Chapter 6

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Ariella's POV

I finished reading the book and my eyes were wide. I finally knew what I was and I'm amazed. The words ran through my mind over and over. I am an Oprium, sort of like the avatar only my genes supposedly cease until an spirit gives the gift to someone special. I have no idea why I was given them but it's supposed to be a great honor. I've learned all of my abilities thankfully and I apparently I have all the knowledge from centuries ago. I guess that's why I'm good at a lot of things first time. I'm gonna keep this book. It told me as well why my hair is purple as well as my eyes. It was a signature, when a person had colored hair such as red, blue, green, or another unnatural color, then they would have the gift. People worshiped them and loved them like they were queens or kings. It's amazing. I had just stood up and was running out of the aisle to get a piece of paper when I slammed into someone. I hit the ground with someone on top of me and I had a feeling I knew who it was.

"Sorry Ariella I was just looking for you." Zuko's deep voice made me shiver and I blushed in our position. He had me pinned under his arms as he tried not to squish me but his face was so close I could feel his breath fan my face.

"It's okay, um why were you looking for me?" I was hoping he would get off me but I kinda didn't want him to.

"Your clothes are in your room and I wanted to talk to you." He stared into my eyes and my heart began to race.

"Okay about what?"

"I don't like not knowing where you are it makes me....nervous." I was surprised the Zuko that I heard about never talks about feelings.

"Um sorry?" I wasn't sure whether I should apologize or get mad because he is being overprotective.

"I want to know where you are when I'm not with you." Okay now I was getting a little mad.

"And why is that?"

"I want to know where you are so if something happens I can protect you."

"I can take care of myself perfectly fine, thank you. I don't need the help from you to keep me safe." He seemed ticked off at my attitude and the way I was talking back. His eyes narrowed as he looked at me before standing up and bringing me up with him. He stared at me for a long time as he held my wrists in his before he started to lean down towards me. My instincts flew out the window as I froze. When his lips touched mine I didn't realize how soft his lips were till now. I finally got my instincts back and my lips kissed back. I don't know why I couldn't control myself, his grip on my wrists loosened as he put his hands on my waist bringing me closer. We pulled away and stared at each other both of us blushing. I couldn't find words to speak I just kept my mouth shut as I stared at him.

"I-I'm sorry, um uh...I shouldn't have done that." He shook his head and left leaving me alone. I didn't know how to take it was it that he didn't like me back and regretted kissing me or did he think I didn't want to kiss him. Of course me being me, I went with the first and I sadly walked to my room forgetting about the book for now as I came to realize I do like maybe even love Zuko.

It's been a week since our kiss in the library and he has been avoiding me. Every time I try to talk to him he finds a way to leave. It's heartbreaking and I can't stand it. I know he'll never love me back and that he is going to get married soon to someone that's way better than me. After he avoided me I decided to stay in my room so I wouldn't make him feel awkward every time he saw me. The servants bring me breakfast, lunch and dinner and whatever I ask for. I have the book with me and have been reading it over and over again. I don't know why I don't just leave but I know my body wouldn't let me. I sat on the bench and laid my head on the glass as I stared outside.

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