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.

35. Tales of Ba Sing Se

Sokka watched Katara and Toph leave the apartment together, Toph dragging her feet and Katara far too chipper.

"I can't believe Katara's getting her to a spa," he snickered, flicking his eyes over to Aang – who let out a heavy sigh and flopped down beside Sokka.

"Well, maybe they'll have fun."

"What're you doing today?" asked Sokka, eyebrows raised.

Aang sighed again. "Looking for Appa."

"Aang" – Sokka broke off, unsure what to say.

"Yeah?"

Sokka sighed unhappily. "Never mind."

But he reached over and grabbed Aang, rubbing his knuckles into the bald head until the squirming Avatar cracked a smile.