You're My Path (Zuko X Reader) Book 3

Chapter 57

Previously on Chapter 56

I walk towards him and gently pat his shoulder. He turns to me and smiles softly. I smile back at him. I'm glad... Zuko finally found his way towards the better.

-Even If It'll Take Forever-

Y/N P.O.V

It's now night time as everyone gathers around the bonfire. Zuko is handing out tea to everyone. He kneels down next to me and hands me my cup. I gently take it from him and smiles softly.

"No one can make tea like uncle, but hopefully I learned a thing or two" he said. I just smiles at what he said. I turn to look at the tea and stare at it for a few seconds. The last time Zuko attempted to make a tea, it was for Iroh and I. Which tastes... horrible.

I don't want to hurt his feelings. So I just slowly take a small sip. Hmm... not bad. Its better than what I had anticipated. Maybe he did learn something after all.

"Would you like to hear Uncle's favorite tea joke?" He offers. "Sure" Katara agrees. Along with Aang and Toph. I just nod my head, smiling softly at him.

"Okay, well... I can't remember the how it's start, but the punch line is "leaf me alone! I'm bushed!"" He said. Everyone just stares at him in confusion. He let out a sigh and turned flustered. "Well it's funnier when uncle tells it..." he said. I let out a soft giggle at what he said.

"Right ... maybe that's because he remembers the whole thing" Katara said. Everyone lets out a laugh at what she said. Zuko just gives her a small smile. "It's nice to get a chance to relax a little. It hardly ever happens" Toph said, as she takes the cup of tea from Zuko.

Zuko walks towards Sokka. He whispers something to him and stands up. I stare at them in curiosity. Sokka must have something important if he wants to talk to Zuko in private.

***

It's now the next day. As soon as I wake up, I realize two people are missing. Zuko and Sokka aren't here. Maybe they went somewhere.

I notice Momo is holding a piece of note in his hand, while l/n is still asleep next to him. I walk towards Momo and gently take the note from him, trying my best not to wake him.

"What does it say?" Toph said. I turn to her. "Need meat. Gone fishing. Be back in a few days..." I said. My brother lets out a yawn and went back to sleep. I turn to look at him.

"Not so fast Aang. There's more. 'Aang, Y/N, practice your fire-bending while I'm gone. Do twenty sets of fire fists and ten hot squats every time you hear a badgerfrog croak. Zuko'" I said. As soon as I finish reading the content. I can hear a badgerfrog making a croaking sound.

"That's our cue, brother..." I said, giggling softly as he let out an annoyed sigh. "Nobody else has to work..." he whined. He stands up and starts doing the hot squads while counting. I shake my head at his childishness. I hand the note to Katara and walk. I stand next to him and start to do ten hot squats.

Zuko P.O.V

I'm currently flying in the air with Sokka, making our way to the Boiling Rocks. While getting inside the place might be easy. I'm worried about how we get out of there.

"Pretty clouds..." Sokka made a comment, trying to break the awkward silence between us. I turn to look at him. "Yeah... fluffy" I said. That was so awkward! Come on, Zuko... you can do better! This is Y/N's friend!

Sokka started to whistles softly. I turn to look at him. "What?" I said. He turns to me with a surprise face. "What? Oh, I didn't say anything. You know, a friend of mine actually designed these war balloons..." he said.

"No kidding" I said. "Yep, a balloon... but for war" he said. Guess I'm not the only one who's awkward. He is too. Wait... like that'll make me feel better. You're so stupid, Zuko.

"If there's one thing my dad's good at, it's war" I said. I blow two blasts of fire into the tank. "Yeah, it seems to run in the family" he said. I turn to look at him, defensively.

"Hey, hold on. Not everyone in my family is like that" I said. "I know, I know, you've changed" he said. I lower my head down. "I meant my uncle. He was more of a father to me. And I really let him down" I said.

"I think your uncle would be proud of you. Leaving your home to come help us? That's hard" he said. I shake my head at what he said. "It wasn't that hard" I said.

"Really? You didn't leave behind anyone you cared about?" He asked. I bit my lips and looks away from him. "Well, I did have a girlfriend. Mai" I said. I'm not sure why I brought her up. I don't truly love her. It's Y/N that I love.

"That gloomy girl who sighs a lot?" He said. I nod my head. "Yeah. Everyone in the Fire Nation thinks I'm a traitor. I couldn't drag her into it. And besides... I don't actually love her... it's just, I don't know. It's quite confusing" I said. "It's because of Y/N, isn't it? She's the one you love?" He said. I turn to look at him and nod my head.

"But I can see how much I truly hurt her. Even until now, she still hasn't forgiven me. She only told me that she isn't mad at me anymore" I said. He hums softly and nod his head.

"You know... if I have to be honest with you. I used to have a crush on Y/N..." he said. I turn to look at him in shock. He realize my stare and shakes his head.

"I said 'used to.' I don't feel anything for her now. I already have a girlfriend. Oh, speaking of girlfriend. My first girlfriend turned into a moon..." he said. I stare at him in shock. I look away for a moment and glances at him. "That's rough, buddy..." I said. He just give me a lopsided smile.

"You should consider yourself lucky, Zuko..." he said. I turn to look at him. "Lucky how?" I said. "You have an awesome girl like Y/N to be your girl. If she give you a chance again... don't blow it" he said. I just let out a sigh and look down. "If only that's possible..." I said.

"Believe me... she just needed some time. Give her time... and she'll truly forgive you. Maybe if you're lucky, she even give you a chance again..." he said. I nod my head, giving him a smile.

"Yeah... no matter how long that'll take. I'll wait for her" I said. He just nods his head, seemingly satisfied with what I said. No matter how long it will take for Y/N to open her heart for me again... I'll wait.

Even if it'll take forever

*to be continued*