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by. Kay Celestine
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Jasmine Tea
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"Daddy, what are you doing?"
"Jasmine, why aren't you in bed?"
"I asked first daddy."
Fire Lord Zuko chuckled at the young princess. "I'm making tea. Would you like to join me?"
Beaming, the young princess nodded her head and hurried over to him, her dark brown hair flowing behind her. Just like her mother…
"Now, why aren't you in bed?" Zuko asked as Jasmine took her seat next to him, her small fingers playing in the grass.
Jasmine sighed, her golden eyes gazing up at the night sky. "I just can't fall asleep at night. It's the waterbender in me I guess," she giggled as she nuzzled her face into his chest.
Zuko laughed and pulled her into a hug, "Of course."
"So daddy," Jasmine said looking up at him, "what type of tea are you making this time?"
"Jasmine."
The young princess crinkled her nose in annoyance, "Again? Daddy you always make Jasmine tea."
Zuko smiled gently, handing her a cup. "Well I like it. You know, this was your great-uncle Iroh's favorite tea-"
"-as well as your mother's," Jasmine finished, gently mocking him. "I know daddy."
"That's also why I named you Jasmine - to honor your great-uncle and your late mother. You know, you should try it. Maybe it'll be your favorite too."
The young princess smiled and nodded her head, her eyes twinkling in the moonlight. She raised the tea cup, gently blowing at the steam before taking a cautious sip.
Zuko leaned over, resting his hand on her shoulders. "Well? What do you think?"
Jasmine looked up and flashed him a shy smile.
"Daddy… this tastes horrible."
Author's Note: So this is me not writing my Zutara week prompt fics. Whee~ I'm pushing it...
Okay well, this was much longer than I intended it to be but, all in all, years later, Zuko still can't make tea himself.
Hope you liked it! :)