The Unpredictable Fire Queen [Fire Lord Zuko x Reader]{ATLA}

... and the wedding

Through your thin veil, you gazed at thousands of faces. The last time the Fire Lord wed in front of people was a few generations ago. Having no predecessor to set the tone, people were highly anticipating this wedding. You weren't sure if it was the pressure of their expectations or the pressure of becoming Fire Queen that made your palms sweaty, but you were nervous.

The melody playing in the background paused the second you faced Zuko. He was nervous as well, but he was still able to offer you a small smile. Clearly, he wasn't able to see your horrified expression thanks to the veil, but if he did, he would slap you for being stupid (and for making an ugly face). 

As the minister droned on and on about the vows, you tried to keep your posture in check. You felt an incoming slouch and a yawn, but you persevered. It wasn't until you felt Zuko delicately lift the veil did you return to reality.

"H-Huh? What? We're already done?" you gasped. 

The minister gave you a funny look while Zuko let out a sigh. "Of course we are, silly. Now, stop acting so tense." 

You had forgotten all the reasons why you were here, why you were enduring this pressure. Wait, why did you want to marry this man? The second his lips touched yours, your mind overrode any worries.

You kissed back, tiptoeing to level yourself with him and match his passion. Once the kiss ended, you turned and traveled down the stairs alongside Zuko. He held your hand tightly as he led you towards the center. 

"I present to you Fire Queen [Name]!" the minister announced.

You were finally his, and he was finally yours. Never in a million years would you have imagined for this to happen. It all began as an unrequited love, but now it was something much more. 

You glanced at Zuko to see him smiling at his people with a tenderness in his golden orbs. The sight made your heart speed up as a blush adorned your cheeks. You were happy, he was happy, and everyone was happy. 

The amount of joy you felt overwhelmed you, and you broke your regal facade to embrace him (others would have dubbed it as a hug attack). Zuko sputtered out nonsense as he felt your warmth against him, and the crowd cheered even louder.

"What are you doing?" he asked lowly.

"I'm just happy," you laughed as you tightened your hug.

"I... F-Fine. I'll let this slide for once," he hummed as he felt his cheeks heat up. 

"How very kind of you, Fire Lord Zuko," you teased.