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Euphoria

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The war was over.

Good had won.

The world was safe terrible Firebenders.

My family, my friends, my livelihood was happy and safe.

I was a top notch Waterbender; some would even same the best.

Aang, a fully realized Avatar and then some, was in love with me.

I should be on cloud nine.

But I wasn't happy.

Not really anyway.

My life was perfect.

But I was unhappy with it.

Why?

Because a certain Firebender was with a dagger-throwing-emotionless-dull girl.

I don't know when I realized I was in love with Zuko. But I do know that when I noticed the incredible build up of emotions for this prince, I couldn't squelch it. And, quite frankly, I didn't want to. I saw that boy almost every day for nearly a year. He saved me from pirates, stole my mother's necklace, tried to kill me, saved me from being crushed by rocks, and helped me find peace for my mother's death. He meant...everything to me.

And I couldn't have him.

He was with Mai and I was supposed to be Aang.

I should be the happiest girl in the world.

But I never would be until I could be with Zuko.

I sighed as the sounds of the roaring cheers from the celebrating people in the square. They had every right to party and dance the night away, but I wasn't in the mood to run rampant through the villages, jeering and shouting. I rolled my neck, popping the joints, and moved along the halls, hoping to find something- or someone- to entertain me.

I whistled softly to no one in particular, running my fingers along the raised paint of the walls, and daydreamed about having Zuko all to myself. How would it be if we were together, walking together on the beach, kicking up sand and splashing each other.

I thought about what it would be like to hold him, to hug him, to kiss him. I figured it'd probably be the most amazing thing ever. Or maybe it wouldn't be all that great, because I was building it up so much in my mind.

I was lost in my thoughts, my daydreams, so lost, so far gone that I didn't realize I was tripping until I was two inches from the ground. By that time, a pair of arms had wrapped around my waist and saved me from a certain broken nose.

Looking up, I saw a pair of golden eyes that was forever burned into my brain. A beautiful sunset that seared my soul, “Don't worry, I got you.” He was laughing at me, but I didn't care. I was content with being in his arms.

I couldn't help the small giggle that floated from my throat, “Thanks, Zuko. You'd think I'd be more graceful due to my Waterbending, but I'm still just as clumsy as ever.” I choked back another giggle as he smiled at me.

“Just be more careful, would you? Aang would kill me if I let anything happen to you.” He set her back on her feet and took a step back.

I chewed on my bottom lip; I hated that he was keeping me safe for Aang. Not because he liked me. “Yeah. Yeah, thanks.” I turned to leave, knowing I was blushing like crazy by now.

His pale hand wrapped around my arm, “Katara, I-” He opened his mouth, wanting to say more, but stumbled. “You- you're a great fighter. And I- I really admire your strength and honesty. And your courage. And your hair...and your eyes...and your lips...” His voice drifted off as though he was getting sleepy.

I furrowed my eyebrows, “My lips?” What did that mean? Suddenly, my heart was in my throat and my palms were sweating.

He nodded. “Yes,” he mumbled, his body was slowing bending to meet mine. My chest was heaving with anticipation as he lips descended against mine.

I felt his thin, silky lips move over mine, brushing a light rhythm. The arms he had removed so quickly from me earlier were once again wound around my hips. I pressed myself against him as his hands moved into my hair.

Thankful that he had made the first move, I pushed the kiss further. I thrust my fingers in his hair, pulling lightly on the dark, shaggy strands. The sensation against my palm was enough to make me groan in delight.

He moved me deliberately against the wall, his arms flexing tightly around me as I wiggled my tongue into his mouth. I had never kissed someone like this before- yes, I'd kissed Aang before, but it was nothing like this.

There was so much intense emotion in this. So much desire. It was hot. On fire. Like a Firebender. Overtaken by the moment, I bit his lip and his husky groan answered my action. That noise; the sound of sexual desire had me melting in his arms.

“Zuko?” Mai's voice called from down the hall.

Zuko pulled away instantly and I felt the cold where his body was pressed on mine. As soon as he left, I felt empty and wanted him back more than anything. He looked back at me, apparently feeling the same distance I did. “Give me a minute, pretty bender. I have something to take care of.”

He ran down the hall to meet Mai and it was everything I could do not to fall to my knees in agony of his absence. I didn't like that I was being needy like this, but I didn't like him away from me more. I watched as his jogging form came to a stop before the dagger expert.

He motioned with his hands and the emotionless woman, was now angry. A quick slap across Zuko's face, and she was walking away from him and he was moving back to me.

He had broken up with her.

For me.

He smiled at me, and took my hand in his, “Katara, would you like to go on a date?” His shy smile had be practically pudding in his hands and all I could do was nod.

Now. I was on cloud nine.

Now. I was happy.
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Why can't that really happen?!