A/N: (edit: 7/1/07) OK, so I'm really annoyed.

I absolutely HATE the -out of the blue- idea that some people actually think Aang and Toph are going to get together!

That's such a weird idea. I mean think about it, all Aang and Toph have been doing once Toph joined the group is fight…. Like, Water and Fire are opposites and obviously wouldn't get along; Earth and Air are opposites... HINT. I mean sure, maybe the two will come to know and like each other as friends but actually hook up!? I absolutely cannot picture it. Probably because I'm too caught up with the fact that sooner or later Aang and Katara will get together which by the way needs to happen SOON or I'm going to explode.

I think I've already done a good job of doing that so far.

Does the way some people are placed and positioned with knocked out from being so tired in the end of an episode actually determine the two are destined to be? HA. Now that's funny.

Sorry to ramble, on with the story, it should change my grumpy mood.

Book One – The Journey Begins

Chapter Seventeen - Only You

Katara suddenly heard a loud shattering noise to the left of her. Thankful that something distracted her from the little awkward moment between her and Toru, she quickly turned her head to see the source of the noise only to find none other than Aang.

There were shattered pieces of pottery by his feet and a large puddle of water. The look on his face was a mixture between shock, sadness, and betrayal. Katara's eyes widened as she stared at Aang. She was still uncomfortably pulled close to Toru, his arms dangerously wrapped around her lower waist.

"Aang," Katara breathed softly as she frowned.

"Who?" Toru asked loudly, shoving Katara from her worried thoughts as she stared at the motionless monk a couple yards away. Katara quickly shoved on Toru's chest and pushed him away from her. Toru let go of his strong grip on Katara.

"Oh, his name's Aang," Katara said loudly with a big smile to Toru. "Nice guy really, I've known him for about a year now, really sweet, respects my personal space," she yelled with emphasis before she took a deep breath and continued, "you should meet him." Katara said this loudly and sarcastically, only to turn and find that Aang had run off.

"Shoot," Katara said before she turned back to Toru. "This whole... thing isn't going to work out because I have a... b-boyfriend! Yeah, Believe it or not, sorry... BYE," Katara yelled as she ran off, eternally thankful that Aang showed up, yet a little disappointed that he HAD to show up at the worst time. She knew she'd have to explain everything to him and hoped he'd understand.

Katara darted around people quickly, hoping to catch up to Aang, while he quickly disappeared into the thick crowd.

"A-Aang!" Katara yelled frantically as she ran about, swearing that she saw him a couple of times through the buzz of crowd.

She ran as fast as she could out of the village and to the beach where Appa and Sokka were. She panted, and she noticed Sokka perched upon Appa's saddle, a confused look on his face as his sister emerged from the village.

"Where's Aang?" Katara panted as she stared at her brother. Sokka pointed to the small forest that went around the backside of the village. Katara instantly took off before she heard her brother's voice behind her.

"What's going on?" Sokka yelled. Katara sighed loudly.

"I'll tell you later!" Katara hollered over her shoulder as she vanished into the forest in which Aang had supposedly run into.

Katara nervously looked around, desperately searching for Aang. She called his name a few times until she heard something behind a few trees and bushes. Katara walked in the direction of the noise until she came to a large clearing in the forest. Katara instantly noticed Aang on his hands in knees; he had most evidently fallen.

Katara quickly stepped over to him. She frowned, knowing he wasn't clumsy but graceful with things, so it almost startled her to see Aang resting on the ground from falling. The sight of Katara in Toru's arms must've really torn him to pieces. Enough to where he couldn't even concentrate on where he was going.

Aang, noticing Katara's presence, clumsily attempted to stand but scoot backwards instead. Katara quickly put her hands up.

"No, Aang, let me explain," Katara said quickly, Aang seemed to un-tense, yet he had an emotionally hurt look on his face.

"What is there to explain? I saw you kiss him," Aang yelled angrily.

"AANG, that's not what happened," Katara said loudly as Aang slowly pushed himself to his feet. "We didn't kiss, in fact, I didn't even WANT to kiss him. I don't even like him, let alone KNOW him!" Katara yelled, defending herself. "You know that Aang."

Aang stared at her, feeling a little bit better about the situation, yet he still had his doubts. Katara felt so sorry that Aang had to see all of that take place. It made her heart heavy to see Aang so let down and disappointed. She knew that Aang loved her so much and Katara felt the same. She wouldn't let anything come in between the two.

Aang sighed angrily and slowly made his way over to a lonely tree stump in the middle of the clearing. He sat down harshly and hung his head as he stared at the ground sadly.

"J-just go back to Toru, I don't care," Aang said softly. Katara frowned and stepped closer to Aang. He was sitting; his body slumped as if he looked like he'd given up hope or something. Katara almost wanted to burst out with laughter, knowing this whole thing was a big misunderstanding.

"No, I don't like Toru, why would I want to go back to him?" Katara asked as she stood in front of Aang. Aang shook his head and took a deep breath before he sniffled. Katara was taken aback. Aang was crying? He never cried, in front of her anyway. She always pictured him as a person who wouldn't cry about this type of thing. The image of her in someone else's arms must have really crushed him and hurt him a lot for him to actually cry about it. It wasn't hysterical crying, though; it was just tears.

Those tears were now visible as they hit the dirt below Aang. Katara frowned as Aang sniffled again.

"A-Aang, I--"

"Just go. I don't care. Go back to the moment I so rudely interrupted you from. Go kiss the guy you've been wanting to kiss, now," Aang said softly as he motioned for Katara to leave. He attempted to avoid eye contact with her. Katara stared at him for a moment before a small smile made its way across her face. She shrugged slightly as she stared down at Aang; he was still sitting on the tree stump.

"Alright," Katara said softly before she gently slipped her hands into Aang's. She slowly pulled him up from the uncomfortable sitting position he was in and smiled at him as the two stood in front of each other. Aang stared at Katara, his cheeks a little wet and his eyes slightly red

A lone tear trickled down Aang's cheek before Katara gently wiped it away and stared into Aang's brilliant, gentle eyes. She smiled and gently worked her arms around Aang's neck loosely before she slowly leaned closer to Aang until their noses slightly touched.

Before Aang knew it, he was sweetly caught in an amazing kiss with Katara. Aang relaxed somewhat in Katara's loose grip before he gently rested his hands on Katara's hips. He gladly kissed her back, feeling slightly stupid for getting so worked up for nothing. Katara pulled away after a few seconds and gazed into Aang's eyes happily. The two were silent for a few moments, staring at each other, lovingly, in each other's warm embrace. Aang could feel his face heat up at her gentle touch, but he tried his best not to look weird.

"I don't love Toru," Katara reassured softly with a small laugh.

Aang sighed softly and felt as if he couldn't take his eyes away from Katara's.

"I love you," Katara said gently with a small smile. Aang relaxed and smiled a little before Katara continued.

"And only you."

A/N: Whee… That made me feel better. Sorry for exploding at you all at the beginning of this chapter, I HAD to yell at something... I just sort of chose to take it out on my computer screen, but whatever... lol

ANYWHO, please R&R! I'd love it greatly! I won't update unless I get at least 10 reviews, I'm falling short of them lately, If I don't get reviews, I won't put chapters up because…Hellooo; if no one likes my story then it's not meant to be online, which is sad because there is A LOT to come. Trust me. But that's for you guys to determine.

Once again, R&R I'd love it greatly! The next chapter should be very interesting! ;) THANK YOU!

- Katara -

Mohalo ;)