"Why are girls so crazy?" Zuko asked, sprawled across the couch in his uncle's study. For once his mom wasn't pestering him to play with Katara (probably because Azula had tried to light the annoying boy, Sokka, on fire earlier that afternoon).
Not looking up from his paperwork, Iroh smiled and said, "One day, you will find their craziness alluring. Like a moth-bee to a fire lily – the pollen burns you, but you love it all the same."
Zuko wrinkled his nose. "Ew. Why would I like her?"
"One of life's unsolved mysteries. But, in due time, you will."
His nephew made no response other than a disgusted 'blah' noise. The room was silent for a few moments, save for the sound of Iroh's brush against paper or dipping into the inkwell. Closing his eyes, Zuko let the relaxed atmosphere embrace him, basking in the warm sunlight filtering in through the window behind the Fire Lord. Peace, at last...
"So, who is she?"
"Who's who?" he asked, cracking an eye open and tilting his head back. Iroh looked strange upside-down.
"The girl. It sounds like you're talking about someone specific," his uncle said, a sly smile tugging at his lips. "Perhaps my nephew has a little crush...."
"No! Zuko immediately denied, sitting bolt upright with a furious blush and fisted hands. "I'd never like Katara! She's the most annoying person on the planet!"
Then he stormed out of the room, clearly deciding he was done with their conversation. Iroh only grinned. Surely, this was going to be an interesting visit.
Author's Notes: Have I mentioned how much I love writing little!Zuko? xD He's just so darn cute.
Disclaimer: I do not own 'Avatar' or any of its characters.
