Freezing- Kataang

Chapter 4

Gonna get pretty angsty at the end

Sokka caught Aang off guard, it felt like a nightmare, if he said anything wrong now, he could ruin any chance on getting together with her. With burning cheeks, he lifted his hands up in the air, as he stuttered.

—No! Why would you say that.. I-i am.. uhh, I am a monk!

Sokka smirked at him and let a “Mhm” and before Aang could defend himself, the door opened and all eyes went on the young woman. Her usual braided hair was let down, slowly falling on the back of her soft blue dress, while her hair loopies were resting on her tanned face.

—I’m sorry for being late.

She seemed worried and her tone easily left that impression.

—It’s ok, dear.

The old lady spoke with a warm smile and Katara couldn’t help but also let a small one too, she looked at the table giving Sokka a confused look as why he was in her sit, but he shrugged it off and the girl just sat down near the avatar that was completely mesmerized by her beauty.

—So.. Hi? She said with a small smile, she seemed to be in a good mood.

—O-oh, hi!

Aang said cowardly and blushed slightly, he cleared his throat knowing that being nervous will only make things harder. “come on, you can do it”.

—How do you like it here? She asked trying to make conversation and to make up for being moody earlier.

—It’s always cold and everybody hates me, other than that, it’s perfect.

He said sarcastically and sighed, making Katara giggle, which made his eye light up. Yes, he didn’t exactly like The Southern Water Tribe, but he couldn’t help but feel so pulled towards the waterbender near him.

—Not everybody hates you.. Ok, maybe some people, but it’s because they haven’t got to meet you.

The airbender thought a little of her words and spoke calmly.

—Are you one of those people?

Katara didn’t expect that question and felt panic rush into her body. Yes, she found him pretty arrogant and annoying, but she could feel that he’s a good person and that she can’t just say “yes” to his question.

—You don’t need to answer.

He said seeing her hesitation and the waterbender sighed relived, making Aang laugh.

—Well, would you like to?

The airbender decided to test the waters and said what he said with a tint of flirt in it.

—To what?

She said and started feeling nervous all of the sudden, “Come on, Katara, calm yourself. “

—To get to know me.

Her heart skipped a bit when he said that and weirdly found herself blushing at his words. She shook her head, trying to calm down and go back to her senses.

—Sure.

She just said but soon the two started talking ignoring the old people speaking about their boring stuff. Katara found herself laughing and blushing throughout all the conversation. Aang told her about his mentor Gyatso, but more about his good firebender friend, Kuzon, which he had not seen in 10 years, since the war started.

—And then me and my friend Kuzon lied that the blue ink was just blueberry pie.. And you know what they said? They didn’t believe us! Like come on, I know it was a lie, but it was a good one!