Suki's eyes darted elsewhere again as she started rubbing her arms. Aang could tell she wanted to say something. 

"If you have wanna tell me something then go ahead. I don't want you to feel afraid to tell me anything Suki", Aang assured. 

"I know...it's just...you're not going to like what I have to say." 

Aang raised an eyebrow. The Kyoshi warrior took a deep breath before speaking. 

"I think you should give Katara a chance." 

"You can't be serious", Aang narrowed his eyes. 

"I am", Suki stood her ground. 

"Suki you of all people know exactly what she did to me. Do you want me to just forget how she broke my heart?" 

"I'm not saying that you should forget, but you should at least give Katara a chance. We both know she regrets what she did and wants to make everything right", Suki explained. 

"So now you're on her side?" Aang cried out. He turned his back to Suki and began stepping away until she pulled him back, turning him around. 

"This isn't about being on anyone's side Aang! I just want what is best for you and Katara." 

"Do I need to remind you she told me it was Zuko who made her realize her feelings for me? I already told you last night I couldn't accept that!" 

"For spirit's sake Aang, I know already", Suki retorted, "I'm aware that this wasn't how you would have wanted her to figure out her feelings but Katara is only human! We all make mistakes that end up hurting the ones we love. The least you can do is give her a chance to rectify it. She loves you Aang! Let her prove it to you." 

The air bender glanced away, not saying anything in return. 

"You have always been willing to hear others out even when they didn't deserve it. You even gave Ozai a chance to turn back."  

Aang snapped his neck back, "That isn't the sam—" 

"Okay! Maybe it isn't the same but you would always be willing to give others a chance to do better", Suki raised her hands defensively, "Why not Katara? The two of you have been through so much together, isn't that reason enough to give her a benefit of a doubt?" 

Even Aang had to admit that the Kyoshi warrior had a point. He and Katara went through much during the war and their bond had always been strong. The air bender had a habit of letting others do better, but was hesitant with Katara. Then again no one else had managed to hurt him like she did. Aang winced as he remembered to shattering feeling in his chest. Even after so long, it still pained him. It was enough to make him scared. Too scared to hear out what others had told him. Too scared of giving Katara a chance. Too scared of getting his heart broken again. 

Just then the backyard entrance slid open and out came Iroh with the royal courier. The courier rushed towards Aang with a scroll and handed it to him. 

"A message from his majesty, King Kuei", the courier stated and walked off to resume his route. Aang opened the scroll and read the contents. The King requested his assistance at the royal palace and for Aang the timing couldn't be better. He needed take his mind off Katara for the time being. 

"Kuei needs me at the palace", the air bender explained. 

"Any idea how long you'll be there?" Suki wondered. 

"I'm not sure", Aang shrugged, "I'll try not to be gone too long." 

He took one step until Suki grabbed a hold of his arm.