Author's note: Mostly smut ahead, skip to the end for plot if you wish…but stay if you dare! :D

KATARAS POV

It had been a week since she had come back home with Zuko. Against her friend's protests she had left from Song's estate with him, telling them she'd explain later. The next day they had all screamed in unison as she told them about loosing her virginity to the scarred prince. Leila had quickly given her a pouch of an herbal tea blend that prevented pregnancy. This was the same tea that Katara was now sipping on absentmindedly as she evaluated the painting she had been creating all morning. She was out in the flower garden seated on the iron bench, and had been there all morning. It was the weekend, therefore she and Zuko both had the day off spending it doing leisure activities they enjoyed. The last she'd checked Zuko had been hand carving a sword hilt over by the pond. She heard someone coming up the stone path. Looking up she found Zuko approaching her with two mugs of tea in his hands. He looked down at her already full mug with a disappointed frown.

"You don't like the tea I make for you anymore?" he said with an over exaggerated pout. She giggled as he sat down beside her crossing his arms.

"Of course!" she laughed

"What kind of tea is that anyway?" he asked as he went to grab her mug. Before she could even stop him he had taken a sip, his face immediately twisting at the bitter taste.

"Ew! No way you like that stuff better than mine…I know I'm not as good as Uncle but that is disgusting. Why would you drink that every day?" he asked in disbelief. Her face flushed red as she snatched her mug back from him.

"It's…I….need it" she stuttered.

"For what? Are you sick or something?" he asked pressing the back of his hand to her forehead to check for a fever. Shaking her head she swatted his hand away.

"No, its birth control" she grumbled. Zuko's face went pale for a second, then his lips spread into a lopsided grin. The wicked look in his eyes conjuring up the memory of him spilling deep inside of her on Song's guest bed.

"Ah…I see" he said scooting closer to her. She recoiled, looking him up and down curiously. He had this predatory look in his eyes that was putting her on edge.

"Drink it up Katara," he said slyly "I think you're gonna need it". Her heart began to stutter. Her and Zuko had not been intimate since leaving Song's last week. They had fallen back into their regular routine, both of them always too tired from a hard days work to do more than cuddle before bed.

"And why is that?" she asked nervously. He leaned into her, so that their noses were pressed together, their lips barely touching. Zuko reached up to stroke the side of her face with the back of his finger.

"I know you liked how it felt when I was inside you." She nodded her head abcently her blush traveling all the way down to her neck. Truthfully Katara had been thinking about it all week. Her body and mind had been aching for him ever sense. Zuko leaned in, capturing her lips tenderly. She whined, her body heating up at the simple contact. It was like her flesh was wired to receive him. The moment he touched her she was quivering with anticipation.

"You want to play again don't you kitten?" he purred running the pad of his thumb over her bottom lip. She nodded her head again, lost in his golden wolflike eyes.

"Tell me then" he said sternly.

"I want to play" she said immediately, wanting to speed this process along. She couldn't wait to feel him again. She hopped it wouldn't be as painful in the beginning as it was last time.

"This time you're going to cum around my cock" he instructed. She let out a small moan. She wanted to know what that would feel like.

"Come here kitten" he said, sitting back and patting his lap. She was on him in an instant, sitting perched on his left leg. He leaned forward to kiss her, placing his hand on her jaw. He slid his tongue across her lips gently probing her to open her mouth. She obliged moaning into the kiss as his tongue ran over hers possessively. She kept her hands obediently in her lap. She had caught on to all of his rules quickly. He wrapped his large hand around her throat squeezing slightly as he devoured her mouth. Pulling back he studied her face flexing his hand around her neck.

"You taste so fucking sweet…everywhere" he cursed licking his lips. She loved how much of a potty mouth he was. No one she knew cursed more than Zuko. Especially when he was touching her. He dove in for another kiss this time burying his hand in her hair. After a while Katara could take no more. He seemed to be content with kissing her forever. Whenever he'd nip her bottom lip she'd get a pulsing sensation in her center, making her rub her thighs together in need. Zuko noticed this and chuckled at her desperation.

"Don't worry baby, you'll get it if you're a good girl for me" he explained patiently. She got on her knees quickly in front of him. He raised an eyebrow in surprise, but he still spread his legs on the bench a little wider to accommodate her. She unbuttoned his loose pants, pulling them down his legs carefully. His erect member sprang free nearly slapping her in the face. She blinked up at him with her wide blue eyes. He looked down in adoration running his fingers through her curls gently.

"Is this being a good girl?" she tested as she placed her hand delicately around his base and licked his balls.

"Fuck yeah…" he gasped, as he gathered her hair in a loose pony tail with his fist. She engulfed him in her mouth suddenly causing his knuckles to tighten and his eyes to roll back in his skull. He leaned back farther into the bench watching her closely as she bobbed her head up and down over him. Moaning she tried her hardest to swallow his entire length, gagging a little when she reached the bottom.

"There you go…take your time love" he coaxed ardently as he helped her move up and down his shaft. She was a fucking pro he thought as he watched his girlfriend swallow him whole. How he got so lucky Agni only knew.

"You look so pretty sucking me off like that" he told her. Zuko wasn't lying. She looked gorgeous with those full lips wrapped around him. The dark lashes that framed her piercing eyes were wet with unshed tears.

"I can't wait to see that…. pretty pussy again…shit Kat….will you let me taste it?" his voice was becoming rougher the more she sucked him, his breath shallow and uneven. He knew she couldn't respond at this point but he couldn't help but tell her. She moaned around him causing him to jerk up into her mouth. All the verbal encouragement he was giving her made every inch of him that much easier to take. She closed her eyes in concentration, trying her hardest not to rub her thighs together. She knew that when Zuko touched her he'd be amazed at how wet she had become, she could feel it dripping down her thighs. Suddenly he was pulling her head back by her hair, causing her to release him.

"Stand up" he ordered. They both stood together Zuko pivoting her so that she faced the bench and he stood behind her. Unbuttoning the back of her dress swiftly he removed her clothes in a rush. In seconds she stood completely naked, feeling the breeze in places she never had before. Luckily the garden was secluded, but it wasn't like anyone else lived within a half mile of his farm.

"Bend over for me" he said as he ran his hand up her spine and between her shoulder blades. He pressed down lightly, coaxing her head down. She placed her hands out to hold on to the back of the bench for support. She heard Zuko drop to his knees behind her. Pressing a kiss to her ass cheek he fondled her roughly.

"Zu…" she whined. He nipped the back of her thigh in response. Seeking friction she jerked backwards, running her slit across his nose. He laughed with that raspy voice of his, giving her a light slap across the ass.

"Bad girl" he scolded playfully. Katara was feeling frisky so she ground down against his face again. He couldn't help but to kiss her, yet he still gave her another slap; this one much harder. She moaned in appreciation. He spread her open widely spitting directly on her clit, but never licking her.

"Zuko please!" she was desperate now, on the verge of tears. Her wetness was making a mess of her inner thighs.

"Be a good little kitten and stay still" he growled. She obeyed, trying to stand still before him. She was trembling by the time he pressed a light kiss to her opening.

"Yes!" she screeched loudly. She wouldn't last long that was for sure. He licked her center from top to bottom hungrily. Gripping her ass roughly he pulled her cheeks apart as he devoured her from behind. Katara moaned loudly as she looked up at the sky. She was starting to grind down on his face, the build up happening way too fast for her to keep track.

"Zu….uh…zu" she panted.

"You better fucking tell me when you're cumming" he emphasized with another slap. The edges of her vision were getting dark. He placed a wet thumb gently over her other hole, making her jolt in surprise. He circled it ever so slightly, just enough to make her cry as if she were some animal in heat.

"Zu, I'm…I'm-" she couldn't get it out. She was almost there when he backed away from her, standing to his full height from where he was on the ground. She heard clothes rustling before she saw his shirt discarded on the ground by her feet. Stepping forward he pressed the tip of his member to her entrance, coating himself in her wetness.

"Kittens so wet for her daddy" he goaded under his breath. 'Daddy?" she thought before he slowly put the tip in, stretching her. All other thoughts flew from Katara's brain. He stilled, leaving just the tip in her drenched core. He had both his hands anchored on her hips so that she couldn't move. She attempted to wiggle herself down his shaft, with little success.

"Beg me for the rest of my cock" he grit out between clinched teeth. Straining against him she began to whine helplessly.

"Please Zuko! I need it, give me the rest" she pleaded. He gave her another inch, pressing his hips forward slowly before stoping.

"More!" she begged. She could feel tears pricking the backs of her eyes. She was quivering around him at this point. She used her inner muscles to tighten herself around him, attempting to suck him in. He groaned, the deep sound of his voice making her impossibly wetter.

"More please Zuko! I want to cum around your cock please!" her voice was so high pitched with need. Finally relenting he bottomed out inside her, his balls slapping soundly against her clit.

"Yeah?" he said smugly as he gathered a fist full of her curls in his fist. She could hear the devilish grin on his face. He pumped into her slowly, setting the pace. He was in complete control of her body, holding her in place by her hip and her hair. Katara was in absolute bliss. She couldn't even be embarrassed anymore about the lewd sounds that were escaping her. Her legs began to shake as he picked up his pace ever so slightly. As soon as she began reaching her peak again he pulled out abruptly. She groaned in frustration bucking her hips in distress. He dropped down to his knees again, this time helping her lift her leg to rest on the bench. She was now wide open for him as he stroked her clit with his tongue.

"Mmm so good" he groaned as he open mouth kissed her cunt. He smacked her ass again as he stood back up entering her more forcefully. Katara orgasmed instantly, her body giving her no warning. Her mouth parted in a silent scream as Zuko pounded into her, her core tightening around him. He pulled her toward him placing his hand around her throat. Her bare back was pressed agains his chest as he choked her from behind, his hips stuttering into her backside.

"Yeah…yeah…cum all around me" he encouraged, running his tongue down the side of her face. His other hand was running up and down her flat tummy, cradling her close. 'I'm having sex with a demon' Katara realized in a haze. Her eyes rolled into the back of her head as she went limp. Zuko continued fucking into her, snapping his hips upward and hitting her g-spot. Then he released her suddenly, making her find purchase on the bench. He stood still behind her, bringing his hips to a halt. She looked back to find him staring down at where they were joined, his hands behind his back.

"Fuck yourself" he told her impatiently. She looked at him in confusion.

"Huh?" she asked. He slapped her ass once again making it bounce. His eyes were glazed over in lust. His irises were completely black, dark circles appearing underneath. He looked wicked.

"I said fuck yourself on my cock" he gave her a tiny thrust, pushing her forward. Katara did her best to push her hips back against him, creating an unsteady rhythm.

ZUKOS POV

Zuko was thoroughly enjoying this view. He'd never be able to look at this garden the same again without envisioning his kitten's ass so perfectly bouncing against his dick. He was going to cum soon, but not without her begging him for it.

"What do you want Katara?" he asked quickly. He was so relieved that she seemed receptive to his rough treatment of her. To be honest this was nothing compared to how rough he knew he could get, but something about Katara made him want to handle her a little more delicately. Either way his little water bender seemed to like it the harder he was on her…if how wet she got was any indicator.

"I-I want your cum" she said meekly.

"Louder"

"I want your cum Zu!"

"You want me to fill you up?" he was panting now, his hips stuttering jerkily.

"Yes! Zuko!" she was cumming around him again. He could tell by the way her body tensed, her pussy gushing all over his own thighs. This was enough to send him over the edge, spilling inside her with a roar. He gripped her tightly against him trying to catch his breath.

"Agni I love you" he huffed bending down to bite her shoulder. She sighed in exhaustion raising her arm behind her to stroke his scar.

"Let's go inside" she whined "I want to cuddle"

He chuckled giving her a peck on the cheek.

"Sure thing"

Gathering themselves they made their way back to the house, leaving her painting forgotten on the isle behind them.

…

"I've never seen a turtle duck!" Katara exclaimed as they watched a mother lead her seven ducklings into the pond behind Zuko's fruit mill. He was sitting with his back against a slanted oak tree, with Katara leaning back between his legs. She was resting her arms on his bent knees and her back against his torso.

"I brought some bread in that bag" he said nodding towards his satchel "you can try feeding them". The sun had just set, making the sky a dusky dark rose. They had just finished dinner and decided to come outside to watch the stars. He looked up to see Katara bent over the pond on her knees watching the baby ducklings struggle to eat a large chunk of bread. Zuko couldn't help the smile that spread across his face. Approaching her from behind he grabbed a piece of bread, crumbling it finely.

"The babies need smaller pieces" he laughed, showing her. She giggled bashfully. They sat in silence for a little while, as the moon became brighter in the sky. To Zuko Katara was always prettiest in the moonlight. He looked away from her and reached in his pocket to pull out the golden lotus tile June had given him.

"Me and my mom would feed the turtle ducks together, in her private gardens. It was my favorite thing to do with her. It was the only place in the palace my father wouldn't go…the only place we could escape him". He was staring out at the seemingly endless rice fields below them. The stars looked like a million glowing particles scattered across the wind.

"It must have been horrible…to have a father like that" her voice was tiny.

"I never understood why he couldn't love me" he sounded far away to himself. He had never had anyone to say these things out loud to. He had never really wanted to. But when he was around Katara it felt like she was a mirror, shinning all the wrong within back at him and forcing it out. It was like the depth of her love demanded the purist version of himself, encouraging him to exercise his demons. He felt her delicate hand on his jaw moving his face toward hers. He caught her eyes. She closed the space between them kissing him lovingly. He felt warmth flood through his body and out towards his limbs. She pulled away to stroke his scar with the pad of her thumb. Looking down Zuko cleared his throat. He thumbed the tile piece still in his hand.

"I'm going to the Jasmin Dragon tomorrow" he started. Katara looked at him curiously.

"Why?" she asked. The Jasmin Dragon was a known rendezvous-vous spot for White Lotus members. It would be a risky move showing up there uninvited, the likelihood of a raid high. And if his father's army got ahold of him, it was game over for Zuko. He showed her the golden tile.

"It's from my Uncle. He wouldn't have sent me this if he didn't have people waiting for me" he reasoned. Katara's brows furrowed in worry.

"I'm coming with you"

"No! It's too dangerous"

"But you just sai-"

"Fuck what I said" he snapped. Her eyes flew up in surprise at his tone. He closed his eyes taking a deep breath and pinching his nose.

"I can't risk you getting hurt" he said in a softer voice. She was glaring at him now, her cheeks red with anger.

"Zuko, I am a master water bender need I remind you…who can kick your butt in a spar easily!"

He raised an eyebrow.
"Are you sure about that?" he asked squinting.

"That's beside the point!" she huffed.

"My father's planning an invasion. We have eight months before Ozai tries to wipe out the Earth Kingdom the same way my grandfather attempted to kill off the Air nomads." Katara's eyes widened. Her trembling

hands covered her mouth in horror.

"No…" she whispered shaking her head.

"He's going to use the same bombs he used in Ye last month".

"I'm definitely coming with you" she said, determination hardening her voice. He signed deeply. He knew he'd never be able to win this argument. She had always been like this; as stubborn as an Ox. They went over their plans for the rest of the night, finally retiring when they got too sleepy to go on.

…

KATARAS POV

"Just act natural" Zuko whispered up to Katara. He was walking ahead of her as he guided Umi by her reins, Katara on her back. They were both dressed in grey hooded cloaks that of which looked tattered and worn. They were approaching a white stone building, which appeared to be a tea shop upon first glance. Yet they both knew that getting caught here under the wrong circumstances could get them killed. It was a blistering hot day in Ba Sing Se, and the sun was high in the sky. Around them the road grew no plants; only sand and dirt covered the streets.

"Stay close to me" he warned. Zuko secured Umi to a post by the front door while Katara hopped down from the saddle. They walked into the tea shop side by side, each surveying their surroundings. The place was nearly empty, with a few customers chatting and drinking tea at the bistro style tables. Two young waitresses dressed in olive aprons went from table to table serving small bites and pastries.

"Welcome to the Jasmin Dragon, would you two like a table?" one of the waitresses greeted. She was probably about 15, her dark shoulder length hair pulled back with a grey headscarf.

"Yes please" Zuko said lowly as he continued surveying the small space. They were seated in the far corner where they ordered some chai tea with cookies.

"Doesn't look like much of a spy operation" Katara whispered. Zuko didn't respond, his golden eyes narrowing on their waitress as she approached them with their tea.

"Could I bring you anything else?" she asked sweetly. Zuko shook his head, removing the hood from his cloak.

"No…that'll be all" he said looking at her intently. He studied her reaction to his face being revealed.

"Great! Flag me if you change your mind" she said cheerily turning away.

Katara sipped her tea in silence. The previous night her and Zuko had gone over what they'd do in every possible scenario. Apparently there were a lot of things that could go wrong, their faces being recognized and them being intercepted by fire nation under covers who could assassinate them being one of them. They sat there silently drinking their tea as customers came and went. Katara was starting to get restless, shifting in her seat whenever someone new came into the shop. Zuko still had not put his hood back on.

"Could you be more obvious?" Zuko lamented. She huffed her face turning red in embarrassment.

"The check sir" the young girl stated, as she set down the slip of paper "how will you be paying today?"

'What an odd question' thought Katara. They were in Ba Sing Se, meaning only Earth Kingdom currency was accepted here. Zuko caught onto this too raising his brow. He reached into his pocket pulling out the golden lotus tile with caution. He slid it across the table, his eyes never leaving her face. She looked down at the tile, her facial expression turning hard. Her eyes flew up, darting between him and Katara. Snatching the tile from the table quickly she pivoted turning on her heels and disappearing into the back behind a door.

"What the hell was that?" Katara hissed.

"I'm not sure"

"She looked angry, maybe we should leave before she comes back" Katara reasoned. She moved to get up. Zuko placed a hand on her shoulder pushing her back into the seat.

"Cool it" he hissed in a whisper. Both of their eyes jumped to the back door when they heard it creek open. The waitress appeared with someone trailing behind her. It looked to be a small girl, her head just coming to the waitress's shoulders. Her long inky hair flowed past her waist, with bangs hiding her eyes. She was dressed in a flowing purple kimono, her hands tucked between her wide sleeves. They both came to rest in front of their table. Katara's heart thrummed in her chest as the little girl stood before them. Katara looked down noticing the girl was bare foot. Toph?

"Nice to see you finally made it Sparky" her familiar voice chided.

"TOPH?" Zuko gasped.

"And you brought Sugar Queen, even better" she flipped her hair revealing her pale eyes from beneath her bangs.

"What are you doing here?" Katara demanded in disbelief " And why are you dressed like that?"

"Follow me" she said, turning from the table and making her way to the back door. The waitress girl looked at them uncertainly then quickly followed Toph behind the door. Zuko and Katara exchanged a look, then got up to follow behind them.

END CHAPTER 8

Author's note:

Haha Zuko's got all the kinks! XD

Happy Holiday's and I hope you enjoyed this mostly smutty chapter haha! I really wanted to highlight some happier Zutara moments in this, taking a break from some of the angst. Gear up for next chapter…plot's getting thicker