Last chapter felt a little phoned in, I admit, but this should more than make up for it. =) Love you guys/gals.

Prom Pt. IV

Sokka dropped them off and went on his merry way to find who knows what other adventure. The two teens watched everyone else shuffle inside, in pairs, all dressed up and ready to have fun. The location of the prom was in ballroom in the expensive part of town, not too far from Toph's home. It was the annual location for the event and one of the only times the school spent a generous amount of money.

"This kind of reminds me of the Valentine's Day dance." Aang said.

"Don't bring that up. Bad memories." She smiled and wrapped her arm around his. "Did I tell you that I love how much taller you've gotten since we first met?"

"You always said you that you hate that."

"I lied." She nuzzled her head into his arm and they walked inside, making sure everyone saw them. They were considered 'the weird couple' around campus, which came with all kinds of rumors and gossip. Tonight though, with rich girl's salary and financing from his older friend, Toph and Aang were the finest dressed ones there. They could feel envy coming out of everyone else's eyes.

"You look great by the way." Aang said.

"I know." Toph smirked. She saw Azula staring at her, who looked offended that Toph's outfit was better looking. "This'll be a good night."

And the music played loudly. So loudly that it shook the windows. Aang didn't like it, but Toph dragged her boyfriend to the dance floor immediately. Aang finally got to use some of the dance moves he had been practicing. Toph was impressed that her boyfriend had figured out how to show off a little. Aang and Toph got lost in the crowd a few times but they found each again and again.

They didn't know how long they were on the floor. Eventually they sat down, sweating and out of breath but laughing. Toph's hair started to come undone and Aang loosened his tie.

"This seriously reminds me of the valentine's dance." Aang said with a smile.

"Why are you bringing that up again?"

"Remember how you…" He laughed, high on endorphins, "…remember how you didn't want to dance at all?"

"Yeah I did. I had to convince you to dance."

"Nuh-uh. I wanted to dance and you danced with me out of pity."

"I remember the pity part." She smiled.

"Things are a lot better than they were."

"Tell me about it. That night was really rough." The music playing changed from dance-club to romantic.

"You said you loved me that night." Aang mocked her a bit.

"Yeah. I did." Toph smiled. "And then we fought. Forever."

"Toph." Aang pushed the hanging hair away from her eyes.

"Wha–"

"I love you." He said it softly, just the way Toph did when she first (accidently) confessed to him. Toph trembled gently. Then she smiled and pushed his hand away.

"You hungry?"

"A little."

"Me too. Go get us some food."

Aang brought back a plate of chicken for Toph. He had an apple, always watching what he put into his body.

"How can you eat like that?" Toph asked as her boyfriend took his first bite.

"Healthy?" He smirked.

"I mean like a rabbit."

"Rabbits don't eat apples. Duh. Besides, it's better than having Doritos and 7up all the time."

"Haven't gained a pound since freshman year twinkle toes." Toph slapped her smooth belly.

"That's gonna catch up to you one day."

"Probably. But I have money. I'll just pay someone to lose the weight for me. And pay them again to cook the same greasy, delicious food again and I'll be like an Asian Kristie Alley." Toph took another bite. Aang gulped, not liking the image. "…or…I can just, ya know, watch what I eat for a while." She shrugged. "I've been thinking about eating better anyway."

"I can help you."

"You better. I'm not gonna stick to it unless I have someone doing it with me."

"I…" Aang paused. "…we're doing the same thing we always do, aren't we?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean look at us. You're in a dress, I'm in a tuxedo. Nothing's changed. If we were anywhere else, we'd be doing the same thing."

"Of course. That's why I keep you around twinkle toes." She flirt punched him and Aang smiled. A few hours ago, he was worried. Now though, he had no reservation; he knew who he wanted to be with. Toph did too.

Toph looked at her cell phone. 10:11 pm.

"Hey Aang?"

"Yeah?"

"Um…do you want to…" Toph got nervous again. "…um, dance some more?"

She checked again. 10:39pm. As they swayed across the floor, moving slowly to sweat ballroom jazz, she whispered in his ear.

"Aang?"

"Yeah Toph?" Aang spun her around slowly.

"Do you…um…if you wanted…" but she chocked again "…never mind."

11:11pm

"Okay, just ask him." Toph said to herself. She paced around the hallway, outside of the boys bathroom. A few stupid guys whistled at her, but she ignored them.

Aang walked out, fixing his tie as he stepped in front of her.

"Couldn't wait to see me?" He said smugly while playing with his tie. "This stupid bowtie keeps moving."

"Aang…" She knew her cheeks were red and that she had become stiff as a board. "…do you…"

"Yeah?" Aang smiled. That made Toph feel better.

"…it's kind of late."

"It's only like eleven…"

"Do you want to leave? Like, go somewhere else? More private?" Toph blurted it out all at once. Aang didn't say anything for a second. "If you want to. I know you are having fun, and I wouldn't…"

"Yes."

"Y-yes?"

"This place is kind of…ritzy? I guess." He took his tie off, fed up with it. "Maybe we can just hang out somewhere else. Somewhere more our style?"

Toph gulped. "Y-your…your place?"

Aang blushed, but forced confidence. "Sure. Let's go."

Aang put his arm around her and led her out. Both of them shook. Some other boy shouted "Woohoo". Toph told whoever it was to blow it out his ass.

Aang and Toph split a cab. They texted Sokka, telling him that they had a ride. Sokka texted back, saying he understood and added a winking smiley face.

Aang's old house sat in darkness. No one was home except Appa and Momo, but they were probably asleep. Aang led her up his doorsteps, smiling, having no doubts. Toph was anxious, but she didn't turn back. The steps creaked as her short heels pressed on them. The rocking chair on the front porch swayed back and forth as the wind blew. Aang was right; nothing had changed. They were still the same silly kids who played games with each other when no one else was looking.

Aang unlocked the door slow. The moment it was open, Toph grabbed him. Biting the bullet in her own Tophy way, she kissed him hard as she could. Aang kissed her back, just as passionately and just as eager. He slammed the door close and they made-out in his living room for a while, both of them unsure of what they were really doing, both grabbing and touching each other clumsily. They finally were not afraid of getting caught, what other people would think, what would happen if things were different.

Hours could have passed for all they knew. When they finally came up for breath, they just stared at each other. Their games had always been playful before. This felt like something else. Something more electric.

"Uh…" Toph tried to say something. "…upstairs?"

Aang just nodded and kissed her neck. Tohp shuttered, but loved it. Another life time passed before they managed to get to his room. They didn't have a plan. They never had a plan. Their clothes came off and they were together, each enchanted with the other. It was still dark, but they could see more now than they ever could before.

They sat together on Aang's bed. The world stood still. They both could hear each other's hearts racing, see their veins pulsating. Still no plan, they just acted. Toph saw everything Aang had done for her and said to her since they met run through her head, and Aang had never felt such a powerful need before than he did at that moment.

"You're…" Toph moaned a bit, "…not that much of a whimp anymore."

"Nope." He laughed softly.

"I…really…love you." Toph gulped.

"I love you Toph."

"I…" Toph was going to speak, but Aang pressed his lips on her again. There were no more interruptions, no more talking, no more jokes and no more doubts that night. There was just the two of them. There was an unpleasant jolt of pain, a weak scream, then there was passion, confusion, lots of guess work by two kids who didn't understand what was happening in their lives..but they like it. They were finally together. Really together. They were young, some would say naïve, but that night they belonged to each other. It happened. They knew it happened. They were all that mattered.

Eventually, it ended. Both parties, exhausted from too many emotions and too much excitement, collapsed on top of one another. One held the other, sweating, panting, eventually calming down, and finally allowing the dull starlight in the sky lull them to sleep. Toph didn't let go of Aang, not even for a second.

Next part continues the morning after this one.

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