Like We Used To
(A Zuko One-Shot)
AN: All of this will be in Zuko's POV
My gold orbs stared at the ceiling and my face was set in a melancholy expression. It was late and stormy out tonight too… with all of this mixed together it gave me a lonely feeling. It wasn't my environment that was making feel this way, but I was left alone to my mind. It kept bringing back memories of her…. Memories of us.
Flashback
I stared at the smaller sleeping figure next to me as she snuggled into my sides. I could feel her cool breaths as she slept next to me. It was a fairly large bed we shared but I enjoyed that feeling of being close to her, so I snaked my arms around her small torso. I felt her stomach rise and fall as I held her close to my chest, I was at peace as I watch her fell asleep to my heartbeat.
Flashback End
If only I can go back in time… If only I can be in that bed again… If only it was me instead of him. I wonder does who do the things we did. Shared a bond like we did. Does he hold you when you cry? Does he listen to you as you quote you favorite lines, even though he heard it a million times? Does he sings your favorite songs, and washes all your fears away? Does he do all the things, like I used to?
Flashback
Seventeen months and eighteen days ago, that's when I began to feel so low. I put my face against the window, as I watched your figure to leave me alone. I know what I did was wrong, but now I deal with the consequences….
Flashback End
I sighed as I stared at the window, it was morning and the storm finally died. Today I had to train, but not with Aang, but with her… I came downstairs with my hair all over the place and with bags under my eyes with faint tear stains on my cheek. Overall, I didn't care about my appearance since I was going to get sweaty anyways. I sat down on a nearby bench and closed my eyes, waiting for my sparring partner to come.
Love… I'm a sucker for that feeling… I always end feel like I've been cheated… Why are you on my mind?... I know I'm not needed…. It happens all the time…
"Zuko?" My golden eyes snapped open and I felt a strange sense of butterflies and bubbliness in my stomach as I was met face to face with (Y/E/C)
"Yes?" I replied, trying to make sure my voice didn't betray me. She pointed into the training room and looked down shyly. I smiled slightly and nodded and headed straight to the training room.
"Hey Zuk-" I cut her off before she got to finish and said, " (Y/N)… Does he love like I love you? Does he tell you every day? Does he make you feel invincible in every word he say? Can you tell me if this was right? Please don't throw what we had away? Does he do all the things, like we used to…"
I stared at her deep (y/e/c) orbs and waited for her answer…
" Zuko, I-" but it was too late, the training bell rang… now I'd never get to know her answer.