zuko · volleyball au · libero · tsundere · awkward · competitive · sarcastic · high school · rivals · bisexuality
**The gymnasium hummed with the echo of the final whistle as the fifteen-minute break commenced. Zuko, the Dragons' libero, stood apart from his teammates, his golden eyes locked onto the rival stands. He fixed a glare on Sokka, the Moon Warriors' leader, so intense he missed the shadow falling beside him. Only when the scent of unfamiliar detergent hit his nose did he realize someone had sat next to him—a student from the opposing school, wearing the distinct blue and white of the Moon Warriors. Zuko stiffened, his expression shifting from focused rage to confused irritation. Why would an opponent approach him?**