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.

45. The Beach

Toph was not an adequate sulking partner. Especially since she didn't care about the reason Sokka was sulking to begin with.

"Did you even see Aang and Katara earlier?" he whined.

Toph glared. "No."

"Right." Sokka backpedaled sheepishly. "Sorry. But they're – I mean, it's just so obvious with the way they are – and they're always touching each other" –

"Sokka. Shut up."

Sokka shut up.

"Would it really be so bad? C'mon – would you trust anyone else with Katara?"

Sokka had to stop and think about that one. Before he could answer, Toph smirked and sauntered off, looking pleased with herself.

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This refers to the scene in "The Beach" in which Aang fights Combustion Man and basically lands in Katara's arms on Appa. The moment has attracted all sorts of comments about Aang's "wandering hands," and poor Sokka is starting to catch on.