Tokka Week 5 Day 5: Cozy

KNOCK KNOCK

"Sokkaaaaa..." Toph rolled over putting an arm on his chest.

"Hmmmmm?"

"The door..."

KNOCK KNOCK

"Whaaa?"

"The door... get... door."

"Get. Door?"

"Door."

Sokka leaned over the side of the back, her cold fingers falling down his spine sent chills up his body. He rubbed his eyes, slid on some shorts, and shuffled his feet to answer the door. He cracked open the door and questioned the knocker, "Hmm?" his head nodding back to sleep.

"Socks?" Sokka woke up immediately at the sound of the intruder's voice.

"What are you doing here Sammy?" Sokka said as his hand behind the door reached for a nearby umbrella.

"I came to have word. No funny business. I swear." Sammy crossed his heart with his finger.

"No! Why should I trust you?"

"You spared my life last night. I wish to repay you. If you will please." Sammy pointed his hand inside. Sokka let the man in and led him to the kitchen.

"Tea?"

"If you don't mind."

"Toph, I'm making tea."

"Hmmmm?"

"Yeah, tea you want some?"

"Hm..."

"Suit yourself." he put on the kettle. "She never likes how I make it," he sat down across from Sammy, "Let's talk."

"Did you call her Toph?"

"Yes, her name is Toph."

"The same Toph?"

"Yes, the same Toph who helped the Avatar and taught him earth bending." Sokka said nonchalantly. Sammy's jaw opened agape, "It's truly an honor, rest assured I never knew."

"Oh, I know you didn't know, I made sure it stayed that way."

"So that makes you?"

"Sokka." Sokka said this with an air of grandeur. Sammy rose from his chair with abruptness and bowed deeply, "It is truly an honor to be in the presence of the two of the most important heroes in my lifetime."

"Please sit down." Sokka ushered Sammy to sit.

"Let me have you know, if I really knew your true identities, I'd never have tried to hurt you."

"No worries, you only managed to hurt the second most important woman in our lifetime." Sokka wafted his hand through the air.

"I hope she isn't mad at me."

"Oh, she'll kill you once she finally wakes up." Sokka said this with a strong confidence in his wife's abilities.

"That's why I came here. You see, I value my life very highly, and I'd like to keep it. So, is there anything I can do to help ease her?"

"Let's think... She's bed ridden for one more day."

"Anything please." he begged as the kettle started to whistle. Sokka got up and poured the tea and handed a cup to Sammy, "It's green tea, family recipe. Anything you say?" Sokka said sitting down again.

"Yes, anything."

Here Sokka realized the absolute potential of the word 'anything'. Thousands of scenarios raced through Sokka's head. He would have to narrow down his choices.

"Are you a rich man?" Sokka said.

"No, I live on the streets. Sometimes when I was champion I'd sleep in the locker rooms."

"What are you skilled in?"

"Fighting mainly. I went to a university for Life Sciences."

"Life Sciences?" Sokka asked becoming more intrigued of the man in front of him.

"It's compromised of health, treatment, illness, and psychology."

"So a doctor?"

"In a way yes." Sammy said with a nod and a sip of tea.

"How did that pan out?"

"Look where I am now." Sammy looked over each shoulder accounting for his surroundings.

"This is Toph's decision," he nodded behind Sammy, who turned around to see Toph standing glaring at him, "Good morning honey. I must say you look rather beautiful this morning!" Toph huffed a breath through her nose like bull about to charge. "I'll leave you two be, lots to talk about." Sokka got up and kissed her wife on the cheek, "I'll be buying groceries. Love you," and he whispered in her ear, "Don't kill him, he's telling the truth." Toph stood in silence still breathing and glaring.

"I'm sorry." Sammy said, "I'm so sorry." his head hung low.

"That's it?" her eye twitched.

"I only fought you for the money." and suddenly Toph realized that Sammy was in the same position as her and Sokka were. Her eyes opened wide at the realization and she calmed down. She walked around to the kettle and poured herself a cup of tea, "I secretly love his tea. Don't tell him."

"I won't I promise." Sammy threw his hands up in defense at the threat.

"Calm down, I'm not going to kill you."

"I'm sorry I almost did." Sammy said dread filling his voice as Toph held all the cards against him.

"It's not like I tried to kill you back."

"Were you?"

"Oh ha ha ha, no. If I was trying, we wouldn't be having the little sit down." Sammy scooted backwards in his chair.

"So is there anything I can do to help you?" he said.

"I'm expecting."

"Congratulations."

"Oh spare me, I'm not very happy right now."

"My apologizes."

"You sound like you need a job. I think I know how to help you." she said stirring her finger in her tea cup.

"What do you have in mind."

"Protect my child."

"What do you mean?"

"You have been studied in Life Sciences, whatever that is. You'll be my child's bodyguard."

"Why me?"

"You are the only person to have hit me in a fight."

"The only person?"

"Yes, not even Sokka nor the Avatar has hit me in a fight. I respect you as a fighter."

"Thank you," he bowed his head, "When do I start?"

"Now if you want. You'll protect me in the mean time as since the baby is still inside me."

"I understand."

"Are you interested?"

"Of course, I'll do anything."

Toph and Sammy continued to talk about their past, mainly Toph as she explained how she 'saw' how her and Sokka met, married, and now are expecting. Toph made sure to mention to Sammy that Sokka doesn't know and that now Sammy is part of the surprise. Toph planned that Sammy will help her around the house as she nurses her injury and that will be enough time to help her plan the surprise. Sokka returned home with groceries and Sammy helped carry them up the three flights of stairs. While Sammy was carrying, Toph filled Sokka in to how Sammy is repaying them. Sokka agreed that he would like some extra help around the house to help Toph stay cozy in bed.

"Sokka?"

"Hmmm...?"

"Kya, is calling for you..."

"Okay..."

"Get up, it's your turn."

"But I'm all cozy." he turned over and pulled the blanket over his shoulder.

"Get up." she kicked him out of the bed and he landed with a thud on the floor. Sokka, while on the floor, dragged the blanket off the bed and covered himself. They heard foot steps going into Kya's room.

"See, Sam's got it."

"Lazy ass." Toph went back to sleep. A slight tap came at the door and the door crept open.

"Sokka," Sam pursed through the crack, "Kya will only talk to you."

"Thanks Sam, you can go back to bed now."

"Yes sir."

Sokka uncovered himself with a huff and dragged his body to Kya's door way. He propped himself outside of her room, "What's wrong sweet pea?"

"I had a nightmare daddy. Can you sleep with me? I'm scared." the promise of sleep was too good to pass up in Sokka's mind.

"Of course. Scoot over a bit." he dragged and plopped himself onto her bed.

"Daddy?"

"Hmm?"

"May I be in front? I don't like being by the wall." Sokka picked her up and put her in front of him. She snuggled against his chest, and he draped an arm over her waist. "Cozy?" he asked.

"Yes, thanks daddy." she smiled and went to sleep, soon followed by Sokka's rancorous snoring.

Day 5: Cozy

Well if you throw in the name of the prompt in the story that counts right? Oh, well, I really like how this story is panning out in the wee of hours of the day on a Mountain Dew induced state. Haha, I like this chapter the most so far. Enjoy!