Zutara: Pinch

Alright fellow Zutarians, I have reached the last day of our Zutara Week entries. And to be honest, this subject was hard to do, but with the help of my Friend, Robert “Staredcraft”, I got the inspiration I needed.</i>
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Pinch
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This Story takes place in the Avatar AU Modern Universe, so there’s no Bending.
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Katara: Ohmygod! Ohmygod! Ohmygod! He’s gonna be here soon and I’m not ready!

Katara was in her Room, Franticly looking through all her drawers and through her closet. Tonight was the Night that Zuko, her long time friend turned boyfriend, was taking her out on her very first date. He is set to arrive at 7; it is now a 6:40 PM and she is STILL not ready. She groans in annoyance as she looks through her various dresses, she stands in front of a mirror and holds out a navy blue full-length evening dress.

Katara: Hmm… No, too fancy.

She then holds out a sky blue short-length dress.

Katara: Not fancy enough.

Katara now holds two similar circle-skirt cocktail dresses: One sapphire blue, the other rose-color red. She holds both of them in front, to compare the two.

Katara: Hmm… I like the blue one… but Zuko likes me better in Red.

Katara tosses the blue dress aside and sets the red on her bed.

Katara: Now for the Shoes.

6:45 PM

We see Katara, now in the bathroom. She had just washed her hair and is now starting to style it. She first sets her normal braid and Hair Loops.

Katara: Hmm… No.

We now see her with her hair in a festive bun.

Katara: … Nah.

Now she has her hair loose a bit, with two thick braids in front and a hairpiece on top. (Think of her Hair in Season 3, before DoBS)

Katara: No… I look like his Mom.

Now her hair is in curls, some of his it actually covering the left side of her face.

Katara: Hmm… Maybe without the curls…

Her hair is now more smooth and shiny.

Katara: I’m still missing something.

She applies smaller Hair loops from before, but leaves the rest lose in the back.

Katara: Perfect!

6:52PM

Now she begins her makeup.

Katara: Let’s see… Should I wear the Fire Engine Red or the Pearling pink?

Katara first tries the Red lipstick.

Katara: No…

She whips it off and tries on the pink one.

Katara: Hmm… Still no. This is more Toph’s color. Hmm... Maybe…

She whips off the pink lipstick and tries on a brighter red color.

Katara: Perfect.

She then continues the rest of her face: Blush, eye shadow, mascara, nail polish the same color as her lips and she finished it all with a spray of her favorite perfume: a fragrance called “New Moon.” She looks at the clock and sees that it is 6:59 PM.

Katara: OH MY GOD! HE’S GONNA BE HERE ANY SECOND!!

Quickly, she runs back into her room and takes the dress on her bed and franticly puts it on.

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Outside Katara’s house, we see a Harley Davison motorcycle, detailed in flames, come into the driveway. The driver took off his helmet and we see that it’s Zuko. He fixes his hair a bit to get rid of his Helmet Hair, followed by looking at his watch.

Zuko: Right on time. I hope Katara’s ready.

Zuko takes the bouquet of flowers that were in the compartment and held them behind his back.
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Meanwhile, Katara finishes putting on her dress and now starts on her shoes.

Katara: Come on, come on… fit damn you!

She struggles a bit but finally gets her black High-Heel Shoes on. Once she was done, she hears the doorbell ring and Gasps.

Katara: HE’S HERE!

Without another word, she takes her matching purse, take her essentials: keys, cell phone, money, puts them in her purse, and bolts out of her room.
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Inside the Living Room, we see Katara’s father, Hakoda, walk to the front door and opens it, seeing that it’s Zuko.

Hakoda: Oh. Hello there, Zuko. You must be here for Katara.

Zuko: That’s right, sir.

Hakoda: (shouts) Katara! You’re date-

Suddenly, Katara appears in front of him.

Hakoda: Is… here. (Laughs a bit) if only you were this fast when it came to chores.

Katara: Hi dad. (To Zuko) Hello Zuko.

Zuko: Wow… Katara, you look fantastic!

Zuko was actually blushing as he saw Katara, from her high-heel shoes, to her rose-red cocktail dress, all the way to her fabulous hair and makeup.

Katara: (giggles and Blushes) Thank you Zuko. I almost didn’t make it.

Zuko: Well, you seem to have come through in a pinch. (Realizes) Oh, these are for you.

Zuko hands her the bouquet of flowers and she gasped a bit at the sight of them, she takes them and takes in their sweet scent.

Katara: Oh Zuko, they’re beautiful. Thank you.

Katara gives him a kiss on the cheek, leaving some of her lipstick color on it. Katara hands the flowers to her Dad and walks out the door with Zuko.

Katara: Let’s get going. We don’t want to miss the movie.

Hakoda walked out the door just to see them both get on Zuko’s bike.

Hakoda: You be careful out there Katara. And remember, you’re curfew is at 11 PM.

Katara: I’ll be back by then.

Hakoda: You watch out for my little girl, Zuko.

Zuko: She’s in good hands sir.

After he and Katara put their Helmets on, Zuko starts the bike. Once Katara gets a good grip around Zuko’s chest, they start to drive off to start their date. As Hakoda watches, we see Sokka come into the room too.

Sokka: Did they leave?

Hakoda: Yep. Off on their first date. Heh, it’s hard to believe the dark depressed kid that always hung out with you is now dating Katara.

Sokka: I still don’t like the idea of him with Katara.

Hakoda: Now, now, son. You and I both know that if something goes wrong, that Zuko will come through in a pinch to make sure Katara is safe.

Sokka: Yeah, there’s that. The kid IS pretty loyal to her.

Hakoda: And who knows. Maybe someday they’ll be closer then ever.

Sokka: … I really hope you’re talking about marriage.

Hakoda: (laughs) Come on, son. What do you say we go get some ice cream while your sister’s away?

Sokka: Sweet.
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And thus, comes the end of “Pinch” and the end of my Zutara Week entries. But don’t worry. I’ll be back soon with more of my other Fic Series, I might even add more to this story.
You know, I’ve never felt so strongly for a paring since… well, Ash and Misty from Pokemon. Whatever happens in the finale, Win or lose, I will always support Zutara so passionately. Long live the Greatest Avatar Ship in the world. VIVA LA ZUTARA, BABY! </i>