The Choice School For Benders

Chapter 7

By: Frodo_Swaggins32

Katara

The week went by pretty fast and it was already Friday! I walked into the school and made my way to the group's regular meeting spot by the fountain. Once me and Sokka got there everyone was already chilling and sipping on their various drinks. I was really happy that Sokka was finally getting along with Aang, except he seemed to still think Aang had some kind of crush on me. Which was crazy.

"Hey so Sokka when you gonna talk to that Yue girl?" Toph asked as we sat down and Sokka got all flustered.

"Uh, why would I talk to her? I mean I could if I uh wanted too. But…" He trailed off.

"Oh come on Sokka I'm sure she'd be into you If you just talked to her." Haru offered.

"Yeah why don't you just introduce yourself." Aang pitched.

"But like what do I talk to her about after that?" Sokka asked.

"I don't know just be casual." Haru said. "Sokka doesn't know how to be casual." I thought.

"Well couldn't you talk about the water tribe? She's from the Northern Water Tribe right?" Aang suggested

But before we could continue with ideas the bell went off and we all went our separate ways except for me and Aang, we walked to class together.

"Hey Katara, you excited for your date?" Aang asked.

"Yeah I am! Were going to a restaurant by the water he said, but I'm not sure what to wear." I said, hopefully he would know.

Aang

Oh great now I'm giving her advice on what to wear… "Just wear what makes you feel good. I'm sure he'll love whatever you wear Katara." I said, as sincerely as possible. I didn't think the date was a good idea. Not just because I liked Katara but Haru has changed a lot since last year. He has just been really angry around me the past few days. But I couldn't break it to her, she might not forgive me if I'm wrong.

"Aw thanks Aang!" She smiled and we came up to our class.

Katara

After school me and Aang walked outside of the building and chilled by the grass and discussed our upcoming Bending matches. But I had to head home.

"Hey Aang, sorry to bail but I should be heading home."

"Oh cool, wanna ride?" He asked me. It was kind of our new thing for him to take me home and we would always stop at that same coffee stand.

"Yeah If you don't mind."

"Of course not." He said and helped me up and we headed towards his car. I still couldn't believe Aang had such an awesome car! He didn't seem like the type to drive around in a challenger. We drove down the street a lot faster then we should have and listened to music, It was really cool Aang had basically the same taste in music as I did. Then we rolled up to the coffee stand, and was greeted by our new friend On Ji who worked there.

"Hey guys, the usual?" She asked with a sweet smile.

"Yep." Aang told her, I think he may be into her because he is really shy around her. "He should invite her to the party." I thought. While she walked away to make the drinks I decided to ask Aang.

"Hey Aang, she's really cute." I stated in a slight whisper so she wouldn't hear.

"Um, what about it?" He asked and started to blush.

"Well, you should ask her to the barbeque."

"I'm not so sure Katara. I think she may have a boyfriend or something."

"So what, Just invite her." I told him sternly before On Ji came back with the Drinks.

Aang

As I looked from Katara to On Ji and back again, I debated inviting her. It would be awesome to have her there, and she was really cute… I looked at katara one more time and made my mind up.

"Alright katara. I'll do it." I whispered. As she came back to the window and I handed her the money, I told her

"Hey I'm having a party tomorrow over at my place. Wanna come?"As she heard me I kinda saw her blush a little, and she looked at me and said

"Really? Yeah sounds awesome!" She beamed.

"Cool! See you tomorrow then!"

"Alrighty aang. Bye!"

"Wait On Ji! I don't have your number."

"Oh yeah! I totally forgot! How silly of me." As we exchanged information and numbers, I heard katara snicker off to my left. As we drove away I glanced at her and said

"What are you looking at?"

"You! She totally has a crush on you!" She replied

"Me? Nah. She's just shy."

"No she totally likes you." She replied as I drove up to her house.

"You keep thinking that." I said as she got out and grabbed her bag.

"She gonna ask you out watch it happen." She said as she smirked at me.

"Alright alright katara ok"

Katara

I gave Aang another quick look then made my way up the driveway and threw the gate then up the stairs until I was stopped.

"Have another fun drive with loverboy?" Sokka joked.

"Yeah I did. And you can stop calling him that now, we are just friends." I shot and made my way up the stairs. He was saying something smart but I phased it out and walked over to my door. "I need to get ready for my date with Haru, Sokka." And he finally shut up. I walked over to my closet and tried to put an outfit together but I just couldn't decide. I kept rethinking Aang's words "Just wear what makes you feel good." But if I did that then I would just wear some pajamas, I chuckled slightly at the thought until I realised it was already 5:30 and Haru is gonna be here in 30 minutes! I had no choice but to call someone, but who? I still didn't have many friends here… Toph? "No Toph Is blind you idiot" The only person I could think to call at a time like this was Aang, and within seconds I picked up my phone and dialed his number, And almost instantly he picked up.

"This is Aang."

"Hey Aang, it's Katara."

"Oh hey Katara, I'm kind of at work…"

"I'm so sorry but I've got like a MAJOR emergency" I told him

"What wrong? Are you ok?" He clambered with fear.

"Not that kind of emergency silly. But I don't know what to wear to dinner…" He was silent for a minute "Hello?" I asked.

"Yeah, yeah I'm here… Like I said, just wear whatever; I don't think he'll care. Do you know where you guys are going? Is it casual or formal? Or somewhere inbetween?"

"He said the finest restaurant in Omashu…"

"Well with Haru's taste in food it's probably a fast food place" Aang started laughing at his own joke but I'm not amused. After he was done he continued. "We'll that sounds a more formal so wear a nice dress or something."

"But what kind of dress?" I asked, "A Dress" isn't very helpful…

"I don't know Katara, wear blue. You look really nice in blue." He said sweetly.

"Aw thank Aang, ok thanks for the help."

"No problem, let me know how it goes." He finished and hung up.

I walked to my closet and picked and choose a few more things and laid them out on my bed, after about ten minutes or so of elimination I finally decided on a deep blue flair, sleeveless dress. I picked out my favorite heels. I finished out the outfit with a cream belt and matching sweater to finish the outfit off. I put on my mothers necklace and some dangly earrings. Then I heard the doorbell ring and I knew it was Haru.

As I opened the door and saw him, my first thought was "What the world?! He told me to dress up and here he is in jeans and a tee?!Ugh. But whatever. Tonight should be fun." I thought.

"Alrighty Haru where we going tonight?"

"I actually made reservations at a really nice restaurant. Sound good?"

"Yeah" I said with a smile. Sounds nice. As we hopped into his Honda Civic, I couldn't help but notice how dirty it was… And this voice in my head mentioned something about Aang's car being spotless…. Whatever. I banished the thought from my head. The drive was painfully quiet and neither of us knew exactly where to start so we were silent the whole ride there, thankfully the ride wasn't long. When we pulled up into the parking lot he opened my door for me and we made our way inside. The waitress sat us down and took our drink orders. He didn't even talk to me so I finally decided to break the silence.

"I'm not going to bite, Haru" I told him.

"I know, sorry. I just get kind of nervous." He said shyly.

"Well, why don't we get to know each other a little bit. Are you from Omashu? Or did you move here?"

"I'm from a small village about an hour or two away from here. Me and my family moved here a few years ago." He finished. And the rest of the night went just like that, me asking simple questions and Haru giving simple answers. I was really disappointed, at school Haru was so kind and funny but now he's just so BLAH. It's like he didn't even want to be here. Then the dessert came out I decided to get a little more deep with the questions.

"So Haru, tell me a little about your family." I told him with a smile as I bite into a piece of cheesecake.

"Well, right now it's just me and uh my mom. I'd love for you to meet her, she's one of the nicest people the whole world. And I'm not just saying that because she's my mom" He said and we both let out a small laugh. Finally he was warming up a bit. He went on for another 15 minutes with all kind of stories about her and their memories. "My mom has been so great. Especially after my dad… ugh." Then Haurs face filled with rage and anger at the memories.

"Haru, If you don't want to talk about it. I understand." I said sincerely because I know what it's like to lose one they love. But then Haru grew even more angry!

"What Do You Know!" He practically shouted as he slammed his fist on the table. "EVERYONE SAYS "THEY KNOW". BUT THEY DON'T! AND NEITHER DO YOU KATARA!"

"Please Haru, calm down. People are watching." I tried to whisper. I felt my eyes reddened at his rage, "I do know what it's like Haru!" Then the what appeared to be a manager came over.

"Please sir, other people are dining and you are being very loud" He said politely. I on the other hand wanted to punch Haru after his comment, but the manager's comment only seemed to anger Haru even more. If that was possible. And I couldn't help but begin to slightly sob as everyone's heads are turned toward us now.

"WHO CARES ABOUT THEIR DAMN DINNER!" He shouted while getting up and then stormed out of the restaurant leaving me all alone. I sat in utter shock all alone sobbing after the huge scene he just made. I have no money to pay for the meal and Haru didn't even have the courtesy to pay before his rage. I fumbled through my purse sobbing and found my phone. A few people were kind enough to stop and offer a few kind words. I searched my contact trying to find someone. Dad, no he's working. Sokka? Oh god no, he'd probably kill Haru. Then I thought of the only person who would help me… Aang. I found his contact and called him. It buzzed for a little until he finally picked up.

"Hey Katara I'm at work. Can I call you later?" He asked sweetly. Then I started sobbing again and told him what happened.

"Um Aang, He left. He left me here at Spaghetti Factory, without any money or anything." I told him in between sobs.

"HE WHAT!?" Aang practically shouted. "Hold on Katara, I'll be there in 10 minutes." He told me in a kind tone again. But he was here in under 5, I could here his car roaring outside and he barged in and searched until he found me. "Katara, what happened?" I told him everything, about Haru's freak out and how he yelled at the manager then just left without any warning. "I'm so sorry Katara, I never thought he'd snap like that. Here" He said and wiped my tears with a soft cloth he had. The waiter came over and Aang talked to him. "I'm so sorry what happened her sir. I really hope the guy here didn't disturb your customers to much."

"It's ok son, happens more often than you think. But we do have a small problem in the matter of the bill." He said, I tried to offer to come back and pay but Aang jumped into action.

"Absolutely sir, If you could bring me the check I got it." Then the manager walked away to grab the check.

"Please Aang, at least let me pay you back." I pleaded. He's been so kind already, I don't want him paying for our tab.

"Absolutely not, Haru should've payed for it. I'll get this and then I'll take you home" He said with a soft smile. And before I could protest The waiter came out with the bill. I got a small glimpse of it. 78.63$ Then Aang pulled out his wallet and pulled out 3 fifty dollar bills and gave it to the man. "Keep the change, for the extra trouble." He said with another warm smile and the man thanked him alot and Aang helped me get up. I had a hard time walking after what happened. My heart still raced after Haru slammed his fist. We walked outside and it is raining… great. But before I stepped out Aang put his warm coat around my shoulders, and it smelt just like him; Warm and sweet like cinnamon. We walked across the street and he helped me into his car and He started to drive to my house. "I'm really sorry that happened to you Katara." He said solemnly.

"It's not you fault Aang." I told him and put my hand on his leg.

"It is. Haru was my friend, I should've known he's unstable." He said sadly and hung his head slightly as we pulled into my driveway.

"Honestly Aang, don't worry about it. It was a bad date, happens a lot i'm sure." I told him. He had no need to feel bad about Haru's actions.

"I just don't want anything bad to ever happen to you Katara. Ever." He said and looked up. I stared into his steel colored eyes but before I could say anything Sokka came barging out of the front door.

"Hey, what are you guys doing! Where is Haru?" He bombarded us with questions as he pounded on Aang's window.

"Calm down Sokka, I'll explain." I told him as I exited Aang's car. "Thanks again, Aang." I told him.

"No problem, I'll see you guys tomorrow." He smiled as he backed out of the driveway. Maybe Sokka was right, maybe he is interested in me. And I think i'm into him…

Author's Note: Wow everyone did this take a while! And finally a lil KaTAANG action! So yes everyone who was having their doubts this is for you! But this is going to be a very rocky road indeed! Still lots of drama and angst to come! I've also noticed a lack of subplots in this story so some of that coming as well! Thanks you guys so much for the continued reviews and PM's they are the reason why I continue! Also I will be getting back into my weekly and bi weekly writing schedule! I also wanna thank my main man spency for helping with this SOO much! (Even though he only wrote one sentence this chapter -_-) So more updates sooner! Again thanks and have a great one!