I woke up and found a note saying that Hulio and his mother went out to town, and that they will be back soon.

Well I might as well look around town while I'm waiting.

I walked out of the house. I was closer to the palace than I thought! It will take less than a day to get there!

I walked over to a newsstand where there was a girl looking at a magazine and a man behind the counter. I casually walked over. "Excuse me, I was wondering if earthier of you knew where the Avatar is?"

The girl replied first.

"Why are you looking for the Avatar?

"Oh, oh no reason. Just wondering."

"Well yeah, He is staying up at a house by the palace."

"Wow really? Thanks! I have to go tell-"

"And who are you to ask such a thing?"

"My name is Keita. What's your name?"

"My name is Katara."

That name sounds familiar.

"Oh. Cool name! See you!"

"Yeah, see you later."

She seemed like she didn't like me. Oh well. I came home, and Hulio and his mother just got there.

"Hey I have to leave soon. Ill see you later bye!"

"Wait! Wait Keita!"

Hulio called my name while I already started out.

"Yes?"

"I, I uh really liked having you here. Will I see you again?"

"Probably. I'll try to come back before I leave."

I kissed him on the check and left.

Whoa, did I really just do that?

I smiled and ran around the corner to the path to the palace.