I love raw feelings. I love the way you can capture your own emotions and turn it into something beautiful. No matter how hurt you are, it turns into something good when you share it with the world. Sharing your depression does not burden others, but it makes them wiser. In this story of Mai's feelings for Zuko, her feelings are strong, passionate. As you know, a boring person probably kissed quite well, as I can imagine. This is her love story. Her feelings for the Fire Lord. Her feelings toward the girl who stole his heart away. This is a multi-chapter, starting with her letter to Zuko.

Dear Zuko,

Hello Zuko, or should I say, Fire Lord Zuko. 3 years. That's how long it's been since the end of the war. Quite a long time, hasn't it? Well, by the time you receive this letter, I'll be gone. Don't try to go after me. But before you crumple up this letter and disregard my wishes, read the rest. Please.

Well Zuko, it's not hard to explain actually. You love that water witch. I know you do. I don't know what it is about her that's so appealing, but you actually love her. Even more than you did I. I know, I know, you tried to keep it secret? Well, for a secret, you two are quite obvious. You visit her room, Zuko. A lot. You are not calm around her, but you laugh like your world is going to end. When she left for the Southern Water Tribe to check up on things over there, you moped around and got cranky. Of course, you're always cranky, but even more so than usual. It ceases to amaze me how you believe it was all kept secret. I saved you at the Boiling Rock. I risked my life for you. All for you. I told Azula that I loved you more than I feared her. I was going to face Azula's thunder all for you. Because I loved you so much. But you tossed away my love like it was trash. Maybe you don't agree, but that's how I felt.

Your kisses. Do you remember when they were so strong, so passionate? Sweet and tender. It was full of wandering, wants, desire. Passion, angst, love. All we had was each other. Just recently, we had kissed and it was dull. Melancholy. And no. It wasn't me. You know how I kiss, Zuko. I know it was you that made the kiss so indifferent. I remember sitting on a blanket together. It's all I ever loved. You and those special moments. They filled my life no matter how bored I am. And you left them behind for that water witch and her memories.

Zuko, I'm hurt. You should have told me. Of course, I still love you like you'll never know, but at this point, it's really hopeless for me. I loved you dearly and you didn't seem to care. You had my heart and you knew it. I'm also hurt because you didn't tell me. I won't get mad, Zuko. I'll just be disappointed, like I am now. I thought we were best friends just like we were lovers. I know you were afraid to break up with me because of what I said before your coronation as Fire Lord. But I would have thought you'd be more… honorable. Don't cheat on a girl because she said don't break up with her. Just tell her. The only one in pain was me. Don't ever hurt my heart again. In this case, you can't toy with my heart anymore. This time, I'm leaving a letter like you did to me. Of course, you don't love me like I love you. I'm leaving the Fire Nation. I can't tell you where I'm going. But… Good luck to you and the happy maiden (At least, I hope she's still a maiden.). This is the last time you will hear or see of me. Goodbye, Zuko. Have a happy life. Oh, and tell that man-stealing bitch I said hi. (I know you're a G-rated man, but I won't see you again, so I don't care anymore.)

Sincerely,

Mai

The letter was found on his bed tied with a black ribbon. Next to it lay a wilting single red rose and a stiletto.

Zuko's eyes widened and he gasped as he read the letter and placed it back on the bed where it was found. He ran out of his bedroom and looked out the door. He frantically told the servant to get Katara as soon as possible. When Katara came, Zuko told her everything and handed the letter to Katara. She gasped as she read the last paragraph.

"Was our relationship that obvious?"

"I don't know, Zuko. I thought we did a good job of keeping it a secret."

"Apparently not."

"I know that."

"She was right. I tossed her away like she was nothing."

"No you didn't. Love just got in the way."

"Well, we can prove one thing is wrong in Mai's letter."

"What?"

"You're not a maiden anymore."

"Oh. Right."

First Chapter. Because I don't want to post the story all at once, I'll do day at a time. Hope you enjoyed it and sorry for adding that small bit of comedy into an otherwise, angst story. It was irresistible. Please review.