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Note from me: I love the idea from this chapter and I got it from reading the freakin' awesome writings of arizony . I love notes . . .
Anyways this is a short closing chapter that I am ashamed of... actually I like it. Short and sweet. Yup. Anywho be sure to check out Rain Shower for some more hints of Kataang and the sequel to this will be out soon!
Yes there is a sequel.
Previously on Running:
He knew her well enough to know what he had to say next.
"I love you." Aang's voice was soothing and warm, and suddenly the past three years disappeared from Katara's memory. Instead, without pain this time, the memories of every kiss, every word, every smile replaced them, sending a warm and secure feeling through Katara, making her almost giddy with contentment.
He was her best friend, her companion, her protector.
Her lover.
Katara closed her eyes, a smile creeping along her lips.
Chapter Seven- Love
"Appa!" Katara yelled happily as she was finally reunited with the fuzzy sky-bison. Appa roared and gave her a huge lick. She grinned and moved her eyes to Aang. He was leaning against a post, watching her with such pure devotion in his gaze that Katara blushed bright red. He walked over to her, grinning.
"I love you when you're happy, Katara," he said, smiling. She smiled back.
"And I love you when you love me," she replied, and then chuckled.
Later while the entire gaang, including Suki, who had come to visit after Sokka had informed him of Aang and Toph's presence, ate lunch, Katara felt something land softly in her lap. Giving a confused look at Aang, who was sitting next to her, did no help as all he did was grin and motion for her to open it.
I love you, Katara.
She laughed and ignored Zuko's curious stare as she pulled out a pen and scribbled a reply.
Um, I love you too?
She sent it back to him, and he faked a hurt face.
It was so cute Katara wanted to cry.
No confusion again, Katara.
Katara smirked.
I was the confused one for a few weeks. You seemed to be confused for oh, I don't know, three years?
Aang rolled his eyes.
And when I came back you ran away. Yeah, not confused at all.
Katara breathed a laugh.
Ouch. You're going to pay for that tonight.
Aang grinned.
Can't wait.
You are definitely a teenager.
That's good, right.
The two were both so enthralled with their little note conversation that neither of them noticed the curious looks that were centered on them.
As the notes continued to be traded, their expressions became more pronounced, and their giggles louder.
Finally Sokka broke the silence.
"Are you guys gonna tell us what's so funny?"
Katara and Aang froze.
The room burst out laughing. Even Mai laughed, though hers was more of a soft patter of breath than a laugh.
Blushing, Katara got up and walked out, though everyone saw her sheepish smile. Aang got up and went after her.
"Thanks, guys!" he called as he left, making them all laugh even harder. When he reached Katara, whose face was still red, he sat next to her. They were on a balcony overlooking the Fire Nation Capitol.
"You know they're joking, right, Katara?"
"Yeah."
"You know I love you, right Katara?"
She answered him with a kiss.