This is a oneshot and what I thought could've happened after the Jun episode. You know when Zuko caught Katara from falling off Jun's pet or whatever, you all know what I'm talking about. As you know, it Zutara so if you don't like the pairing, don't read and please don't flame. You have your favorite pairing and I have mine. So, with that said, enjoy the Zutara goodness.
Disclaimer- I don't own Avatar: The Last Airbender. Sad isn't it?
Only You
I stared up at the dark blue, almost black, sky. I couldn't get to sleep. My mine kept on drifting back to when Zuko strong arms held me and stopped me from falling off that girl's horrible creature. Jun, was it?She kept calling me Zuko's girlfriend. What a silly idea! Disgusting! But then why am I here now thinking about him?
I find myself thinking about him more lately. Could I be falling for him? No, that's the most terrible, stupidest, impossible thing ever! I would never fall in love with the prince of the Fire Nation. The nation who killed my mother.
I sat up and climbed out of my sleeping bag. I stretched and found a nice cozy spot on the ground the pile of ashes the replaced the spot where fire once burned. I looked up at the sky and stared at the bright moon. Once again, my thoughts drifted back to Zuko. What makes me so attracted to him?
Is it his determination? His leadership? The way he scrunches up his face when he's angry?That scar? That arrogant little smirk of his? What? I wish I knew the answer.
I sighed. I feel so confused. I felt like I have no clue as of what's going on in my life. As if time is going too fast. I never felt this way before; uncertaintyconfusion, happiness...is this love? I sighed again and scooped up a handful and ash. Then I let the cool breeze blow it all away. If only I could go with it and then I'll be free from these mixed emotions. Not have a care in the world.
I suddenly felt the need to water bend. The nearest source of water was a small lake not too far into the forest. I stood and made my way to it. I won't stay out long and hopefully, Aang nor Sokka would wake up for a midnight snack.
At last I reached the lake. I knelt down and dipped my hand in it, the coolness engulfed my hand. I breathed in the slightly salty smell. I started to bend the water around me, made it circle a near by tree, and then come back to me. Waterbending was so relaxing, it made you forget all your worries.
"Having fun?" An all too familiar voice asked. I gasped, and having lost concentration, dropped the stream of water. I turned around and saw those gold eyes staring at me, the moon making them shine.
Zuko pulled me to my feet and tightly gripped my arms. I scowled, "Get your hands off me!" He smirked.
"Tell me where the Avatar is hiding. I know he is somewhere around here." Zuko said, calmly. His grip tighten a little, now he was hurting me.
"Ow!" My arm was started to throb. Maybe I imagined this but, surprisingly, Zuko's grip loosen.
"Let go of me." I demanded.
"Not until you tell me where he is." He bribed me. How was I going to get rid of him? I'll just play dumb, maybe he'll get frustrated and leave me alone.
I smiled innocently. "Who's he?"
Zuko remained calm. Though I could tell he was still annoyed by me playing dumb. "You will tell me where the Avatar is." He chided.
"And what if I don't?" I asked. He let go of me and both of his hands became flames. I swallowed hard. How was I going to get out of this one? I backed up and my foot landed in something wet. Water! I forget there was a pond right there beside me!
I quickly made a move. I bended the water to splash him in the face. That made him angrier. He sent a blast of fire towards me. I barely dodged it as I stepped to the side. He sent another one but this time I made a shield of water to block each one. This continued until my back was against a tree. I was trapped.
He smirked arrogantly as he held up one of his hands, a flame still surrounded it. "Any last words?" He asked. I closed my eyes and waited for the worst pain I would ever feel in my life but instead of pain, I felt something soft caress my lips.
I opened my eyes. Prince Zuko was kissing me! I knew I should have fought it but, the feeling was just too..I don't know. It just felt right. I brought my hand to caress his face as he placed his arms around my waist. I felt like I belonged in his arms.
It felt so wrong, but at the same time so right.
All too soon, the kiss ended. As he pulled away, I licked my lips, savoring his taste. He smirked at me. But it wasn't one of those arrogant ones, it was one that I wasn't familiar with. It gave me chills down my spine, surprisingly in a good way.
Before he let me go, he leaned down and whispered in my ear, "My heart belongs to you, and only you." And just like that, he was gone. I was left there stunned.
Nothing could ever in my fourteen years if life could compare to that one, soulful kiss. Its unbelievable what one kiss would do. I suddenly felt like all my unanswered questions were answered. All my worries disappeared in those few seconds we kissed. It was like magic, it seemed so unreal. But it was and I would cherish the feeling always.
Before a made my way back to the campsite, I whispered, "My heart will always belong to you, and only you, Zuko."
Short, but sweet. I wonder, how come I can't put that much description in my stories when they kiss? Lol I came up with this at eleven something at night so I just went with the flow and ideas came to me as I was writing it. Eh, go figure. READ AND REVIEW PLEASE!
Nika