Best Mistake

Chapter 12

The last couple of days have been weird for the Avatar and his girlfriend. They haven't talked as much as they use to. Since it was Thursday Aang had Waterbending with Katara, it was awkward it just wasn't the same. Katara has felt so guilty over the days and Aang has felt like a dumbass too. He was embarrassed to even think of the moment on the wooden Pier.

Aang still picked her up and dropped her off. She knew she had to tell him why she freaked out when he said "I love you.".
She also had to say it back.

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"Kuzon, what do I do? It's been 3 days already, I gave her space and time but she hasn't said anything to me. What if I ruined things between us."  "Look I would say just give her more space even if she had 3 days to think. Maybe Katara in shock or I don't know she didn't see the 'I love you' coming. You also have to understand that Katara isn't like your last girlfriend things are different now. Katara is different than Ashley, Katara shows and loves different from your last girlfriend." Kuzon responded. Aang knew Kuzon was right. Katara was different, maybe she wasn't ready for the next step.

"Fine. So I just wait until she's ready?" I asked. "Yeas but you have to be patient as well." Kuzon answered. Kuzon laid a firm hand on Aang's shoulder. "It will be ok   Aang."

"I hope so."

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It was a Thursday and Aang was dropping Katara off at her house. They just got off of School.  Aang pulled up to Katara's house.

"Ok, today is the day you talk to Aang and clear everything that's in the way of their relationship.

"Aang, we need to talk. Can you come inside?" I asked as I was getting my stuff. "Yea."

We got outside of Aang's car and went upstairs to my room. I motioned him to sit on my bed.

Aang was about to talk but before he could I put my finger on his lip. I then spoke. "Don't talk...just listen." He nodded.

"The reason I didn't say I love you was because...I was scared. Before I met you I use to date a guy named Ben." Aang didn't say anything but he made a face. "He and I were on and off constantly. I was always afraid and bad at commitment that's why him and I were on and off-" Sokka came running in Katara's room and cut her off.

"I saw Aang's car in the driveway. Hey buddy you tryna play games right now?" Sokka said with the stupidest grin. Aang turned to face him. "No. Not now Sokka but later." Aang answered. Sokka just shrugged and left. Katara was as already irritated by her brother.

"Like I was saying. When Ben and I were dating he cheated on me. I forgave him but I would never go back to him. Ben Hurt me emotionally a lot and it was painful, very. I was scared of loving someone  because I didn't want to feel hurt again. I'm scared of losing someone I love but Aang, I do love you a lot. I'm scared that I wont live up to your expectations of 'loving'. I just couldn't bring myself to say it when you said it. I guess I was in shock." She said as she took Aang's hand in hers. "I love you."

As Katara said the 3 words Aang wanted to hear he suddenly felt whole again. His heart melted as Katara confessed. He felt chains being lifted off his chest. He also felt sad for his Katara too. It was heartbreaking to him that his girlfriend was scared to love again. She was scared of commitment.

He stood up and made he me stand with him. He just wanted to make her feel safe knowing she can love him without getting hurt.

So he wrapped his strong arms around her and laid his chin in her head. She returned the comfort. Katara placed her ear to Aang chest and listened to his heartbeat, she closed her eyes as she found comfort in him. She knew she was safe with Aang. She realized she didn't have to be scared of Aang.