A/N: So, I know it's almost been a week for an update, but school started last week and now I'm sitting down to finally get this up here. I had this pre-typed, but I was far too lazy to upload and do this which I am doing right now... ha.

Anyway, thank you very much for the reviews on the last chapter. They all made me smile and I greatly appreciated them. I always do.

So, this is a product of my madness.

And it takes places... ehh, when they are still all teenagers. :P

Suki wasn't in a very good mood. No, she happened to be in a horrible mood. Her hair was a mess, her makeup was flowing down her face, and her dress was sticking to her skin. She walked away from the beach of Kyoshi, and she could hear the steam coming off her head. She stopped when she was a good distance from the beach, shaking out her hair and taking off her gloves. She grabbed a tree leaf, rubbing her face off so she could see better. Running make up was not fun.

It all started with Aang suggesting they go swimming in the ocean. It was a hot day, and everyone seemed to need it. Katara was itching to get into some water, and so she said she'd tag along. Zuko was the only one who said he wasn't in the mood, and it seemed default that Mai stayed behind too.

"I'm not the beach type." She'd said in her monotone.

Suki wasn't supposed to go down to the beach, as she was training new girls, but she gave them a lunch break and then sprinted to the shore to join Toph in the sand. The earth bender was simply lying out in the sun, sighing and saying how wonderful the earth felt.

Suki didn't share the same sentiments.

She'd soon realized that swimming in the ocean was really code word for 'lets-have-a-epic-water-bending-fight'. Sokka was swimming, but he was constantly getting thrown ashore as Aang and Katara fought in the water. Suki actually found it interesting, and told Toph what they were doing. The earth bender shrugged.

"It'll eventually turn into making out." She'd said before rolling over again.

It was at that point that Aang had dipped into the water, disappearing. Katara came to balance on her piece of ice, waiting for the Avatar to resurface. She was holding up some water around her, in a huge wave like pose. Suki didn't see what happened, but she'd bet money that Aang had come up behind Katara and surprised her, because suddenly the water was all over the beach and Sokka was once again sputtering and wondering how he'd gotten there.

And that was how Suki's predicament started.

It wasn't long after that when Suki realized she needed to get back to work and now her perfectly done up outfit was ruined.

All thanks to two lovebirds.

Suki suddenly realized why the Fire Lord had stayed behind.

She marched up the hill, making her way back into town. She ignored the looks she got from the shop keepers and small children. She just needed to focus on getting back to the training house and re-doing her makeup and hair. She skillfully ducked every person who looked like they wanted to talk to her. She was making her way up the hill when she remembered she'd left her makeup in the home she was sharing.

Groaning, she lifted her skirt and ran through the trees to the back entrance of the home. She sighed in relief that no one saw her, and she made her way up the stairs to grab her makeup.

She was walking down the hallway when she heard quiet talking and then a girl's laugh.

A girl's laugh?

Suki moved down the hall, following the sound of the laugh. When she came to the door that marked the entrance of the room, she listened carefully. She could hear talking, low mumbling behind the thick wooden door. She heard Zuko's laugh, and then footsteps. She was about to back away when the door opened to reveal a shirtless Zuko.

Don't stare at his chest!

She forced her eyes to meet his, and a blush rose on her face. She was about to speak when he did.

"Hey… Suki." He said, getting that awkward look to him. Suki lifted her hand, coughing.

"Hey Zuko, Mai. How are you both?"

Mai walked up behind Zuko, and Suki thanked the spirits she was wearing a shirt. She looked over the warrior, and then put her hand on Zuko's shoulder.

"Much better than you, I see."

Suki laughed nervously, knowing that in a normal situation she might have found that comment offensive.

"So, I guess I'll just be going on my way." Suki said in a hurry, turning away and moving to her bedroom. When she entered, she let out the breath she was holding.

"Spirits, what a day." She said, grabbing her makeup and nearly running back to the training house before anything else went wrong.

A/N: As always, reviews would be appreciated. Oh, and don't hesitate to leave me your favorite part and/or aspect. So I can know what to do next time. :)

-hangingmardigrasbeads