A/N: Wow, I haven't updated in a really long time...Sorry about that. School and college stuff is almost overwhelming. I wasn't sure if I would finish this story, but I found some inspiration, so I'm going to try and finish it- so here's the chapter. Sorry in advance if it's kind of choppy or awkward.

Sokka was already there when Suki came in. Sokka smiled at her while she got situated in their booth.

"So I wanted to talk about us-after I left fro Maine in July." Sokka started off.

"There's nothing to really talk about. You got over me, dated someone else and now you're living through life happy." Suki said while fiddling with the bottom of her shirt.

Sokka furiously shook his head. "That's not the whole thing that happened though. It's much more complicated than that, for me anyway. And besides, I don't know what you went through."

"There isn't really an elaborate story…" Suki scoffed.

"But I still want to hear it." Sokka reasoned earnestly.

Suki sighed. "After you left, I was a wreck. I cried a lot and took the blame upon myself that if I worked harder in school, I would have gotten better grades and gotten into BSSU. "

"When I got to Kyoshi, I was quiet and reserved. I made a few friends though and eventually they knew about the whole situation. After they knew, they made the decision to try and get me back to normal. We went out to a few clubs and I met a couple of guys. The most dates I went on with one of them were three. I guess I was just…trying to find someone that had the same qualities as you."

As Suki kept talking, Sokka watched as she tried to explain herself. He was surprised by how much he had influenced her life; specifically her dating life. He almost felt guilty about how differently he reacted to the breakup than she did.

"That's pretty much it. I stopped worrying about love and focused more on my studies. The End."

They sat in silence for a while as they sipped on their glasses of water that the waiter got them earlier. After a few minutes, Sokka started his side of the story.

"After I got to Maine, I was pretty much the same way you were. I barely said hello to my father when I arrived, and locked myself up in my room for the rest of the summer. When I got to BSSU though, I tried to mask my hurt and keep going on with my life. I made a few friends, and the closer ones knew about what had happened with us. You remember Aang right? Well, he went to BSSU with me. He knew how I was really like and was convinced that with a little help, I would be my normal self. We went to a couple of places and Aang and the others would introduce different girls to me. None of them did anything for me. Then, I think it was late September, early October, I met someone."

"You met Yue." Suki finished the thought.

Sokka sighed and looked down. This was going to be hard trying to explain her to Suki, and the feelings that went along with it. "We were at a club. She was sitting at a table a few seats away from me. She looked…well, she looked really nice."

Suki watched as Sokka had difficulty explaining to Suki. She was afraid of this coming up. She didn't want to really hear about Sokka talk about Yue, but at the same time she wanted to see what he would say about her.

"We just…just clicked. She was nice and quiet and laughed at everything I said. It was easier to be with her than any other girl my friends had tried to set me up with. She got along with my personality…the person I had become since July. We started dating and things went from there. Everything about her was so simple, like the way she twirled her hair when she was nervous, or when she was excited about something she would talk with her hands. And… oh, sorry, I'm rambling."

Suki noticed through his explanation the way he fidgeted and how his cheeks got redder as he continued. Wow, she thought. He must really love her.

"So you slept together and moved in."

"…That first part didn't really mean to happen." Sokka confessed. "We were fooling around one night and it got carried away. I sort of wanted to wait…but it just happened."

It was silent after Sokka finished. Suki glanced at her menu even though she wasn't planning on ordering, and Sokka looked around.

"So that's it?" Suki asked.

"Yeah, I guess. I just wanted to do this so that things wouldn't be awkward around us. We did used to date, and I guess that's why."

"I don't want things to be awkward between us either. Even though I-I still have feelings for you, I've realized that you really seem to love Yue and I don't want to get between the two of you. We could always just be friends…"

Sokka was a little surprised by Suki's mini speech. He felt bad that he had rambled about Yue in front of Suki. He was also surprised that she admitted her feelings but was still able to want to be friends. Sokka couldn't help but accept.

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Sokka pulled his belt through the loops of his jeans. He then busied himself with flattening out his light blue button down shirt and his black tie. He looked at himself in the full length mirror. He looked presentable, even though he was questioning if it was too much or not. Sokka went into the living room and grabbed his jacket. He pulled out a piece of paper to write a short note. Just then, the door opened to reveal Yue.

She had just come back from her summer job at her father's business. Her father became rich from being in the retail business. Yue was to be the owner of the business after her father retired. Now she was working towards understanding it before she would be in charge of it.

"Sokka!" Yue exclaimed, happy to see him.

Sokka strolled over and pecked Yue on the cheek. She looked at him up and down. "You're going out?"

Sokka nodded. "It's no big thing. Suki and I are going out to dinner as friends."

"I don't know if I like this Sokka," Yue stated. "When I came in that one time in the café, she didn't look too happy to see that you were taken."

"Don't worry about it. We talked it over and she was the one who wanted to be friends. It'll be fine."

"Okay," Yue answered defeated. Sokka gave her a grin before slipping out of the door, leaving Yue biting her lip worriedly.

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"Hey," Sokka said, as he quickly walked to his seat across from Suki. "Sorry I'm late."

"It's okay." Suki said, unrolling her napkin and placing it on her lap. "I didn't order anything yet."

Sokka settled into his seat and pulled off his jacket to put around the back of the chair. He looked so frazzled to Suki, which she had to chuckle- his hair was a little messed up in his usual ponytail, and the tie he was wearing was wrinkled in a few places. If it was anyone else, she noted, she would have judged them. But this was Sokka, someone who she had never seen come on time and look presentable; it just wasn't him.

He frowned at her confused, "Why are you laughing?"

"Sorry," Suki replied seriously. "It's just that you look so frenzied.

"I was going to be on time, but I got a little tied up."

"What, with Traffic?" Suki asked, not exactly believing him. He was usually late just because- there wasn't a reason behind it.

"No, Yue got home and I talked to her for awhile."

"Oh." Suki had forgotten about her for a split second. It felt just like old times, but now he was dating someone else, and they were just friends. She could deal with that.

The conversation turned to small talk, with vague questions like 'how was your day?' and 'how was freshman year?' Their answers were very robotic and awkward but neither Suki nor Sokka could think of other things to talk about. The only thing they could think of was their past relationship, and neither wanted to bring that one up.

"Do you still talk to Toph?" Sokka asked.

"We used to at the start of the year, but not anymore." Suki lightly frowned. "I've kind of lost touch with everyone."

Sokka nodded. "I try to stay in touch with Aang; he's the only one though, besides Katara."

The waitress appeared and took their order. When she left, Suki could feel the conversation getting better.

"How is Katara? She's at Northpole College in Vermont right?"

Sokka nodded. "She's studying to become a doctor and she's on their swim team. They did really well last season."

Suki smiled. "That's good. She was always a great swimmer. Remember that one time when you and Katara raced?"

Sokka frowned. "It' wasn't technically a race. She was racing but I wasn't."

"That's such a lie. You were so upset when she beat you, you wanted a rematch."

"It's because she said it was a race when I wasn't trying. That's why I wanted a rematch." Sokka retorted defensively.

"Right, of course." Suki stated sarcastically.

"Whatever," Sokka scoffed. "Let's change the subject."

The food came and the two quieted down to eat. Sokka naturally, got a steak, so he was engrossed in that. Suki smiled as she watched him. Sokka and his meats, she thought.

As Suki finished her salad, she looked up to see Sokka looking at her, his steak practically gone. She lightly blushed and continued to eat, staring at her plate.

"How is Aang?"

"Good." Sokka broke his glance and took a sip of water. "He was recently planning a semester abroad in Africa."

"Wow, that's awesome!"

"He's going to visit villages and help children."

"Are he and Toph still together? I remember they were trying to work things out in September."

"I think so. She's in college about an hour away from BSSU, so I think their trying the long distance thing."

The conversation abruptly stopped there. The two finished up their dinner and Sokka asked for the check. Suki started to search for her wallet, but he stopped her.

"It's okay, I got it."

"Are you sure?"

"Of course." He pulled out his wallet and took out his money.

After Sokka paid, they left the restaurant. Once outside, Suki turned to him.

"What now?" she asked. She didn't want to go home just yet. Tonight was going smoother than she expected it to go.

"We could walk to the park, and sit over there for a while." Sokka suggested, and Suki agreed. At the park, they sat on a bench and talked some more.

"Remember that one time when you thought you were a better fighter than I was?" Suki smiled at the memory. "That was fun proving you wrong."

"You're never going to let me forget about that," Sokka grimaced. "That was one of my low points."

She laughed as he tried to come up with a funny memory for her. "What about that one time when I beat…or that other time you…hmph, there have got to be one time when you messed up!"

"You're certainly having a hard time thinking up one. Maybe I'm just that perfect."

Sokka smiled at her as their light joking continued between them. He realized that being around her again made him feel better. Since leaving for college, he had felt his life shift, but now he felt as if he was back in high school, with the familiarity of Suki around him again, just like old times. It wasn't until now, that he realized that he missed her and how independent and funny she was. It was what he first noticed when he met her.

Time passed quickly before Suki realized what time it was and suggested that she head back to her hotel. Sokka agreed to walk her there, talking the whole way there. When they got to her door, Suki turned to face Sokka.

"I had a really fun time tonight Sokka. It feels good to talk to you again, just like old times."

"Yeah, it does for me too. How long are you going to be in Maine for?"

"I think about a week. Then I'm going to head home and see my family."

Sokka nodded. "I'm probably going back home in another month or so, as soon as Yue can get a break from her job."

Suki nodded understandingly. There was a pause while both of them tried to maneuver away from the awkward statement.

"I'm really glad though, that we're friends again." Suki stepped towards Sokka and hugged him. "I guess I'll see you around."

Sokka hugged back tightly, before letting her go. He smiled while she swiped her card and let herself into the room. They awkwardly waved before Suki shut the door. Sokka stood there for a second before walking back to his apartment, thinking about the day's events.

Hope you all liked it. I have no idea when I'll update the story next, but I am determined to finish the story…sometime. I have about 4 more chapters to go until the end. Reviews would be appreciated!