Author's Note: This is my first fanfic—well, the first that I've had the guts to actually put on here. And when I started writing this, I decided that if no one liked it, I was not going to continue it. I mean, really, what's the point in writing something if no one wants to read it? My time would be better spent writing stories that people DO wanna read. Also, I am sorta new to Avatar, so I'm sure I will be making mistakes. Please yell at me if I do. And I know that Zutara really isn't possible, but I've only seen the first and second books, so humor me. My idea for the title came from "You Had Me From Hello" by Kenny Chesney, and I found a flair on facebook that said "You had me at I'll save you from the pirates." And I'm a hopeless romantic, so I just took it from there. I only have a vague idea of where this is going, but I do know that I'm going to do my best to keep the characters' personalities. I really hate those stories that you read and think "My God she would never act like that!"

There's no specific time setting for this, but it is definitely before the Comet. And probably also before the time Katara and Zuko are in the caves under Ba Sing Se. and to be honest, Toph probably shouldn't be in my story, but I really like her and I'm the author so I'm putting her in.

Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar or any of the characters. In my own little world, however, I do own them. In that world I also own Twilight and Harry Potter. But I'll keep things in this world.

Memory

With eyes narrowed in cold fury, Katara spun on her heel and stalked back to the young man who was still leering at her.

"What. Did. You. Just. Say," she bit out, trying not to freeze him where he stood. Though the idea was tempting.

He smirked, dark hair shimmering in the light of the setting sun. "I said I've heard you can get a water tribe girl for less than a head of cabbage."

Seething, Katara changed her mind about freezing him. She raised her hands to shoot an icy jet of water at him, but then she had a better thought.

She looked up at him and smiled sweetly. "Is that so?"

Looking confused at her sudden mood change, he nodded. "Um…"

She started walking the last few feet between them, being sure to put a subtle sway in her steps. "Well, I don't know about that, but I do know something you can get for free."

The young man's bright eyes widened as he took in her sultry gaze. When she reached him, she had left only a few inches between them, and she allowed him to lean towards her. Just before he kissed her, she slipped a hand between them and pressed her fingers against his lips. "Wait," she whispered. "You want to know what I've heard?"

The boy made an unrecognizable noise that Katara decided was a yes. She dropped her hand.

In a low, seductive voice, she murmured, "I've heard that Earth Kingdom boys…" she paused, noticing that his eyes weren't focused. Then she continued, in the same tone. "Are cowards and wimps."

It was a full thirty seconds before her words sunk in. He straightened and scowled at her.

That was when her fist hit his nose. He screamed and covered his face with his hands. With a sunny smile, she kneed him in the groin. He fell to the ground, wailing in pain.

"Katara!!" someone whined. She whirled around.

"You're gonna get us kicked out of town!" her brother continued.

"Aww, but I like these people!" Aang said, pouting.

Katara rolled her eyes. "He provoked me."

"Hey, Princess," Toph called. "We realize that you're royally pissed at the prince, but you shouldn't take it out on innocent bystanders."

Katara glowered at the other girl. "I told you—"

Suddenly Sokka burst out laughing, clutching his side and pointing at Toph. "Hahaha! I get it! Royally pissed! Hahaha!"

When he realized no one else was laughing, he stopped and stood there, blinking at them.

Somewhere a cricket chirped.

"Well, Zuko's a prince," he said. "And Toph said royally—"

It was then that the ground beneath him shook and he was thrown backwards. He got to his feet, grumbling.

"I hate it when you do that."

"I love you too," Toph replied. "So, Princess, why don't you save it for Zuko?"

Katara's eye twitched. Aang hid behind Toph.

"I am NOT mad at Zuko!!" Katara yelled. "And I was not attacking innocent bystanders!! That boy insulted the water tribe!!"

Toph blew her hair out of her face, unaffected by the rage. "Easy, Drama Queen. I believe you."

Aang poked his head out from behind the blind girl. "Hey, Katara, we got camp all set up. That's good, right?"

Katara blushed, realizing half the town had witnessedthe entire thing. The boy was still on the ground, glaring at her. She smiled and headed into the forest. The other three followed, Sokka still complaining about his sore butt.

Katara was in a bad mood the rest of the evening. The boys tried to stay inconspicuous. Even Appa was quiet. Momo disappeared completely, and no one saw him until the next morning. Toph, though, seemed to take pleasure in getting on Katara's nerves. Finally, Katara heatedly informed everyone that she was going down to the river and if anyone followed her, they were going to be very very sorry.

As soon as the water touched her, Katara felt soothed. It wasn't long before she was totally relaxed. But suddenly a feeling of déjà vu swept through her. The setting reminded her of another river—and she gasped as she remembered exactly which river. Memories hit her with such force that she stumbled in the water and almost lost her balance.

That night that she could still recall with an almost embarassing vividness. She could still hear his low voice saying "I'll save you from the pirates." And she could still feel her gut tightening in an immediate response. Remembering her helplessness in that situation, she scowled. That would never happen again.

It was time to move on. They had been in this forest for too long. She left the river and moved quickly towards camp, on edge. It seemed as if the very earth was holding its breath, waiting for something to happen. And when Katara walked into the clearing, she understood why everything was so silent and foreboding.

Her nightmare was standing in the middle of camp, staring at her with his golden eyes.

Her friends were nowhere in sight.