"Thanks!" Katara said brightly. "No, there's was nothing at our spot in Ember Island. If we'd landed on Kyoshi Island, it'd be a different story, but i don't think either of us want to deal with the Unagi."

Had it not been for memory of something that was gone now, Katara wouldn't have thought much of Ben with half the plant suit suit off. But thanks to puberty and a certain situation, Katara realized that Ben was both near her age and fairly good looking. That, however, was all Katara was allowing herself to think, refusing to stare except for a sidelong glance, and turned to the water.

"Race you to the next wave!"