Nobody’s is awake by then, and we can sneak out without anybody telling us we can’t. “I am going to make it up to you, okay? Be awake at 3 tomorrow. I guess I didn’t know that you hadn’t known that…well, that me and Aang are sort of…an item. She stepped inside and refilled the cracks of the door with sturdy ice. Katara bent the water and sliced open the door. “Toph, let me in, I’m sorry! Toph, please, open up!” Katara begged, but Toph wouldn’t budge. She filled herself a glass of water and walked over to the closet. Ty Lee, who was now a great friend of Toph’s, said, “Explain to me why Toph just came running out of her room crying?” Katara turned red. Sokka, Suki, Mai, Ty Lee, Aang, Iroh and Zuko were staring at her. Katara herself choked back tears, realizing what she had done. When she was securely inside, she started openly crying. Toph shut her eyes, threw open her door, and, holding back tears and not succeeding, she ran into the hall closet and locked herself in. “Aang will never, ever like you Toph, so don’t even try! I can’t believe you would even think. Katara’s face grew red and her eyes glared. I’m sure he’ll end up liking you with a few simple tips from me.” But I can’t tell you what he looks like.” Toph smiled. I was just rubbing off my frustration on you.” Toph sighed. “I’m sorry I was so motherly to you, Toph. She knocked on Toph’s door and walked in, shutting the door behind her. It was how – Zuko, would you get me some rice, please? – It was how Azula was acting when no boys would notice her and they swarmed around Ty Lee.” Ty Lee smiled from across the room. “Personally, I think she might be having guy troubles. I don’t need any help!” Toph stormed into her room. I’m just not hungry, alright?” Toph yelled. “Stop acting like a mother, Katara! I can do things by myself. I haven’t seen you do any earth bending since…well, since a few days ago!” Katara’s voice was motherly and kind. You didn’t have dinner or lunch yesterday. Katara raised her eyebrows, although Toph couldn’t see it. “Or maybe some tea! Just made some, it’s fresh from the kettle!” Iroh interjected. “Would you like something to eat, Toph?” Katara asked. Katara walked over and touched Toph’s shoulder. Katara and Mai were sitting at the table, eating breakfast. The only thing she had managed to get out was, “Hi, Twinkle Toes.” Now Toph got nervous around him and couldn’t think of things to say. Why was she feeling like this? A few days ago, Sozin’s Comet had arrived and Aang had defeated the Fire Lord. Toph could feel with her feet that they were kissing gently.Īang walked in…well, rather skipped in. Toph got up and walked into the living room. I wish Mother was here to comfort me, Toph thought. She had just woken up a few minutes ago and could not stop thinking about her dream.