I've tried so hard, but, as of yet, I still do not own Avatar: The Last Airbender. Nor do I own the original copy of this story. My laptop does automatic updates, and it restarted my computer without warning before I was able to save my story, so it got deleted. I had to redo the whole thing! Actually, I think it's better than it was before. I'll keep it. Enjoy!
It was cool outside, but it wasn't cold. Summer had turned to autumn in Ba Sing Se, and vendors were now selling pumpkins, apples and corn, while throwing away spoiled cherries, strawberries, and blueberries.
Aang and Katara walked through the marketplace and bought some apples. Katara eyed a dress that she just had to try on, so presently, Aang was sitting on a bench outside the changing rooms, waiting.
What's taking so long? he wondered. It's been fif—
His thoughts were abruptly halted when Katara asked, "How do I look?"
He turned to face her. She was wearing a lavender dress with dark purple trim that cut off at her ankles.
Aang blushed. "It doesn't matter what you're wearing. I think you're beautiful no matter what you have on." It sounded cheesy even to him, but he only spoke the truth.
Katara smiled. "Aww, thanks. You're so sweet." She kissed his cheek.
His face turned even darker. "Umm…so, are you buying it?" he asked.
She shook her head. "Nah, it's too expensive; I just wanted to try it on. It's fifteen gold pieces. I only have nine."
He knew very well of the six gold pieces in his pocket. He was hoping to use the money to get a better pair of boots. He thought for a second as she walked back to the changing room to put her normal clothes back on.
"Wait," he said. "I'll help you. I have six gold pieces."
She turned to him. "Thanks, Aang, but you really don't have to do that. It's no big deal; I have plenty of cl—"
He shook his head. "No, Katara, let me do this for you." He walked her to the register and they paid for the dress.
As soon as they walked out, she kissed his cheek again and said, "Thank you, Aang."
His cheeks tinted pink. "You're welcome. Anything for you."
Well, it wasn't a complete lie, but Aang didn't really want to come all this way, have Katara try something on, wait fifteen minutes, and not even buy it. He was thirteen and in love, but he wasn't stupid.
"There's no limit to your adorableness, is there?" she asked, reaching down to hold his hand.
"Nope, not at all." As was said before, he was thirteen and in love, but he wasn't stupid.
