This Story is for the lovely Winnie Beatles who came up with this amazing story!

Enjoy!

BIRDSONG

Sokka had to admit the best time on his 'schedule' was when Aang and Katara went off waterbending (or so they say). Of course Sokka was a little uneasy with leaving those two alone but if he had to chose any guy for Katara it would have to be Aang, so he let the feeling pass. But anyways, he loved when they went off cause that meant he was alone with Toph. Over time Sokka and Toph had become best friends (and maybe more?) he loved spending time with her. Today instead of staying at camp and playing cards or a rousing game of charades they decided to go for a walk in the forest.

After some time of walking and talking they suddenly grew silent for a bit. Sokka didn't mind, silence wasn't awkward between them at all, plus there was the mysterious forest sounds all around them that created a certain mood. Sokka sneaked a glance at Toph, he was shocked to see she was smiling…and her steps were gentler and her hands weren't clenched into fists but rather swinging at her sides gracefully.

"You feel okay Toph?" Toph looked at him questionably.

"Yeah…why? Do I look sick?" Sokka laughed.

"No, you look happy." She smirked.

"So what's the problem?"

"No problem, I just never see you like this, almost gentle…like cute even." He smiled when she blushed slightly.

"Well I am happy, and…I don't know I just feel good."

"It's cause I'm here isn't it?" he said in a very cocky manner. Toph laughed and nudged him lightly.

"Sure Sokka it's because you're here." Toph smiled as a Squrrelsparrow chirped in a nearby tree. "And cause of that." Sokka listened.

"You like birdsong?" He didn't know that.

"Yeah…because I'm blind sound is one thing I can really enjoy…and I love nature, so when nature can make its own sound it's kind of perfect." Sokka smiled he loved seeing her like this, so open, like her rock exterior just broke. Sokka got an idea; he started to whistle like the birds.

"Sokka, what are you doing?"

"I'm talking to the birds." He said proud and continued.

"Oh really?" He nodded.
"Yup," there was a light hesitant before her reply.

"Well…what are they saying?" she asked curiously.

"There asking me who the pretty girl beside me is…" Toph turned red, they had stopped walking.

"And?"

"And... I said pretty? Ha! Toph isn't pretty…" She thought she was going to cry as she said that. "No she's Beautiful!" Her heart pounded with embarrassment and relief.

He continued to whistle.

"Now what are they saying?" Toph stepped closer to him, she could feel the heat coming off his body, and she felt his heart speed up and brushed up against him.

"Well they asked what I thought of you, and I told them I thought you were for one the greatest earth bender on the planet. Then I told them that I also think you're the most amazing girl I've ever met because you don't care what others think of you, your string and independent. But also you're sweet, loyal and gentle. When you smile you make me happy, when you cry all I want to do is comfort you and make it all better. You're outgoing, brave and just totally perfect." He finished dramatically.

Toph tried to keep her cool her legs felt like jelly, she thought she was going to burst.
Keep your cool Toph… she thought warningly.

"Can I talk to the bird?" Sokka smiled and reached his arm out letting the tiny creature jump on to his finger; her brought the bird over to Toph and let her hold it. She looked so peaceful and sweet, he was in awe.

Toph whistled lightly and giggled when the bird replied, she kissed the top of its head and whistled again.

"What did it say?"

"Well…she asked me if I loved you." Sokka's heart almost came loose, he turned red and swallowed.

"A-And what did you say?" Toph looked at him the bird was perched gently on two fingers.
She smiled and grabbed his color pulling him down and planting a big fat kiss on his cheek. Of coarse Toph was a little off and her lips ended up on the corner of his mouth. The two blushed fiercely, and fidgeted in the warm sunlight.

"So…yeah I think you get it." Sokka nodded. The bird chirped.

"What did she say now?" Toph asked trying to break the silence.

"Well she told me to do this." He kissed her lightly on the lips. "And she told me to tell you I love you too."

Toph nodded she was speechless. The bird jumped from where it was on Sokka's shoulder and flew off.

"Well we should head back." Toph suggested and started walking back. Sokka smiled and whispered something to the bird.

"Thanks for the birdsong."

Okay I hope you guys liked that, it was fun to write! Anyways thanks again to Winnie Beatles for lending me this awesome idea I hope it meets your standards.