Aang tied the blindfold tightly around his head, making sure nothing but darkness could be seen. Toph insisted he improve his ability to see with earthbending, and this was her method of teaching him.

Taking a stance, he focused on the subtle vibrations pulsing through the earth. Shapes and objects slowly became clearer, at first only the things close to him, then slowly extending further away. Though he couldn't 'see' nearly as well as his teacher, his 'vision' covered a reasonable area.

As everything came into focus, Aang noticed something he never thought he would see –or feel - in his life.

Behind him, passed as thick stonewall, was two familiar people. Toph had taught him to recognize his friends' vibration patterns, so it didn't take him long to recognize the forms of Zuko and Katara.

It didn't make sense. When Zuko had joined the group, Katara had hated him, sending murderous glares and talking to him in rude and mocking tones. It was insane that now, at that very moment, she was sitting with him, perfectly happy, and kissing him.

"So you've finally seen what I see, huh?" Toph said, her form pulsing as she moved to cross her arms.

"How… How long have they been… doing that?" Aang asked, not wanting to mention what was happening behind him.

"I don't know exactly when it started, but I first noticed it about a week ago."

Aang swallowed a lump in his throat, fighting to keep composure. He was the Avatar – he couldn't let something as trivial as girl problems make him break down.

The vibrations of Toph's footsteps moved toward him. He felt her raising her hand toward him before it touched his shoulder.

"Aang…" she started, seeming unsure of what to say,

"It's okay," he assured her.

Thankfully, she didn't comment on the lie.


Author's Notes: So, yeah, another 'Aang discovers Zutara' drabble. I'm pretty proud of it, and had fun describing stuff through earthbending sight. :D

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