Chapter 1
"THAT'S IT, ZUKO! WE'RE THROUGH!" Mai shouted in her boyfriend's face. They had been dating for several years and thought they were in love. At least, Mai certainly thought so.
"Come on, Mai! It was one time! And it won't happen again. Really, I love you, Mai. You can't just dump me because of this," Zuko fought back. He needed Mai. She was his support through so much. She helped him when he needed it. In return, he helped Mai cut loose when she needed to, even though that was quite rarely. It was getting rarer lately however.
Mai turned her back on him. "Zuko, we have been dating for three years now. And I thought we could tell each other anything. If you wanted something more out of me, then you could have asked. And if you didn't want me anymore, well, then you could've said so."
Mai was never the one to hold too much emotion for a long time. She seemed as relaxed as ever again, so Zuko tried softening her up.
"Please, Mai," he said quietly while walking towards her. He put his arms around her. "We can work this out. Please. Just give me one more chance. I won't disappoint you again."
She closed her eyes in her Zuko's arms, feeling the warmth that was always there. She never wanted it gone. It was the one thing that made her smile every day. Mai sighed, leaning in his arms more. "Fine. But just one more chance. If you mess up again…well…may I suggest moving out of state and changing your name?"
Zuko sighed, relieved. His life would never be as simple again, now that he had to try extra hard not to screw things up.