Disclaimer: I don't own avatr the last Airbender. I don't own Zuko but, I own the OCs.

True Love

I'll Drop You Home

I stared at him as bandaged my wounds. His eyes looked guilty as if he committed some big crime.

"Ouch" I said flinching lightly. "I know it will hurt please bare it" he said gently as he rubbed the oinment on my knees. His touch is warm and welcoming and I wish he could do it more... Wait! He is a stranger did I just say? ahhh never mind.

His hands accidentally brushed my upper thigh and my heart froze from fear as I remembered the horrible day.

It's one of the days mom left for partying out late in night with her friends. Honestly, those ladies don't seem like women they seem more like sluts. They wore dress that are too revealing. Sometimes, they forced me to wear two piece whenever, I am home. Dad passed away two years ago. When she returned, she slurred 'Selie babe what are you doing?" He giggled maniacally. She rubbed my thighs and frowned "You are thighs are smoother than mine! This should not happen! You are a bitch! A good for nothing bitch!!" She screamed at me. Tears poured out of my eyes. "You made a mistake honey" she tsked "you should suffer" she finished as she brought her leather whip down...

"Hey, are you okay?" Zuko shook my shoulder gently. I touched my cheek and realized that I have been crying.

"Nothing, I am okay" I lied. Zuko probably noticed it but decided not to push it. "Okay" he said as he brushed my tears away. I didn't stop him. I don't know why but I feel as if I have a connection with Zuko. And that's stupid because, I hardly know him. But, I have a strong feeling that his past is horrible perhaps, even more horrible than mine. I blushed shyly and looked away.

"May I know who is this young lady, Zuko?" A voice called starling me out of my thoughts. I turned and saw an old man with a pot belly. He was wearing a red t-shirt and black shorts. His hair is grey but his Amber eyes held wisdom beyond his years. I am assuming that he is Zuko's dad because, they share the same eyes and skin.

"Ahh Uncle, she is a customer. She slipped on the water I poured and hurt her elbow and knees" he said embarrassed.

So, he is not Zuko's father. To my surprise, the old guy just chuckled "Be careful Zuko" he chided mildly. "I am Iroh. May I know your good name young lady?" he asked nicely.

I smiled and extended my hand,"Selena" I said as we shook hands.

"Uncle, it's nine. I don't think it's safe for her to go home alone now. I'll drop her home" he said cautiously.

I nodded it's not safe for women to roam in this part of town after eight. The place would be filled with sluts, thieves, rapists, murderers, kidnappers and drug dealers. I nodded thinking about my mom and her friends. They are the most famous group of sluts in this town. She would have left the house to meet her customer. I am ashamed to be related to her.

"Let's go" Zuko and I threw my arm around his shoulder to support myself. He smelled like fire flakes my favorite Chinese snack. He snaked his arm around my waist. We both walked out.

I am sitting in Zuko's passenger seat and he drove the car. "So, are you going to college?" I asked him "No. I am in twelth grade. Are you a sophomore?" He asked with a smile and my smile faded as I blanked out.

I was plucking some fire lilies and suddenly, I felt some prescense behind me. It's fire lord Zuko. I smiled, as I remember him saving me from a Komodo rhino. The way he held me protectively."You look more beautiful than any of these flowers, Selena" he whispered as he tucked a fire lily behind my ear. I bowed down my head shyly. I smiled. My eyes held a lovey dovey look. I looked up and saw the fire Lord's face. His scar showed his bravery when he was thirteen. Our lips met. His lips tasted like fire flakes.

"Selena are you okay?" Zuko shook me. I snapped me to reality. I looked at Zuko's face and realization dawned. It's this Zuko whom I have been seeing in my visions as fire lord Zuko!! Am I going crazy?!

"Yeah, I just zoned out" I half-lied. I hate to lie to him.

"You are not okay! Tell me what's bothering you?" He asked concerned.

Before, I could answer, the car stopped and I jerked forward. Zuko caught me. The car door opened and someone grabbed my hair and dragged me out. I screamed as the person hit me. Slapping me all over the face. I looked up and saw that it's my mother's bestie Queen Mary. She was dressed in a dress that's too short. It's sleeveless and strapless revealing her boobs lightly. Her blond hair is loose. Her almond eyes had a look of malice in them.

"What were you thinking by fucking this piece of shit" she pointed at Zuko. "How much did he pay, bitch?" She questioned as she raised her hand to slap me again. Suddenly, a strong hand grabbed her hand and pushed away. It's Zuko's hand.

"I suggest you to stay away from my girlfriend you slut!" He yelled at her as he embraced me. I realized that his hug felt excatly like Fire Lord Zuko's. I cried into shoulders for the first time. Maybe, we had a connection in our past lives?

Author's Note: Sorry for the wait!