𝔸𝕖𝕪𝕖𝕟𝕟𝕒 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕊𝕚𝕝𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝔸𝕤𝕤𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕟: ℤ𝕦𝕜𝕠 𝕩 𝕆𝕔

ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝟚𝟙- ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕤𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝔻𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕞𝕤

Aeyenna tossed and turned in her sleep, her mind drifting into the realm of dreams where memories and desires intertwined. In her dream, she found herself walking hand in hand with Hiroshi, her beloved boyfriend who had passed away tragically a few weeks ago. They strolled through a garden filled with vibrant flowers, their laughter echoing in the air.

"Hiroshi, I've missed you so much," Aeyenna whispered.

"I've missed you too, Aeyenna," Hiroshi replied, his warm smile melting her heart. "But I've been watching over you. I know it's been tough."

Tears welled up in Aeyenna's eyes as she gazed into Hiroshi's familiar face. "It has been. I don't know what to do without you."

"You're not alone, Aeya," Hiroshi reassured her, his touch tender as he gently wiped away her tears. "You have Zuko. Aeyenna, I've been watching over you both. I've witnessed the bond growing between you and Zuko."

Aeyenna's brows furrowed in confusion. "Bond? Zuko? What are you talking about?"

Hiroshi's gaze softened as he observed her. "You've known each other since you were children, Aeya. I can see the way he looks at you, the concern in his eyes. There's a bond between you that runs deeper than mere friendship."

Aeyenna's heart skipped a beat as she processed Hiroshi's words. She had always considered Zuko a close friend, but lately, she couldn't deny the subtle shifts in their relationship. Yet, she wasn't ready to admit the possibility of developing deeper feelings for him.

"I don't know what you're talking about," Aeyenna replied defensively, her voice tinged with uncertainty and a hint of unease.

Hiroshi's smile was gentle yet knowing. "You don't have to hide it from me, Aeya. It's okay to let yourself feel something for Zuko. He cares about you deeply, and I've seen it in the way he looks at you."

Aeyenna's mind raced with conflicting emotions. She valued her friendship with Zuko, but the thought of anything more felt overwhelming. She wasn't sure if she was ready to open her heart to someone new, especially when her feelings for Hiroshi still lingered.

"I... I don't know," Aeyenna murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.

Hiroshi's expression softened with understanding. "Aeyenna, you deserve to be happy. Don't let my memory hold you back," he urged gently.

Torn between her past and a potential future, Aeyenna struggled to find clarity. "I'm just so confused. I don't want to forget you," she admitted, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

Hiroshi reached out and gently cupped her face in his hands. "You won't forget me, Aeyenna. But you deserve a chance at love and happiness," he reassured her, his voice filled with warmth and understanding.

Tears welled up in Aeyenna's eyes as she whispered, "I'll always love you, Hiro."

"And I'll always love you too, Aeyenna," Hiroshi whispered, his voice fading as the dream began to dissolve. "But it's time for you to live your life."

As Aeyenna stirred from her dream, she felt a gentle nudge on her shoulder. Blinking away the remnants of sleep, she gradually became aware of Zuko's voice softly calling her name.