Finding myself back in the Southern Water Tribe is very strange. It's been nearly two years since my last visit, over three since I left it with Aang. I anticipated my return here with such impatience, but now that I'm here, I'm finding it lonely. Who would have thought; I'm surrounded by friends, family, loved ones every where, but I'm feeling out of place. I find myself wearing a thick parka made with red cloth instead of blue, and adorning golden jewelry instead of silver. I can't help it; they all remind me of him, and I need them to stop feeling so homesick.
Homesick? I did just think that, didn't I? I chuckle to myself; since when did I imagine the Fire Nation as home? My brow knits; I guess I haven't really considered the Tribe my home since leaving with Aang. Home was where ever my loved ones were, and for a year, that was with Sokka, Aang, and Toph…then he came along. Not Zuko, Fire Nation Prince, the person who chased us and threatened our lives; but Zuko, the Firebender who protected me and held me in the cold nights under the stars on top of a flying Bison. I smile lightly then look back up to the scene before me.
"Sokka and Suki, I now announce your marriage!" My smile widens as I stand to applaud the happy couple, along with the rest of the tribe in attendance, including all of our friends. I look to Aang and grin with him as we look back at the pair proudly. I'm happy for them, they deserve this. I wish he could have been here, too. I wish we could have a normal life and get married someday, with people cheering for our union. I know that probably won't be the case.
Later that evening, at the after party, I suddenly found myself in front of a blushing Aang, who I had been excited to see again at first, but quickly grew annoyed with when I realized he may have only come to see me again. I may have found such endearing moments flattering before, but now, I just felt awkward, and nervous, like Zuko would somehow find out, somehow it'd be my fault that Aang was asking me to dance and take walks with him. My fault that Aang now asks me to go back to the Earth Kingdom with him. My fault that he placed his lips upon my own before I could back away. I had pushed him off, staring at him with confused eyes for only a moment, before running away like a coward. How do I explain my situation to him? 'You know the guy that tried numerous times to kill us? I'm in love with him. A Waterbender in love with the Fire Lord.' Makes me sound like a crazy person.
Maybe I am a crazy person. I'm crazy for loving Zuko. I'm crazy for thinking it will ever work. But you know what? I like being crazy, it's the only thing that makes sense.
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