So a bunch of people on DA are participating in Zutara week and I decided to for go what I said about being ship neutral and am writing for it! So this kicks off day 1 the theme is Denim. It's a really short AU oneshot about forbidden love. I'm such a hopeless romantic! Pleas R&R!
Disclaimer: I do not own Zuko or Katara, that right belongs to Nickelodeon sigh
Denim
A warm hand ran over cool blue fabric.
"You look really good in jeans. You should get out of that school uniform more often."
Deep hazel eyes looked up into amber ones.
"Thanks…" she replied nervously glancing around to make sure no one was looking.
Slowly, the two faces came together, the brown haired girl laid a hand on the raven haired boy's scarred cheek. Their foreheads met and they stared into each others eyes not wanting the moment to leave.
The boys fingers continued to trace patterns on the blue denim as he leaned in to steal a chaste kiss from his angel.
The girl melted into his arms and hung there for moments that seemed to both last forever and not long enough. Her arms wrapped around his chest and she gripped the material of his deep red and black hoodie as she took in the scent of burnt wood that emanated off the tall boy.
"I don't want to hide anymore." She mumbled into his chest. "It kills me not being with you."
"I know," he whispered back, inhaling the scent of ocean water from her hair.
They stood there in silence each relishing in the presence of the other. Then, all too soon it was time to part. She would return to her friends from Pakku Private Academy and him to his from Phoenix High School. They both knew that their love would never be accepted by their peers, schools, or families. So they waited.
The Schools had been rivals for decades, and the small couple lover's for only two years. Still, they would not back down and were confident that one day they could stop pretending.
"Katara," whispered the boy into her ear. "I promise we'll tell them soon. I graduate this year. Please wait a little longer." With that he laid a gentle kiss on her lips and walked out from the Mall's bathroom hallway.
"I will wait for you forever." She called softly as she watched his retreating form turn and offer her a smile that was only reserved for her.
"I love you."
"I love you too, Zuko."
