~ K a t a r a 's P O V ~
~ 2 A n d A H a l f M o n t h s L a t e r ~
I looked at the rain droplets that raced down the window to death
I huffed from the boredom, it was literally killing me
After several minutes of heartbreak, I decided not to be a cry baby like always and get up to adventure or whatever...
I stood up and slipped in random clothes that were not stained and a rain coat for precautions and after that, walked out the house after excusing myself, aimlessly trying to find my safe place...the book store that is
. . .
After walking around in familiar directions that lead to my destination , I finally reached where i wanted to go...the book store
I stand, admiring the memories that flooded to me while using an umbrella that was given to me by my lover...
I inhale the familiar air like always, somehow leaving my eyes to wonder to a familiar chair in the rain
I raise a brow and realise it was the chair that Aang and i use to share...when we were in high school...
I walk in, demanding answers and see the owner
"hey...why is the chair outside there?" i said pointing outside the window, maybe it was by mistake i thought....
"well it's old and we ordered new ones by major request" the owner laid out cards on the table
I not sure why but something in my heart cracked even though the chair was not of much value
"why don't you pick a card?" the owner gestured
I sigh and since i was bored, deiced to do so
I picked up a card and showed it to the owner
"ah, that card means that love will be a maze soon" the owner explained
"maze?" i question
It didn't really make much sense
I shrugged it off after the owner sighed and began to walk to the horror book section
I take the book that was a bit high but manageable to reach
I then sense deja vu and sigh remembering a funny memory now that i think of it
Upon reaching the book, i turn the pages and decided to read it and took a single chair to read the book down
~ 6 M o n t h s L a t e r ~
Things were only getting worse...Aang's dad condition only seemed to worsen and i couldn't help but feel even more saddened and emptier
Playing it off makes it even hurt more with a smile
I sigh after getting a text message and realise it was Zuko
' need to hang out?' his text red like he just listened to my inner thoughts
I chuckle and reply i was free and arranged a meet out
I look at the closet
~ M y O u t f i t ~
. . .
"can't you believe it? were not in highschool anymore..." Zuko catched up
I laughed at that statement, how long has it been?
"yeah...that was 6 months ago...." i said, frowning realising the math
~ F l a s h b a c k ~
"okay, smile guys, class of year 12!" Meng got her camera out
I smiled as everyone i knew surrounded me
" come on, let the 'friends' take a picture alone" Meng pointed to me and Zuko
I giggled nervously
Everyone moved out after some teasing
I stand next to Zuko where he playfully gave me bunny ears which made me scoff
like always
I then secretly then do the same bunny ears
. . .
After the photo was taken I look at the group photo and frown
if only Aang could be in here i thought...
~ E n d O f F l a s h b a c k ~
Zuko noticed this
"look, he will back" Zuko reassured, placing his hand on mine
I smile at the contract
"thank you, when i needed you, your always here, heck you were here on my birthday when I was sad just then" I explained
Zuko chuckled, " i still remember the date of your birthday " he snickered
I chuckled
"alright bet"
. . .
"how are you holding up?" Sokka asked
I turn to him
"well, it hurts but we still call and facetime regularly" i smiled
Sokka catched on
"by the way... you know...Meng, she moved countries" Sokka added
I stop in my trance
I haven't heard that name in so long
That was until she betrayed me and exposed my secret
"good for her" i blurted out
" i still can't believe she would do that...for Aang? but why?" Sokka questioned like a detective
"i know...but she did have an abusive dad..." i tried to be soft
"but that gives her no right, no wonder she was more upset when Aang moved" Sokka commented
I grip my hands
"he didn't move" i say trying not to sound mad
"Alright, sorry, he just visited a country and is going to return soon" Sokka rephrased
I sigh and give him the tea I brewed
Sokka looked at it for a brief moment and took a sip
"well it's good but not as good as Iroh's" Sokka chuckled
I death stared him
"find then don't drink it" i said grabbing the tea out of his hands
"H-HEY! I STILL WANT IT" he whined
I chuckled
. . .
"so how are you doing? what are you doing?" i heard on the other line
I smiled at his lovely voice, I missed it...
"good sweetie you? how is your father? getting better?" i said the obvious
"...., Katara... i need to tell you something..." Aang said sounding serious
I gulped and mumbled a go on
I hear Aang sigh on the other line and muster the courage to say something
"well Katara, his getting worse and he even suggested me stay here and not move back..." Aang said sounding hurt and on the verge of tears
I tried not to cry at those words, i can't just think things quickly
"well um...are you g-going too?" i said hoping for a no, if I'm not being too selfish, I missed him and it had been too long
"well yes...i am" Aang finalised
My heart stopped and tears showed in the brim of my eyes
"Katara...listen i love you but...i have been away for so long and I don't want to hurt you much more thinking I'd be back which I don't think I would be...so i think it's best, let's
break up"