It's been 2 years since Zuko and Mai's break-up. I should have made a move by now!
I've known Zuko since we were kids. We learnt the art of sword-fighting together with Master Piandao, and we were both really good at it! Back then, I had such a crush on him, but he wasn't interested in girls at all. The only thing on his mind was how great being Fire Lord one day, would be.
I still have that same crush on him, perhaps more so than I use to. Seeing his success in beating Azula, joining the Avatar, and trying to restore world peace has only made me admire him more. (Not to mention he's grown into quite the handsome man.)
Now, I'm in a ostrich-horse-drawn carriage, on my way to the Palace, with my father. As old friends of the Fire Nation royals, Iroh has invited me and my father to join him for some tea tasting, (Iroh has developed some new and exciting flavours for his tea shop, and we have been given the most brilliant job of tasting and critiquing them.) Iroh mentioned that Zuko might join us if he can find the time in his busy schedule. I dressed-up a little just in case.
I'm not even sure if he'll remember me. It's been years since we last spoke, definitely well before his banishment. Perhaps Iroh had to remind him who I was!
Nevertheless, I try to push these thoughts down as we draw nearer to our stop.
"Wow. Isn't it beautiful?" My father gasps, looking up at the beautiful palace with its grand doors, tall pillars and immaculate marble stairs. "We best get moving. Next Stop: luxury!" He teases.
I grab my purse and bouquet of White Dragon Lily's (a gift for Iroh), and prepare to exit the carriage.
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Burning Temptations - A Zuko Fan-Fiction (Zuko x Reader)
FanfictionYou first met Zuko as a child and developed a beautiful friendship. After his banishment, you didn't see him for years. Now, he's back, and he's the new Fire Lord! After all this time, he's still as handsome as you remember. When you finally meet a...
