I really want to get my typing caught up with my writing, right now I'm working on Chapter 12.…I can't believe I'm on 12 and I never planned on writing a chapter 2. I'm flattered by the follows, favorites, watches and comments. I am greatly appreciative (hugs and kisses everyone).

Just to give everyone a heads up, I'll have to change the rating soon, I'm not planning any lemons, but so far 12 has gotten a little to grown for a "teen" rating (hey this story is about people in their 30s after all), and I've got some more grown stuff planned.

As always, characters by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, Story by Me.

*11/10/13* I'm a little hyper tonight…I may do a couple more IDK

Decisions

"Where's that baby?", Ty Lee sang as she flipped into the room.

"She's here Bubbles.", Toph laughed, presenting her little Lin to Ty Lee.

"Ohhh, she's so cute, and her aura is the prettiest shimmering green I've ever seen. Maybe she'll be a great earth bender too." that thought made Toph put on a giant grin.

"Well, hello Mama Toph.", Zuko said as he stepped into the room.

"Sparky,", Toph said as Ty Lee took Lin into her arms. "I wasn't expecting you to bring the papers yourself."

"I had to come. Two of my friends have babies in less than a year, I have to find a way to come see them.", he sat beside Toph and hugged her, "So, how is everything going?", he asked in a serious tone.

"Good as can be expected, considering." she said, "Did you bring the papers for me?"

"Yes, I did. Are you sure this is what you want to do?", the Fire Lord asked.

"I'm positive. I've been practicing writing my name just for the occasion. Sweetness said I do a really good job at it.", she said, trying to sound positive.

Zuko faked a smile as if Toph could see him, "Well Sokka, Katara or I can sign as your witness, and we need a statement from Aang saying that Moo-Chee said that he was leaving and not coming back. Because we're all Republic City officials everything will be approved as soon as its turned into City Hall."

"Can I sign it now?", Toph asked.

"If that's what you want.", Zuko answered, "I'll gather everyone so someone can witness and Aang can write his statement."

Most of the adults gathered in the kitchen, with the exception of Ty Lee who entertained the children in the nursery.

"Okay, first we need Toph to sign.", he placed the papers in front of her and guided her hand to where it needed to be. As she wrote he said, "Next we need a witness to sign…Sokka, since you're sitting right here, why don't you.."

Sokka cut him off, "I think it would be better if Katara is the witness."

Zuko looked at Sokka, then at Toph, then back to Sokka, "Glad to see you finally grew some balls."

Toph laughed out loud, "He got you there Snoozles."

"You don't have any room to laugh Toph, at least he spoke up.", Zuko smirked.

"Who told you?", Sokka asked.

"I have eyes.," Zuko said.

"So Toph and I are the only ones who didn't see this?", Katara said, feeling silly.

"And at least I have and excuse.", Toph joked as she waved her hand in front of her face.

Everyone laughed. Katara signed her name and Aang wrote his statement. Once the ink dried, Zuko stamped the papers with his official seal and rolled the papers up together. "I'll take these into the city in the morning and file them."

They dispersed. Toph and Katara headed to the nursery only to find that Ty Lee had both of the babies sleeping and was reading to Kya and Bumi. Katara headed back to the kitchen to make dinner while Toph went to lay back down. Aang and Zuko went outside so that Aang could show him the newest addition to the island, and Sokka went looking for Toph.

"Are you okay?", he asked, clinging to the door like he did when Lin was first born.

"Kind of," she answered, settling back down into the middle of the bed, "come here."

Sokka entered the room and closed the door. He moved to where Toph was and sat, facing her, on the bed. The awkward silence was back again. Sokka studied the details in the blanket, trying to think of what to say. His heart had betrayed him once, why wouldn't it speak up now?

"So, um," Toph broke the silence, "What's next? I mean, as far as you and me?"

"I don't know." he said, picking at the stitches in the blanket.

"Will you stop that.", Toph snapped, feeling the vibrations of what Sokka was doing, "Your making me more nervous than I already am."

"You're nervous too?", he asked with a shocked look on his face.

Toph quickly lifted her knee and gave the water tribesman a shot to the side, "What else am I suppose to be? My marriage just went to hell in a hand basket, my parents want to take away my baby, and my best friend confessed his love for me minutes before I gave birth. I think I have the right to be nervous, don't you."

Sokka rubbed the back of his neck, "Yeah, I guess you have more right to be nervous that I do."

"It's not a competition, fool. I'm just saying."

"I know."

Toph twisted her mouth to one side and turned his head toward Sokka as if she was looking at him. She was becoming irritated with how pitifully he was behaving. "What's your problem?!", she yelled. "You're the one who started this shit, so be a man and come up with and idea or a plan or something!" Sokka laughed and she got more annoyed, "What the hell is so funny?"

"You," he chuckled, "You just being you. That's why I …"

"Don't you say it again.", she said in a threatening tone.

"Why not?"

"Because-" the fierceness in her voice calmed "because I said not to. It's just too much right now."

"I understand," Sokka said in a disappointed voice, "I'll just leave you alone now."

"No," Toph said, grabbing his hand as he started to get up, "I…I didn't mean it like that. I just…I don't know…I just need my best friend right now, and maybe we can see about more later."

Sokka turned his hand so that he was holding Toph's, "I'll be whatever you want me to be." he leaned in and placed a chaste kiss on her forehead, "I'd do anything for you."

Toph sat forward and hugged Sokka, "Thanks, I needed that,", she said as she noted the changes in him. She hadn't been as close to him in years as she had been these past few days.

As always, he was taller than her, everyone was, but there was so much different about him. His chest and arms were so muscular and strong that she felt as if she could stay there forever. His face brushed against her head and she felt his goatee and growing beard. It was stubbly, apparently he hadn't shaved in a few days. His hand had swallowed hers a few moments earlier and now they were covering her shoulder and side, holding her with more affection that she'd felt in years. She listened to his heart race as she held on to him and thought about all of the things she had going on, and all the uncertainty in her life and suddenly the hug wasn't comforting enough. She lifted her head and kissed him.

At first Sokka was shocked. His eyes popped and he almost said something, then he thought What am I , stupid?, and he let his eyes drift closed as he pulled her in and returned her kiss with all the feelings that had been floating in his heart for the past few years.

And then the door opened, "SOKKA! What do you think you're dong?!", Katara yelled, "Get off of her! What's wrong with you?!"

Sokka and Toph gave a disappointed sigh as they separated from their kiss, "Back off Sweetness, I kissed him." Toph said, the two still wrapped in each other's arms.

Katara threw up her hands, "Ugh, I don't know what to do with you two!", and she stormed out of the room mumbling, "Oogies, just…oogies."

"That went over well.", Sokka laughed after his sister left the room. "I thought you just needed your best friend.", he said, giving her a quick squeeze.

Toph held her head down to hide the blush she felt coming across her cheeks, "I guess I needed a little more today."