Alright. I have to agree--they definitely did kiss. But the lights went out to draw away from the emotion that will be shown if they kiss at the end of the series, or whenever. It's to keep us interested! Some people might stop once they actually see Aang and Katara kiss. (Hmm...who might that be around here? I've never seen people like that...)
Zuko and Katara? Ecch. Let's not go there. If it's going to be cliched, let it be justbetween Aang and Katara instead of "Oh! Who am I to choose? I love the hero and his rival!"
Plus the addition of that earthbending girl. I think Zuko is interested in her, no matter how he masks it. She might play a role later.
And one question. Why did we start the ep. discussion before the ep. aired? We got approximately 25 pages of absolute speculation and fanshipping ravings. Why not just start after the ep., so we can just talk about that?
So. Aang and Katara. We all know it is the most likely couple by the end. Zuko is a good guy, deep down. But he's most likely to sacrifice himself for his ideals. And a traitor to the fire nation. I doubt they would let him live if they see him. Even if Aang saves the world. It might be pretty dangerous for Zuko.
That's my spiel--Peace out.