Zuko was an idiot. Those who already have proof of this fact, I give you something more to accentuate on. Things that you shouldn't do after beating Fire Lord Ozai after joining up with Team Avatar for this same mission is a totally different story, so I won't go into that. So... why was Zuko an idiot?
Well, when a PMSing Master Waterbender tells you her love for you and you completely dismiss the confession because you weren't paying attention, for the simple fact that her brother with an IQ of 12 challenged you to an arm wrestling match, you have to be an idiot.
So I guess I forgot to mention he's loved her since he tied her to that tree. Well... He's loved her since he tied her to that tree. Now finally to answer the million gold piece question, Why was Zuko an idiot? Him being in an infirmary with mild frostbite and bruises along his neck is self explanatory. Poor Zuzu even forfeited his arm wrestling match too. That concludes this report on the fact that Zuko is an idiot.
Yours Truly,
Secret Zutara Informat
"Iroh, you better go check on Zuko." Aang said worriedly. Iroh nodded and chuckled at his past thought as he put down his quill and sent off his messenger hawk. Grandkids...