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A/N:
Yay! My first fanfic that isn't about FT! I am very annoyed at the anime because only one episode comes out every SATURDAY! I can't wait that long for awesomeness! (And I don't know Japanese so I have to wait for the English ver. mangas, too :()
Anyways (I say this a lot…) I saw that many people ship MaiKo (as in Zuko and Mai) but I ship JinKo (Zuko and Jin)… Is that a crack pairing?
Anyways (there it is again) I thought about their, um, 'broken' date at the Firelight Fountain and I decided to write this.
Oh, and not all the dialog is correct because I just thought of this and I can't re-watch the episode.
Zuko's POV
"Uncle, we have to leave. Someone's on our trail," I told Uncle Iroh bluntly, setting some tea cups on the counter.
"We do?" Unclie Iroh stroked his beard.
"Yes," I said impatiently. Sometimes Uncle Iroh was slow. "That girl over there, she keeps looking at us."
"Oh yes! She comes everyday, looks like she's got a giant crush on you!"
"What?" I almost shouted.
"Thanks for the tea," I jumped and turned around. It was the girl. She handed me some coins. "I'm Jin. What's your name?"
"Uh, Lee," I mumbled.
"Thanks, Lee. So, do you want to go out sometime?"
I was about to say no, just as my dear Uncle jumped in. "He would love to go out."
Her face lit up. "Great! I'll meet you outside tonight at sunset."
Time Skip: That Night
Jin's POV
I waited around the corner of the shop until I heard him step out. I giggled at the sight of Lee. "Hey, you look cute," I said, ruffling his hair.
"Hey! My Uncle spent ten minutes doing my hair!"
I giggled and grabbed his arm. "C'mon!"
I dragged Lee to one of my favorite food stalls and ordered a ton of food. I was super hungry.
"Excuse me, Sir, would you and your girlfriend like some dessert?" One of the waiters asked.
Lee slammed his fist on the table. "She's not my girlfriend!" He screamed.
I slurped some noodles. I think I can change that.
Zuko's POV
I looked back at Jin, a bit… ashamed? Guilty? Why had I been that blunt? She shoveled some noodles in her mouth, eyes wide and smiling. "Uh, you have a big appetite for a girl," I said. Stupid. Stupid. Stupid. Why did I say that?
"Uh, thanks?" She asked. I could see she wasn't sure if I was complimenting her.
"So, Lee. Where are you from?" She put down her bowl.
My back-story had been worked out by me and my Uncle already, but when I looked at her olive-colored eyes I wanted to tell her the truth. Which was totally stupid. And, anyways, I had a girl waiting for me back at the Fire Nation. Mai. I pictured her face: Cold, sharp eyes; flawless, pale complexion; perfect hair. Then I found myself comparing her to Jin. And, overall, my brain found that Jin was the winner. I barely knew her. "Um, we just moved here. My Uncle and I traveled a lot before." That was true, at least.
"Why did you travel so much?"
"Um, we were… part of a traveling circus." I was running out of excuses. I had strayed from our original story.
"Ooh! What did you do?" Jin asked, her eyes twinkling. "Wait, no. Let me guess. Juggling?"
"Yeah, that's right," I said uncertainly. "I juggled."
"That's so cool!" She shoved a bunch of objects into my arms. "Teach me, will you?"
I was about to say 'no.' I didn't know how to juggle, after all. But then I made the mistake of looking at her face. Her eyes were wide and hopeful and her hands were clasped together.
"Fine," I mumbled. I tossed the objects into the air, and looked up. All the clowns that Azula and I watched in the Fire Nation seemed to think it was pretty easy.
One by one, the items fell on me, bouncing or breaking. I ended up covered in sauce. "I, uh, haven't practiced in a while."
Jin giggled. "That's OK. Come on! I want to show you this place."
Jin's POV
Lee paid for our food, which was sweet. He only worked in a teashop. I pulled him towards my favorite part of the town: The Firelight Fountain. "When the light hits the water it sparkles like it's the most beautiful thing in the world," I told Lee excitedly. "It's right here," I stopped.
Zuko's POV
Jin's face fell. "Oh, it's not lit!"
I looked at her face. Why was she so disappointed? It was just a stupid fountain. We had plenty of these that were way more beautiful (with turtle-ducks) in the Fire Nation. Then I looked at her again, and felt my heart soften. I squeezed my eyes shut. She made me feel so weak. "Close your eyes. And don't peek!" I warned her.
She nodded and closed her eyes and placed her hands over them, smiling. I entered my Fire Stance and aimed at the lanterns, shooting short, thin flames at them.
"OK, you can open your eyes, now."
She removed her hands and her face lit up – not only with happiness but with awe. "Wow! How? – When? – Did you? – "
I just smiled and turned to the fountain. Seconds later, I felt her hand slip through mine. Again, I felt myself comparing her to Mai. Mai's hands were more feminine, slim, slender, soft. Jin's was calloused and warm. And nicer than Mai's again.
She leaned towards me and I panicked. "Here's a coupon. It was my Uncle's idea, since you're such a frequent customer."
"Thanks," she smiled and tiny nose scrunched up. "Now it's my turn to give you something. Close your eyes."
I closed my eyes, and felt her lean towards me, then she gave me a soft kiss and drew back. I kissed her, then pulled away. Turning, I ran. "Wait, what's wrong?" She called.
"It's complicated," I heard myself say, then I turned and ran back to the teashop.
A/N:
Kay, so this was basically what happened in the show, but I added bits and pieces, I guess. Next chapter will be better (I think) promise.
So, um, JINKO FTW!