A/N: So, my room flooded on Saturday… wasn't the most pleasant experience. Sorry it's so late, but I had to tear out the carpet in my room and clean up all the water damage which left me with no time to type this up and post it. Besides being upset with that, the bank totally messing up my account, and my mom pestering me about EVERYTHING, I'm a little pissy. Hopefully this won't affect this submission, which unfortunately is the last of Maiko Week. I think I might cry…

Anyways, there is a brief summary of my upcoming story at the bottom. I would like a beta reader for it (if you're interested). It is NOT a first come first serve basis; I will be looking at your beta profile (if you have one). The story already has a prologue and two chapters over 4,000 words long. Send me a message if you're interested ASAP!

Notes:

+ After Zuko's coronation

+ Slight language

Vacation to Another Nation

Zuko had whined—ahem, I mean expressed his distaste the whole time it took to get to the Earth Kingdom. Mai had been about ready to throw him overboard, no matter what the consequences would be for that. When they had received a hawk a week ago about Iroh's request to visit him at his new tea shop in Ba Sing Se, Zuko had immediately refused, saying he had Fire Lord duties to attend to.

Mai immediately responded that they would go visit Iroh whether he liked it or not and if he dare protest, she would move her belongs from his room. That shut him up, just like she knew it would, until they had left port when Zuko deemed it far enough from home to start complaining.

When they had finally reached the dock, Zuko's arms were crossed and his face set in such a way that it reminded her of a two-year old having a temper tantrum and not getting their way.

"You're such an overgrown child." Zuko gave her a look that shouted "ME?" but she silenced it with one of her own that said "You know I'm right." "Just think how happy your uncle will be when he sees you."

He grumbled to himself and they reached the Jasmine Dragon far too quickly for his tastes. "Nephew, Mai! It's so wonderful you could come visit an old man and his tea shop!" Iroh pulled them both in for a hug which they both responded to hesitantly. "Come on in! I'll set you both up with a cup of jasmine tea; on the house!"

Zuko, albeit grudgingly, followed Mai and his uncle inside. As soon as he was spotted by the customers everything grew quiet. All around him he could hear whispered words; "Fire Lord Zuko…" Zuko sent Mai a glare and mouthed words to her. "I hate you."

She just smirked at him and continued following Iroh to the back.

It was the most awkward day Zuko had ever experienced and no matter how much Mai had originally disliked the circumstances, she learned to enjoy Zuko's annoyance. Every time someone would come up to him giggling and stumbling over their words, Mai would smile ever so slightly.

When Zuko made it to the room they were currently staying in, he saw Mai sitting on the bed undoing her hair. Before she knew what was happening she found herself pinned by a very agitated boyfriend.

"I can't believe I had to suffer through all that—and you enjoyed it!" He growled at her. Mai could feel his warm breath ghosting over her cheeks.

"Payback's a bitch, isn't it?" Zuko looked startled and confused all in the same moment. "You whined like a little girl the whole way here; I think it's fair that you had to deal with that all day."

His glare returned he leaned down to kiss her roughly, but he suddenly found himself on his back on the opposite side of the bed—alone. "Uh uh, you're not done with your punishment." She made her way into the joined bathroom.

"Aw, Mai, come on!" There was no response. "Mai!" Silence. Zuko huffed to himself and crossed his arms again. A couple minutes later the other side of the bed shifted as Mai laid down. He scooted over to put his arms around her, but she turned to him with a threatening look on her face.

"You cross the middle of the bed and you're going to be missing something very important come morning." A quick glance down was all Mai had to do to make her point. Zuko had retreated to the point where he was hanging half way off the side. "Good boy."

It was quiet for a couple of moments, then… "This is the worst vacation ever."

Mai smiled to herself.

I really think Mai could do something like this. Poor Zuko… all he wanted was some lovin'. Anyways, sorry it's so short, but this was one of my least favorite prompts—if you couldn't tell. Also, sorry it's so late! Please leave feedback! Here is the summary of my new story:

Eyes on Fire

Summary: AU; Disrespect was not the true reason for Prince Zuko's banishment from the Fire Nation; it was just an added bonus. His father's true disappointment lies within his allergy to the sun, for what kind of firebender is allergic to his own element?

Luna