I found myself at a market, right after I got away from Aang. It surprisingly got cold since I left, or was it because I was heart broken? I dont know. Anyways, I looked around to find a guy around my age, hoping to find at least someone. But the only type of people found were shaggy looking people.
I walked around the place, seeing people bargaining off items, people arguing, seeing the catowls go by, little children playing with one another, and I still didn't find anyone.
"Ugh, how long has it been since I ate?" I said, "Hmm... I sound like Sokka." Thinking this, I saw a tea shop up ahead and decided to go in.
I observed the tea shop from the inside. It wasn't big, but it was pretty cozy. Having people sitting around, sharing a good laugh, 'If only I came with someone. That way I wouldn't look so lonely.' I thought. I found an empty table at the far right side of the room and I sat down.
A man in greenish clothes wearing an apron asked if I was ready to order. He said it in such of a 'I really wish I wasn't here right now' type of voice.
"I'll just have a cup of ginseng tea." I said, then I looked up and I saw something I wouldn't have guessed in a million years. It was Prince Zuko. Wow. But what was he doing serving tea? Feeling dumbstruck as questions started to fill my head, I looked at my tea in front of me as Zuko walked away. I drank in silent (of course) and then I remembered why I was here in the first place. Yes, to drink tea but also to find someone to make Aang jealous. I didn't really have much of an option and I stumbled upon Zuko.
'No you're crazy!' a part of my body said, 'It's not like he recognized you or anything!' Another part of me argued, 'It's now or never!' I thought again, and when I put it like that, I made my decision.
I got out of my seat and headed for the front desk. It was his father I believe. The old man I saw him travel with. Or was it his uncle? I wasn't completely sure.
"Thank you for the tea." I politely said handing him three copper pieces,
"Very much appreciated."
"So," I started, "I have this um, coupon. And I was wondering if your son would like to join me for lunch tomorrow."
"My nephew, Lee, you mean."
"Of course." Lee? Such a cover name.
"And yes, he would love to go."
"Great." I said, "I'll see him here tomorrow at noon."
We bowed each other good bye and I made my way through the door, but that's not all I did. I saw Zuko sweeping and I wanted to know what was going to happen. But I was sure his uncle would of told him.
"Goodbye, Lee." I said flashing a wide smile.
"Good bye?" he said, still looking at me confused.
I went out the door and thought to myself. I cant wait for my plan to work.
Next chapter will be Zuko's POV.