Broken Zuko x Reader

Chapter 1

You had woken up in the middle of the night due to the nightmares that plagued you every night. A silent scream pierced the night. You tired to regain your composure. Taking deep breaths as you rolled out of bed a sheen of sweat covered your body highlighting the scars of your past. You got dressed making sure that each and every one of your scars were hidden carefully. Nobody knew about your past and you planned on keeping it that way. There was no way you were going to burden the people that gave you a home especially not the Avatar he had too much on his plate. As you walked to the cliff on the air temple your mind wandered to the new recruit, Zuko, he is to teach Aang fire bending. Everyone always seemed on edge around him you were more curious 'how did the banished prince come to this team?' You thought. When you got to the edge of the cliff you sat down and let your feet dangle. Your thoughts drifted to your dream and tears cascaded down your face. After a long while you headed to your makeshift kitchen the sun was rising and you figured you might as well prepare breakfast. As soon as you finished making it you headed towards your room knowing the others would be up soon, and wanting to make sure everything was covered before everyone saw you. Zoning out you thought about Zuko and why his eyes always seem to be looking for your secret as if he is determined to figure you out. You walked into a wall and fell "ooow!" You had landed on one of your injuries that hadn't quite healed yet. "Are you Ok?!" Zuko asked worry written on his face as he held out his hand to help you up. You flinched away memories of your father flooding your mind. You quickly recovered grabbing his hand. "I-I-I'm fine, s-s-sorry I-I-I wasn't paying attention to Wh-where I was g-going." You started off to your room when he grabbed your arm you gasped at the pain. "You are not fine!!"