walls-zukka au highschool

Chapter 5

ik im writing a lot of zuko but it just comes easier sry. also-sorry for what ur abt to read♡

|ZUKO|

Sokka had said that he would text him once he knew his work schedule so they could figure out when they were gonna work on it outside of school. At the mention of seeing Sokka outside of school, one on one, Zuko's stomach once again did that stupid fluttery thing. He hated it.

The Jasmine Dragon has grown in popularity. Zuko and the other employees, Iroh, plus Sokka, Jin and Haru, could hardly keep up

"I really do need to hire more help," uncle says with a sigh. "It's just so hard to find good tea makers these days!". Zuko chuckles as he brings and order to a table of two. He really hated being a waiter, needing to smile and act all nice. Not to mention the stares he got from newcomers, though people were beginning to get used to the scar.

After grabbing another order from Iroh, he started towards a table near the front. Zuko nearly dropped his tray when he saw who walked through the door.

Azula.

Azula and her posse strode in like they owned the place. Zuko could hardly breathe. He knew it had been risky and obvious to live with his uncle but he never thought they'd come so soon.

"Hello, Zuzu" she crooned. He winced at the sound of that nickname.

"What do you want Azula" he tried to put confidence in his voice, but instead it cracked.

"Isn't it obvious? I'm here to bring you home. Father regrets, and family is suddenly very important to him". Zuko stood there, dumbfounded.

"Fa-father regrets?" He knew she was lying but he wanted so badly for it to be true. By now the shop had gone quiet, everyone waiting, watching to see what came next.

"Zuko no! You know she is lying to you. You are not safe there! You are building a new life for yourself. You don't need them anymore" he could hear his uncle's voice rising, trying to take control without scaring him.

"Well? You should be happy! I have delivered joyous news! You should be thanking me! I didn't need to be a messenger-"

"I think that your brother just needs-"

"DON'T interrupt, Iroh." Azula said, glaring at him. And that's when Zuko made up his mind. Nobody talks to uncle like that.

"Get. Out." he said, feeling his anger boiling inside him.

"Oh I'll get out. I wouldn't let your guard down quite yet though. I was really only coming here to warn you"

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|SOKKA|

When Sokka walked into class on Thursday, he was surprised when Zuko wasn't already there. That boy was never late. He immediately thought the worst, of him laying (is it laying or lying???? send help) in a hospital bed unconscious. Spirits, he couldn't go one day without thinking of her. Sokka sent him a text trying to seem faintly aloof.

where are u?

No response. Sokka was checking his phone every 5 minutes and drumming his fingers on his desk. Other kids were starting to notice, but thankfully they didn't say much.

dude ur scaring me

u ok?

⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️!!TRIGGER WARNING!!!PANIC ATTACK!!⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️

At this point class was over and he was worried. 'He would tell me if there was something wrong, right? Then again I don't know if he would tell me anything. Did I say something? Do something? Spirits  I was starting to like him....no- I don't like guys. I don't like guys. Not that there's anything wrong with that but-

His breathing was becoming more short and shallow. His mind was racing. Sokka knew what was happening but he was loosing control faster than usual. He needed to get somewhere quiet- yes that would help. He started towards the bathroom, but he just couldn't deal with the germs right now, so he decided on the library. (This is my personal experience and how i cope, but obvi this isnt the experience for everyone)The librarian had been close with his mom, and although Sokka didn't remember it, she claims that she visited often. Sokka gave her the hand signal, and the woman knew the drill. She brought him to the back room, put on some music, and dimmed the lights. After making sure Sokka wouldn't hurt himself she left the room. 

He turned to his favorite method-cat videos. Usually things slowed down after about fifteen minutes or so but this time was different. He couldn't focus on anything. 'Spirits this is bad'.  Sokka eventually managed to ground himself, but by then it was already lunch. (sry that was short again am not a writer)

⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️!!TRIGGER WARNING OVER!!⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️

Once he made it to lunch, he grabbed a seat at his usual able. His heart sunk when he he didn't see Zuko anywhere. He knew he shouldn't have gotten his hopes up. The gaang seemed to pick up on his energy and they seemed genuinely concerned.

"Snoozles did you fall asleep in the bathroom again?" Toph said.

"Heh, you guessed it" he responded with an obviously fake smile. Thankfully they didn't press him for more. Sokka stayed out of the conversation for the most part, eating his jerky. Once he was home he crashed on his bed and mindlessly scrolled for a few hours before starting on homework.

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Zuko wasn't there for the rest of the week, and each day the attacks got worse. He was up to two full blown breakdowns a day and wasn't sleeping. Gran Gran had tried to convince him to take at least one day off, but he was sure that that would be the day Zuko came back. His sister knew something was wrong at lunch the first day, but she also knew that Sokka needed space after an episode. She was seriously worried- he hadn't been this upset since Yue, but he wouldn't talk to anyone. The boy stayed locked up in his room, barely eating and only leaving for school. Even Toph was getting scared.

Sokka had made up his mind. He would not do this. Not again.

i am soooooo sorry that took so long. i was having a bad week, but im back. you can expect updates every few days (i dont have the brain cells for everyday) pls leave any questions comments or concerns for me. it makes me so happy to see the view count go up (i sound so sappy) anywho love yall byeeee♡