Chapter Thirteen

Love and Forgiveness

It had been a week since Khundes sacrificed himself for their group. Aang and Katara hadn't spoken to each other since the clearing in the forest and it was driving Aang nuts. He wanted so much to talk to her. To apologize to her. He wanted the ache in his heart to go away. He looked over to Katara. She had found a rock to sit on and she was looking out across the ocean.

The sun landed gently on her face. She was so beautiful. Aang couldn't take it anymore. He needed this to get settled. He looked to Sokka and Toph. "I'm going to go try and talk to Katara. You guys stay here," Aang said and began walking towards Katara.

"No objections here buddy," Sokka said.

"Yeah you go tell her like it is Aang!" Toph said.

As Aang was walking towards her he was dreading speaking to her. Every step he took seemed to get harder and harder but finally he was at the rock where she sat. "Hey Katara... Mind if I join you?" Aang asked.

"Sure," Katara said and scooted over slightly.

Aang was surprised she didn't scold him or send him away. "Listen Katara," he said as he sat down. "I think its time we talked," Aang said.

"Yeah... I think so too Aang..." Katara said.

"Ok well, do you want to start?" Aang asked.

"No, no... you go ahead," Katara said.

"Ok well listen. I'm sorry Katara. If I didn't know Khundes wasn't going to be right behind us I wouldn't have let him stay," Aang said.

"I know Aang... And I accept your apology," Katara said.

"You do? Wow... and things are ok again?" Aang asked.

"Not exactly... Aang there's something I need to tell you and it might not be the easiest thing for you to hear," Katara said, looking down at the ground now.

"Katara whatever it is, just tell me... I'll be ok," Aang said.

The sun was setting now. Katara looked up at Aang. Her eyes began brimming with tears. Aang reach over and took her hand. It was then he felt it. He could it in her eyes. "Its ok Katara. It wasn't intentional. I understand it. I really do," Aang said.

When Katara heard Aang's words the tears began streaming down her face. She threw her arms around Aang and began kissing him passionately on the lips.

The sun was now fading behind the ocean horizon. A gentle breeze blew past them. They were both lost in this romantic moment. Neither of them wanted it to end.

After what seemed like a lifetime, the kiss broke. They looked into each other's eyes and smiled.

Toph and Sokka came walking up to them. "Are you guys friends again?" asked Toph.

"Well judging by that kiss Katara just planted on Aang I'd say so," Sokka said.

Aang smiled and Katara's cheeks turned red.

"Come on guys. Lets get back to camp," Aang said.

Taking Katara's hand, Aang helped her down off the rock. Together they walked hand in hand back to camp.

A/N: I have Chapters 14-17 written too P Waiting for more reviews and time to type them up haha P So write some reviews and let me know what you think!! Oh and to all the Kataang fans I hope I did good :) Let me know!!