Zukaang Week is here! :D Ok's since joining I've never done a pairing week thingy before, so don't be too hard on me! Zukaang is a surprising first for me since my first reaction of Zukaang isn't yaoi fangirlism....

*flashback*

Me: O.O WTF? Zuko and Aang? THAT'S JUST WRONG! CROSS IT OUT! *destroys computer from images*

*end flashback*

Heh heh heh..... but somehow it grew on me and now I'm writing fanfic's for it! XD

Yeah...ignore my ramblings and let's get on with the fic!

Things

"Foolish," Zuko muttered to himself. He sat on the edge of a broken balcony at the Western Air Temple. How did he convince himself that he'd fit in? Sure, he had gone a day and a half with the Avatar and had not captured him, but everyone was still hostile towards him. Everyone but the Avatar, he thought. He sighed, he didn't fit in anywhere; he was the outcast, the failure. Even though the Avatar had accepted him into the group, it didn't mean that everything would be dandy and perfect. Another sigh; why? He held the bridge of his nose.

"Zuko?" he jumped when he heard the voice. He relaxed when he saw it was only the Avatar,

"Yes?" The Avatar sat down next to him. Zuko noticed that he sat close to him casually as if they were best friends for years. Zuko wasn't sure whether to be comfortable with the thought or not.

"What are you thinking about?" the Avatar asked. No, his name is Aang. You've got to stop thinking of him as "The Avatar." He's just a kid... damn that goofy smile…Zuko thought, Wait, what?

"Stuff," he answered quickly. The- Aang looked disappointed, but didn't push any further. Zuko looked down and twiddled his thumbs. The quiet was awkward when there was more than one person around. He heard Aang sigh.

"Um," Zuko said, growing nervous at Aang looking at him expectantly. Why does he look at me in that cute- that way? He didn't realize how difficult it was to start a civilized conversation. He was so used to the threats and name-calling. He was not used to these random, certainly inappropriate thoughts. He cleared his throat, "I-um…I'm going to bed," he managed to say. He got up and left.

PooOooV

Aang stared at Zuko's back as he walked back into the shadows. He sighed in disappointment. Sure, this was an extremely different and awkward position for both of them, but it didn't mean that Zuko had to hide in a shell. Aang vowed that he was going to break that shell. He was the only one who probably wanted to try. He followed Zuko, making sure not to make a sound.

The fire bender had gone into his room but had forgotten to close the door all the way. Aang peered in, watching as Zuko paced back and forth nervously.

"Crap! Why?" Zuko muttered, grabbing his hair. Aang stared questionably at Zuko's actions. So far all Zuko done was attempt to please the group. Katara certainly didn't care and Aang felt disappointed at the usually warm-hearted girl. Sokka just waved it away and Toph was really just being, well Toph.

Aang was surprised to find that he cared for the fire-bender like he cared for everyone else. It's just that, there's seems to be something else. He found that he wasn't as attracted to Katara now like he had almost a year ago. He had kissed her, but she's hardly done anything about it. Sure, it was about two days ago, but you'd think she'd find time to pull him aside for a minute and- wait. She's too busy hating Zuko to do anything! Aang's face fell at the realization. She's more focused on hate than love…he thought miserably. He shook his head, No, that won't do. Another voice in his head told him that Katara hated Zuko because she loved him. She knows me. I trust Zuko now, so why won't she stop? "You have to let go…" Aang had made the decision. He puffed up his chest and walked confidently into Zuko's room.

PooOooV

Zuko stared as Aang walked into his room with a confident, almost scary grin. Is he trying to impress me? Zuko thought. That really sweet but…ug! Not again! Zuko shook his head to rid of the thoughts. He could not fall for the Avatar. Aang loved Katara, that was obvious, besides he'd never be interested in some one who nearly killed him for half a year. He looked into Aang's eyes and found that he was staring at Zuko intensely. What-what is he planning? His eyes widened in shock as Aang grabbed his hand and knelt down on his knees.

"What-Aang what are you doing?!" Zuko sputtered, blushing madly. Aang looked confused.

"Well I wanted to talk to you, and usually when an Air Nomad has something extremely important to say they get in this position," he explained. This made Zuko even blush more. What sick logic did the monks teach their students?!

"Well, since you're not talking I'm going to come out and say it," Aang said," Zuko, I really care about you and I wanted to-"

"Stop!" Zuko shouted, trying to pull his hand away. Aang looked hurt and Zuko regretted thinking the worst. Aang probably thought he was doing something innocent. The spirits decided to punish Zuko by having him fall on his back. Aang, who hadn't let go of his wrist ended up on top of Zuko.

"Well this is interesting…" Aang said. Zuko had a blur of thoughts in his mind. Interesting?! Interesting…Get him off! Actually this isn't so bad…

"Zuko?" Aang asked with concern. Zuko grabbed the back of Aang's head and kissed the air bender. When Zuko pulled away he expected to be rejected. Instead he stared into the surprised, but pleased eyes of the Avatar.

"What was that you wanted to say?" Zuko asked. Aang grinned.

"You beat me to it," he said, before kissing the relieved fire bender back.

Yay! Happy ending for all! I'm not sure if I got motive right....but whatev...