-"

"Yes, Aang, she'll be fine." Sokka groaned as he was tired of Aang asking him.

Toph couldn't take anymore, she didn't want to hear Aang's constant worry of a stupid girl.

"Twinkle-toes! Why don't you just keep shut! She's fine! You're worse than Captain Obvious here!" Toph pointed to Sokka.

"Hey!"

"Shut it! I'm tired of hearing twinkle-toes caring about some girl that doesn't even love him back!" Toph shouted.

"Toph…." Aang said.

"Save it!"

"Do…..do you like me?"

"I already said no!" Toph shouted, making her traditional rock tent and mumbling, "Night, I'm going to sleep."

Aang turned around and muttered, "Night Toph…."

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Waking up in a daze, Katara groaned as she blinked a few times and the world came into focus. She sat up and saw Zuko sleeping next to her, his hands tightly woven around hers. Katara heard Zuko groan and his eyes opened. "Morning." Katara said brightly as he stared at her.

"You're suppose to be resting," he said gently.

"I know, but I couldn't sleep anymore."

"Should I bring you some water?"

"That'd be nice."

As soon as Zuko left, Katara sighed and laid back down, remembering her fight with Mai.

Talk about obsessive…..

Katara laughed at the fact and sat up again, seeing Zuko bring in the cup of water. He gave it to her and she gulped it down quickly. "Want more?" He said, smiling slightly.

Katara nodded and he went off again. Deciding she was fine, Katara climbed out of bed and stretched her legs.

Zuko came in and said, "You shouldn't be up you know…"

"I know, but I can't help it, I'm the kind of person that likes to be in bed all day."

He gave her the glass of water and she gulped it down quickly again. "So, how long did the nurses say I have to be in here?"

"A week."

"What? That's way too long!"

"Doctor's orders."

"So not fair." Katara pouted and sat back down and crossed her arms.

Zuko laughed. "What's so funny? Me being cooped up here like an animal?" Katara questioned.

"No, you look bratty when you pout." Zuko exclaimed, going into a fit of laughter again. Katara loosed up, hearing his laughter, she liked that sound a lot.

"Nice to see your entertained." She muttered.

"Come on then, I guess we could go outside and walk around for a while if you're ok." Zuko held out a hand and Katara gladly took it. He helped her up and the two quietly snuck out of the healer's building. The two walked around town for a while until a few more people started spilling out of their homes.

Seeing how they were wanted criminals, the two rushed back to the healer's building. Katara thanked Zuko for bring her out by kissing him gently on the lips. "Glad you liked it." Zuko smiled. Katara sighed as she hugged him and crawled back into bed. "Might as well, the nurse would be here any minute."

"Yeah, maybe…you'd like to go out with me again at night? Because it's a dance thing tonight, I was just wondering if you'd like to go, I mean….if you don't feel like it….it's ok, but if you do…."

"Zuko, are you asking me out for a date?"

"Well, yes…." He blushed red as the element he commanded. "I'd love to." Katara smiled. Zuko grinned and went into the back room where his snoring uncle is.

Katara sighed and drifted off to sleep, with thoughts of the dance buzzing around her head.

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"Uncle, wake up." Zuko nudged his uncle awake.

"What is it Zuko?" Iroh mumbled as he rubbed his eyes.

"I need you to take me…..shopping." How he hated that word, but he had to for tonight.

"Why didn't you say so? Let's go!" Iroh hopped out of bed.

What have I gotten myself into…..

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"So, what do you need Zuko?"

"Well, I need formal clothes, for tonight….."

"Ah, taking Miss Katara out to the dance?"

"Yes…." Zuko mumbled, blushing slightly.

Iroh chuckled and the two walked into a local tailoring store.

After trying on what felt like a hundred outfits, they finally chose on one. A black shirt that was button up, with a matching black pants, the designs were positively astounding. "How much for this?" Iroh asked the man.

"No charge, I could tell this is his first night out with a lady." The cashier winked and ushered the two out. "Have a nice dance!"

"Zuko, you'll stun Miss Katara tonight." Iroh grinned as he made his way into the healer's building. Zuko sighed and followed him in. Luckily, Katara was still asleep on her bed. "I think I should take Miss Katara out to the shops to look for a dress herself." Iroh thought.

"Do what you need to do uncle." Zuko sighed as he watched the sun set slowly from their room window. Iroh smiled and rushed out to wake up Katara.

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"Dear, wake up." Iroh nudged her awake.

"What is it?"

"We need to buy you a dress no? You can't go to the dance wearing that."

"I guess…." Katara lazily slipped out of the bed and followed Iroh out. Already, couples were out, sitting on the benches until the music began. Hurriedly, the two walked into a dress shop building and the tailor came out.

"Do you have any dresses for her?" Iroh asked the tailor. "Let me see in the back…." The tailor rushed from the counter to the back room. She brought out five dresses, one blue, one red, one yellow, green, and a white one. "Can I try on all of them?" Katara asked. "Sure." The tailor handed Katara the dresses and motioned for her to the back dressing rooms.

Katara thanked her and went into change. She tried on the yellow one, but it didn't go good. Trying on two more, she disapproved of the white and green one. Sighing she tried on red, but it was a huge improvement, but on good still. Lastly, she tried on the blue one, it was a simple dress, but with tiny sapphire gems dotting the dress, a sleeveless with a white sash in the middle.

She tried it one and figured it was great. Katara stepped out of the dressing room and came into the main room of the shop. "Oh my! Miss Katara! You look stunning!" Iroh exclaimed. "Miss, you look beautiful, blue really is your color." The tailor exclaimed also. "Thank you….." Katara blushed as she was handed a sapphire comb with a blue flower on it. "Take this, it come with the dress."

"Oh thank you," Katara tied up her hair and slipped in the comb on her head. "Perfect." The tailor smiled. "I'm sure Zuko would love it." Iroh smiled as he asked what the price was. "Nothing, I'm pretty sure that you are travelers? Just be sure to return that dress after tonight." The tailor smiled. "I promise, thank you." Katara bowed slightly and headed out the door with Iroh. The streets were already bustling with tons of people, young or old.

The music didn't begin yet, but they launched up fire works. Going into the building, Iroh told her to wait by her bed while he got Zuko. Katara smiled and sat down, sighing and looking at the walls. Soon, Iroh came out and behind him came a stunning Zuko. Katara stood up and tried to hide her blush.

Zuko stood there amazed at the girl standing in front of him. He was left breathless as the dress fitted to her curves nicely, her hair was stunning. He blushed even more than Katara did. Iroh sensed this and pushed them together. "Come on, now, the party begun, go out there and have a great time!"

"Aren't you going uncle?" Zuko asked.

"No, I must have my rest, too tired still!" Iroh yawned and motioned for them to go outside. Zuko hugged Katara close and the two went out to the bustling streets. Many couples dotted the streets, some making-out in the dark of the alleys. Zuko slowed a little, noticing Katara trying to keep up with him, her wounds were still hurting her. Then, an earth kingdom man, stood up on the stage and spoke loudly. "Welcome! To the tenth annual Ba-Sing-Se Dance! We'll start the evening off with a slow song." The person left the podium and a slow and steady song came filtering out from the instruments.

"Urm, Katara…." Zuko was standing in front of her, nervously shifting his feet around, "would you like to dance?"

"Sure." Katara giggled and took the hand he held out. They danced while they looked into each other's eyes, falling into the trance of each other. Katara leaned her head on his lean chest and sighed as they continued to rock back and forth to the beat of the song.

Soon, the song ended, many couples left, knowing the next songs were going to be upbeat and not recommended for lovers. Katara and Zuko walked around town, getting to know each other better. Many times, she made him laugh, he made her laugh. Soon, they got to the scenic route next to the forest where many couples sat down on the wooden benches, enjoying each other's company and most were just feeling a bit lusty.

As soon as Katara saw the couples kissing each other, she blushed. Zuko also blushed and looked at Katara, the two walked past many couples. It was quiet out here, where as the town was loud. The route continued until a quiet fountain met the two lovers. They stopped and looked at each other. "I had a great time tonight," Katara said, blushing.

"Me too."

Zuko slowly pulled her towards him and kissed her passionately. Katara lost all sense and rested her hands on his shoulders. She brought her hands up and stroked his hair. He moaned softly into her mouth as she trailed her hand down gently from his head to the middle of his back. They broke off, resting forehead to forehead. "Katara, you look beautiful tonight, or any night…." Zuko said, delivering another passion filled kiss.

She had no other choice than to moan softly, his kiss was passionate.

As he was kissing her, he pulled out the comb in her hair and tucked it in her white sash, letting her chocolate brown hair cascade down from their original bun. He twirled a strand of her hair in between his fingers, it was truly silk like.

Later, they broke off, sitting on the bench next to the walls of Ba Sing Se. Zuko looked at her and her beauty was radiant, like the moon. He felt as if it were instinct to do this, he grabbed her, and smashed his lips against hers. Katara was caught off guard by his sudden reaction, she let out a surprised, small yelp as he left her breathless.

Dotting kisses down her smooth neck, he stopped right above her necklace strap and headed back up. Before he left however, he left her a small red spot on her neck.

Katara sighed and leaned onto him, gazing at the night sky above them. Zuko twirled a strand of her hair again in between his fingers, he stared at the constellations shining down at them.

"I never want to leave this place….do you?" Katara asked him. "I won't if you won't." Zuko smiled as he cradled her closer.

Best night I ever had…..

A/N So….if any of you are wondering, I am going to put the make-out scene next chapter! I wanted to put it in this one, but it seemed to formal, if I should say it.

I have a question though, I know I'm an idiot for asking this…..but…..what is a "Mary Sue?"

I know what OOC is, but I don't know what a "Mary Sue" is, I've heard it a lot, or read it actually in fanfics, but I don't what it means…..so if anyone could tell me….that'd be great!

R&R!