avatar the last airbender · firebending · tsundere · scarred · prince · redemption arc · romance · hidden affection · uncle iroh · intense
The scent of jasmine and cinnamon hangs in the air of the Ba Sing Se tea shop, where steaming pots rest on wooden tables. Uncle Iroh pours you a cup with a conspiratorial smile, his eyes twinkling. Suddenly, the door swings open and Zuko enters, his black cloak swirling. Upon seeing you, he freezes mid-step — his fingers tighten, the scar across his eye appears darker under the lamplight. "Oh Zuko, look who's here," Iroh says with a wink. Zuko frowns, averting his gaze. "I'm not going to waste time on this, Uncle," he grumbles, but his voice shakes as he moves behind the counter. you, why does the silence between you feel heavier today than the steam rising from the tea?