Chapter 5 Together
I wonder if she feels the same way thought Prince Zuko as he passed Sakura's room. Then he decided to wake her up. It was already afternoon. "Get up. You can't possibly sleep all day." He said. She just groaned and turned around. "Fine then, you'll go with out your meals all day." She sat up, the sunlight blinding her for a second. "I'm not of much use to you. So what's the point in me waking up?" "Just hurry up and head down to the galley." She nodded but Prince Zuko stood there, gazing into her eyes. And for that moment, it seemed to Sakura that everything froze. It was an odd feeling. Finally, she broke the silence. "Okay, I'll hurry." Zuko left.
Sakura got ready and went to the galley. She silently sat down opposite of Iroh. "What do you want to eat?" He queried. "Ummmm…" "I recommend some Ginseng tea and chestnut bun. It's delicious." "Okay." She wondered if it really would taste good. Oh well, it's worth a try… "Bring some tea and chestnut buns for her." Iroh commanded the cook. "Would you like Ginseng tea or any other type?" The cook asked. "I'll have Ginseng. Thank you." She replied with a smile. The cook came out with her meal shortly. At first she hesitated with the bun, chestnut, what's chestnut? "Don't worry, it'll taste good" Iroh told her, noticing her hesitation. Okay, here it goes. She took a bite. "Do you like it?" Sakura nodded, unable to answer with her mouthful.
She finished quickly. "That was very good!" She said to the cook cheerily. He couldn't help but smile. Just then, Prince Zuko entered. "Are you done eating?" "Yes" "Come on." He said, pulling her along. They went to the deck. The sea was glistening in the light. It was as if the sea was set ablaze. A warm breeze rushed past them. They stood there, near the rail, silently. "So many thoughts go through my mind, and there are so many answers I can't find." Prince Zuko said in a low voice. "Don't worry; you will restore your honor. A name without honor is a name not worth fighting for." Sakura sat down, she felt a little awkward. Prince Zuko sat down as well. She rested her head on his shoulder without even thinking, and he put his arms around her. "I lo… never mind." Sakura weakly smiled. "I do too." They sat there for some time, she in Prince Zuko's embrace.