Sakura Beifong

Confrontation and Escape

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Normal pov

It had been a few days since the Jasmine Dragon Teashop was opened, and already the shop was filled with customers, Sakura guessed that their Teashop name was quickly spread by those noblemen who had given Iroh his own teashop. The Jasmine Dragon had its warm atmosphere filled with the comforting aroma of freshly brewed tea and the gentle murmur of conversation. Sunlight streamed through the windows, casting a golden glow over the wooden floors and shelves lined with delicate porcelain teapots. Iroh had moved with practiced ease, his hands deftly preparing tea while offering a warm smile to each customer. She, along with Jet and Lee, rushed to each customers to ask for orders. Zuko was acting more friendly than before after the metamorphosis scenario, Jet's attitude towards him had changed a lot, helping and volunteering if there was a struggle he couldnt handle alone with. Sakura could finally have a peace of mind that they were getting along well, heck they even started to become good friends, and she thanked the stars that Jet didn't mind anymore that Iroh and Zuko were firebenders. Though she was worried, what would Jet's reaction would be if he ever found out who Zuko and Iroh really is, and feared he would reacted badly. This is something she discussed with Iroh yesterday as Jet and Zuko was send to collect more tea leaves after the closed for the evening. He had the same feeling as her, worried that Jet's hatred would come back if he found out that they were the prince and general of the fire nation. So they had continued on keeping it a secret as best as they could, though deep down they knew that eventually Jet's gonna find out. Sakura went to the storage room to collect more leaves from the boxes, since it was getting quite, so giving her the chance to take a break from running around. Just as she turned around and was about to walk out, she was caught into a hug by Zuko, his hands wrapping around her. She looked up at him and smiled at him.

"You just couldn't help the urge, huh?"

"Of course I could help it, since I love you so much."

Sakura hummed and rested her head against his chest, hearing his heartbeat pounding softly, a small smile appearing from her lips. Oh how lucky they got to find each other, knowing full well it was fate that brought them together.

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The teashop was now closed since no customers was coming, and the shop was busy being cleaned up with Zuko and Jet sweeping the flours, Iroh clearing and wiping the tables, and Sakura washing the dishes. Just as Sakura finished up and went back to the boys, a guy came in while holding a paper, and went towards Iroh before handing it over. He claimed it was a message from the Royal Palace, before he exit out of their shop with haste, and Iroh unfold the paper and read it.

".... I... I can't believe it."

"What is it Uncle?"

"... I just got an invitation that I serve tea to the Earth King!"

Iroh had excitedly ran to get his things ready for tomorrow, making the three young teenagers smile before the two boys continued sweeping and Sakura taking over to finish cleaning the tables. They were honestly happy for him, and they were excited as well to see how the palace would look on the inside.

"Ya know I am really happy for Uncle, we came a long way to get where we are now."

"Agree, we did came a long way, finally to have a moment of peace."

"... Yeah, peace... I am actually grateful that you two didn't give up on me, even after acting like an ass and causing trouble to try to expose you, Zuko.''

Yes, Jet knows who Zuko and Iroh is since they began to grow close, at first Jet was first hesitant and doubtful about them, even had the idea of being conflicted to them, but after hearing their stories of how they became refugees.