Ba Sing Se Boarding High

Things Happen, Bad Things

*Toph POV*

I'm with Twinkle Toes and Rockstar. Despite what happened this morning, Sokka, Zuko and Nebula decided it would still be fun to hang out at the tea shop while he was on his date. I'd had a meeting with my parents, so I couldn't go. I'm sure it would've been hilarious.
"And then Sokka accidentally spilled his drink on your table. You should've seen your face," Rockstar is getting a massive kick out of this. They can barely breathe.
"Thanks, Nebula. I'm glad my pain can be your pleasure," He says dryly.
"Hey, don't be like that. You did great. First dates are always awkward,"
"How does everyone have more experience in this area than me!" He throws his hands in the air.
"Because we didn't live in a secluded area with rules against dating Twinkle Toes," I unlock the door. I feel Katara's heartbeat going nuts.
"There weren't rules, it wasn't something you did until 14!"
"Twinkle Toes, shut up. Something's up with Sugar Queen," I walk over to the bed and pull the covers off of her. "What happened?" I demand.
"Katara? Your makeup is in a mess, and your clothes are crumpled. Are you okay?"  Nebula looks at her.
"You guys are finally back! I don't know how to explain," She grabs the closest person, who just so happens to be Twinkle Toes and cries into his chest. He looks shocked for a minute but stays there. After she explains what happened, we're all shocked.
"I'm going to beat that guy into a PULP," I put my fist into my other hand.
"Are you sure you're okay with being around guys?" Nebula seems to be the only level-headed person here. 
"Aang isn't a piece of shit like Jet. He's fine," She grips him tighter
"Why me?" Aang whispers under his breath. He knows I can hear, but Katara probably won't notice. 
"Tell me where to find him," I tell her.
"What! Don't hurt him. I don't want to seem petty,"
"Katara, that isn't being petty. And I'm sure Toph just wants to talk (I give you my full permission)," He says, the last part under his breath.
"Yup, just talk and probably turn him into the cops. What he did isn't cool,"
"You're sure it isn't petty?" Aang sighs. He'll explain it. I should get going.

I get outside and run to where Katara said she was. The receptionist stops me. 
"I'm just here to see someone. His name is Jet," I say sweetly. I learned how to be a proper lady from my parents.
"Okay, room 205," I walk slowly until I'm through the door. Then I bolt towards the room, running my hand on the wall, searching for 205. They do have braille. Good for me. Once I find it, I kick the door down. He's alone. Good. I grab him and drag him to the back exit. Once we're in the alleyway, I earthbend a structure around him so he can't move. 
"Don't you dare touch Katara or my friends ever again. If you do, I will kill you. And I keep my promises," 
"What are you gonna do? You're just a little blind girl," I grin.
"You don't want to know what I can do," I jut a rock into his neck. I feel him flinch. "You seem awfully scared for a tough guy. Your heartbeat is going nuts," I don't bother listening to him respond. I walk out of the alley.
"Dial 911," I tell my phone. After the whole operating system thing, the operator picks up.
"Hello, what is your emergency?"
"My friend has been raped. The perpetrator is at 9 and Younge in the Middle Ring. He is trapped in earthbending," 
"We're on our way. Is he a viable threat at the moment?"
"No, he's been restrained,"
"Can we get a name and description of you so we know we've made it?" 
"Yes. My name is Toph. I'm about 4' 5" and I'm wearing a green tank top, black cargo shorts with knee high rainbow socks and green converse. I have black hair and green glossed over eyes," I got Nebula to describe what I'm wearing before I left. And my parents describe when I'm missing.
"We'll be there," the operator hangs up. I walk back over to the piece of shit.
"Good news Jerk Boy, the cops are on their way," I lean against the wall.
"Who cares. Katara will be too terrified to give a statement,"
"Sugar Queen described everything to me. I can make it," I grin. He cusses under his breath. I hear a car pull up and I walk out of the alley. I stand outside. The cop in the car sees me.
"Are you Toph? You reported a sexual assault," 
"Yup, that's me. RIght through here," I lead him to Jet. Once he's in the view of the cop, I unrestrain him. The cop is startled for a second, but he quickly cuffs Jet. 

After Jet is in the cop car, the cop locks the door and has to ask me a few questions.
"I need to know your friend's name and where I can find them," he asks me.
"Her name is Katara, but she's at the school. Some people might be a little worried if they see a cop walking around the school. We'd prefer to keep this in our friend group. It's not something that the whole school needs to know,"
"That makes sense. Can you give me the dorm number so my associate can visit her there?" He hands me a business card.
"Yeah, dorm 1, building A. This would be great if I wasn't blind," I waved the card in his face.
"Oh, sorry. I guess you can give that to your friend. My associate will be there soon,"

I walk back to the school and slam open the door. Twinkle Toes is still here.
"Why are you still here Fancy Feet,"
"Katara fell asleep in my lap, and I don't want to wake her up,"
"Well, the cop guy is gonna be here soon, so she should probably get changed<"
"Good plan," He shakes her awake.
"Why are you waking me up, I want to sleep," she groans.
"Cops are coming to talk to you Sugar Queen. You need to change,"
"Right. I won't have to talk to them alone, will I?"
"Nah, anyone of us can give the statement if you want. You told us the whole story," 
"Right. Thanks guys,"
"No problem!" Aang says. Once she gets into the washroom he falls back onto the bed and groan screams.
"Thank Raava. My legs fell asleep," Aang has got to be the only person who thanks Raava, but he's got a viable excuse. He moves around for a bit, and I realize he's tying his flannel around his waist. Katara walks out of the washroom and goes back to clinging to Aang. "Why do I have to do it again? Isn't someone else's turn?"
"No, you're the best clinging person," He groans, and I can't help but laugh.
"Sugar Queen is right Twinkle Toes," He groans louder and there's a knock at the door. I don't recognize the person. Has to be the cop. I open it. He notices Katara clinging to Aang and rips them apart. Aang gets so startled that he airbends to Nebula's bed.
"Are you okay now?" This guy must be an idiot.
"I'm free!" I already knew Aang was an idiot.
"Yeah, I was fine. Aang, I'm not done clinging to you. Get back here,"
"Yes ma'am," He jumps down and lands on Katara's bed. Katara hugs him again.
"Twinkle Toes became an emotional support animal today," I say.
"Seriously Toph? Not in front of the cop," 
"Toph calls everyone nicknames. It's normal at this point. Aang is okay, according to Katara,"
"More than okay. Clingon Warrior," 
"Yay, Twinkle Toes joins team nicknames," 
"Maybe we should stop being ridiculous around the cop guys," Rockstar has a point.
"Right. I apologize," I bow toward him. Cops deserve respect. 
"Okay, back to business. Can you please describe what happened,"
"Can Toph do it?" she asks.
"Why are you singling me out?" 
"Aang is emotional support, Nebula is voice of reason, and you can do the talking,"
"I hate you. I'm only doing this because I hate Jet more,"

After I explain what happened, the whole dating situation included, the cop puts down his notebook and nods. I purposefully included Aang's date that we're making fun of him for. 
"I apologize Katara, but if this goes to trial, you will have to make a witness statement. Your friends can't stand in for you then," 
"Okay, I can prep for that at least," She releases Aang.
"I should probably tell Sokka and Zuko," He gets up and walks toward the door.
"Is that the best plan?" The cop asks.
"Yeah, Sokka is my brother and Zuko will probably be there," Katara explains. The cop nods. Aang skedaddles. 

A/N Toph beats up Jet. There you go. Jet is a piece of shit. The cops actually caught him. Yaya. Become tEmMiE. The case will go to trial. But Katara will get time to process.