"Uncle, we have a problem," Zuko whispered to Iroh as he descended from the ladder. "One of the customers is on to us. Don't look now, but there is a girl over there at the corner table. She knows we are Fire Nation."

Just as Zuko said the last part, Iroh turned to look at the girl but was forced by Zuko to turn back.

"You're right Zuko. I've seen that girl in here quite a lot. Seems to me she has a little crush on you." Iroh grinned at him.

"What?!" Zuko exclaimed in disbelief. He reeled back in shocked and bumped into Ureshi. Ureshi crashed down onto the floor, the teapot and cups smashed onto the ground and tea spilled all over her. She let out a small, "Ow!" and undid the ribbon holding her hair in place, seeing that her hair was already messy caused by the fall.

As Zuko helped her up, he couldn't help to notice the way her long wavy brown hair cascaded down her back made her look really beautiful. Her hand was soft with no calluses whatsoever.

"Thank you," Her hand slipped out of his hand and he slipped out of his thoughts.

"You're welcome," He replied.

"What happened? Why do you look so shocked?" She asked inquisitively.

Another voice interrupted their conversation, "Thank you for the tea." The girl handed Zuko a few coins who turned away soon after. "What is your name?"

Zuko turned back to look at her, "My name's Lee." He hesitated before continuing, "My uncle and I just moved here."

"Hi Lee, my name is Jin. Thank you and, well, I was wondering if you would like to go out some time?" Jin asked bashfully.

"He'd love to!" Iroh answered for him.

"Great! I will meet you in front of the shop at sun down," She replied eagerly and left.

Iroh threw an arm around his bewildered nephew as Ureshi giggled.

Zuko threw her a look to which she replied, "I'm going to get changed."

Several minutes later, Ureshi came out in a fresh set of clothes, her hair done in a different style- The top part of her hair tied in a neat bun and the lower part of her hair loose with a few braids randomly tied.

Zuko stared at her, oblivious to his action until Ureshi asked, "What? Do I look bad?" She touched her hair. "I know it looks weird but I thought it looked quite nice on me…"

"No, you look fine," Zuko said quickly before returning to his work.

The jingle of bells reminded Ureshi of her duty and she quickly smoothed her skirt before approaching the patron.

"What would you like to order?" She said, busy drying her tray.

"Hi, we meet again," The vaguely familiar voice hit her.

The warmth and friendliness of the voice…

"Hi," She smiled and looked up, her eyes meeting his green alluring eyes.

"What would you like?" She repeated, only her voice was softer and gentler than before.

"A cup of Jasmine tea please," He replied with much courtesy.

She nodded and blushed. Hearing his voice made her blush like a beetroot. In fact, everything about him made her want to blush.

"Oh when winter turns to spring,
And when all the flowers bloom
and all the birds they sing,
All my love for you
Will come soaring through the skies
Cause only you, only you
Can make my spirits rise," Iroh sang as Ureshi approached the counter, face flushed.

"What was that all about?" Ureshi asked him, an eyebrow raised.

"Don't you think that love is in the air?" Iroh teased, glancing in the direction of the stranger.

Ureshi blushed once again and quickly said, "A cup of Jasmine tea please."

"A pot would be better," Iroh replied, winking at her as he set the pot and a cup on the tray.

Ureshi wrinkled her nose at him before picking up a tray.

"Your tea, Sir," Ureshi set the tray down quietly. All the patron did was nod his head and Ureshi felt a sinking feeling in her heart. As she turned to go, she heard him call out, "Would you like to go out with me? There is a small festival at the Northern gate tonight"

A smile burst onto her face. "Sure," She said, turning to look at him, using all her might to contain her excitement. "Oh, and the pot of tea is on the house," She quickly added.

"Oh, thank you. And by the way, I don't think I've caught your name…" His voice trailed off, expecting a reply.

"I'm Yu."

"Pleased to meet you, Miss Yu. I'm Shen," He replied.

"Pleased to meet you too," Ureshi continued. "I need to get back to my work now."

He gave her a smile before she returned to the counter.

-

Iroh gave a loud sigh and Zuko looked at him, irritated.

"Uncle, could you please hurry and finish doing my hair instead of sighing so much?"

"I can't help it Junior, it's just that," Iroh paused and gave a sniffle. "You've grown up and have your own life…and soon you'll get married and have kids and I'll be all alone, old and sad…"

"It's ok, you can stay with me if Lee does get married," Ureshi emerged from her room and place a hand on Iroh's shoulder.

"Hey! I've never said that I wouldn't care about Uncle!" Zuko jumped up from his seat.

"And I've never said you wouldn't, I just merely suggested that Mushi can move in with me after you get married," Ureshi replied.

"And I'm not getting married!" Zuko grunted, as Iroh forced him to sit down again.

"You're not going to marry Jin? But you like her!" Iroh protested.

"No I don't! I don't even know her!" He crossed his arms and gave another grunt.

"So? Yu doesn't know the guy she's going with yet she's practically head over heels for him! Do you suppose he's a thief?" Iroh paused to ponder.

"No I'm not!" Ureshi said immediately. "And his name is Shen and he's," A knock interrupted her. "Here!" She stood up quickly, checked that her hair was in place and smoothed her dress down. Her dress was in various shades of green with light yellow trim and her hair was in the same style as earlier but with an exquisite hairpin adorned on her hair.

"Hey," Zuko said abruptly. "I thought you were penniless when we met and you haven't even got your pay, so where did you get that hairpin?!"

"I gave it to her. A girl needs to look nice and presentable, and so does a young man like you so stop fidgeting and let me finish your hair!" Iroh pressed him down.

Ureshi laughed and wave a quick goodbye before leaving the house.

"Hey," Shen greeted her.

"Hey," Ureshi replied and smiled.

I'm sorry I took so long to come up with this even though I promised! x/ But now it's up so there you have it! Hope you'll like!

Reviews would be nice by the way :)