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Chapter 14: False Assumptions Come True
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Magma
Chapter 14: False Assumptions Come True
Zuko's cold was gone, but now Toph had it. The prince had heard people say that the best way to get rid of a cold was to give it someone, they couldn't be more right.
"You did it on purpose," Toph accused Zuko, ending the sentence with a sniffle.
"I would love to take the credit but I don't think it's possible to decide to give away a cold, it just happens." Of course Zuko didn't mention that he had been wishing to give Toph his cold all along.
"Well, at least I'm not a baby about it," being a tough girl was a twenty-four seven job, and Toph was not going to let it go just because of a cold.
The day went by normally until Katara quietly told Zuko they needed to talk. Toph sneaked away from Aang and Sokka to follow them, curious about what Katara needed to say.
"You love Toph, don't you?" Katara asked.
Zuko was already dreading the conversation. "Yes," none the less he remained firm in his decision to win.
"That's great but don't forget there are certain responsibilities involved in a relationship..." With every word Katara said, Zuko wanted more and more to disappear. Neither the fire bender, nor the water bender realized that Toph was listening to the conversation.
"Yeah..." Zuko looked away, if Katara knew how to take a hint, she would realize he did not want to talk about.
Katara noticed his discomfort but continued anyway. "Toph being able to see through earth bending and tact is fine, but she has a cold now and she's reckless. She won't rest or eat her soup; it's obvious she got that cold from you. I didn't mention it before but, take it slowly with her."
Zuko just kept nodding and muttering "yeah..." hoping that Katara would be done with her advice quickly.
"I suppose you could say it's your responsibility in way." Katara continued her speech. "Believe me; I know what it's like to be the oldest in the relationship. I know Toph is very independent and outgoing but take it slowly with the... you know making out."
Zuko's face turned bright red, and Toph went through great efforts not to laugh out loud. "I wasn't... I didn't... we... It's not like that!" Zuko struggled to find the proper explanation without giving out and revealing the truth, yet somehow avoiding more extreme misunderstandings.
"Anyway, that's all I needed to say. You should stay with Toph and make sure she's alright. See if you can get her to rest and eat her soup," Katara left thinking that she had been of great help.
Zuko tried to somehow make his face return to its normal colors, his thoughts were running away with him and he didn't want that to happen. Images of Katara's assumptions about Zuko and Toph, floated in his mind, refusing to leave him alone.
The day continued to flow slowly. Zuko trained Aang in fire bending. The training helped Zuko relax a little, letting the fire flow out freely yet with precise control.
When dinner time rolled around, the group had noodles, a fact which Toph was thankful for, since she was tired of refusing Katara's vegetable soup all day and was starting to think the water bender would make everyone eat it, just to get Toph to eat it.
It was then that Toph grinned evilly. She looked at the noodles, then at Zuko. If they shared the noodles then not only would she embarrass him in front of everyone, but with some luck, she might return the cold he gave her.
Zuko miraculously caught the hint and avoided eye contact with Toph. She scooter closer and rested her head on his shoulder. He retained his poker face for just a few moments longer before being unable to look away. Zuko noticed that Toph was only teasing him, and that maybe she wasn't planning to go as far as share the noodles ending in a kiss. Maybe she just wanted to bother him, and it was working so far, but he wouldn't allow it to work any longer. Zuko waited a few minutes and continued eating in silence. So far, Toph had not made her move. He took some noodles with the chop sticks and offered her one end.
Toph was surprised to see that Zuko had taken her idea and actually used it. She was the one who gave him that idea, she started it and she would finish it. There was no way Toph would chicken out of her own plan. She accepted the noodles and ate them slowly, with Zuko making equally slow progress on the other side.
Katara considered pointing out that they would spread the cold that way, and that they had an audience, which had not stopped them in the past, but still. But the water bender closed her mouth without saying a word.
Zuko and Toph paused expectantly, as if waiting for Katara to say what she was going to say. Or for anyone at all to say something; then they could break the noodles with the interruption and that would be the end of it, but nobody spoke.
Neither Zuko nor Toph backed down, and slowly continued eating the noodles until their lips met. Eyes closed, hearts beating rapidly, for a short time they forgot that they were challenging each other, and felt as if deep down this was something they both wanted... and they enjoyed it.
End?
Disclaimer, I do not own Avatar. It took fourteen chapters but they finally kissed. XD
Chapter 14: False Assumptions Come True
Zuko's cold was gone, but now Toph had it. The prince had heard people say that the best way to get rid of a cold was to give it someone, they couldn't be more right.
"You did it on purpose," Toph accused Zuko, ending the sentence with a sniffle.
"I would love to take the credit but I don't think it's possible to decide to give away a cold, it just happens." Of course Zuko didn't mention that he had been wishing to give Toph his cold all along.
"Well, at least I'm not a baby about it," being a tough girl was a twenty-four seven job, and Toph was not going to let it go just because of a cold.
The day went by normally until Katara quietly told Zuko they needed to talk. Toph sneaked away from Aang and Sokka to follow them, curious about what Katara needed to say.
"You love Toph, don't you?" Katara asked.
Zuko was already dreading the conversation. "Yes," none the less he remained firm in his decision to win.
"That's great but don't forget there are certain responsibilities involved in a relationship..." With every word Katara said, Zuko wanted more and more to disappear. Neither the fire bender, nor the water bender realized that Toph was listening to the conversation.
"Yeah..." Zuko looked away, if Katara knew how to take a hint, she would realize he did not want to talk about.
Katara noticed his discomfort but continued anyway. "Toph being able to see through earth bending and tact is fine, but she has a cold now and she's reckless. She won't rest or eat her soup; it's obvious she got that cold from you. I didn't mention it before but, take it slowly with her."
Zuko just kept nodding and muttering "yeah..." hoping that Katara would be done with her advice quickly.
"I suppose you could say it's your responsibility in way." Katara continued her speech. "Believe me; I know what it's like to be the oldest in the relationship. I know Toph is very independent and outgoing but take it slowly with the... you know making out."
Zuko's face turned bright red, and Toph went through great efforts not to laugh out loud. "I wasn't... I didn't... we... It's not like that!" Zuko struggled to find the proper explanation without giving out and revealing the truth, yet somehow avoiding more extreme misunderstandings.
"Anyway, that's all I needed to say. You should stay with Toph and make sure she's alright. See if you can get her to rest and eat her soup," Katara left thinking that she had been of great help.
Zuko tried to somehow make his face return to its normal colors, his thoughts were running away with him and he didn't want that to happen. Images of Katara's assumptions about Zuko and Toph, floated in his mind, refusing to leave him alone.
The day continued to flow slowly. Zuko trained Aang in fire bending. The training helped Zuko relax a little, letting the fire flow out freely yet with precise control.
When dinner time rolled around, the group had noodles, a fact which Toph was thankful for, since she was tired of refusing Katara's vegetable soup all day and was starting to think the water bender would make everyone eat it, just to get Toph to eat it.
It was then that Toph grinned evilly. She looked at the noodles, then at Zuko. If they shared the noodles then not only would she embarrass him in front of everyone, but with some luck, she might return the cold he gave her.
Zuko miraculously caught the hint and avoided eye contact with Toph. She scooter closer and rested her head on his shoulder. He retained his poker face for just a few moments longer before being unable to look away. Zuko noticed that Toph was only teasing him, and that maybe she wasn't planning to go as far as share the noodles ending in a kiss. Maybe she just wanted to bother him, and it was working so far, but he wouldn't allow it to work any longer. Zuko waited a few minutes and continued eating in silence. So far, Toph had not made her move. He took some noodles with the chop sticks and offered her one end.
Toph was surprised to see that Zuko had taken her idea and actually used it. She was the one who gave him that idea, she started it and she would finish it. There was no way Toph would chicken out of her own plan. She accepted the noodles and ate them slowly, with Zuko making equally slow progress on the other side.
Katara considered pointing out that they would spread the cold that way, and that they had an audience, which had not stopped them in the past, but still. But the water bender closed her mouth without saying a word.
Zuko and Toph paused expectantly, as if waiting for Katara to say what she was going to say. Or for anyone at all to say something; then they could break the noodles with the interruption and that would be the end of it, but nobody spoke.
Neither Zuko nor Toph backed down, and slowly continued eating the noodles until their lips met. Eyes closed, hearts beating rapidly, for a short time they forgot that they were challenging each other, and felt as if deep down this was something they both wanted... and they enjoyed it.
End?
Disclaimer, I do not own Avatar. It took fourteen chapters but they finally kissed. XD
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