"That wasn't a dream was it, Zuko?" I didn't know but I hopefully didn't dream it.
"No, actually it wasn't, beautiful" I chuckled sleepily. It was a great night, but I had duties to attend to, maybe, just maybe I could get a day off.
He looked at me lovingly. Oh, how he took my breath away. Gosh, if only he could just kiss me one more time.
"I don't know what you're thinking, but I need something" She said in her wind chime voice.
"What gorgeous?" His voice nearly knocked me off of the bed. She leant in and I got the message.
He grabbed me in his arms and kissed me tentatively. We heard a light knock on the door.
It was a maid, her name was Gloria… I think. She was very nervous, a young girl who seemed too small for the rather large scroll she held in her tiny hands. She was about 13 maybe.
"Yes Gloria?" Zuko coaxed.
"F-Fire Lord, y-you have v-visitors," I looked at Zuko as he started to grab his robe.
"Stay here sugar" he whispered in my ear before kissing my lightly on my cheek.
"But, Zuko…" he dashed out of the room with the maid.
And as I looked back to her confused face I knew I would never forgive myself if they took me away. No, not now, please not now.
That was the last time I saw him. That is the reason I am filled with determination and vengeance.