[He wanted to be more. He wanted to be so much more. But he was afraid. Afraid that Katara couldn't love him here, afraid that any attempt would just push her away with the way this future stuff got her thinking. And he was afraid that, even with what he now knew of the future, he might not really be able to make her happy here. And he already knew how easily this place could tear them apart and use their love as a weapon after remembering how quickly Katara's previous boyfriend had disappeared.
But right now? They seemed to be fine just holding each other. Aang was trying his best to just spread comfort throughout her. Usually he was the one who had to be hugged, and Katara was always there when he needed it. Aang was trying his best to repay this, and he held on for what felt like - and what he wished was - forever. Whenever he felt the end of the hug nearing, he lightly spoke to her.]
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But right now? They seemed to be fine just holding each other. Aang was trying his best to just spread comfort throughout her. Usually he was the one who had to be hugged, and Katara was always there when he needed it. Aang was trying his best to repay this, and he held on for what felt like - and what he wished was - forever. Whenever he felt the end of the hug nearing, he lightly spoke to her.]
You must be tired.