Blue Spirit - Zuko x Reader

Ch 5 : Jasmine Dragon

It was finally your first day at Jasmine Dragon, and for some reason you underestimated the crowd for the best tea shop in Ba Sing Se. Your mouth hung open at the big line waiting outside, the shop isn't even going to open until a good 30 minutes!

"Is it always like this? so early in the morning?" You ask the boy who was not even slightly affected.

"Hmm? No...Monday's are pretty quiet compared to the rest of the week"

Quiet?! What did I get myself into?

People rushed in as soon as the clock struck 7. You were everywhere, you moved and worked as fast as you could, but the amount of customers just kept increasing. By the end of the day, you questioned why you wanted to work again. Your legs, feet, arms, palms all were very much dead.

As soon as the shop closed, you dropped down on the ground in exhaustion. Seeing your dramatic state, Lee snorts at you.

You turn around and look up at him admiringly "Sir, I very much salute you for handling this all by yourself before I came" You express, dramatically.

He laughs, a genuine whole-heartedly laugh, one that you would be able to recognise even in a loud crowded room. You could only stare at his enduring expression, his small dimples on the right side of his wide lips, his nose that scrunched ever so slightly.

It was at this moment you realized, that no matter the situation, you need to keep making the man in front of you laugh, just to see his flawless expressions. You were going to be a comedian! Just for him and you will take on any shit this guy gives you.

"Come on, get up. I'll make you some tea? To help you relax"

Except for that. "No!.....I mean, you must be exhausted too right?" You chuckle, bringing yourself up.

"Don't worry I'm not"

Just as you were about to dread the thought of drinking his so-called 'tea', both of you heard uncle's words "Lee! Please help me with these supplies"

Saved by the old man, forever grateful Moshi!

...

"Nari please hand me the tissues"

"Nari the supplies!"

"Nari!"

"Nari!"

Irritated and exhausted you finally find the time to sit as the store closes. As much as you loved Moshi, this man was exhausting you. How did Lee manage all by himself?  It had only been 3 days since you started and you were already contemplating if you should quit.

"Tired?" Lee said, handing you some water.

Mumbling a small thank you, you gulp the whole glass down. "Very much"

The chair screeches as Lee pulls it out to sit down. "Sorry about my uncle, his uh.....passion for tea sometimes blinds his concern for others"

"No it's nothing like that. I'm honestly just grateful that he hired me"

"We closed pretty late today because of those high generals that came huh?" He looked at you as you slouched down on the chair. "Do you want to stay the night? Your place is pretty far isn't it" Lee asked before he even processed where you would sleep, too distracted by your tiredness.

You shake your head, waving of the kind offer but were interrupted by his uncle "Stay the night, Nari. Today was quite a busy day" You sigh, agreeing to the offer after a while, you were honestly exhausted.

"Great! You could sleep on my nephew's bed"

Both you and Lee look up at Moshi "Huh?"

"No it's okay, I can just chill on the couch or even the ground" You nervously laugh waving your hands.