Hey,

So I updated this story. Felt there was some things that could be a little better. But once again, I wanted to do a Zutara fanfic that focuses on sex without being ridiculously fluffy or wam-bam. I'm trying to keep them in character as much as I can, so we'll see how it goes. Please review!

Zuko hated that Aang had guilted him into coming. And that his uncle had forced him, too. He had to admit that he wanted to see his closest friends again. But this torture may not be worth afternoons free of meetings, paper signings, and headaches. It had been almost two years since the war ended. The entire group had not been together since the end-of-war-celebrations. What made this trip worse was that Aang tricked him into using his Ember Island home. Zuko kept wishing to be back at the Capital, and this month long vacation to be done and over with.

"But everyone misses you," Aang's plea repeated in Zuko's head. He refused to tell the growing Avatar that he missed everyone too. Aang was the only one he occasionally saw. He saw Toph once when he went to the Earth Kingdom. Although, it wasn't much of a visit with her parents constantly hovering over them. Ty Lee was the only person he was ever in constant contact with. They sent letters, supporting rumors of a (non-existent) love affair in his court. She told him how Mai was growing out of "her dark shell" when she visited the new Kyoshi Warrior. He hadn't spoken to his former girlfriend since their split.

He heard from Aang how Sokka, Suki, and Katara were working to rebuild the Southern Water Tribe, teaching warriors and benders from the North the ways of the Southern Tribe. That Sokka and Suki were finally engaged. And, how Katara had turned down two proposals. Iroh commented on how this must have pleased Pakku, who was very protective over his prized pupil and new granddaughter.

Out of everyone Zuko was anxious to see Katara. She didn't bounce around like Aang. Or constantly prattle like Sokka and Ty Lee. The two of them could sit and meditate something one could never do with Toph. The Earthbender would ruin the moment with a belch, or some other disgusting noise. Also, Katara wouldn't tease him like Suki would. Although, he knew Katara loved to tease him. And she was making up for lost time on this trip.

The Fire Lord sat in the sand watching the others play in the water. Suddenly the Waterbender turned. He tried to look away, make it look like he hadn't been staring. He cursed Ty Lee for convincing Katara to buy a white bathing suit. (Why did he make sure Ty Lee came on this trip?) She smiled at him. At first friendly and inviting, a smile she would give to anyone. Then the smile changed to a haughty and seductive smirk. Agni why did she have to torture him? Why was he so intrigued?

Oh yeah, Zuko and Ty Lee friendship, is going to be all over the place. You know you want them to be best friends.