Together

Strokes

No real strokes but at this point would you guys be that surprised?

Sokka had third period art. He had actually gotten good (Like to Meelo level) so he decided to start painting, let his feelings take over. He let his emotions take the reins and it ended up, after a few days, as his mother's, well now Katara's, necklace. It seemed perfect the reference to his late mother and the dark colors in it. There were thick strokes that all formed together to form the necklace, which looked discarded in the blue background. He took a photo of the piece, he was proud. He had seen people post photos of art on social media so that's what he did. He created an Instagram account, Sokka's~paintings, not very original but he just wanted to share his work. He began his next painting, but once one-third of it was finished, he checked his profile. He had nine likes and three comments. One said, "I like how the color blend and show the mood, like how it's serious in a messy way." 

Sokka's next painting was a blurred version of a cup of the classic jasmine tea from, the Jasmine Dragon. Over the next month, Sokka kept painting. He also talked to the girl (Let's name her Emma) about painting and art. One day Sokka decided to take a risk. A painting about Suki. Not for but about. There was a detailed fan that Suki had once shown him. He didn't have a photo but instead just used his memory. But he knew that it meant a lot to her. The background was plain black. Not to be boring to represent her mourning. The fan contained every little detail, every little line, and dot. When he posted it, Emma commented immediately. "Now this one I can't tell, what's it supposed to represent."

"A friend of mine is going through a lot. Her mother died not long ago and she pulled away from her friends and even broke up with her boyfriend. One time she showed me this fancy warrior fan. She taught me about how it worked in traditional combat and how it related back to her family. It meant a lot to her."

"That's sweet."

"Thanks"

"Talk to her she probably needs it."

"Good idea, when she pulled away I let her be."

So Sokka texted her. In the contract, it did say that they couldn't block each other's numbers.

Sokka: Hey, we need to talk. I know that you want to be left alone but I lost my mother too. I can help you. So if your comfortable talking to me, reach out to Katara, it helps I swear.

It took a while for her to respond but eventually, she did.

Suki: No I would feel more comfortable with you.

Sokka: What do you need?

Suki: Just someone to confide to bout what's happening.

Over the next few days, Suki talked to him and became more comfortable around him. Sokka tried to ignore his feelings for her. She needed his help and that's what he was there for, not as a boyfriend.

A/N: Things are looking up right?