As Good As Brothers

by AnnabethLuna

Sokka's never sure whether to be irritated, awed, or protective when he's around Aang. But one thing he does know is that he wouldn't trade a second of it. 61 drabbles from Sokka's perspective (one per episode), showing his relationship to Aang.

18. The Waterbending Master

Aang and Katara returned, dejected, from a showdown with Master Pakku. Sokka heard them explain, but couldn't bring himself to care.

What's wrong with Yue? he despaired. What's wrong with me?

When Katara's breathing relaxed into snores, Sokka heard Aang's blankets rustle as he sat up. "Sokka," he whispered. "I'm sorry about Yue."

Sokka rolled onto his back, staring up at nothing. "So am I."

"Hey." Aang got up, coming to sit on Sokka's bed. "She doesn't know what she's missing if she doesn't want you."

"You really think that?" Sokka's heart lightened marginally.

Aang nodded firmly. "I really do."