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I'm back! Sorry for not updating in a while. LIFE HAS JUST BEEN CRAZY!

Yeah, so I'm expecting to add two more chapters to this fic then I will create an alt-storyline fic based off of this fic. Wow, that made sense in my mind. Sorry.

This chapter was inspired by my first date. Yeah, I was like Aang. Read and enjoy...

Lunar light glittered through the branches of the blossoming trees that lined the cobblestone avenue. Aang and Katara strolled down the busy road towards a classy restaurant. It was situated at the end of the lane, orange light poured forth from its welcoming doors. Since he was the Avatar, Aang had enough power to live in the Upper-Ring of Ba Sing Se, even though he had barely a coin to his name. The aristocracy was still awed that he resided in the city, and attempted to coddle him wherever he went. Normally, Aang would kindly refuse the gifts they hurled at him; however, this instance was a bit different.

"Are we eating there, Aang? It's huge!" Katara exclaimed as they neared the building.

She was right. The restaurant was so large, it could be mistaken for a guest palace. Its four stories caused it to tower over the sea of buildings around it. Katara couldn't help but to notice the fine details of the exterior. Decorative green and yellow drapery hung below the second story windows, creating a feeling of royalty. Pots of plants lined the outside of the structure, ending at the stairs to the entrance were a man awaited guests.

"Greetings, Avatar Aang," he welcomed them as they approached the entrance. Aang and Katara bowed slightly in response. He seemed to eye Aang's eccentric dress quizzically before continuing. "We are honored that you and your friend have come to dine with us this evening. Our royal patio is unoccupied tonight. Would you wish to dine there?"

"That sounds great!" Aang beamed. Katara sighed and hid her eyes in embarrassment upon seeing the reaction of the pompous man. Aang still had not grasped the social quirks of the upper class.

"Right this way," motioned the waiter as they entered the building. The two gasped as they took in the scene before them. The building was large and open. Polished wood lined the floors and walls; the ceiling was obscured in darkness. The main level that they were on spanned the space of the building, while the three floors above them were open in the center, creating balconies that overlooked the ground level. Hundreds of people filled the tables ahead, and didn't seem to notice that the Avatar had arrived.

"Sir, Ma'am," the call broke the couple out of their trance. "If you will follow me..."

The waiter led them up three sets of stairs and across the top floor to a hallway. Two grand sliding doors lay ahead. Aang could feel the soft summer night air ahead and knew they were nearing the outside. They walked through the doors to the patio outside and were shocked again. The scene was beautiful. A small square table with cushions sat before them, overlooking a grand view of the city. A sea of lights lay before them, running up to the base of the great Upper-ring wall. Jarred blossoming plants ran along the guard rail over the roof, giving them a secluded feel as they dined.

"This is perfect," uttered Katara, her mouth agape as the waiter smiled.

"What would you like to eat? We have a wide variety of meats and-"

"I'll take a salad," interrupted Aang, not realizing that the waiter had addressed Katara. It was customary in Earth Kingdom culture for the lady to order first.

The man nodded at him, with a hint of annoyance in his body language, then turned to Katara and recited the list of meats.

"I'll take the roast duck goose with lemon," she smiled.

The waiter bowed, then strode back to the kitchen.

Aang motioned for Katara to take a seat as they looked out onto the city below. A sudden wave of awkwardness washed over them. Aang's hand quaked at his side as he seated himself. He was so nervous that a line of sweat formed across his brow. The fears of earlier began to slowly return to him, until they were interrupted by Katara's voice.

"It's such a beautiful night," she sighed.

"Yeah," he responded quickly. How could she keep so calm?

Little did he know that, while appearing at ease, Katara was having a melt down on the inside. She had thought that she could remain cool throughout the evening, but… this was her first date! With Aang! What if she did something foolish? What if she spilled her drink on him or choked on her food or-

The waiter returned to the table with two glasses of cold water and two warm mugs of tea. After placing them on the table, he retreated to the hall, leaving the couple alone again. Aang sipped his water nervously, which was noticed by Katara. She smiled at his unease.

"Are you nervous Aang?"

"No, why would I be nervous? I mean, we've known each other for a long time now and I don't think dating will change the fact that we're comfortable around each-other-because-we've-known-each-other-for-a…" Aang babbled as he scratched the hair on the back of his head. He stopped as he saw Katara's expression change from curiosity to smug.

"So I am making you nervous. Its okay Aang, I'm nervous too. It's also my first date."

"So then I was like, 'I'm not gonna' throw a tomato at you, I'm gonna' throw a penguin.' Huh, huh?" Sokka beamed as he looked at Toph and Suki, expecting compliments. They had not moved from the couch since the couple left on their date and Sokka was attempting to bring humor to the conversation. Suki gave him a painful smile (she was wishing he would stop); however Toph didn't react at all.

"What do you think Toph, wasn't it funny?"

The blind bender did not respond. Sokka could not see her face, for she lay with her legs bent on the new couch.

"Toph? Toph?!"

"Huh-what?!" came the girls voice. "Oh, sorry Sokka. I was just tuning you out."

Finishing his salad, Aang set his plate on the floor to his right and leaned his elbows onto the table as he watched Katara finish her meal. She had torn into the duck goose ravenously, much to Aang's surprise, and had nearly finished her meal. He smiled as she ate, the pure joy that filled him in Katara's presence slowly building up inside of him. He loved her and she felt the same for him. Sometimes, he stopped to think about all they had been through in little over a year. It had seemed like a lifetime ago that he had awoken from the iceberg to her face. Oh, how he had longed to kiss her at that moment. She was the most beautiful girl that he had seen. Even though they were together now, he had only really kissed her once.

"Aang?"

He was shaken out of his dreamy thoughts by Katara's voice.

"You've been zoning out a lot tonight. Are you okay?" she asked as she sat her plate aside.

"Yeah, I was just thinking…" Aang said dreamily as he rested his elbows on the table.

"Of me? Is that why you were staring?" Katara asked in a foe-seductive voice, batting her eyelashes.

"Yeah, I was," Aang stated simply.

"Oh," Katara raised an eyebrow. "And exactly what were you thinking."

Aang scooted over to where she was seated and grabbed her hand. She seemed mildly taken aback by his boldness as he leaned in.

"I was thinking about how much I love you," he whispered as he leaned in to meet her lips.

"Okay, okay, one more," Sokka cracked a smile as the two girls in his company sighed. "What has water and sugar and is made with-" but he didn't finish his joke as the door cracked open. Katara and Aang fumbled inside, closing the door loudly while giggling.

"Hey guys! How was it?!" Suki jumped to her feet, happy to be rid of her boyfriend's lame jokes.

"You guys sound like you had a good time!" exclaimed Toph as she stood to join Suki, who was embracing Katara in a hug.

"Wait, I didn't get to finish my joke!" whined Sokka as Toph moved to Katara and Aang.

"That's okay Sokka, you can tell it too us tomorrow at breakfast," said Suki hugged Aang.

"But I won't remember it that long!"

"That's the point, Meatbrain," Toph smirked as she leaned in to hug Aang. As she pulled away, she stopped and sniffed his breath. "Speaking of… Aang, did you eat meat?"

"No, why?" Aang asked, completely unaware of Katara's eyes widening beside him.

"Well, you're breath smells like salad and duck goose."

What did you think? Review! Oh, and thanks for your ideas guys. I will keep them in mind for the FUTURE...