Gravity

Gravity

Gravity tugs.

Gravity pulls.

Gravity yanks.

Gravity drags.

Gravity jerks.

Gravity attracts you to something you may or may not want to be attracted to.

Gravity doesn't give you an option except to fall.

Katara wasn't sure how she felt about falling in love with the Fire Prince. She stared up at the portrait of Zuko. He stared back at her with his golden, burning eyes.

Those eyes had been haunting her years now. Years after the war ended. Years after Aang and she had broken up. Years after he married Mai. Years after Mai died, and Zuko was left with his daughter.

And now, years later, she had summoned the courage to march into the palace and tell him exactly what she was feeling. She could only hope that he reciprocated those feelings.

Taking a deep breath, she looked away for the painting and started down the hall. Zuko's voice wafted through the closed the doors as he read a story of their hero days to Honora. She had always loved listening to those stories.

Katara had half a mind to just turn right around and go home. But she knew she couldn't. Might as well get this over with now. She knocked on the door and when she heard Honora giggle yell, "Come in, come in!" in her cute childish voice, she entered.

Zuko looked up and smiled as he had so many times at her. Honora jumped up and wrapped her thin arms around Katara's legs, " Auntie Kat!" she cooed sweetly, reaching her arms up.

Katara bent down and picked up the adorable toddler, "Hey, pretty girl." She kissed the girl's cheek, hugging her tightly. She looked to Zuko and smiled, "Hey, Zuko,"

He walked to her and gave her a hug, "Hey yourself. I haven't seen you in a few weeks. How's everything?"

She shrugged, "Oh, you know," she gave him an awkward smile and enjoyed his arms around her forever how brief it was. "How about you?"

"About the same I'd say. Honora starts school soon." He grinned proudly.

"I'm a big girl now, Auntie K!" Honora waved her hands around happily.

"I know you are sweetheart!" She kissed the child's cheek and pet her hair back. Katara wanted to talk to Zuko alone, but didn't know how to get his attention without hurting Honora's feelings.

It was getting dark and Katara wanted to see the sun set from the palace window. The Fire Nation was the best place to see the glorious display of colors as day falls prey to night.

Eager, she crossed the room quickly and tripped over one of Honora's toys. Too late to stop herself from falling, she gripped the little girl tightly against her chest, ready to protect her from the fall.

But as she was certain she would hit the floor, Zuko's arms shot out, and encircled Katara's waist, but even that wasn't enough to stop them from falling.

Together, they landed in a heap on the carpet. Zuko on his back, Katara lay over him, and somehow Honora landed in Zuko's hands above Katara's head. She giggled hysterically. "Auntie K clumsy! Do again!"

Blushing furiously, Katara hid her face in Zuko's armpit, groaning. Zuko chuckled loudly, "Yes, this isn't the first time Aunt Katara has been the victim of gravity, my sweet."

Katara couldn't help but smile. She lifted her head as Zuko turned his. In this one motion, their lips met. For a split second they were appalled and shocked. But that's all it lasted. Passion took Katara over.

She pressed her lips tighter to Zuko's and showed him just how much she liked him. Suddenly, she felt the weight of the toddler on her back, as Zuko set her down and kissed her back.

Honora cheered as they continued to kiss, "About time!"