Disclaimer: I don't own Avatar or any of it's characters, and I don't own Akura, he's AkuraIce's, I own only my OC(s)

Hey everybody! I'm sorry for the long wait. I had the horrible writer's block, debating when this chapter took place, so I made this chapter 8.5. And I'm sorry it's really short, I've been busy with Basketball and Karate. I wanted to post something really badly, you all have been waiting for so long, and I'm afraid there might be a lot of typos. But anyways, enjoy the short chapter that I despise!


I sat on the bed, taking in everything, he revealed everything to me. Him being the Fire Lord Ozai's son, Prince Zuko. He told me he was exiled, and was to do a seemingly impossible task, capture the Avatar. Everything his father did to him…it was so harsh and cruel, burning him and putting him into exile. It seemed impossible to do that to your own son…but he did it to his only son.

Zuko even told me about his mother, and how kind she was to him, and what happened to her. He seemed so upset, on the brink of tears, before he finished his tale, I wound up next to him for comfort.

"I'm so sorry, Zuko," I murmured, not knowing what else to say to what he told me.

He shook his head, "don't say sorry, especially for what you can't change."

"Ok," I sat back down onto my bed, "but thank you, for telling me."

"It's surprising to me that you didn't leave after...I told you," he replied.

"Why would I do that, after what your father has done to you, you're clearly not like him, ruthless and craving power. Zuko, you're completely different, I can't judge on where you come from, but by your heart," I explained, wanting him to understand. I understand Zuko's point of view, he's probably not favored among people.

He was quiet for a while, but I think he was soaking in my response, he clearly didn't expect it, I could tell by his surprised face. "You're different from the other people I have told," said Zuko.

"I just told you, I try to look into the heart of people to judge whether they are good or bad."

"Olivia," he said, of course he had my attention, but he was clearly thinking…or he was nervous about something. "I want to try something," he looked at me, unsurely.

"Um…what could that possibly-

His lips were then against mine, and I froze. I was shocked that he kissed me. But one of my hands went up and fingered his hair, as I kissed back, then he finally backed off, putting space between us.

A blush ran through my face as I tried to control myself. I was startled, I had no clue that he would do that…and it was my first kiss. Ever.

"With that Jenn girl, it felt wrong, everything did. It felt like it all fell apart. But it's different," he paused, "with you…it feels right." He looked at me, "and you're blushing…you're cute when you blush."

Is something wrong? Zuko's a bit out of character...even as I thought this, I just blushed harder. I didn't know how to respond, not at all, I'm not used to this.

He lightly chuckled and stood up off my bed, "we have work tomorrow, we should get to sleep." He kissed my forehead, "goodnight, Olivia." And he got into his bed.

I went back under my covers and thought, Zuko…he confessed that he liked me…I think. I was relieved that he does…but again I'm worried. I like Akura, too, he's been so kind to me. Akura shows me around, and I feel safe around him, like if he can protect me from anything and everything. I can talk to him easily and be free around him like if the world is a better place.

And Zuko, he's misunderstood by a lot of people, and I feel he needs someone his age to talk to. He makes me aware that I don't have to go through everything alone. I don't know what to do. This is going to drive me mad if I can't find an answer before it's too late.

It's going to be hard for me to sleep tonight.


And if you reached this, it's not surprising to me, since it's such a short chapter. I hate it because it's so short. Who do you all think Olivia will end up with...and what element(s) will she be bending? I can tell you it won't be all of the elements like the avatar, that would kinda suck having a seemingly invincible person.

It'll probably be a bit before I write more, I have to overcome my emotions; it's very disappointing when you lose to your rivals in a championship and know that the refs are racist...or they were being paid. They didn't call half of the things for the other team. You really don't want me to write another chapter right now because there would be gore and death...lots of death. I tend to write out my emotions on paper into stories or poems...

Anyways, Pease review!!! And thanks for reviewing you reviewers!!!

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