Zukka Fanfic

TWO

The next day at school
SOKKAS POV
"that party was awesome" Sokka says as he's walking with Aang to their lockers.
"It was pretty fun! I made a new friend also!" Aang replies to Sokka.
"You're friends with everyone Aang." Sokka groans.
"So are you?" Aang says as sokka dabs a few people up.
"Good point." Sokka admits. "Anyway, I have basketball practice. Coach said if I miss another practice i won't be captain anymore. I better go."
BASKETBALL PRACTICE (LOCKER ROOM)
ZUKOS POV
Uncle says I should get more into school clubs. He signed me up for the basketball team without me knowing, but I can't really stay mad at him. I guess this would help me get more into shape after laying around all day on my bed...I'm still not happy about this either way.
When i enter the locker room i'm hit with a great gust of absolute stink! do these guys not shower? it's weird seeing naked guys just having regular conversations as if they aren't completely butt naked. i'm here to just get in and out. i find a designated locker for me, until someone catches my eye. Of course it had to be him. Sokka. First he's popular, and now he's a jock?
"What's up captain?" a random guy says as he fist bumps sokka. And he's the captain? Well isn't he just perfect, and sadly he spots me... again.
"Yo, Ziki! Last night, pretty awkward huh?" Sokka says as he scratches his neck.
"For the last time my name is Zuko." I respond
"Oh but it can be like a little inside joke! Y'know? Since we're best buds and all?" Sokka exclaims.
"I'm not friends with you, don't you find it uncomfortable at how your practically naked infront of me and trying to be 'best buds' with me?" I turn my head over.
"Whatever" Sokka shrugs and gets back to changing.
We have to wear some white shorts and a green tank top, which i absolutely hate. I'm designated the number " 13 ".
ON THE COURT
SOKKAS POV
As i'm dribbling the ball just warming up, i spot Ziki, I mean Zuko, on the bleachers holding his head in his hands. I wave at him and he just rolls his eyes. Cute. Huh? No, cute? I like Suki! Right? right. Coach then gathers us all together and says we're going to go against Yu Dao highschool. Our rival of course. I already knew we would win. The competition was in 4 months in the 2nd semester, yet I didn't know why coach was telling us so early. Coach then told us to just practice for the rest of the period, everyone knew he just wanted to play games on his 'working' computer.
I was talking to my friend, Haru.
"I can't wait to take that trophy home man!" I say to Haru as we walk over to the water bottles.
"I heard Yu Dao is a pretty good opponent, don't get your hopes high." Haru jokes.
"Oh please, you've seen me on the court, I could take the entire team by myself" I say proudly while I point my thump to my chest" We make it to the water bottle station and I get my water bottle and drink a few sips.
"Anyway, I've been thinking of going to the movie theatres with Suki" I continue the conversation.
ZUKOS POV
I look over and see Sokka with his friend at the water bottle table thingy. Whatever. But i keep catching myself looking at him, over, and over, again. Butterfly's dance in my stomach when I get close to him. It must mean nothing. Hmph.
After practice I find Sokka and the "gaang" over at their signature table. Sokka urges me to come over. I don't know why, but I do. I sit next to Sokka but keep my distance, but whenever I'm close to him I just get this feeli-Anyways, this girl named Toph says.
"Are you guys doing anything for Christmas?" She crosses her legs and holds her head in her hands.
"I was thinking that we could all like rent and AirBNB, and stay there for Christmas." Sokka suggests.
"Not a bad Idea!" Aang jumps in.
"I guess we could tell dad..." Katara says.
"Oh please, he won't even realize we aren't home... Not that he's ever there or anything" Sokka mumbles "You in Zuko?" Sokka turns to me.
"What? Oh... I'll ask my uncle or something." I turn my head and fiddle with my index finger,
"Great, so when should we leave? The 23rd? I think that's good" Aang says.
"Yep! I'll be paying, wont even make a dent in my wallet" Sokka brags.
"Don't worry about paying. I got it all covered" Toph then pulls out a gold slip saying "Beifong" and that was all enough for me to be shocked.
"Fine by me" Katara says. "Do you guys think that we could get an airBNB in like... Ember Island or something. The pedicures and manicures there are to die for! And have you heard of the mud bath? Just divine." Katara says "And i want there little new nail design!"
"Ember Island? I think that would be a good place, I heard that they have great sunset views" Sokka replies.
"Whatever you guys want, I don't care as long as I get to use my special privileges." Toph takes the dirt out of under her nails. I stay silent. I think I like hearing people talk other than talk myself. I'm kinda starting to like this little..."gaang".
THE JASMINE DRAGON
"Uncle.. Um me and my friends-"
"You have friends? I am so proud of you Zuko!" Uncle Iroh interrupts me suddenly.
I slump my back in this indirect insult and compliment and continue. "Well they had plans to spend the christmas together and invited me...is it okay if i go?" Uncle thought for 4 seconds.
"Well then, this must be very special to you if you are ditching christmas to go, so yes, you may go with your friends. please, call me though" Uncle smiles. I cant help to crack a smile back.
Suddenly I hear the door open and lots of footsteps. "Well I guess we are busy, I will go serve them uncle." I quickly leave the kitchen and go to serve the customers but to my surprise it's the "gaang".
"Zik-Zuko! I didn't know you worked here! What a surprise." Sokka and Aang say at the same time. "Sparky works here? heh." Toph chuckles.
"Well I didnt know you worked at the best tea shop in Ba Sing Se" Katara says flipping her hair back and smiling.
"Well, my uncle owns the shop, I'm just helping out every- now and then.." I say barely above a whisper.
"Well expect to see us here more" Sokka says.
"Not looking forward to it..." I say back.
"I'm flattered" Sokka chuckles and so does Aang. "I barely even like tea! but the boba here is great!" Sokka adds on and talks with the rest of the gaang.
Whilst I serve them their tea I see a few girls giggling and looking at Sokka. I don't know why I'm a little angered. It's nothing! He's probably used to this treatment, he's really , and I mean really easy on the eyes. Deep ocean eyes, that little spiky ponytail with that one stray hair that even when he try's to slick back he fails, and his skin it's so perfe- What am I saying?
"So, right now it's the 20th, so we leave in about 2 days?" He makes sure as he leans back in his chair with his legs crossed.
"Yep!" Katara has her hands intersected and is leaning on the table.
"I'm hoping that there are a few sick party's over there" Toph joins in.
"Did you guys know Ember Island is a very spiritual place! they say that there your feelings really give out!" Aang mentions.
"Yadda, yadda, I'm just hoping i can get back to practicing my boomerang." Sokka shrugs. "Zi-Zuko! did you pack yet?"
I shake my head no and quickly turn around and start blushing a bit. Why do I feel this way?
DECEMBER 22ND
THE GAANG GC
Sokka: every1 meet at gate B NOW!
Katara: What he's saying is, we're in a hurry and we don't see you guys yet, so pick up the pace 😒
Katara: Oh gosh, Toph is at gate D, let me go get her really quick.
Aang: Guys I found Zuko, we're headed your way right now! 🙏🏻🙏🏻😇😇☺️☺️🥰🥰
ZUKOS POV
"Can I ask a question?" Aang turns to Zuko a they are walking and puts his phone in his hoodie pockets. Oh no, it's the question about the elephant in the room. my scar..time to just dump all my trauma on him. I nod slowly and look to the ground.
"Is the anything that me and the gaang can do to make you more comfortable?" Aang asks with a genuine look on his face. How is he so sweet? He's so sweet he just wants to make me cry. "Nothing, you all are perfect." I say, and look back at him. "Okay" Aang responds, smiling.
Everyone is now at gate B and we board the plane in 5. When me and Aang make it to the gate Sokka embraces me in the warmest hug. I blush furiously and bury my head into his shoulder. "How you been buddy?" Sokka leaves the hug and ruffles my hair, which makes it easy because of our height difference. I sigh and sit down next to Toph. "You like him don't you?" she says, so casually it's scary. "What?! Where'd you get that idea from? totally not..." "I can tell your lying". I was lying. I think I like Sokka...