Author Notes:

YE OLDE DISCLAIMER: I don't own anything or anyone on Avatar. All I own is the plot for this story, and Season 1 on DVD!

Oh man...this has probably been the most I've ever worked on a fic...Sorry to those who want to find out what happens next! Work's been murder lately and I haven't been getting any free time. Thank you all for your reviews! They have literally kept this story going! I didn't know that many people enjoyed my work. Anyway, keep those reviews coming and here's the next chapter to my story in the world of Avatar.

AVATAR: The Last Airbender

Broken Memories

Chapter 3: A Night for Two

Katara folded her arms; she wasn't pleased. Rain was pouring overhead and thunder cracked.

'Why don't I just take off my coat and swim HERE!"Katara said to herself rather frustrated.

"Yeah...it's raining. Can we go back inside and sleep now? Katara questioned as she turned to go back into the inn.

"No no no! Aang grinned as he pulled her gently back towards the street. "Follow me!" Aang then took her hand and sped off to the city gates.

Aang made sure he and Katara weren't seen as they slipped out the gates and into the thick forest just outside the city. But after about five minutes of traveling through the thick underbrush, Katara had had enough.

"Okay Aang! I'm soaked." Katara said looking at the airbender through her wet unbraided hair. "Now tell me where we're going or I'm not taking another-"

"We're here!" exclaimed Aang who was peering through the underbrush ahead. "Okay Katara, close your eyes!"

"Alright Aang." Katara said as she shut her eyes. Anticipation replaced her frustration as Aang took her hands again and guided her forward, careful not to let her slip. She could feel them both climbing what felt like stone steps. She no longer felt the chilling rain, although she could still hear it beating overhead. She felt the temperature change too; it started getting warmer! Katara assumed that they were at the top of the steps now, since Aang had stopped leading her, the warmth of the air now filling her with a new energy.

"Here, let me take your coat Katara." said Aang trying to be courteous.

Katara giggled. Even though she still had her eyes closed, she could picture Aang's flustered look as she took off her coat to reveal her elegant white swimwear. Katara smiled, the heat felt welcoming against her tanned skin. Katara felt Aang step behind her as he took her hands from behind. Katara blushed. She felt Aang's chest against her back.

"Don't worry, I won't let you fall." came Aang's soft voice from behind her. "Now take a step down."

She hesitated briefly; but her fear died away knowing that Aang would never hurt her. She stepped down and felt warm water licking at her heels.

"Okay! Open your eyes!" said Aang still holding her hands.

Katara opened her eyes and found herself standing at the edge of a big hot spring carved right into the side of a mountain. She looked up and saw a huge boulder jutting out of the side of the mountain right over the hot spring. 'So that's what's keeping this place dry in the rain.' Katara said as she looked around the vast pool of steaming water.

"Umm...Aang." Katara said blushing slightly. "You can let go of my hands now."

Aang's face turned bright red and he quickly loosened his grip on her hands. "Sorry! Sorry! Just wanted to make sure you didn't slal of fip...er...I mean 'slip' or 'fall'!"

Katara giggled to herself again. She didn't know why, but just being around the young Avatar made her laugh and giggle more than she had in her whole life. She turned around to face Aang. He was once again clad in his yellow shorts. Katara also noticed that the steam was forming small drops of water on Aang's skin, making the airbender tattoos on his body glisten. Katara waded deeper into the hot spring to conceal the blush creeping up her face.

I know you've given up a lot to come with me on my journey." said Ang stepping to the edge of the ledge leading into the spring. His face was still bright red. " I just...y-know...wanted to give you something back. Just...think of it as a thank you present." Aang scratched the back of his head and looked down, trying to avoid Katara's gaze.

Katara's grin broadened as she made ripples in the water with her fingertips. "Well, do you want to know what would make me feel even better?" she said slyly.

"W-What?" said Aang with a small blush rising on his cheeks.

"This!" she said as she hurled a little bended ball of water at the unsuspecting airbender.

The ball of water caught Aang square on the forehead and he toppled into the hot spring. Immediately, he came up sputtering and coughing. Katara laughed uncontrollably, tears rolling down her face. Soon, the two were both playfully sending balls of water at each other. Katara dove underwater to escape a big waterball Aang had sent after her; but a burst of air from under her sent her flying into the air.

"Gotcha!" laughed Aang as he pelted her with his last ball of water.

"No fair! Airbending in a waterball fight is cheating!" Katara said laughing as she landed in Aang's arms with a splash.

"It's not cheating!"Aang smirked. "It's called strategy!"

Aang looked down at the beautiful waterbender he had just caught. She was smiling at him through the wet, unbraided hair that had fallen across her face. He just gazed at her as she snuggled into his chest and closed her eyes.

"Katara..." Aang said softly; another vague blush appeared on his face.

"Mmm?..." Katara mumbled through her half-closed eyes. She was almost asleep in his arms; Katara felt like his arms were made to hold her.

"Um...about what happened at the lake..."Aang said beginning to blush.

Katara was fully awake now. "What about it?" she questioned innocently, a blush visible on her cheeks.

"I'm...Well, I'm sorry..." said Aang looking away from Katara so he could contain his blush.

"Why?" was the only thing Katara could say.

"It's...you were...WE were...just caught up in the moment. I know you didn't really feel that way." Aang said in a hurt tone as he loosened his grip on Katara. Aang's stomach ached and tears were welling up in his eyes; he was trying his best to make sure Katara didn't notice. But she did.

"Oh Aang...I...I..." Katara began as she was gently placed on her feet again. But the tears in her eyes prevented her from saying anything else. "But I DO feel that way about you Aang!" she thought to herself.

"I understand." said Aang with his eyes closed. He couldn't open his eyes or he WOULD cry. "We're friends...that's all. I was stupid to think we could've been something more."

Aang waded through the water and started to climb the stone steps to get his clothes. But a warm hand grasped his.

"You mean the world to me Aang..." came Katara's soft voice. "And I love you..."

Aang turned to face the one he loved to find her beautiful face tainted with tears. He stepped back in the soothing water and gently wiped the tears from her eyes. Her eyes mesmerized him, and without thinking he gently kissed her cheek. Aang realized all too late what he had done. He pulled away from Katara to find her blushing, a surprised look on her face.

"Katara, I'm sorry! I just was...um..." Aang said, tripping over his own words.

Katara pressed her finger to his lips. "No Aang, I'M sorry that I didn't do this sooner."

"Do what?" said Aang anticipating what she meant.

Katara leaned in and gave Aang a light kiss on the lips. She leaned out to see the damage she'd done. Aang was standing dumbfounded with a small goofy grin on his face. Katara giggled to herself and started blushing. She couldn't look at Aang now, his gleaming grey eyes made her blush even more. But she couldn't help herself; Katara glanced up at Aang and his storm grey eyes locked with her ocean blue eyes. Aang slowly wrapped his arms around her waist and brought her close. Katara gazed at Aang, their faces only a few inches apart. Katara closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around the young Avatar's head as he closed the gap between their faces. Katara leaned into Aang as their kiss intensified. Months and months of emotion going into each touch of their lips. Aang had never felt the love in his heart as strong as it was now. The heat of her breath, the touch of her skin, the warmth of her lips, he never wanted this moment to end.

Katara was overcome with emotion; How long had she waited for this moment? This one kiss? Her first kiss. Was it the heat of the hot spring or the passion of the kiss that was making her sweat? She didn't know, she didn't care. She had finally found love.

This was Aang's first true kiss. Katara was his first true love. And he knew now that she would be his only love.

This was Katara's first true kiss. Aang was her first true love. And she knew now, without a shadow of a doubt, that he loved her as much as she loved him.

The only sound to be heard around them was the light pitter-patter of the rain overhead, the faint whisps of cool air, and the soothing bubbling of the water. There was nothing to come between the two benders this time. Just Aang and Katara, Katara and Aang, and the infallible love that bonded them both together.

Arright! Review/Flame time! Any suggestions? Any mistakes? I'd really like to keep this story going! So review please. And the Action/Adventure is coming later in this story if you were wondering.