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When You Cry
"Heaven knows that you're with me now
And I'll do my best to hold on
Cause nothing is worth all this fighting now
And I won't give up till it's gone
Make it go away, go away
Make it go away, go away"
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You ever get that feeling when the sun peaks over the horizon? The one that fills you with relief, knowing there's going to be a bright day after all. I felt like that today as I watched my sun rise through a kaleidoscope sky. I watched the vivid purples and reds spark over a pale sheet of white. A new day that was completely different from the last.
Everything flashed by me in that moment: A wave of emotion overcoming me, eager to soak me through. In that moment I knew the pearly gates weren't far away but they weren't asking me to join them either. It was like the earth had joined; heaven and hell bringing in new residents. It was that moment I knew. Today would be a good day.
I felt unique, the only one of my kind. I could feel my heart beating faster at the thought. My scar reciprocated with its own feeling, a shame I no longer felt. Instead it was replaced with a feeling of fulfilment, knowing that I had all but one thing…
"Zuko."
Dulcet tones spoke softly, the irresistible feel of a sugar rush hitting my bloodstream hard. I became acutely aware of the towering presence beside me as my senses studied my surroundings more thoroughly than before. Her raven black hair swayed softly on the light breeze as I met her emerald gaze. Those eyes… You'd never know they were wrapped in a thick darkness, the way this angel would look at you.
"Zu-ko." She repeated, emphasising each part of my name on her soft ruby lips. That one word took me back to reality, back to her.
"…Sorry, can I help?" I too spoke softly, needing the soothing sound to caress my senses.
"Yeah. Sugar Queen made me bathe again. I thought you said you'd talk to her about it." She replied, frowning.
The tide so peaceful suddenly crashed over, golden sands compacted tightly. I laughed nervously, observing the sudden change in atmosphere with Tophs irritation.
"What? You think it's funny?" A small smirk spread across her pale porcelain face as she punched me roughly. She could tell little things like that. She was aware of my body temperature, my embarrassment; the smile from my voice. I grimaced, not wanting to show her how weak I truly was.
"N-no. No." I stuttered pathetically, my face scorching red. "It was just the uh… water. The tide came in." I'd managed at last.
Getting up, I suddenly felt taller. I could hear the wind blowing the sand from my creased cherry robes, drifting across the beach. I could see the sunlight reflecting itself on me, blinding me with its glance. I could taste the salt of the sea – slightly bitter – and I could smell the touch of perfume on Tophs sweet neck. I felt better. I could claim I was now in control.
"You coming then?" I yelled, already a mile ahead of the blind beauty.
"You know I can't see in sand, Sparky." She replied, irritated. I glimpsed at her feet, struggling to keep balance. The look of concentration over her small features was almost cute. I was tempted to watch her struggling all day if I could.
Running back and lifting her lithe body onto my back, I merely commented;
"Hold on to me. This sun isn't doing anything for my complexion."