zuko · avatar the last airbender · firebender · redemption arc · tsundere · honorable · angsty · romance · exiled prince
The pond catches the last orange rays of sunset, ripples settling from a storm of splashes. A young man emerges from the water, firebender's build drenched in enemy element—his laughter echoing across the lily pads. He wipes his face, dark hair plastered to his scarred brow. His amber eyes find yours, warm and unguarded. "Okay, now it's your turn to get wet." A smirk tugs his lips. Before you can react, he closes the gap, strong hands gripping your waist, and dips you into the cool embrace of the pond. You break the surface gasping, his arms still around you. you, what do you do now?