A/N:(re-write: 6/30/07) Thank you so much to my reviewers! You guys make my day. Here' Chapter eight for you. I personally love this chapter. Read up! ;)

Book One - The Journey Begins

Chapter Eight –Wow

Aang froze in his spot from her sudden, yet utterly sweet, statement.

Did…did I just hear her correctly? Aang thought as he could feel his heart rate accelerate. She loves me! I'm dreaming…Ahg, stop staring, and reply back!

"R-really?" Aang asked softly with a surprised smile …that wasn't much of a reply, Aang…Aang scolded himself in his mind.

Katara nodded quickly as she was overcome with joy by the excited look on Aang's face. She was so happy, she almost forgot to breathe.

"More than anything," Katara managed softly as she looked down at her lap, hoping her face wouldn't get any redder. She fiddled her fingers nervously as she felt her heart jump with joy. Yet, she was a little scared because Aang didn't answer right away. Her stare on her hands was strong enough to burn a hole through metal. She was a little nervous to look at Aang for some reason, but that all changed when Aang regained the ability to speak.

"I-I love you, too, Katara," Aang said happily, yet in a nervous manner. He slowly and cautiously leaned over and placed a soft, gentle kiss on her cheek; feeling as if that was about right. Katara's heart skipped a beat as she turned to him and looked him square in the eye. He smiled sweetly as a gentle blush accented his cheeks from his actions. Katara smiled back at him and felt so relieved that she told him her feelings and that he even felt the same. She suddenly felt as if she had all of the confidence in the world; she stared into his eyes and giggled slightly with a gentle, bashful smile.

"You missed," she whispered softly before she gently nibbled on her lip slightly. She suddenly felt as if she had enough bravery and courage to be able to do what she was about to do. She slowly leaned forward, gazing into Aang's eyes in a longing manner, until both their faces were merely inches apart; she then stopped herself and delved her gentle stare further into Aang's soft, loving eyes that gazed into her eyes. She wondered if this type of closeness was okay with the airbender that sat ever so close to her in her calm presence…

Aang could feel his heart rate accelerate at how close she was; he could feel his heart skip a few beats as both lovers' breath slowly became one; lingering about in the calm, small space between the two. Katara, not being able to resist, gently placed her hand on Aang's right cheek; she gently brought him closer to her in a tender manner, wanting to be oh so close; she could basically feel her heart thump out of her chest with the sweet, exhilarating fact that she was about to share her very first kiss with the boy she knew and loved most. Aang felt his stomach gently clench; with that, a small sound escaped his lips as their noses softly met…He couldn't stand the distance between his lips and hers. His patience over the past two years or so has finally run out.

He quickly, yet tenderly filled the little space between the two and softly pressed his lips against hers. Katara's heart skipped a beat as she gently moved her hand to the back of Aang's soft, bald head; therefore holding him in his spot… She felt as if she had wings. She could just take off and fly; soar in the arms of the airbender she sweetly kissed. She savored every second of this new type of intimate closeness between the two; absolutely loving the way her heart fluttered and skipped in giddy fits of happiness.

Aang, for his part, had wanted to do that for as long as he could remember. Ever since meeting Katara, he's wanted to show his strong, teasing type love for her for quiet some time now. He ever so gently pressed himself just a little bit closer to Katara; letting his lips gently sink between hers in an eternal, gesture of love and tender loving care. Before too long, the two slowly pulled away from each other, red faces and bashful, first kiss smiles.

"…Wow," Aang whispered softly, his lower lip gently grazed Katara's.

Katara giggled softly and gently wrapped her arms around Aang's neck, embracing him in a loving hug. He quickly, yet gently, hugged her back, fully loving this moment. He bit his bottom lip with happiness as he tightened his grip around his new love; he had a good feeling about all of this. Katara gently began to bury her nose and lips into Aang's warm shoulder, feeling as if that one little kiss had released something so strong, so pure…So good and everlasting.

Aang quickly tightened his grip around the young waterbender he held; he smiled a big smile. One of satisfaction, success, happiness; he felt good all over. He almost felt this way to the point of being overwhelmed. He blushed furiously as he gently began to hug Katara closer to him, feeling her warm chest and body against his. He leaned his lips close to her delicate ear.

"That…that was my first kiss," Aang said softly, almost to the point of a whisper; as if he were embarrassed to let any one but Katara know. Katara smiled big at the fact that she was the first girl he'd ever kissed… And hopefully the only one from now on.

"Mine too, Aang," Katara said softly as she gently rested her nose against Aang's shoulder, "…mine too."

The two sat in each other's warm and loving embrace for who knows how long. Katara was fully relieved that hers and Aang's feelings for each other were now out in the open; they were now openly able to express their feelings for each other. No hiding it; no feeling embarrassed if his hand gently grazes hers by accident... Katara smiled big and tightened her grip around him; he returned the sweet gesture and smiled a satisfied smile.

Finally… my secrets for her are revealed, and I'm just eternally thankful that she loves me the way I love her… Aang thought happily. Aang suddenly saw something in the distance; he let his eyes widen as did his smile.

Aang half pulled away, leaving his gentle hands on her somewhat voluptuous hips and his eyes on the horizon.

"Hey, look…We can watch the sunrise again," Aang smiled a soft, charming smile as he gazed into his loves eyes.

"As long as I'm with you," Katara said sweetly as she carefully arranged herself in Aang's arms. She gently rested her head on Aang's shoulder; Aang tenderly rested his arm around her shoulders and pulled her closer to him. They both watched the sunrise together as it slowly made it's was into the sky. Katara smiled at this new feeling. She felt so loved sitting there in Aang's loving arms. So secure, so protected…so sure he'd keep her from harms way and treat her like a princess.

She could've sworn she'd died and gone to heaven, thinking of Aang as her new boyfriend really made her happy…He already treated her well…Katara found herself being softly lulled to sleep by Aang's loving comfort. After about ten minutes, Katara was lost in a comfortable sleep in Aang's arms.

"Sunrises always cheer me up…what about you?" Aang asked Katara softly as he tilted his head to gently rest on hers.

When she didn't answer, Aang got confused and looked over to see Katara sound asleep on his shoulder. He smiled at the cute sight; he then moved her slightly, not disturbing her, so he could stand up. He then carefully picked her up and held her close to his chest. She idly snuggled into his warmth as she snoozed the morning away. Aang smiled and slowly headed towards camp, where Sokka was sleeping. Once he got there, he carefully laid Katara on the sand and grabbed her sleeping bag. He unrolled it and laid it out. He then picked Katara up and carefully put her under the warm blanket, making sure not to disturb her from her slumber. He smiled and lay down on the sand next to her. He gently took her hand in his tattooed one and scoot close to her. He then placed a few kisses on her cheek before closing his eyes and drifting off into a deep, comfortable sleep. With his new love by his side.

A/N: Aww, yay… They love each other :3 Kataang rocks my socks! Please R&R, I will update as soon as I can!

-Katara -

Mohalo ;)