Zutara- Whats Love without Tragedy (Lemon)

Human Nature

Katara (Yami)

With that release the rippling water around me grew lukewarm, soaking in what I just allowed to happen.
did I really allow that... By Zuko nonetheless.

Engraved in my mind were Zuko's piercing honey eyes scrutinizing me. Lowering my head my chin almost touched my neck as I knew I couldn't match his gaze.
His body language was so intimidating now, towering over me. In the reflection of the water, I could see my cheeks grow red with embarrassment. Shutting my eyes close tightly I couldn't look up, I couldn't bring myself to look at his reflection, I couldn't even stand to look at my own.
Then before I knew it he was gone. One minute he was here the next I heard the door click.

I felt the seconds turn into minutes, and minutes turn into hours. The once strong heat I had felt coming off the exposed water pipes was no longer there. As if he selfishly took the warmth with him long ago.

*Knock Knock*
"Yami?"

I looked up with wide eyes feeling frightened as my heart skipped a beat.
What do I do? What do I say?
Before I could conclude any action the door pushed open, a slim figure moving forward.

"Come now. How long do you think you're supposed to stay in there?" Holding a large towel open, the older woman who rushed into the bathroom said looking down at me with a warm smile. She was a light tan color with dark black hair, kept in a loose low bun. There was no one else with her as I looked around, but her eyes pulled me in reminding me so much of grangran's.

Following her gaze I stood up in the cold water, feeling ashamed of myself I crossed my arms over my breasts attempting to conceal them. In a hustle the old woman wrapped the towel around me, drying my body quickly. She dressed me in a simple light pink servant kimono she had brought with her, leaving my hair out wild to dry.

"Come, we must get out of this room quickly". Pulling my arm the women led me out of the Fire Lord chamber where the two soldiers still stood against the wall guarding. Making our way down the hall I could hear steps far behind me on the opposite side.

"Quickly now!" The old woman ordered turning around the corner of the hall. "I'm too old to deal with her tantrums at this time of night."

"What? Who is it?"

"Lady Mai," She said simply replying.
Opening a door she led us to another hall, that many servant women walked freely in. It wasn't as luxurious a feeling as the halls we just left. Everyone seems relaxed here, not needing to walk on eggshells.

"I am Sui Seikuh, The head place court Lady. I used to personally serve the previous Fire Lady."
She must be speaking of Zuko's mother...Katara thought to herself.
"This is the servant wing" Sui continues. "it's actually the only one in the palace. The other servant's sleeping quarters are in the south tower. Depending on the person's job will determine if you get to stay here. Generally, it's only for those of us who serve the royal family, and the head status of other departments. However, the Fire Lord instructed me to find a room specifically, for you here".

"The Fire Lord... um .. can I ask you a question?" Katara hesitated to ask, Sui glanced at her nodding gently as I followed her, passing two workers who leaned against the wall speaking freely with each other.
"who's Lady Mai?"

Sui's head nearly snapped in half turning back to me blinking confusedly, her body coming to a complete stop.
"What?!"
Her sudden outburst caused me to jump backward in fear. Oh no... I've said something wrong...I could only imagine what she'd do to me...