Poop. I couldn't get this up in time. Anyway, it's 12:05 so close enough :P Yay for Zutara Week
Calor
Zutara Week 2013
"Zukooooo!" I race up to my fiancée who is waiting with open arms on the Caldera City Harbour. He sweeps me off my feet and plants a kiss on my lips. I bury my face in his shoulder, breathing in the scent of fire and a hint of smoke. "I've missed you so much, Sweetie."
"I've missed you too 'Tara." The moonlight on Zuko's handsome face illuminates the huge scar that covers the left side of his face. I lightly kiss the edges of the burn and smile slightly at the realization that I am in Zuko's arms once again.
He sets me down lightly on my feet and I lean in for another kiss. This time it's on my nose. I giggle and hold his hand as we climb into the palanquin that will take us back to the palace. He asks me, "How was the Water Tribe? Are you okay? Do you need some rest after the trip?"
"I'm fine, Zuko. Calm down. I wasn't mauled by a polar bear dog. It was nice to seeing family after so long, especially Gran Gran. And how were you, my Fire Lord?" The palanquin ride is as bumpy and uncomfortable as usual. But it's not so bad with Zuko next to me.
"Horribly lonely and depressed. My beautiful ice princess wasn't here to cheer me up."
We cuddle, and I sit with my head on his strong shoulder. We stay like that until we reach the palace, glad to be in each other's presence once more.
When we finally retreat to the privacy of Zuko's bedchamber, clothes are stripped off and our mouths are quickly on each other, fueled by passion and longing. I take in short breaths, and my tongue wrestles for control between our mouths. Zuko pushes me back onto the red silken sheets and I let myself surrender to the undeniable pleasure that fills me to the very core.
~oOo~
I trace swirly patterns over and over on the Fire Lord's bare chest. His heartbeat's still fast, and I can feel mine keeping up. The longing for Zuko I had felt for the past month is now replaced with a wonderful feeling of contentment and happiness. I won't ever be cold again, even in the darkest winter of my Southern home, because I have my warmth and fire right next to me.