Warmth
Even now I can feel your heat. Through the fabric of my sleeping bag, of course you don't need one; your too 'manly'. I can feel the warmth he emanates, radiate through the chill wind that sweeps past us as Appa cuts through the night sky. I can't resist the urge to turn and look at you. As I shuffle I see everyone else is asleep, including you. I'm so glad Appa knows where he is going. I watch you unseeing, focusing instead on what happened earlier in the day. I felt your warmth then too, as we were pressed back to back, weapons bared, ready to fight, to protect. And the way your face looked as you offered your help to mount Appa. With all that mirth in your eyes. I still find it so surreal when you smile; I'm so used to your scowls. I find myself saying and doing stupid things, just to hear your laugh. And I have just realised how ridiculous that is. But this whole 'thing' is ridiculous. We both have girls hanging on to us. Girls who have fought beside us, for us. I feel ashamed of what I must be doing to Suki, but I can't help how I feel for you. You once told me you felt the same way, I hope that still stands. I'm scared that one day, maybe after the war, when you'll surely become fire lord, that you'll leave me, and take yourself a lady. I hope not. But the way your hand kept sweeping past mine while we were fighting, gives me hope, and internal warmth. Suddenly I'm broke from my trance as I hear your voice, whispering amusedly; "are you going to stare at me all night or are you going to go to sleep?" I see you now, your eyes peeped open, waiting for a response.
"How long have you been awake?" I say, trying to convey my annoyance without waking the others.
"Long enough." And you pull me down from my half sitting position, close to you. So close your warmth feels like an inferno. You drape an arm across me, so casually like it just belongs there. I realise that we are more than lovers, were friends, soul mates and brothers in arms. Then I feel the hairs on my head rustle as your lips move to say goodnight. I could defiantly get used to this warmth, the warmth of you.
"Zuko."
Yet again just a quick oneshot, this time ZukoXSokka. My writers block is killing me, all i can write is quick drabbels. So this is my update, 'cos i feel bad about not posting anything. But Happy New Year!! (And a belated Merry Christmas!!)
Lots of Love Tink xox