The Blue Prince (Zukka) ( taking a break)

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Authors Note: Hi! I am sorry for any spelling mistakes or crucial canon errors. If you have any feedback I would be thankful as this my first story!

- Zuko POV
I can see the shores of Air Temple Island in the distance, I can make out the start of construction on a small temple. As I get closer I can see four familiar figures and my face illuminates.
As I get off the ballon I drop all my belongings and start running towards my friends at full speed and they do the same. We all collide in the the most welcoming group hug in the world. In this moment I am so happy.
We seperate and start chatting immediately. " Was it a nice trip?" Aang said cheerfully. "It was amazing". "Have you been practicing swords much?" Sokka said, his voice gave me a feeling like never before, like I was swimming in hot springs, I pushed the thought away. "Not much but we should practice together" I manage to say.

Katara lead us inside the first floor that was built and showed me to my room. It was small yet just all I needed. It had a air nation themed quilt on the double bed a small northern water tribe wardrobe and a intricately carved wooden desk. I thanked her and made a mental note to ask about the beautiful desk. I dropped my bag on the floor, and fell onto the soft bed, finally a well deserved vacation!

Five minutes late Toph entered the room without knocking, her usual style. She said "get up ... ummm ... Zuko I need to find a nickname for you" then she stormed off saying " Aang made some food!". I laughed as I got up and took off my jacket as it was quite hot here. I walked down the corridor and entered the main living area to see all my friends gathered around a small table eating the most delicious looking cookies.
" Zuk...crunch, crunch have one they are so goo...ummm" Sokka said excitedly mid mouthful. I laughed and took one, happy to see the water tribe boy in such delight.

After we had all finished eating Sokka suggested we should go practice swords. I agreed and went to get changed. For some reason it took me forever to choose clothes I was thinking a lot about what Sokka would think of my clothes. Oh damn am I trying to impress him? What has gotten into you Zuko!
I ended up wearing some fire nation pants and a light jacket.

I arrived on the beach where we were going to train and I saw Sokka stretching. He moved so elegantly on the sand. Ugh Zuko snap out of it, he is a friend! "Hey Sokka you ready?" "You bet!". I pulled out my swords and Sokka raised his it glistened in the sunlight. And we were off! We fought together like a dance, dodging this way and that and skilfully blocking each other's attacks. I backed Sokka into a corner and he dived through my legs like a dolphin and we continued to duel. In the end a got the upper hand and pinned Sokka to the ground. I starred into his deap blue before I was interrupted by his hands around my waist he pulled me down and flipped me over, making me drop my swords and we wrestled in the sand for a few minutes before breaking out into laughter.

That moment was priceless, we sat on the beach staring into the the water and chatted about dueling and so forth. It was hot on the beach so I removed my jacket somehow not feeling worried anymore about what Sokka thought.
" Well big muscle man you showing off Hahahaha" Sokka said laughing as he removed his shirt aswell, " no I just..."
" I'm just kidding"

After another few rounds of fighting we headed back up to the house and got changed for dinner. Katara has made a fire nation specialty for me. It was braised turtle duck with a spicy noodle soup. (Aang just had the soup) It reminded me of my mother's cooking and I loved seeing everyone enjoying it.

That night it was so incredibly hot, I lay shirtless tossing and turning in my bed. I couldn't sleep for the life of me and I thought I might go ask Sokka how to sleep in this weather. I quietly tip toed down to Sokka's room and peaked through the crack in his door. I saw Sokka shirtless sweating like crazy also trying to fall asleep. "Sokka can I come in?" I whispered. Sokka whipped his head around and responded " sure, can't sleep either ?"
"Yes, it's so bloody hot, I came to see if you had a solution"
"Not yet sorry buddy, wanna chat though?"
I agreed I guess it was better than trying to sleep anyway.
"Sure, about what ?"
"I don't know something cold"
We both laughed
" it was fun today at the beach" I said.
" yeah it was, tomorrow we should go swimming to cool off"
" sounds brilliant... wait Sokka"
"Yes?"
"Let's go now"
"What?"
"To the ocean"
"Okay let's do it, quietly..."