He hadn't meant to. It was that damn temper of his.
They had been fighting. He couldn't even remember over what. Something about her helping him.
And Zuko, always being obstinate, had made it into a shouting match.
Then, out of rage, he hit her.
On the cheek. So hard, it left a white imprint of his hand on her dark skin as her head snapped towards her shoulder.
Zuko swallowed hard. The look on her face-shock, pain, and..
Fear.
That killed him. She was afraid of him.
Now, it was late. All the others were asleep, unaware of the fight. He watched her put out the dying fire.
"I'm sorry, Katara."
She didn't look up.
"I know. You said that."
He sighed. Then he grabbed her arm.
She flinched.
"Katara, I am so sorry. I can't believe I hit you. It's just.."
She shook him off.
"It's fine, Zuko."
The firebender clenched his hands.
"No, it's not!" He yelled.
Zuko grabbed her by the shoulders, staring at her.
"Katara, I hit you. And when you looked at me, you were..afraid.."
She gazed at him.
"Zuko, I wasn't.."
"Let me finish."
Their eyes met, and Katara saw his true feelings.
Forgiving.
He groaned and turned away from her.
"You don't get it, Katara." His voice was low.
"I'm...becoming my father."
She froze.
"Oh, Zuko..."
She walked up to him and hugged him from behind.
"Zuko, you could never be as cold and heartless as Ozai."
He turned around and held her.
"Thanks."
Wow. That sucked.
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