Zukka - gamers

A party?

Zuko's POV

     Turns out me and Sokka have been talking for about half an hour. I thought it's only been like 10 minutes. I guess time flies by while having fun. When was the last time it went this fast though? I can't remember.

     At first when we started to get up and get ready to leave the food court, I though I'd part ways with Sokka and his friends. But no, luckily I got to keep talking to him.

     Everybody was just walking around the convention, having fun. Me and Sokka were continuing our conversation, so we were a little bit behind the group. Jet kept trying budge into the conversation. It was so annoying. But to be honest everything was annoying. The noise, the fact I have to walk, my hair keeps covering my eyes, and Jet. Obviously.

     Except for Sokka. Except for Sokka's fun energy. Except for Sokka's sarcasm. Except for Sokka's smile. Except for Sokka's eyes. His eyes were like the ocean. Not the color of it though. But very similar. They sparkle like the ocean. And you could easily get lost in them. The only difference there is, is that I want to get lost in his eyes. And I definitely don't want to get lost in the ocean. But whoever gets lost in Sokka's eyes, is very lucky.

     I wonder if life would be easier if I could just go into a black void, and talk to Sokka, and only Sokka. Until we decide it's time to go back, and deal with reality.

Sokka's POV

      I'm having such a fun time. I'm so glad I finally met Zuko. He's such an interesting guy. Not only that, but he also loves video games as much as I do! The only thing that is ruining my vibe is Jet. But it's fine because I have my skills in being sarcastic.

     Zuko is being extra cute. Well, I don't know wether he's always this cute, I barely know him. His hair keeps falling onto his face. Which is adorable. And then he has to keep moving it. Which is adorable. And he makes this angry face when his hair falls over his eyes. Which is adorable. The only way to describe his angry face besides adorable is, angy.

     I did notice that he doesn't smile that much. And when he does it's a very feint smile. But whenever that feint smile comes up, I feel like I accomplished something. Something that I definitely can't get over is how beautiful his eyes are. They are hazel but more. Kind of amber. Yeah. That's their color. They kind of look like a fire but the beautiful kind. The kind that lites a candle and makes the room feel comfortable. The kind that lights fairy lights making a beautiful scene. The kind that warms everybody up on a cold snowy day.

  I wonder what it's like to hug him. Is that a weird thing to wonder? I feel like it is but-
I don't know.

     Azula turns around and asks, "hey, me, Ty Lee, and Zuko were invited to a party. You losers wanna tag along?" The group stops walking. "Are we aloud to?" Katara wonders. "Definitely! They said bring as much people as you can, the more the merrier" Ty Lee exclaims "well I'm definitely going." I say. I look over at Zuko who seems off, "what about you?" I ask him. "I- uhh" it seems like he's having trouble getting his words out. I wonder why. "Hey guys! Look at what I can do." Aang interrupts, and he pulls out some marbles from his pockets and does a weird thing. Everybody laughs at how stupid but random Aang is. Except Zuko.

Zuko's POV

     oh god. oh god. Fuck. A party. No no no no no. I can feel my anxiety start crushing me. What do I say. How do I even speak?! Azula knows how parties give me the absolute worst anxiety. So she'll probably not ask me anything in front of the group, and probably privately so I can handle my anxiety better. I just hope nobody else asks me about it, or even look at me. You could probably tell how close I am to crying from how I look. "what about you?" Sokka asks.

What

     He's looking at me. Can't he tell my anxiety is filling up every part of me? Am I hiding it that well? I'm not usually good at hiding things. I couldn't even hid my own sexuality from my extremely homophobic dad. "I- uhh" I stutter. What do I say? I'm panicking. Aang interrupts. Aang interrupts? Thank god. I can't even think straight, or use my eyes. I notice everyone laughing but I'm still in shock.

Jet lag?

Lol.

That's not funny Zuko.

No you.

     The group starts walking again but it takes me awhile to realize I should too. Before I do, I notice Aang also not starting to walk. I want to tell him thank you for interrupting, but he probably won't understand what he did. And he probably didn't interrupt for my sake anyways. "Hey" Aang says "hey?" I say with a tone notifying him I'm just confused with life right now. "Are you ok? Sorry I interrupted but I noticed you didn't look ok-"

"Thank you." I say with a relieved smile. He gives me an empathetic smile, "anytime, I'm glad to help."

     Aang starts walking and catches up to the group. before I start, I take a deep breath. I catch up to the group and continue my conversation with Sokka. But all he's talking about is 'what is he going to wear to the party' or 'how excited he is' my anxiety slowly rises. Before it gets to bad Azula starts talking to Sokka. I'm guessing she overheard and decided it would be best if she steps in. And it is best. There is nothing wrong with Sokka, he's incredible. I'd be lucky to talk to him more, just not about the party. Aang notices I'm not talking to anyone and starts a conversation to me about Minecraft. Aang seems really nice. I'm glad Azula has found a fun group of friends that has a variety of personalities.