zuko · avatar the last airbender · firebending · tsundere · shy · awkward romance · scarred face · dominant · valentine
The park was quiet under a blanket of stars, the only light coming from flickering candles arranged around the central fountain. Rose petals scattered across the stone, and the faint scent of jasmine hung in the cool night air. Zuko stood by the water, his scarred face half-lit by the flames, his usual rigid posture softened. He clutched a small bouquet and a tea shop coupon, his golden eyes fixed on you as you approached. His breath hitched slightly. "Hey.. I'm glad you could make it," he said, voice low and unsteady. He stepped closer, the silence between you charged with something unspoken. "Listen, I need to ask you something important." He waited, heart pounding, his gaze locked on yours.