The gang looked at the two in awe and in a cringed way.
"Why aren't they dating yet?" Suki whispered asking Sokka. "I hope they never date. I'm not allowing it." Sokka whispered back to his girlfriend. Though Suki just rolled her eyes by how Sokka is beginning to be an overly protective brother again.
"Get a ro-" Before Toph could finish her sentence, Aang covered her mouth and whispered "Let's just leave them alone, Okay Toph?" Toph snarled at the bald guy. While Zuko was just sitting and watching.
After a while they hear the sound of whistle signifying the end of the match. Zen stood up then stretched his body. Well, that was a great nap. Katara moved closer to Suki still in dazed. He ran to the field where the players started to gather up. He was the striker of the team. He walks towards his position then a big guy intentionally pushed him with the shoulder. "You're in my home town boy. You're going down" The big guy said face to face. Zen just looked at him pocker faced. After a few seconds "Hey man, your face is too close. Could you move over?" Zen smiled at him unpleasantly.
The gang noticed this. "Hey that guy is picking a fight with SleepyAce." Toph mentioned. While the others were preparing to fight. The coach goes into the middle of the 2 boys. "BigBull back off. I don't want you causing trouble for Zen here. And when I say I don't want trouble. I. Mean. It. Got it?" The coach warned bigbull pointing a finger at his chest.
The bigbull back off. Then a guy approached Zen then extended a hand. "Hey Zen my name is Jiro we will be teammates starting now. Anyway that's bigbull he has been trying out for 3 years this is his 3rd try out. Just don't pay attention to him, he just wants the attention."
Zen shook the hand of Jiro "My name is Zen, though you already now that. Pleased to be playing with you. I always seem to piss others off even when I'm not doing anything so don't worry, I like pissing them off much more" Zen had an evil grin at his face then Jiro felt a shudder at his spine.
The whistle blows "PLAYERS GET YOUR ASSES AT YOUR STARTING POSITION!" The coach shouted.
"Let's win this" Jiro said smirking holding out his fist.
"Of course" Zen Said then bump his fist against Jiro.
The regulars didn't back down the fight neither did the students who are trying out. The first score landed on the regulars. Then the second to the opponent. Before the second half the coach told Zen to began to play like he did on the cup tournament. In which Zen followed his coach's order. The second half began and Zen played carefully and aggressive at the same time. Soon the score was 8-3 the favor was at the regulars. only 10 minutes left on the clock and Bigbull was getting furious.
"I'll show you who is much better." Bigbull mumbled while looking at Zen. This time A corner kick is happening. Zen was guarding bigbull. Then Bigbull's teammate passed the ball to him. Zen tried to get it but bigbull Kicked Zen's face. Causing Zen to fall down.
The gang saw this and ran towards Zen. Everyone gathered around while Zen was covering his face. When Zen sat up, he removed his hands. The others were shocked because he was covered in blood. Bigbull was trying not to laugh, the coach saw this "Bigbull, I'm tired of giving you chances. I told you I don't want any trouble. You pushed me to my limit. Starting today you are banned from taking a step at the field. Banned in trying out the next years and banned from playing soccer inside campus. You left me no choice." Bigbull was gonna protest but was carried away by the facilitators.
The gang was ready to beat up Bigbull but Zen stepped in "Stop it. You won't get anywhere if you caused trouble. Anyway he is already banned. And I'm fine it's just blood you know." But then his injury squirted blood. The others panicked but only Katara didn't. "Where's your health station?" She asked then Zen pointed at the side of the field. "Who puts health station without nurses" Katara groans then pulled Zen towards the health station.
The coach stopped Katara at her tracks "Who are you and where are you taking my striker?" Katara sighed "My name is Katara I'm a sophomore, I study medicine and I'm taking him to the health station to treat his wounds. How come you have a health station but without a nu-." Zen stepped in "She's my friend coach" He smiled. The coach nodded. "We will continue the game. Zen make sure you treat that wound. I don't want our striker to be M.I.A at our playoffs." The coach headed towards the fields then resumed the game.
Zen sat in front of Katara who is looking for water, ointment, cotton balls, cotton buds and bandaid. She placed it down at the table beside them. Katara examined the wound. "You're lucky it wasn't your eye. It's at your left brow at the corner. It's not big so no need to stitch it. Though it's kinda deep, it would leave some scar though. It seems the blood has stopped" Zen was entranced at the serious Katara. She's really beautiful. I see her everyday but she really is. She's so serious about this. It feels great. Katara started to clean Zens face. Removed the blood from his face and at his neck.
She used cotton buds and put on some ointment. She carefully spread the ointment at the wound but Zen felt a pain and winced. Katara noticed this "Sorry" apologized. She continues to work on his wound. After applying the ointment she grabbed the bandaid and placed it carefully at Zen's wound.
"And done." Katara smiled like she was praising herself for the goodwork. Zen grabbed her hand "Thanks so much Katara" He smiled and squeezed her hand. She was surprised when Zen took her hand "It was no problem" She chuckled then looked down "But Zen, next time, please be more careful." Zen gently squeezed Katara's hand to reassure her "Sure, I will be more careful next time" Then smiled as she looked as him. "Thanks" As she heads out of the helath station.
In the end the regulars won the match by 10:3. Zen went beside the coach to tell him the situation. "She said that I didn't need to stitch it because it was just small but deep. It doesn't affect anything." The coach looked at Zen saying nothing. "Hey, my brain is still in one piece you know" Zen said jokingly. The coach chuckled then ruffled Zen's hair "You know I'll be damned by your uncle if he finds out that I'm not taking care of you." Zen widens his eyes in shock "Wait you know my uncle?"
The coach crossed his arms "Of course, He was my teammate back in college. And before you ask questions I recruited you because I saw your skills and it was not because of you being the nephew of my friend." Zen raised his brow "Oh don't worry, I know I'm good" Zen smiled goofy. "Another guy with a confidence that went out of the roof. You and your uncle are the same Zen." The coach shook his head. While Zen put a hand at his chin "Well I don't know bout that but tell me what coach. I'm much more good looking than him right?" Zen smirking while raising his brow up and down.
The coach laughed at the boy's antics. He carefully examined the boys looks "Well guess what, you're right" Then laughed loudly again. "Alright, it's time to announce the 14 players that is accepted in our team" Then the coach blew his whistle "LINE UP YOU ASSES."
Zen lined up with the regulars at the side. Jiro was beside him. "How's your wound Zen?" Zen looked up and slightly touch it "Still a wound" He nodded. Jiro laughed at this.
The students who tried out lined up in front of the coach. "LISTEN UP! ONLY 14 WILL BE ACCEPTED AND BE PART OF THE TEAM. SO NOW WHEN I MEANTION YOUR NAME, YOU ARE THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THIS TEAM. I CHOSE PLAYERS WITH SKILLS AND COOPERATIVE SKILL. WHEN YOU HEAR YOU NAME MOVE IN FRONT." The coach called all 14 then let them move to the side "I'M SORRY BUT AS THE RULE STATES, I CAN ONLY HAVE A TEAM CONSISTS OF 30 STUDENTS. BUT IF YOU STILL WANT TO TRY OUT NEXT YEAR I'LL ALLOW IT. THAT'S ALL." The coach turned to the side " WELCOME NEW COMERS. AS YOU KNOW WE ONLY HAVE 11 STARTERS WITH 5-7 RESERVES SO THE REST 12 PLAYERS WILL BE THE SECOND STRING. OUR PLAYOFFS WILL START IN 2 MONTHS TIME. DURING THIS 2 MONTHS TIME YOU WILL DO YOUR BEST AND EVERYTHING YOU CAN. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU WERE A CHAMPION OR A NOBODY BEFORE. I WANT RESULTS PEOPLE. IN 1 AND A HALF MONTH TIME I WILL ANNOUNCE THE PLAYERS PLAYING. TRAIN HARD BUT BE CAREFUL YOU DON'T WANT TO GET INJURED AND FORCED TO BE A SECOND STRING. THAT'S ALL FOR TODAY. I'LL SEE YOU AT WEDNESDAY 3PM-7PM."
The coach turned around then walked away. The regulars welcomed the new members including Zen who scored 7/10 of today's goals. A tall 4th year put his arms on top of Zen's shoulder. "Friday! at friday we will throw a Welcome party for the new comers! I'll text you all the details later but for now give me your contacts" The tall guy smiled. "Oh yeah, sorry. My name's Hatsuki and I'm the captain of this team. Welcome to the team!" Once Hatsuki introduced himself the new members gathered around to give him their contacts. After a while of waiting. it was finally spacious. The captain walked towards Zen who was talking with Jiro "Zen the striker! what's up?" Zen looked at the captain, then looked up "Sky and clouds" Zen shrugged and Hatsuki was dumbfounded by it but laughed. "well could I get your number? I'll add you to the team's group chat bro" Zen grabbed his phone then showed something to Hatsuki "Oh it's alright, Jiro already added me" Hatsuki being dumbfounded for the second time turned his head to Jiro "Damn you Jiro! you know I'm a big fan of Zen" He pouted like a child.
"You mean the thing that blew air?" Jiro tried to joke but neither Zen could process that. Jiro's face began to turn red "Just forget about it man!" Zen laughed at how corny it is. Zen glanced at his gang who was waiting for him " Well I got to go, my friends are waiting. I'll hangout with you guys next time" He said while running backwards.
"Look at that, The star of the Soccer team huh" Suki teased. Zen chuckled "Well not yet. I'll know in 1 and a half month time." Sokka pop out "You know, you play much cooler in person and not in some television!" then Aang pop out beside Sokka "He's right, you were like the wind whoosh and swish!" Toph grab the 2 faces "You're pretty cool when you play sleepyAce" Zen just laughed "Well thanks, And I still can't get used to that nicknam SleepyAce" Toph was now beside Zen "You'll get used to it soon" She punched Zen's arm "Oww" Zen rubbed where Toph punched him.
"I'm getting hungry though" Zen pouted as he looked at his stomach. "Let's go to Marko's place?" Katara suggested. The others agreed but Zen stopped them at their tracks "Can I take a shower first? I'm covered in sweat for hours" Zuko nodded "Sure the room is big enough to fit all of us while waiting for Zen to finish up anyway."
The gang heads to the boys dormitory. The headmaster granted their visitors. They head up to Zuko's and Zen's room. Zen grabbed his clothes and towel then head in the shower.
"Well make yourself comfortable" Zuko sat at his chair. "Wow, Your room is clean. I wish I could trade Sokka for being a roomate." Aang whined about his messy roomate "Aang! SHSHHHHH" Sokka shutted the younger guy because he was conscious about Suki knowing he is a messy guy. Aang rolled his eyes at the older guy. "Zen is surprisingly organized" Suki mentions "I know right, I was surprised when he is also diligent in his studies" Katara stated. "You're right, I remembered Zen wasn't paying attention at Ms. Rui but was able to solve what was written on the board!" Sokka ran beside Suki "I'm smart too you know!" Suki patted Sokka's hair "I know, don't be jelly. I'm don't have any romantic interest in Zen and if I did that would mean I'm cheating on you"
"You guys know I hear you right?" Zen shouted from the shower which the others were surprised. Katara saw Zen's sketch book "Hey Zen? Can I open your sketch book?" Katara waited for a reply "Yeah sure" Katara opened the sketch book and to her surprise he was good at it. It was full of drawings and comic strips and sketches. Katara widened her eyes when she turned to the last page. It was a beautiful girl. It was titled "Love". Who is she? what is she to Zen? Is she the reason why he moved here? Thousands of question quickly came inside the mind of the girl.
Zen opened the door shirtless as he forgot to bring a shirt. Katara was standing there. Zen saw that Katara was at the last page "Oh.."
Oh? what did he mean by his oh Katara could feel tears at her eyes. Why do I feel this way for a guy I just knew 2 weeks ago? Zen noticed that Katara wasn't acting normal. He grabbed the sketch pad gently and removed it from her hand "I'll answer your questions later. At Marko's place, Okay?" He put a little smile. "Could you, teach me how to put this?" gesturing the bandaid and the ointment in which Katara just nodded. "Great I'll just put on some shirt. Why do I feel so weak? Why does it affect me? love? really? Katara looks down.The others were busy with their things but Suki noticed a scar at the lower back of Zen. "Hey Zen, What's that scar?" Katara quickly turned around curious about the scar. Zen pointed at his scar "this one?" Suki nodded.
"Ahh, My dad slashed me with a knife more than a year ago." Zen said it so casually like it was a normal thing. While the others were in shocked. "I guess that's why we are roommates Zen" Zuko touching his scar. Zen looked at Zuko and smiled at him little.
What happened to you Zen? What happened that you transferred here? Katara thought to herself. Zen just wore a simple White shirt. "Don't be shock. It doesn't bother me anyway." Zen said and chuckled hoping it would lift the tension. Sadly it didn't work "Let's just go? please?" The others wanted answers but they knew pushing it won't help. They got up and head to Marko's place. It was a beautiful place, has a beautiful terrace for chilling.
They ordered what they want to eat. While waiting for the order Zen excused himself. After a while Katara received a message from Zen
'Come to the terrace, I'll tell you what you wanna know about that sketch'
Katara closed her phone and excused herself as well. While waiting for Katara Why do I feel like I need to explain myself? And more like I want to explain myself? Why? Zen thought to himself while looking at the sunset. He falt a light tap at his shoulder. He turned around and found it was Katara. "Hey" He greeted. "Hi" she greeted back. There was a small wall of silence until Katara was the first one to speak "So, Who was the girl at your sketch book?" Katara could feel her tears again. Zen took a deep breath before speaking "It was my Mom." He said while looking straight ahead to the sunset. He felt that he is becoming closer to Katara. He dislike it and like it at the same time. "Your Mom?" Katara asked while Zen just nodded.
"So that girl isn't the reason why you left your home town?" Katara asked carefully not to touch a nerve. "She is the reason." Zen is now looking at Katara "As you heard earlier, My Father sliced me. So you can see that my family is a mess and wicked." Katara was shocked when she heard this "Let's continue our private conversation now?" Zen recalling that first night at the downtown. Katara didn't make a movement but Zen just continued
"Back when I was a child, I thought that we were a perfect family. As I grew older I believed that. I loved my family more than anything but Mom was my favourite. She was always there and was so caring. We were so happy until 1 night. I was coming home from band practice.
On the way home I stopped at a restaurant because I remembered that my mom's favourite was the dessert at that restaurant. I was gonna come in but I saw her with another guy. The guy was proposing to my mom and she accepted this. I didn't know what to do but as I turned my head around I saw Dad. Dad was the best dad until that night he saw my mom with another guy.
The next day she filed a divorce. He would take custody of the kids which was us but not my older brother because he was already 18 that time. But that didn't matter because he was my dad's favourite. After that it all came apart. Dad was releasing his anger towards me, Beating me up locking me. I couldn't play my band. I could only play soccer because it was daytime.
after 6 months, he saw my younger sister who was 15 at that time and reminded him of our Mom. He was so angry at that time. He holds a knife and was supposed to slash her but luckily I got slashed instead. Fortunately again my uncle were near. He and my sister ran me to the hospital. After I woke up I told my uncle to take her away from my father. I was supposed to enroll here at my first year of college but dad found out and burned my papers. So I made a deal with him If I won the tournament cup He would let me transfer. I did won but he didn't played nice so I contacted my Uncle and prepared some adoption papers. Then after months of waiting. here I am"
After Zen finished his story he saw Katara crying. He panicked "But hey you see me in one piece and uhm alive right?" He was jumping and panicking. He took a deep breath and cupped Katara's cheeks "I'm alright, Okay?" He wiped her tears with his thumbs and Katara nodded. Zen turned around and jump in shocked. Turns out the gang was listening "I'm sorry buddy for eavesdropping but.. It's just so sad man!" Sokka hugged Zen "Oh dear" was all Zen could manage to say. They all felt bad for Zen "Guys, I don't want you to feel bad for me. I'm alive and well!" Zen groaned. "Oh good our foods here!" Zen ran to the table. Katara sat beside him. Still tearing up. Zen patted her back.
"Is it because of her? Why you are not interested in romantic relationships?" Zen took a bite of the food and nodded. "Do you think all girls will cheat on you?" Zen stopped eating and the others were listening at his answer. "I.. don't really know Katara. At first yes I thought like that, but as time goes, that thought just fades away. Though right now I just don't know, but I could say that 'I don't think that way' is more at the facors side" Katara pinched the sleeves of Zen "Do you... have anyone you're interested in? ... right now?" Katara was now closing her eyes. Zen looked at her then sighed and let out a small smile "Yes. Yes I do" Katara looked up immediately "Who?"
"Not saying" Zen took a bite. Katara pouted then took a bite of the food at her plate. The others just giggled at the two's actions. The others gave them a chance considering what happened.
Zen starts to wonder "When's your playoffs?" They took out their phone to check their calendars "Mine is in 4months time" Zuko was the first one to answer. The next one was Suki "It's starting next month" then next was toph "Mine's next month too because the Karate and wrestlers organizations are the same." The next one is Aang "It's starting next week." The last one is Katara "It starts in 2 months." Zen nodded at them "Mine starts in 2 months also but the tournament cup only schedules at Saturdays"
Katara then told the group "Lucky! They only schedule at Sunday"
After they finished eating they got back to their dorm and rest up. Zuko woke up much to his surprise that Zen was already up. He looked at the time and it was early. "How come you're up and not sleeping?" Asked the older guy. "I don't really know, It just feels much lighter after saying it to you guys" Zen shrugged. "That's goot to know buddy" Zuko smiled then got down from his bed. "I'm gonna go out and run, Wanna come?" Zen invited Zuko but he declined "Nah I'm good, I'm gonna meditate." Zen nodded at Zuko.
Zen run around the school campus and he run into Katara along the way. "Goodmorning!" He said as he stop at his tracks and removed his headset. He was wearing a jacket and shorts. Well this is new Katara examined him from head to toe. His hair was slightly brushed up due to to wind and running. It was refreshing to see. "Good morning and why is the sleepyhead not sleeping?" Katara asked. "Well this sleepy head seems to have a clear mind and had a goodnight rest after the confession last night" He bowed and chuckled. Katara giggled "How's your wound?" Zen paused then grabbed his phone to use it as a mirror. "Well dear doctor. I'm afraid, It appears it's still a wound" Zen and Katara laughed at his antics. "Does it still hurt?" Zen shook his head "Nope but it's kinda itchy, I guess it's because it is healing" Katara nodded. "Well what time is your classes today?"
"I have 10am to 12pm with Ms. Jasmine then 1pm-3pm with Ms. Rui in which I'll see you and Suki later" Zen mentions. Katara bid her goodbye "Well I need to go I have class at 9am, See you later!" Katara walks away. Zen put on his headphones and began to run back.
The next week the Gang watched Aang's races then another week has passed they cheered on Suki and Toph. They all won their championships. A month has passed and it was time for the Soccer team to know their rosters.
It was 6pm and the coach and managers are in front. Holding the jerseys with numbers. The coach whistles "Alright, I saw how you guys improve in a month's time. I saw how each of you worked so hard to be in the roster but sadly only 18 of you will be a part of this season. Your year and age doesn't matter here because we aim for the tournament cup. For now we aim to conquer the regionals then next is the cup! Once your name is called step up and get your jersey!"
"Number 1, Hatsuki! keep guarding our goal, son"
"Number 9, Eizen! congrats on becoming the ace striker of this team" Zen nodded.
"Number 10, Jiro! you're the playmaker, so I trust you on this Jiro"
After the 18 players were called the coach dismissed everyone. Zen comes back to the dorm to wash up. The gang decided to eat at the Croodies hoodies. Once Zen came and sat beside Katara he immediately starts talking. "Guess what" Zen has a big smile ear to ear. "I was chosen to be the Ace striker of the team!" The others got excited "Congrats buddy! We knew you could do it!" They raised their glasses of beer "Cheers!"
"Congratulations Zen!" Katara hugged Zen tightly. During the past month Zen and Katara grew much closer. "Thanks!" Katara looked at Zen's scar. The wound at his brows became a scar. "Guess the scar was worth it" Katara pointed out. "Guess it was, besides it makes me look cooler" Zen smirks at the girl. Katara ignores it "Only 2 weeks left until the season" Zen nodded. "Let's bring home the bacon shall we?" Katara raised her glass and clinked it with Zen's glass signing 'we shall.'
After 2 weeks of preparing for the playoffs the game is now set at saturday afternoon. Zen needed to prepare in the morning and get there before noon. He got to the soccer team's bus his seatmate is Jiro in which is safe to assume that they are now best friends. They arrive at their destination safely. They got to the locker room and got dressed. The game starts in 30 minutes. After 15 minutes The team gathered at the field to warm up.
The gang could see Zen but he can't here them by the loud cheers. While stretching his arms a group of girls shouted simultaneously "ZEN!" Zen was startled and looked at where the cheer came from. When he looked at them they squealed. Zen waved at them and gave them a smile then bowed. As he walked away Jiro came "Looks like you got fangirls huh" smirking but Zen choose to ignore it "Focus on the game" he scoffed.
Katara felt jealousy pang as Zen smiled at the girls and even bowed at them.
Zen now is practicing penalty kick with Hatsuki "Give me the best you got Zen!" Zen Kicked the ball as if it was going to the right but it flew to the left corner. Hatsuki almost got it but failed in speed. Zen smirked against his captain and helped him get up. "If you could almost get that. It means you could guard this goal against them." He patted the captain's back. Hatsuki got fired up. Zen run to his position "Come on Jiro!"
The game started. Both were fighting with all their might. Jiro was still observing their play. After 10 minutes of running back and forth. Jiro got their play and commanded his teammates. This way Zen was already free from the opponent. Zen was still far away, While the opponent thought he was just gonna pass. He shoots from the distance and it went so fast like a bullet. The ball went in at the left corner.
"You aren't THE Eizen Striker for nothing" The opponent told him. He returned to his spot. and for the second time he scores. He ran and made his celebration post. The opponent then scores but Zen was eager to take back that 1 point that has been lost. He scores again. Half time was called. The team drank water. Sat down. Zen cleared his breathing. He looked at the side and saw the gang. He smiled and waved at them.They all smile at the guy goofily waving his hands.
Second half started Zen takes possession of the ball. The opponent slides tackle him but he managed to pass the ball. The opponent hit his foot and Zen slips and falls down with his head first. Zen shook it off and stood up and ran to continue the game. His team passed the ball to him but he passed it to Jiro who noticed that the fall was bad. Jiro passed it to another teamate to make the shot and thankfully it goes in the goal. Jiro came closer to Zen who's vision was circling. Jiro supported Zen up to his position. The referee and the coach came closer to the boy. "Zen, Are you alright boy?"
Katara was beyond worried at the point. She want to rush their and ask him.
Zen nodded "Yep just need to take a few seconds to calm down" They gave him water. After he drank the water he fixed up himself and jumped to make sure he is alright. The referee resumes the game. This time Zen intensifies his focus. He was moving more flexible and his reflexes became more quicker.
The game end with 6:2 in the favor of the Akashi University. In the locker room Zen could almost doze off but Jiro was helping him to stay awake. Before getting in the bus the coach allowed the team to talked with their friends and families that attended in today's game. Zen saw his younger sister "Hey Lily, where's uncle?" Lily turned around "Uncle's not here, and I came with my friends bro. Ah by the way that was a great game!" Lily told her brother proudly "Thanks lil' sis!" Lily's face turned worried "How's your head" She touch Zen at the place where it hit. "It's fine maybe it'll leave some bruise for a couple of days but it'll be fine" He turned his head to the right and saw Katara looking but looked away quickly.
He pull his sister and walk towards the gang while Katara was looking away. "Hey guys!" He greeted then looked at Lily "Lily this is my friends from campus" Then he looks towards the gang and saw Katara still not looking at him "Guys! This is my-" Before Zen could introduce her. Lily beat him to it "His younger sister! Pleased to meet you all.Hope you get along with big bro" She smiled innocently. Zen saw Katara who was now shocked. then turned to his lil sis. "You're scaring me you know?" Lily rolled her eyes "You're a bipolar you know bro? First you said "You grow up so fast" And now "You're scaring me you know"" Lily imitating Zen. The gang laughed by his sister's antics.
Zen just ruffled her hair "Alright alright just go to your friends and have fun. Take care alright!" Lily hugs her brother "Alright thanks! and It was really a greeat game. I'll watch again next week!" Zen waved his hands.
"So you guys finally met my Little sister" Zen smirking and looking at Katara who was still in shock. But Katara now snapped back to reality and remembered how Zen fell down on his head. "You said you were going to be much more careful!" Katara glared at the boy. Zen threw his hands up "I couldn't dodge it and it was coming before I saw it!" Zen defended himself. Katara just sighed at defeat. A little while a girl approached Zen "The coach said it's time to go, Zen" Zen nodded and bid his farewell to the gang.
Once Zen came home and washed up he slumps down his bed and immediately fell asleep. Moments later the gang came in noisily. Despite that Zen wasn't awoken from his deep slumber. A note was by his bed saying "Don't worry about me sleeping. I won't wake up I'm too tired. Go on and celebrate don't mind me. You can't wake me up even if you tried. -E"
"And that's what you call a SleepyAce" Toph joked and everyone laughed. "He looks peaceful sleeping" Katara stated while looking at the guy sleeping. I could just stay and watch him sleep. Katara thought but she shrugged it off because she has a big game tomorrow. After few hours of joy. The gang decided to call it a night.
Katara's game starts at 10am. Zen joins the gand at the side. They waited until it was Katara's turn. Zen was shocked at how fast Katara could swim. After the the competition, the next date would be next week sunday. Katara won today's competition. The gang hang around outside waiting for the blue eyed girl. Katara made her way to the gang."Great match there sis!" Sokka high fived Katara. "You were so fast like swish and shung!" Zen was overly excited and Katara could just giggle at his actions and excitement. "Damn that was intense!" Katara smiled sweetly at the guy "Thanks Zen"
A girl approaches Zen, it's another swimmer "Uhm hey I saw you watching earlier so.. uhm could I have your number?" Katara's face drop "Even here?? Really!?" Katara was furious on how popular Zen is. The others were also surprised. "Well I'm a soccer player and a - " Zen was joking until he saw her glaring. He turned to the girl "I'm really sorry but I don't really know my number. I don't memorize it" He shrugged his shoulders hoping she would leave him alone. "How bout email address or username in Postlost?"
"Um I'm sorry but..." Zen swallowed before saying that. "I.. I..I GOT TO GO!" Then ran away. The others looked at him and said simultaneously "Ah he ran away." The girl turned to Katara, rolled her eyes "He will be mine." Then walked away. Zen saw the girl walks aways came back to the group. The group went home and celebrated Katara and Zen for winning. They celebrated in downtown at 6pm since Monday they didn't have any classes as it was cancelled for a program.
Aang - Orange shirt folds his sleeves. Black ripped pants
Toph - Green Hoodie with black shorts
Suki - green tank top with Jean shorts
Sokka - light blue sweater and jean shorts but for boys
Zuko- Red Bomber jacker White shirt and Black jeans
Katara - white tank top with a jean jacket plus black shorts She wore a high below the knee socks plue white big rubber shoes.
Zen - Black shirt with a V in the middle of the collar (a.n. If you wanna see an example you could search "Korean men fashion" in pinterest) tucked in his gray slacks then he wore foot socks and white shoes.
The gang came inside and ordered some drinks. They were everywhere dancing singing, drinking and partying. After a few moments Zen wanted to get fresh air. Katara pulled Zen toward the rooftop. "Wow, This place is great." Katara looked at Zen "Well you looked like you were suffocating in the club." Katar told him and he sat the the bench "I partied too hard I guess" He chuckles. The two enjoys the view of the night holding hands.
DISCLAIMER: ANY A:TLA CHARACTERS ARE NOT MINE.THERE YOU GUYS HAVE IT THEEE CHAPTER FIVE. IT'S EQUIVALENT TO 2 CHAPTERS. WOOT WOOT!! I ENJOYED THIS CHAPTER SO MUCH. IN THE NEXT CHAPTER WOULD WE SEE THE DEVELOPMENT IN KATARA'S AND ZEN'S RELATIONSHIP? OR WILL IT STILL HAVE NO LABEL? HMM? HEHE ANYWAY THIS STORY MIGHT TAKE A LOT OF CHAPTERS SINCE I'M NOT REALLY RUSHING IT. FOR THOS WHO REVIEWED, LIKE AND FOLLOWED, THANK YOU BERY MUCH! IF YOU HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS OR CRITICS BE SURE TO REVIEW! I'LL TAKE IT : HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS LONG CHAPTER. I'M ALSO GOING TO MAKE THE CHAPTERS THIS LONG. HOPE YOU DON'T MIND!!