I've always hated you

Comfort

Sokka looked at her as she started crying. He almost couldn't believe it. He'd never seen Azula show any sign of sadness or vulnerability. He must've said something really bad. Maybe he shouldn't have brought up her mother...he knew it was a sensitive subject for because of that conversation they had. Clearly something that he said hurt her a lot and he did feel bad.

"Azula? Are you ok? Look, I didn't mean anything I said, ok? I was just mad and said stupid things" Sokka said to her in an apologetic voice.
"It's all true though..." said Azula while still looking at the ground.
"No no, it isn't true. I don't know anything about you or your personal life and your parents"
"But you're right... she hates me. Actually I came out for a walk because we got into a big fight"
"Oh, I'm sorry. Look, I shouldn't have gotten mad at you. I'm more at fault for this whole situation than you and it was wrong for me to blame you"
"It's my fault too. I actively went after you just to ruin your relationship because I was jealous"
"Jealous? You don't need to be jealous of anyone Azula. I'm sure you're a great person but nobody takes the time to get to know you because they're intimidated by you. Uh intimidated in a good way I mean..."
"It's ok Sokka, you don't need to try to compliment me"
"I do. I said horrible things that aren't true to you and I'm so sorry for hurting you" Sokka said and then gave her a hug.

Azula was shocked by this. She couldn't believe someone was actually hugging her. She wasn't really used to physical affection. She also wrapped her arms around him and hugged him back tightly.

"Azula, I'm so sorry. I said all those awful things today and at that party because I was a bit scared... I was scared because since I met you, I didn't like it, but recently I found myself starting to like you more and more and I couldn't wrap my head around it" Sokka told her while still hugging her.
"Wait you liked me?"
"Yeah I did... and I still do. There's just something about you that makes my heart race and that makes me want to keep seeing you"
"The sex was that good hm?" Azula said, trying to make a joke and lighten up the situation.
Sokka did end up laughing. "I never knew you were funny Azula"
"There's a lot you don't know about me"
"That's very true. I'd like to know more about you... you can talk to me if you want. I'd like to hear more about you"
"Ok, let's just find somewhere to sit down first"

Sokka nodded and they started walking down the street together until they walked passed a park.
"Come on, let's go sit on those swings over there" Sokka said to her. They walked towards the swings and sat next to each other on them.

"So you said you got into a fight with your mom right before, do you want to talk about it?" Sokka asked her.
"Uh sure... well um remember what happened in history class today?"
"Oof yeah"
"Well the school called my mom and she lost her shit on me"
"Ah ok, I see. So your fight was about that?"
"At first yeah but after I brought up other things. I said how I feel like she never talks to me unless it's to yell at me. I know I'm not the perfect child but she's always mad at me. I can't have a normal conversation with her"
"And what did she say?"
"She said how that isn't true. It is true though... she just always yells at me. I can't even remember the last time she told me that she loved me"
"Oh I'm so sorry, that must be tough for you"
"It's not, I don't care. I just wish she'd stop lying about it"
"Ok then, I'm sure you two will figure it out" Sokka decided to just agree with her but he can tell that her relationship with her mother does in fact bother her and she's lying about not caring, or is maybe just in denial about it.
"If ever you need someone to talk to, I'm here" Sokka said as he grabbed her hand.
"Thank you Sokka" she said to him with a blush on her cheeks after he held her hand.
"Since you opened up to me, I'll do the same. I don't know if you already know this but my mom actually passed away when I was around 11 years old... she was sick for a while and didn't end up making it"
"Oh wow, I actually didn't know. I've only seen your dad and just assumed your mother was really busy and stuff. I'm so sorry, it must've been hard for you"
"Yeah it definitely was but I've accepted it now... she's in a better place now and I know she's watching over me" Sokka said with a soft smile.
"That's really sweet". She squeezed his hand harder and smiled at him. "I'm sorry for the way I've acted and the things I've done... I know it's a dumb excuse but that's just how I am. I don't hide things and I'm not afraid of saying stuff how they are. I know a lot of people hate me for it but I don't let that bother me. I'm just sorry for anything mean I've done to you"
"It's ok, I haven't been nice to you either. And I feel like once people would really get to know you they'd really like you. They just judge you too fast because you're a very confident person, which is a great thing"
"Thank you Sokka, you really made me feel better" she told him and gave him a smile.
"No problem, anytime" he responded and started leaning in to kiss her. She also leaned in and they kissed. This kiss was very different from all their other kisses. This one was real and passionate and it marked the start of something nice.