Pain
Sera Stoff
Summary: Drabble for day three of Zutara week 2010 (yes I know it's late, bear with me here). See if you can tell who's who.
Disclaimer: ATLA is the property of VIACOM and Nickelodeon. No profit is made by this story. I am so thankful to Mike, Bryan, and the whole team for creating such a wonderful series from which I get an unhealthy amount of joy.
Zuko watched her out of the corner of his eye. His heart physically hurt as she laughed at another joke. Another joke, told by another man. Why does my heart cry? What are these feelings I can't fight? She leaned against Jet's shoulder, sighed contentedly and closed her eyes. She was happy. Why did it hurt so much? Why did seeing her so happy, bring the firebender nothing but pain?
Her dark brown hair shone with the moonlight, her dark skin looked like silk where it reflected the light of the fire, her cheeks flushed just slightly from the warmth of being so close to the fire. Her light smile sent his heart racing. Her beautiful cerulean eyes gently reflect the world around her… Why did she have to be so beautiful? But it wasn't just her beauty that attracted him, it was her strong will, her hopeful dreams and outlooks, her skill in her element, everything down to the tiniest mannerisms.
Somehow she always found her way into the arms of another man, but never his. You're free to leave me, just don't deceive me and please, believe me when I say… I love you. The jealously was beginning to drive him mad. Unable to bear it any longer the man quickly walked away from the scene, down a wooded path and to a nearby river. He sank into a crouch, resting back against a tree trunk. Agni! Why are you doing this to me? He sat in silent contemplation, willing himself to believe that someday he would have his chance, deep down he knew he was not that lucky.
His eyes upon your face, his hand upon your hand, his lips caress your skin… It's more than I can take!
Because smart fans know that Jet never died… and that Moulin Rouge should always cross into the Zutarian fandom.