Fluffy with a chance of lemon. Not a couple mentioned often, because people want exact opposites, including opposite nations. Haru, in Toph's eyes, is probably quite a novice earthbender. But still, I think they could work. Plus, it's a fun challenge to write for a character mentioned so few times. Btw, the song is set to the tune from Nightmare Before Christmas - Something's up with Jack.
Toph Haru.
"Lovers whisper, blinds are drawn. Hush-ed murmers in the dark. A thunderous crash, a rattled nerve,a giggle and a 'hush' are heard. Hands are touching lips are locked, breathing in the sweetest scent, of thier loved ones Oh! What joy! A lover's whisper in the dark....whisper whisper whisper..."
Toph sang quietly to herself as she packed her things, as Firelord Zuko was finally settled in, and Toph's fear of assassination put to rest. The freedom fighters, with thier new leader, Haru, patrolled the city quietly and made sure no unneeded violence broke out. Toph was just putting her backsack on, when a familiar foot stepped into the room. "Haru?" asked Toph, startled. She was quite certain it was Haru. He said nothing, but walked right up to Toph. She could feel his hot breath on her shoulder. She felt uneasy at his silence, but forced her heartbeat to normal. She didn't really think haru was an accomplished enough earthbender to be able to sense heartbeat, but she wasn't taking chances. She had to play it cool. "What's u-" her mouth was interrupted by Haru's, which was exploring the taste of her tongue. Toph was caught in a tight hold of haru's arm, which held her so she could barely move. She was too startled to punch him, or kiss him back, or even begin to decide which one she would rather do, which was strange for her, as usualy even someone trying to grab her hand ended up with a black eye at least. That would be letting them off VERY easy. Finally getting her sense back from Haru's decidedly fierce embrace, she stomped the ground with her foot, making him sink knee high into the ground. She kneeled down and punched him. But then whispered," NEXT time, warn me!" And pecked him on the nose. She smiled, sensing his confusion at the mixed messages. Toph grabbed her things, and left, a little more cheerful than when she had originally set out to leave.
Haru had thought to romanticly sweep Toph off her feet. Sokka had warned him that Toph wouldn't take well to sweeping, but Haru was convinced after how Zuko had successfully swept Katara, who had once hated him. If Zuko could get her to marry him that way, it must surely be the right way, shouldn't it? He had not managed to sweep Toph, but he was bold, which Toph respected. And now she knew how he felt. So, haphazardly, he had managed basically what he wanted to do. But where would he go from there?