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

Chapter 89

Previously on Chapter 88

Trust in a relationship is the most crucial thing to have in order to have a healthy and long lasting relationship. But with Zuko acting like he didn't trust me even a bit, makes me question our love. If he didn't trust me... is this love worth keeping?

-Forgive Me-

Zuko P.O.V

I watch as Y/N runs away, with tears falling from her eyes. "Y/N!!" I yelled out. But she keeps on running, completely ignoring me. I let out a frustrated sighs and rubs my face.

"Way to go, Romeo..." Sokka said. I turn to look at him and scowl. He raise an eyebrow at the look I'm giving him. "What? You know jealousy is never a good thing to have in order to maintain a healthy relationship. It's just show that you doubted your significant others. Y/N has the right to react that way" he said. The others just nods their heads in agreement.

Katara turns to look at Liam, who just sits in his spot. "The same goes for you too, Liam. You know that Y/N already have a boyfriend. Why'd you still try to make a move on her?" She said. Liam just looks down at what he said.

"Just stay away from my sister from now on. I mean it... these two have been through a lot to be together. So don't try to split them up!" Aang said. Liam just nods his head, looking defeated. Aang turns to look at me in anger. I flinched at the look he's giving me.

"And what are you waiting for! Go and chase after her, idiot!" He said. I nod my head and stand up. I turn around and start to run towards the direction Y/N ran off too. Oh Spirit... I sure hope Y/N will forgive me for my idiocy.

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Y/N P.O.V

I have stop running when I found a lake. I jump into it to try and wash off the food stain on my clothes. I let out a sigh as I rinse myself off. Goodness... why did Zuko even reacted that way? Why can't he just trust me?

Once I made sure my clothes are clean. I move out of the lake and dry myself off using air-bending. I take a seat on a rock and sighs softly. I hug my knees and place my chin on my arms. I stare at my reflection as I recall what happened a while ago.

I close my eyes as I let out a sigh, letting my tears streams down my cheeks. "You're such an idiot, Zuko..." I said. I feel frustrated because the guy I love the most didn't trust me at all.

"Yeah... there's no denying that..." someone said. I turn my head to see it's Zuko. I look away from him and focus my attention on the water. "What are you doing here?" I asked, without looking at him.

"To talk to you, of course..." he said, moving to sit next to me. I scoot away from him which makes him let out a sigh. But he didn't say anything about it. I just keep looking forward, paying no attention to him.

"Look, Y/N... I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to give an impression that I don't trust you. I do!" He said. I turn to look at him in the eyes. "Well your actions told me otherwise..." I mumbled. He stares at me, seeming not knowing what to say.

"If you have doubt on me, just say so. There's really no point in keeping this relationship if you doubted me..." I said. His eyes widened at what I said. Fear is reflecting in his eyes as he quickly shakes his head.

"W-What... w-what are y-you saying? A-Are you b-breaking up with me?" He asked. I let out a sigh and look forward. Zuko grabs my hand and turns me to face him. "Please tell me you're not breaking up, Y/N..." he said. I gently move his hand from mine and stands up.

"It's not forever, I just think we both need a break away from each other. We need time for ourselves, and for you to think more clearly... if you want this relationship to continue... you've gotta stop being so paranoid about someone taking me away from you all the time and actually put some effort to trust me, Zuko. I can't... I can't deal with this all the time. It's hurting me too much. So, it's best if we have some space..." I said, looking down at him. I turn around. I was about to walk away, when I feel a pair of arms wrapping around me from behind.

"Please... don't leave me, Y/N. I'm so sorry... even if it's just a short break... I can't stand not being with you. I need you, Y/N... please..." he pleaded, while burying his face in the crook of my neck.

"Zuko..." I said, in a soft voice. I try to pull away but he tighten his arms. I feel droplets of water dripping onto my shirt, letting me know that Zuko's crying. I let out a sigh as my eyes soften a little.

"I'm sorry... I'll try not to act like that again. You can be mad at me... yell at me. Even kill me. But please, Y/N. I'm begging you... p-please don't l-leave m-me" he pleaded. I can feel my heart clenching painfully at how broken he sounded.

"Let go, Zuko..." I said, placing my hand on top of his as I try to pull it away. "No... you're just going to walk away. Don't go... don't leave me" he said. I let out a sigh and lift my hand, gently placing it on top of his head as he keeps burying his face in the crook of my neck.

"I'm trying to face you, Zuko" I said. He reluctantly let my waist go. I turn around to face him. I lift my hands and cups his cheeks softly. I wipe his tears gently with my thumbs.

"It truly hurts me that you didn't trust me. It makes me feel like you doubted me, Zuko. But I love you... and it hurts me to see you hurting. Okay, I won't ask for a break. If you promise me you'd try to control your jealousy" I said. He nods his head rapidly at what I said.

"I promise... I'm so sorry, Y/N. I love you" he said. He pulls me into a hug. I wrap my arms around his neck, letting him bury his face into my neck. I lift my hand and gently caress his hair.

After a while, Zuko finally calms down. But neither of us makes a move to pull away. I just keep playing with Zuko's hair as he held me close. I let out a soft sigh after a while.

"I seriously have no idea what to do with you, Zuko. What can I do to make you rest easy and not think I'm going to leave you all the time..." I said, while still hugging him. He let out a soft hum at what I said.

"There is actually one way to make me rest easy and not paranoid of you leaving me..." he said. I furrow my eyebrows in wonder. "Oh yeah? How?" I asked. He pulls away and smiles softly at me. He lift his hands, cupping my cheeks softly as he stares into my eyes with so much adoration.

Marry me, Y/N...

*to be continued*