#go read kataomoi's lyrics and tell me that it's not a love song despite the title

[willsimpforazula]

Sokkla Santa 2022: Kataomoi

Kataomoi (片想い) - noun; one sided love, unrequited love or alternatively, a story of two people finding out that in fact, their one-sided love maybe isn't as one sided as they thought Note: if the header is bold and in italics, it means it happened in the past. if it's just bold, that means it's in the present as to why kataomoi, the best explanation i've seen is this video, but unfortunately it's in mandarin so that kinda sucks if you don't understand mandarin :( basically, the whole shebang can be summarized in these few lines:

生まれ変わったとしても 出会い方が最悪でも

Even if we're reborn and meet in worst possible way

また僕は君に恋するんだよ

I'd gladly fall in love with you all over again

so yeah...anyways bone apfel tee and mariah crimbus or something ________________________________________

例えば 君の 顔に昔より

シワが 増えても それでも良いんだ

If there were more wrinkles on your face than yesterday, that's alright

僕が ギターを 思うように 弾けなくなっても

If I couldn't play the guitar like I used to before

心の歌は君で溢れているよ

My heart won't stop writing songs about you

高い声も 出せずに 思い通り歌えない

If I can't hit the notes like before, if my voice is gone

それでも頷きながら一緒に歌ってくれるかな

Would you still nod and sing along with me?

割れんばかりの拍手も 響き渡る歓声もいらない

I don't need a standing ovation, or cheers from the crowds

君だけ わかってよ わかってよ

You're the only audience I care about

Present day

Temple Hall

Royal Palace, Caldera

"Princess Azula, do you reaffirm before Agni and the Spirits that you will remain faithful to this man for as long you live, whether in sickness or in health, in wealth or in poverty, in good times or bad times?" 

"I do." she answered, looking into the deep blue eyes of the man she was proud to call her husband.

"Councilman Sokka, do you also reaffirm before Spirits of the Moon and Sea that you will remain faithful to her Highness for the rest of your days, whether it be in sickness or in health, in wealth or in poverty, in the good times and difficult times?"

"I do." the man replied as he too, gazed into her honey-gold eyes, unable to keep a smile from appearing on his face.

"May the Spirits' blessing continue to pour on your marriage and may Agni's light guide your paths. You may now-" the old sage proclaimed, before he was rudely cut off by the duo immediately launching into a loud wet kiss that echoed through the empty halls. Deciding that he should probably put a stop on things lest they re-consummate their marriage right then and there, he coughed loudly and  quickly sent them out of the temple.

Wrapping her arm around his, they walked in a comfortable silence back to their quarters, exchanging small kisses between themselves. Turning a corner, they bumped into Zuko on his daily walks with Druk.

"Well this is something I never expected." 

"Whatever were you expecting, Zuzu? Us going at each other's throats?"

"C'mon now, you know we always go at each other." Sokka teased as he poked her, making her turn as red as Druk, who watched the whole scene unfold before him with bored beady eyes from atop his perch on Zuko's shoulder.

"I don't need to know what you and my sister have been up to in your alone time. Hell, I don't even want to know what sort of nasty shit y'all get up to."

"Wow, such a caring big brother I've got. Shouldn't you be concerned about what this big bully does to your poor defenseless sister every night?" 

"Hey hey hey, if I remember correctly, your exact words last night was -"

"Shut up right now Sokka or I'll make sure you won't be celebrating Father's day next year."

"Do that, and I'll make sure you won't either Zuzu."

"What's going on here?" Suki's voice interjected, one hand cradling Izumi whilst the other fanned her with a metal fan.

"Your husband was threatening my husband."

"Zuko!" 

"I wasn't, I swear!" 

"You should know better than to fall for your sister's bait." she chided, shaking her head. "Anyways, you should have told us you were coming instead of just appearing suddenly." Suki continued, now pointing the folded metal fan at Sokka.

"We wanted to have a private ceremony, don't want or need a whole lot of attention. Especially from Kuei. Remember the last time we told you guys we were coming?"

"Oh." Both Suki and Zuko replied, as long repressed memories came back to the surface involving Druk, Bosco and an unexplained fire that ravaged some of Kuei's more hardline ministers' quarters but left the rest of the delegation's quarters untouched. 

"Yeah.

"I'll be honest, I thought both of you were on the verge of killing each other the last time we visited." 

"Which was how long ago? Just because you got to marry for love and we didn't doesn't mean we can't find love too, Zuzu. I mean, show me someone who'd be thrilled to be in an arranged marriage."

"Alright alright, you got me there. I'm happy that both of you are happy with each other."

"If that's all, we'll be heading back now, see you at dinner time."

"Okay-wait why? Do you have plans for the afternoon or-"

"Look Zuko, as much as I'd love to tell you first off, I'd like to not traumatize little Izumi here and secondly, I doubt my ex wants to know what type of bedtime manoeuvres I pull on my brother-in-law's sister. Now if you'll excuse us, we'll be taking our leave."

As they disappeared round the corner, Zuko turned to Suki and asked "Just what did Sokka mean when he said 'bedtime manoeuvers"?"

Rolling her eyes, Suki sighed and replied "Do I really have to spell it out for you?"

"I just don't want her to get hurt."

"Trust me Zuko, you'd be the one being hurt if you ask too many questions." Suki shuddered, remembering the time she accidently walked into the wrong room to find Sokka in the middle of railing Azula, who was at the time was blindfolded and bound to one of the pillars of said room.

"But Sukes-"

"Don't make me break out the metal fan." ******** ********

Darling 夢が叶ったの

Darling, my dreams came true

お似合いの言葉が見つからないよ

Even if I can't find the right words to say it

Darling 夢が叶ったの

Darling, my dreams came true

愛してる

I love you ********* ********

たった一度の たった一人の

Just this once, just for me

生まれてきた幸せ味わってるんだよ

I'm grateful to have been born

今日がメインディッシュで 終わりの日には

Every day with you feels like the main course, and when the day finally ends

甘酸っぱいデザートを食べるの

I'll have a sweet and sour dessert to end

山も谷も全部フルコースで

It's a full course meal, complete with peaks and valleys

気がきくような言葉はいらない 素晴らしい特別もいらない

I don't need platitudes, I don't need any special gifts or treatment

ただずっと ずっとそばに 置いておいてよ

All I ask is that you'd let me stay by your side forever

僕の想いは歳をとると 増えてくばっかだ

My love for you only grow stronger with time

好きだよ わかってよ わかってよ

I hope you understand my hints

Nine years ago…

Apartment

"So this is it huh. Forever consigned to be your arm candy at your stuffy dinners and public engagements." Azula sighed as she surveyed the rather spartan furnishings of Sokka's penthouse, already missing the rich trappings and decor of her palace room. 

"I'm insulted that you'd think I would treat you like a piece of arm candy."

"Then do pray tell Sokka, what is it that you would have me doing? Certainly not a menial secretary job, right?"

"....." "You cannot be serious." 

"If you have better suggestions I'm all ears princess."

"I'll…I'll think of something, just you wait!"

"Mmm sorry, but I don't have all day. There's work to be done and I'm already behind schedule. Oh, one last thing, please don't mess with the stuff in my workshop. It's for your own safety."

"Bold of you to assume you can stop me, Sokka." 

"Does everything need to be a contest Azula? Spirits you're going to send me into an early grave."

"You're welcome." she smiled.

"Tui and La, would it kill you to not be so….you? I mean, I don't expect us to get all lovey dovey and shit on day one but for crying out loud, at least work with me a little here."

"You're asking me to be…not me. Which is impossible. That's like asking you to not crack lame jokes or abstain from eating meat."

"Tui and La give me strength." Sokka muttered as he threw his hands up in exasperation. ************

Two years later…

Midnight

Having finally put Kya to sleep, Katara was looking forward to getting some rest herself when she heard a series of loud knocks on her door. Grabbing a water skin just in case it turned out to be an intruder, she was shocked to find Azula kneeling on her doorstep, panting and gasping for breath as she cradled Sokka in her arms.

"Get away from my brother!" Katara screamed, ready to lash out against her. Instinctively, Azula flinched and moved to cover Sokka, lest her whip miss her mark and hit her brother instead.

"Please just listen to me! Sokka-he he needs your help! I need your help! His fever won't go down no matter what I've tried and-" 

"Why didn't you-never mind, here, I'll take his right, you take his left." With each one under his arms, they supported him to a nearby guest room, where they laid him on the bed. 

"Don't try anything funny. If you so much as hurt a single hair on his body…" Katara warned, before moving to grab her gear from the medical wing, her heart feeling a mixture of uneasiness at leaving her brother in Azula's hands.

Rushing back to the room, she overheard Azula's sobs as she begged and pleaded for Sokka to wake up from his fever, her sobs mixed with confessions and promises as her tears soaked the front of his shirt. Pushing away her feelings of suspicion and guilt for interrupting what was an intimate moment between the duo, Katara gave the door a couple of soft raps, before entering and withdrawing a small stream of Spirit Water, which she hovered over her brother's body as Azula looked on expectantly, hoping that of all people, she could heal him.

Putting the water back into its vial, Katara turned to her and replied "Sokka's fine, he'll make it. As for you, I have…many questions. About you and your relationship with my brother. If-if you want to spend the night here, that's fine. There's a sleeping mat in the cupboard."

"Katara….thank you." she whispered. 

******

The next morning , 

"So let me get this straight, this is all Zuko's idea?"

"Yes. How many times must I tell you?" 

"It still seems so stupid and ridiculous. And you're sure Sokka went along willingly?"

"First off, the fact that he answered Zuzu's request should be an indication that he went along willingly. Second of all, he had at least a week to think over the decision before he came to my chamber and said yes. Lastly, our marriage certs are still in the Royal Archives, do feel free to look it up the next time you're visiting my dumdum brother.."

"You can always fake certificates." 

"Then ask Suki. She was there. Look, I know you don't trust me, and you'd be right. I'll admit…I don't have the best track record when it comes to being honest and..we'd probably never get along in a million lifetimes but-" Azula replied, before she was cut off by the sound of a door creaking open to reveal a rather dazed and confused looking Sokka. 

Immediately, Azula leapt off her stool and enveloped him in a bear hug, burying her face in his chest. "You have no idea how worried I was, Sokka. Don't you ever do that again. Ever. Promise me Sokka."

"I promise. Sorry about that." he sheepishly replied, stroking her hair and back. Glancing up, he saw that he was in fact, not in his apartment but in his sister and Aang's living quarters.

"Oh uh, hi sis…long time no see?"

"Be thankful I'm not freezing you to the wall, your wife here would be very angry if I did considering she dragged you from your apartment to my place in the middle of the night to ask me for help."

"Azula…I-wait you told my sister? She knows-"

"I still can't believe you didn't tell us that you got married in the Fire Nation to her Sokka! You'd think to let us know about something as serious as that." 

"Well, it wasn't the right time. There was..a lot of things we had to work out and-"

"And when would that have been? Bumi has been bugging me for the past two years asking me when uncle Sokka was coming over to visit. Two whole years, Sokka."

"Well, you can tell him that uncle Sokka is here. Guess I'll stay for a while, if that's okay with you 'Zula?"

"Yes, Sokka. I think…we can stay for a bit."

"I still can't believe it. You and her. It-it doesn't make sense. I mean it does..but no, it doesn't." Katara shook her head. "Tui and La it's too early for this shit."

"I don't know what else to tell you. I mean, I suppose we could consummate our marriage right in front of you if it makes you happy. " Azula shrugged.

"EWWW NO!"

"Wow 'Zula, I didn't know you had an exhibitionist streak in you." Sokka teased, making her turn a deep shade of pink.

"Sh-shut up Sokka." she huffed and swatted him.

"You're not denying it, which makes me wonder, just what other naughty little thoughts are there to be discovered in that brilliantly sarcastic mind of yours?"

"Wouldn't you like to know?" Azula whispered sultrily in his ear as she rubbed against him.

"Mother of La, could you both not have sex in my living room! Go back home then if you two are-are going to-gah!"  Katara shrieked again, waving her hands in the air.

"Relax Kat, we weren't planning on sullying your living room. That's just gross and disgusting."

"You two better not, I'll freeze both of you to the seawall if you. Also, when are you going to tell Dad?"

"I suppose I could pay him a visit. What do you think, Azula? How does a honeymoon trip to the South Pole sound to you?"

"That sounds like a horrible place for a honeymoon. Can't your dad meet us somewhere like Ember Island?"

"Ember Island sounds so cliche and cheesy." Sokka whined.

"Then what do you suggest?"

"What about Shu Jing?"

"I suppose that is…acceptable."

"Then it's settled then."

"Sokka you didn't answer my question, when are you going to tell dad that you and Azula are married?"

"Can't you see my wife needs me right now? I'll get to it when it get to it Kat. Now shoo, we're having a moment here." "Mother of La, give me strength to deal with these two idiots."

"These two idiots can hear you." Azula shot back. "Just...try to keep things appropriate, okay?" *********** ***********

ねえ darling 夢が叶ったの

Hey darling, my dreams came true

お似合いの言葉が見つからないよ

Even if i can't find the words to say it

Darling 夢が叶ったの

Darling my dreams came true

愛が溢れていく

My love is overflowing for you

Five years later ….

Sokka's bedroom 

Republic City

As the sun made its slow ascent across the skyline of Republic City, Azula found herself reluctantly being roused from bed by its rays tugging on her inner fire. Through bleary, half lidded eyes, she tried to stretch, only to find herself locked in position by Sokka's arms. Frowning slightly, she tried to wriggle free, only to find that he held on to her tighter than before. In addition, she could feel him rubbing against her, making her let out small gasps and moans. 

"Mmm 'Zula, ss-s-so warm." Sokka moaned as he nuzzled her, his stubble tickling her as his legs locked with hers, completely trapping her in his embrace. Sighing, she resorted to giving him a stinging pinch, which immediately released her from his grasp.

"Ow Azula!!" he yelped, releasing her from his arms and nursing the raw area where she pinched him. 

"Sorry, but you were half way to squeezing the life out of me. Here, let me." she replied, kissing the spot where she pinched, putting on her best sorry face. 

"Better?" 

"Mm hmm." 

"You really are such a big baby." she sighed.

"And you're still so mean to me."

Rolling her eyes, Azula replied "You're lucky you're cute. Fine, I-I'm sorry. Okay?"

Seeing his brows furrow, she immediately recognized the threat for what it was and attempted to put a stop to it. "Whatever it is you're planning Sokka, knock it off. I mean it."

Pretending to consider her opinion for a moment, Sokka replied "Mmm….how about..no.", sticking his tongue out at her.

"Sokka…"

"Tickle attack!" he yelled, catching her by surprise as his fingers went for her sides before hitting other spots on her, making her jerk and arch as her laughter filled the air between them, sounding to Sokka's ears like the most beautiful voice in the world. 

"M-mercy Sokka…stop..please…" she panted, her face close to resembling a tomato in terms of colour while she caught her breath.

"Please what?"

"N–no-no-more tickles Sokka, please?" she pleaded weakly.

"Alright, but only because you said please. Here, drink some water." Sokka replied, handing her a glass of water as she sat up against the bed frame while Sokka patiently knelt in between her legs. Placing the glass on the bedside table, she saw that Sokka was staring at her with hungry eyes.

"Like what you see?"

"You know I do." he breathed, admiring the way her body almost glowed in the soft rays, the lacy babydoll she wore to sleep last night revealing as much as it concealed. Crawling up into his lap, she rocked her hips against him, feeling his hardness rub deliciously against her.

"Already hard for me? Spirits Sokka how many rounds can you go?" 

"As many rounds as you want me to, princess." he growled as his hands moved to liberate her body from the confines of her dress. As soon as her dress hit the bedroom floor, Azula locked her legs around his waist and flipped them both over onto Sokka's back.

"My turn." she purred, before yanking his pants off him, letting his hard cock spring loose. Cradling it in her hands, she rubbed and teased his head, smearing precum all over his shaft as he gazed into her eyes.

"So hard, just for me."

"Always and forever." he panted, a groan escaping his lips as she continued to stroke him from tip to hilt.

"A-A-Azula, I want-no, I need you now, please…" he groaned, as her strokes were definitely going to have him exploding in her hands if she kept up the pace.

"So demanding." she tutted as she moved to place her folds above his, teasing him as she only let the tip enter her.

"What's the magic word Sokka?" 

"Please?"

"Please what?"

"Please will you ride me, princess Azula?"

"Why of course, my dear husband." Slowly, she lowered himself down on his smooth heat, her eyes rolling in the back of her head as the sensation of being oh so filled by him sent her mind racing with pleasure. Splaying her hands on his chest, she wiggled and adjusted her position until she was satisfied that he was going to hit all the right spots in her when she rode him.

"Spirits Azula, that was hot."

"Really, Sokka? Is hot the only phrase in your vocabulary?"

"You are a firebender after all."

"I believe the phrase you're looking for is absolutely, devastatingly sexy." 

"Well then, I want you to absolutely and completely ride me like your life depends on it, princess. Think you can do that for me?" Sokka asked as he sat up, littering her neck with multiple love bites and nips.

Pushing him back down, Azula gathered his hands above his head and snapped and ground her hips into him. "Let's see how long you can last." she smirked, before setting off on a blistering pace that left him breathless as she rolled and bounced atop him, her hands pinching and teasing his chest as she moaned and cried out his name.

" 'Zu-'Zula, you're hnggh -so tight and wet for me." 

"Just for you Sokka, just for you… " she gasped. 

"D-Do you trust me Sokka?"

"With every fiber of my being." 

"Tell- tell me if-if it gets uncomfortable, okay? I just want to please you." 

"Pretty sure all of you pleases me, princess."

"I'm serious Sokka." she folded her arms, stilling her hips.

"I…I want you to tap my arm if it gets too much okay?"

"What do you have in mind?" he asked, sitting back up before she pushed him back down, her hands going to either side of his neck before she started to apply pressure in small increments while her hips resumed their routine, slamming up and down on his cock with loud wet smacks that filled up the space between them.

"Oh." 

"Um…we-we- could just go back to what we usually do if-" she nervously replied, her hands moving away when Sokka stopped her.

"We could try something new…I suppose. Change up the pace a little." 

"Are you sure? I mean, I've never done this before.:.." Azula trailed off.

"I won't know if we like it until we try it. I trust you Azula." 

"If-if you say so…" she gulped. "Here goes nothing." With Sokka guiding her hands back onto his neck, she steadily applied pressure onto his throat little by little, while her hips resumed their grind, taking him deep within her over and over again until they reached a comfortable pace, their eyes glazed over with pleasure and satisfaction as they took in the other's nude forms.

"Mmm princess, wha-what other kinky thoughts do you have in that pretty little head of yours?." Sokka panted, as his hands rubbed circles on hers. 

Leaning over his ear, she nibbled and teased "That's for me to know and for you to find out.", sending  a tingle of excitement and want flowing down his spine.

Suddenly, he could feel the steady pressure she had been applying to his throat ramp up, the point of her nails making their presence felt as she bucked and arch atop him. As his breathing shallowed, he could feel her core squeezing and soaking his length, edging him ever closer to the finish line.

" 'Zula….ke-keep that up and I'm go-…oh- hnhh !" he stuttered and jerked his hips into her, his hands frantically tapping her arm as his vision started to blur and his head was feeling slightly woozy. In a flash, the pressure on his throat was gone, replaced with soft kisses as she collapsed on top of his chest, his orgasm sparking a chain reaction in her that had her cumming within seconds.

"So-sokka, are you okay? Sokka, talk to me. I-I didn't mean to hurt you, I thou-" she asked, her voice fraught with concern.

"J-just need a minute…." he stammered, drawing in deep lungfuls of air. Slowly, he sat up on his elbows, as she stared at him with wet honey-gold orbs, worry and concern etched on her face while grabbed some pillows and placed them behind his head.

"Stop-stop scaring me like that, I was so worried that-that I hurt you again." she mumbled into his chest, as he stroked her back.

"Shhh it's okay, it's a learning experience. By the way, where did you get that idea from?"

"I, um, well…I was at the bookstore with your sister last week…and um…there was this novel th-that had some title like.. No Big Deal or something and-Agni it's embarrassing." she blushed, feeling the tips of her ears grow hot at the memory.

"Well, I suppose it must really have you all hot and flustered if it made you want to recreate a scene from the novel. Who knew Princess Azula of the Fire Nation could be turned on with just words on paper?" he teased.

"If you ever so much as squeak about what I told you….."

"Don't worry, my lips are sealed. After all, we wouldn't want the world to know that you like shoved up against walls, now would we?" he smirked, the memory of them making hot passionate love under the tunnels of the palace with her shoved against the bare rock wall unwittingly turning him on again.

"You just love shoving me up against hard surfaces, don't you?"

"That's because I know how much it turns you on, princess." he poked, to which she pouted and swatted his chest.

"Anyways, I feel all sticky and sweaty and a nice hot shower sounds really nice right now."

"Mmm… how about a long soak in a hot bath? Between last night and just now, my muscles are sore all over and I don't think I'll be able to walk straight for the next two days."

"Oh no…."he mockingly replied, "You're just looking for an excuse to get me to be your one man palanquin, aren't you?"

"Guilty as charged."

"You're under arrest." Sokka replied, imitating one of the metalbenders that made up Republic City's police department.

"Officer, it's my first time…couldn't you let me go with a warning? I promise I'll be a good girl. Please don't arrest me…" Azula blinked coquettishly at him, putting on her best puppy face as she played along with Sokka. 

"You know, we should do that sometime, I can always get a set of uniforms and handcuffs from Toph."

"I suppose we could try that next time Sokka. Now, if I recall, there was talk about you setting up a hot bath for your princess…"

"One hot bath coming right up." ************

While Sokka set about setting up the bath, Azula made sure he wasn't looking and crept away to their pantry, where she pulled out a bottle of sparkling wine and some glasses before returning to their bathroom.

"I think it's all set Azula, do you want to-what's this?" he asked as he turned around to find her holding said bottle and two glasses.

"Well…I thought, um since, well….it's our wedding anniversary today and um..maybe we should do something special?" she rocked back and forth on her heels, her face turning a rosy pink as she still found it difficult to vocalize her love and adoration for Sokka, preferring instead to display it through actions.

Placing the drinkware on the sink, he pulled her into a passionate kiss and an equally intimate hug, telling her just how much he appreciated her gestures and how proud he was of her.

"S-Sokka..can't breathe…owww." she mumbled into his chest.

"Sorry." he replied, letting his arms slacken around her.

"You get in first, I'll handle this." 

"No, you get in the bath first. That's an order from your princess Sokka."

"Don't mind me if I do." he replied, letting himself sink to the bottom as the heat and oils lapped away at the weariness in his bones. Seconds later, Azula joined him, handing him a glass as she too, happily sank into the warmth, snuggling up to Sokka as she took a sip from her glass.

"Azula?"

"Yes, my dear husband?"

"Thank you. Happy anniversary, Azula." he toasted, before setting aside his glass and wrapping his arms around her.

"Happy anniversary to you too, Sokka." she replied, landing a sideways kiss on his lips as she mewled and purred like a satisfied kitten, letting herself be held in his arms, wishing the feeling would stay forever. ******** ********

君が僕を忘れてしまっても

If one day, you don't remember me anymore

ちょっとつらいけど それでもいいから

It'll hurt, but that's okay

僕より先に どこか遠くに

I'll never let you go ahead of me

旅立つことは絶対 許さないから

I won't ever let you leave before me

生まれ変わったとしても 出会い方が最悪でも

Even if we're reborn and meet in worst possible way

また僕は君に恋するんだよ

I'd gladly fall in love with you all over again

僕の心は 君にいつも片思い

My heart will always be chasing after you

好きだよ わかってよ わかってよ わかってよ

I love you, do you understand?

Darling 夢が叶ったの

お似合いの言葉が見つからないよ

Darling 夢が叶ったの

ねえ darling 愛してる

Chieftain's residence

Southern Water Tribe

Standing on the balcony, Azula looked out to see that despite the cold, there was still a hustle and bustle on the streets below that reminded her of Republic City as the residents gathered last minute items for the winter solstice festival. Feeling a familiar pair of arms wrap around her, she immediately back herself into him, greedily sucking his body heat as she wove her fingers into his hands. 

"Whatchu thinking about, princess?" he asked, resting his head on her shoulder.

"Y'know Sokka…there's something I've always wanted to ask, if you don't mind."

"Ask away."

"I know it sounds like I am questioning…us..but just hear me out for a minute. I don't know what life was like for you prior to us getting married, but it seems like you were willing to throw away everything you've built and had and hitch yourself to someone like me who…isn't like Yue…or Suki..?"

"I…Spirits don't roast me for this..but I guess it was a small twinge of pity that kind of got the ball rolling. I mean, comparatively speaking Zuko had done a lot worse than you, like kidnapping Aang, kidnapping my sister, betraying us to the Fire Nation on top of the usual antics of trying to kill us everytime we met, yet we gave him another chance and just..it didn't seem fair to not offer you that same chance. Besides, we were all young and didn't know any better back then."

"But clearly you must have seen something to convince you to take that leap."

"I guess…the more I thought about it, the more my mind kept flashing back to what happened back in the North. Did Zuko ever tell you what happened?'

"I heard bits and pieces of what happened, but not the whole story." 

"Well, the Moon Spirit was once a person named Yue. If I had to guess, she was probably the same age as you were and just as devoted to her people and her duty as you were, though I guess she was more gentler about it than you are. Anyways, turns out, the reason she had white hair, and I mean white like fresh snow, was that she had the Moon Spirit living inside her when she was a child."

"Okay…but I'm not sure how this relates."

"I'm getting there. Anyways, we hit it off, only to discover that she was bound by arranged marriage to some jackass named Hahn, and-"

"Hold up, you tried to steal someone's fiancee? Agni Sokka, you really have no limits to your promiscuity don't you?"

"In my defence, I was young and dumb okay?!"

"The mess you made yesterday says otherwise." 

"That's why I have you to help me clean up my mess." he smirked, earning himself a decent nudge to his gut from her." 

"Oww!" 

"Serves you right, you big man-child." she huffed.

"You mean, your big man-child."

"Unfortunately."

"Moving on, turns out the reason Zhao went after the Northern Water Tribe was because he found a map showing all the spiritual hotspots of the Four Nations. He was planning to kill both the Moon and Ocean Spirit in one blow."

"I knew Zhao was a dumbass, but even he knows there'd be severe consequences for fucking around with Spirit beings."

"Clearly he didn't, cuz he killed the Moon Spirit. And-and the only way to save it was…was for Yue to give back the life she gotten from the Moon Spirit all those years ago. I watched her die in my arms that night." Sokka paused, as Azula turned around and hugged him, rubbing his back as the memories threatened to overwhelm him.

"The longer I thought about it, the more I started to..see I guess you could say, you being stuck in a similar situation, and it just..felt unfair. The night before I was supposed to head back to Republic City, a freak storm came out of nowhere and hit Caldera, grounding all airship routes."

"I remember that. I couldn't sleep the entire night, the wind kept me up." 

"Same, I couldn't sleep that night because of the wind so I got out of bed and asked Yue if..if this was a sign and-well, she appeared to me. Told me that while the choice was ultimately mine to take, she'd give her blessing and protection for what it's worth if well, I agreed to Zuko's plan to marry you to keep you out of Kuei's hands. I suppose she saw something between me and you that convinced her. Plus, if I'm being honest, you certainly did fit my type. Beautiful, intelligent and totally capable of kicking my ass into next year. Yeah, I was kind of crushing on you…just a little. Does that answer your question?"

"Yes, it does. I suppose I too should come clean and tell you that I kinda sorta…was falling for you as well."

"Oh ho, and when was that? Come on, I promise not to tell anyone." he winked and teased her.

 "After the day of Black Sun, I…couldn't stop thinking about you and-and I imagined what it was like…to um well…Spirits Sokka it's so embarrassing to say it out loud." 

"I am well aware of the effect I have on your decision making abilities. You're welcome, by the way. In any case, aren't you glad you have me so you don't need to rely on your imagination anymore?"

"You're lucky you're cute." she huffed into his shoulder.

"Point noted. Anyways princess, do you want to head in? It's getting chilly out here."

"Weak." she poked, sticking out her tongue at him.

"Having you as my personal space heater certainly hasn't helped." 

"Wow Sokka, is that all I am to you? A personal space heater? I don't know whether to slap you or kiss you."

"How about I make that decision for you?" he replied, tilting her chin up to meet her lips. As they deepened their kiss, Sokka's tongue licked her lips, filling him with the taste of cherries and honey before she allowed him access. In return, her tongue crossed over into Sokka's mouth, exploring every inch of it as they held their kiss. When they finally broke for air, Azula couldn't help but smile at the man she was proud to call her husband.

"Alright Sokka, let's head back in, it is getting a little cold." ***********

As they crawled under the sheets, Azula burrowed her way into his arms and nestled her head against his chest. 

"Sokka?"

"Hmm?"

"I love you." she whispered.

"Love you too. Good night, princess" he responded, planting a soft kiss on her forehead that made her giggle slightly as his hand flicked off the lights. As Sokka's heartbeat gently lulled her to sleep, Azula looked up at the night sky and whispered in her heart a thankful prayer to Yue, promising that she would chase after Sokka with everything that she had, no matter when or where, for just as his heart belong to her, her heart was also his. Closing her eyes, she dreamed of him, as she always did.

#sokkla #sokka x azula #sokkla santa 2022 #rated S for sokkla sexy times #go read kataomoi's lyrics and tell me that it's not a love song despite the title #AU