Zuko's POV :
Even if the war is over, we still want to keep in good shape, that's how training was invented, with me, being the Firelord and Toph's wealth with her parents, of course we got training automen.
I'm training with Boomerang-boy today, hopefully he won't be such a nuisance . There probably won't be any hope for that though, he's always fooling and bantering and joking around.
I just wished that people passing by the training yard won't question how a FireLord is aiding people like him.
Just then, Sokka strolled into the yard, with his hair down. I felt my face burn a little.
Then I realized that something was wrong.
Wait- hold up, why am I feeling so flustered, what's going on ?
I felt a frown stretch upon my face, like I just swallowed and consumed twenty lemons. This wasn't right. What was I doing ? It's just his hair, nothing else....
Maybe, it's because he looks nice. I mean, there isn't a problem with that ! We're both guys....there's nothing wrong about finding Sokka attractive....UGH ! WHAT AM I EVEN DOING ?!?!?!
I was basically screaming and conflicting to myself, each side heavy and impossible to choose.
There was nooo way, no way at all that I could.....
...
...?
...Love Sokka.....?
"Shut up..." I grumbled to myself under my breath, visibly irritated. Sokka just peered at me.
Then, I realized just how stupid I've been a moment ago.
"Wait...! No, no, I wasn't talking about you.. I-" I managed to splutter out to him hastily.
"Very smooth Prince Zuko∽" A voice, taunting and mocking hissed and sneered in my head.
Sokka merely tilted his head to one side and a side of his lips raised up to reveal a half smirk.
" It's fine, I kinda get it." He sniggers as I heave a silent breath of relief. At least, I won't seem like so much of a weirdo to him.
" Okay. " I huff, trying my best to sound uninterested and stony-cold. " Let's start training. "
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Sokka's POV :
Since I can't bend, Zuko mostly trained me on my agility. He complimented me of my strength and muscle powers but retorted that my movements were like a clumsy elephant. I let a chuckle slip when he stated that and he flushed hot red.
Cute.
Woah, where did that come from !?
" Let's start up with your legs since if you can't run swiftly or dodge, your hands would be useless if you don't deflect. " He began and then with a quick motion, wrapped one of his arms around me and the other to my leg, raising it.
I may have blushed a little.
" If you ever need to, don't hesitate to give a kick. " He doesn't seem to notice how my skin is practically hot-red and is burning with heat.
And it's not from the sun.
Unless you count Zuko as one, which he is to me.
Perfect little sunshine
What in the spirits am I thinking about..?!
Zuko's hand crept up my thigh and raised it higher. I sucked in a sharp inhale of breath and took a sniff of Zuko's breath.
It was pleasantly warm and had the scent of vanilla.
I love it.
I flushed a bit. What am I doing ?!
If Zuko had noticed my blush ,he certainly doesn't show it.
He carries on as if everything was normal and I'm totally not blushing like a hot-red tomato.
I'm so dam stupid. Why am I even feeling this way...???
I felt a pang of disappointment as he gingerly lets go of my thigh, still reddened by his touch as he continues on to teach.
" Alright, now with the hands, I'm just teaching you the basics, if you ever need to defend yourself or whatsoever. "
As the rest of the training goes on, Sokka can't help but let his mind wander back to how Zuko was holding his leg before.
He got chided from Zuko for not paying attention.
Little does he know, he's the reason for Sokka's distraction.
The rest of the training flies by quickly, as Sokka learn new strategy and power-moves from Zuko. The current FireLord still doesn't think he should be ready for combat with the automen, though.
Sokka was getting quite impatient at that, but didn't complain.
Much.
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Guysss, IK this was short but I just came back from my trip-- I promise I'll try to write longer, okay ? I'll be writing more from now and I know this is a little boring but I'll spice things up a bit later on, tysm ya'll!!! 🐸🐸🐸🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏💖
