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At first, it was just a dim voice from deep within dream world. She rolled over in her bed, curling her small body into a tight ball.

When something prodded her shoulder, she figured that she was dreaming it up. But as soon as cool fingers started playing with tendrils of her dark hair, her jade eyes flashed open and she knew that it wasn't a dream.

She bolted up into a sitting position, whipping her head to face whoever was bothering her.

"Teo?" She blurted out in surprise.

The tall, messy-haired-glasses-wearing boy grinned. "Hey Toph, what's up?"

Toph moaned and plopped back into her bed, covering her face with a pillow. "What the hell are you doing here? Leave me alone. It's too early in the morning for harassment."

Teo wrestled the pillow away from her. "It's afternoon, silly girl! And I'm here because we need to celebrate!"

Toph paused, staring up at him with big, confused green orbs. "Celebrate? Celebrate what?"

He sat on the beside her on her bed, brushing his messy masses of brown hair out of his eyes. "Well, the converse store in King Kuei Mall is having a sale and it's exactly one month until my birthday!"

Toph rolled over again, closing her eyes but smiling softly and speaking. "You're a loser. But that's why I tolerate you."

She was surprised when he kissed the top of her head. "Get dressed, okay? I'll be waiting outside."

She didn't open her eyes until she heard the door shut.

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She entered the living room, clothed in a green hoodie, ripped dark jeans and her favourite yellow converse.

"Hello people." She greeted tiredly, staring at her group of friends. They were all spread out in the living room, each person doing their own thing.

"Hi Toph!"

"Hey shrimp."

"It's about time you got up!"

Everyone replied, but she was already walking to the kitchen. She opened the fridge and reached for the apple juice. After quickly looking back to see if Katara was anywhere nearby, she opened her mouth and drank the juice from the carton.

She put it back and wiped the her mouth with the back of her hand, before reaching for a pear.

She turned on her heels and sauntered back into the living room. "Okay, I'm ready Four-Eyes. Let's go."

Teo got up from his spot beside Zuko. "Alrighty! Bye guys, I'll see you later!"

"Bye Teo!" Everyone said, smiling and waving.

Just as Toph was about to walk out the door behind Teo, Zuko hurried up to her. "Hey Shrimp, can I talk to you for a second?"

"Sure, make it quick." She answered. "Hey give me a sec Four-Eyes!"

Teo nodded, getting into his car to wait for her.

Zuko stood there watching for a second, before smiling softly at his small friend.

Toph's dark eyebrows furrowed. "What?"

Zuko shook his head and resisted the urge to ruffle her hair. "He's a good guy Toph. Really good. I like him."

Toph rolled her eyes and smirked. "Oh you just wanted to tell me that you have a crush on him? Good to see that you're finally coming out of the closet."

Zuko rolled his eyes as well, flicking her on the shoulder. "Shut up, you know what I mean. What I'm trying to say is that he's good for you."

The petite girl crossed her slender arms over her chest, scowling. She dropped her head, letting her bangs fall over her face to hide the blush that was working it's way onto her cheeks.

"Oh shut up Sparky. I'm so sick of all of you bugging me about him! We. Are. Just. Friends."

Zuko smirked. "Don't pretend that you haven't thought about being more…"

"I HAVEN'T!" She yelled, throwing her hands in the air and revealing her red face.

Zuko bit back a laugh, pleased with what he had caused.

"I hate you so much Sparky." She muttered before turning on her heels and stomping out the door.

Zuko watched the girl that he thought of as a little sister go, knowing she was in good hands.

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Aang was depressed. He sat curled in a ball, like a scared little boy in front of the sliding glass doors leading to the porch, watching golden Autumn leaves fall from the trees.

He had always loved fall. He liked watching the world turn into a fiery land of gold and red and the trees shed their leaves like forgotten memories. Wind ruled over everything, whistling in ears and rushing past unsuspecting objects, turning everything over and adding a touch of magic.

But he was still depressed. If watching the transition from summer to winter wasn't even helping, what would?

From somewhere in the house, he heard the tingling chime that was Katara's sweet laugh.

He scowled, knowing that she was probably laughing at something Jet said. They had been talking on the phone for the past hour.

He just didn't understand it! How could Katara not feel the same way? Couldn't she tell how much more he cared for her than Jet ever could?

Aang was smart, fun to be around and kind. He could make her happy, he just knew it. What did Jet have that was so amazing? As far as Aang could tell, nothing.

What was worse was that he was alone. Katara was busy on the phone with that stupid boy Jet while Suki and Sokka studied together in the dining room. Toph was at the mall with Teo and Zuko was… what was Zuko up to?

Aang got up and rushed down the hall till he was on the other side of the house. He walked to the end of the hallway and knocked on Zuko's door.

"Hey buddy, are you in there?"

"Yeah come in."

Aang let himself in, walking into the room and sitting on Zuko's bed. "What's up?"

"Nothing," Zuko answered as he moved throughout the room. He grabbed his black leather jacket off the back of his chair, sliding it on. (A/N Just stop and imagine Zuko in a black leather jacket… ahhh hottness ^_^)

"Actually, I'm going to Jasmine Dragon to visit my uncle."

Suddenly, a smile stretched across the grey-eyed boy's face. "Can I come?"

The barest hint of a smile coloured his face. "Sure man, are you ready?"

Aang nodded quickly, jumping to his feet. "Yup! Just gotta get my coat. I'll meet you by the door!"

Before Zuko could even think to respond, Aang was out the door.

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Toph and Teo walked along the mall, each carrying backs from the converse store.

Teo had bought some pure white low tops, while Toph chose to buy striped high tops.

They were nibbling on cookies and laughing about stupid things, just enjoying each other's company.

Teo finished his cookie and brushed his hands off, before grabbing the crook of Toph's elbow and pulling her along. "Hey let's go sit outside on the front lawn!"

Toph fought back a smile. "Alright alright Four-Eyes, calm down. I'm pretty sure I can walk by myself."

Teo grinned at her and pulled his hand away from her elbow. They raced outside to the lawn, dropping to grass and lying on their backs, watching the clouds.

They pointed out different shapes they saw in the clouds. "That one looks like a butt."

"You're ridiculous. That one looks like a dragon. See how it curves at the top, like a head? And then those thingers on the top are wings and.."

"Oh I see! You're right!"

"Course. I'm always right, you should know that."

They were silent for awhile, just happy to dwell in their own thoughts.

"Toph?"

"Yeah buddy?"

"Can… Can I have half of your cookie?"

Toph rolled her head to the side, giving him a look. "It's not my fault that you eat too fast. So no freakin' way."

He only smiled, turning his head back to the sky.

Once again they were plunged into comfortable silence.

Teo rolled onto his side, facing her. His eyes traced the side of her face, taking in her pale skin and little button nose, and down to her heart-shaped lips.

"Stop looking at me." Toph said, annoyance clear in her voice.

Teo watched her mouth move with each word, then smiled. "Remember the day we met?"

He watched her fight to keep a smile off her face.

"Sure do." She answered, shaking her head a bit to move her bangs out of her eyes. "You were overly-friendly."

From behind his glasses, Teo's chocolaty eyes widened. "No I wasn't! I saw this tiny girl sitting all by herself, and I couldn't help but give her some company." He flashed her his charming smile.

Toph laughed. "Right, so it was out of pity that you decided to befriend me."

Teo shrugged, not denying it. "You could say that."

Toph sat up and punched him in the shoulder. "I don't even know why I keep you around."

He laughed, rubbing his shoulder to ease the pain. "I make things so much more interesting!"

Toph laid back down again, kicking him in the calf with the toe of her foot. "That's definitely not it, but when I figure it out, I'll tell you 'kay?"

Teo caught her pretty jade eyes, smiling warmly. "I'll be waiting."

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Uncle Iroh greeted both boys with big hugs, seating them at Zuko's favourite table and offering them pastries and tea.

He sat down at the table with the two young men, grinning hugely.

Whenever Aang saw Uncle Iroh, he was reminded of the day he met Zuko:

It was Aang's very first year at 's. All around him were other boy's saying goodbye to their mothers, fathers and sometimes siblings as well.

But all Aang had was his Uncle Gyatso.

The man hugged him lightly, finding it hard to let his son in every sense of the word go. "I'm proud of you Aang, and I know you'll do good."

Aang smiled at him, unable to utter words.

After a few more moments of conversation, both Gyatso and Aang knew it was time to say their final goodbye.

"Bye Uncle."

Aang looked to the left when he heard another male voice say "bye uncle" at the same time. He caught a pair of golden eyes and smiled at the other boy. The boy didn't return the smile.

After his uncle and the other boy's uncle left, Aang approached him.

"Hi!" He had greeted cheerfully, sticking his hand out with a huge smile.

The older boy stared at him apprehensively, but accepted his offered and shook it.

"I'm Aang." He spoke, watching the older boy's golden eyes dart away then back.

"Zuko." he replied, his voice strong but soft.

"Was it just your uncle who-"

"Yeah."

"Oh," Aang said quietly, sobered by the other boy's dark tone. "Me too."

It was a shaky beginning. Aang was persistent though, and with time he managed to get the guy he know called his best friend to open up to him.

Pulling himself out of the past and into the present, he blinked and reached for his tea.

"So how is school for the two of you?" Uncle Iroh asked, reaching for one of the fruit pies set on the table.

"Good." Zuko and Aang answered simultaneously.

"'Good'? That's all this old man gets?"

"Yup." The two younger men answered at the same time again. Aang caught Zuko's eye and grinned, while the other young man smirked.

Uncle Iroh shrugged in defeat. "Oh well, I guess I'll have to take what I get! Nephew, have you seen your sister?"

Zuko grimaced, nodding. "Unfortunately, yes. She's even come to the house."

Uncle Iroh's bushy eyebrows shot up. "Really?"

"Yeah, she 'wanted to see Katara'."

Uncle Iroh narrowed his eyes in thought. "Katara… isn't that Sokka's sister?"

"Yes." Aang answered quickly, before Zuko could.

Uncle Iroh's gaze lingered on Aang a little longer than necessary, noticing.

Finally the older man yawned and leaned back in his chair, rubbing his round belly. "Well no matter what is happening with Azula, I feel that this year will end greatly for you boys. The road there might be difficult and you might trip along the way, but you'll get there eventually and it will all be worth it."

Zuko looked at Aang and rolled his eyes, while the grey-eyed boy just grinned.

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Yeah… it's insanely short. But I didn't have time to write out the rest of the chapter, and I figured that I have let you guys wait long enough! Blame homework, piano, dance and blah blah.. I have a pretty busy schedule :/

But I really hope you guys liked it! Don't forget to review my lovely dears ;)

-Tk