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[kigozula]

As Long As We're Together - Sokkla Saturdays 2024

Day 3

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To all the hopeless romantics who fear not finding love.

Who would have seen this outcome for their love life? They didn't find love in their twenties. And now in their thirties, accepting this match proposed by their families didn't seem wrong.

But would they be able to learn to love each other?

Sokka already felt a spark he couldn't quite place.

"I declare you husband and wife!"

Azula looked unreadable. Although now that he gave it more thought, she looked like she didn't expect much from him or this marriage. From anyone in this world. She acted like that since their engagement. He so wanted to prove her wrong.

Sokka wondered how he got so lucky to marry a woman with such stunning eyes. And face. Her hair too. And her lips were just beautiful.

He leaned in and pressed a tender and promising kiss to her forehead. Which was as beautiful as the rest of her details. His kiss lingered more than he planned.

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After the ceremony they were brought to their now shared room. Sokka never teared his eyes off her. He felt that sparkle again and a strong sense of protectiveness over his bride.

"You seem unable to look away from me." Azula said, standing in front of the mirror while taking the ornaments off her hair. "Already regretting marrying me?"

"What... No!" Sokka replied without hesitation. "Quite the other way around actually."

Sokka walked up to her. Azula instinctively turned to face him. He was handsome. Strong and from what everybody else around her said, a good man. She knew him and his friends from seeing them from time to time.

After the war, Azula withdrew herself. She spent much time alone, with books and art. She didn't trust she would get a good man and didn't believe love would find her one day.

As much as she tried to focus on those thoughts again and keep her expectations from low to zero, she couldn't help but feel slightly overwhelmed and excited by the deep gaze of her husband.

Sokka took her hands in his and stroked them with his thumbs.

"I will do anything in my power to make you feel forever safe and make you happy Azula. I promise." he said confidently.

Azula smiled. But it wasn't a happy one. It was one of those smiles that secretly told "Yeah, right".

"I mean it! I could've said no Azula. But I chose to marry you, because I wanted to." Sokka said.

She couldn't bring herself to ask why, so she said: "Sokka, don't be too hopeful, I don't believe in a good marriage with love and understanding and patience. I don't believe you will stand by me no matter what."

Azula pulled away and turned around to walk away from him. But Sokka was faster. He took hold of her arm and turned her around. They were so close. Azula thought their noses were touching. And she was right because he leaned even closer and pressed his forehead to hers. His hold of her arm loosened, and he held her by the waist now. As if scared she would walk away again if he let go.

His gaze was so intense, Azula just gazed back. She felt hot under them and started feeling things she couldn't describe with words.

"I am Sokka. Your husband." He said "Your" so firmly. As if he were angry that she couldn't see it. Couldn't see him. Believe him. "And I am the one who will make you see how much he values you and this marriage. The one who will never let any harm come to you and the one who will always stand by you."

He spoke softly. But the words were so firm on his lips, she felt something on her spine.

Neither of them moved. They stood there silently. With hot gazes.

A brand-new book started today in Azula's life. This time, it wouldn't be that of other people's love stories. No. This book was Azula and Sokka's love story. And it would be one of the happiest and best ever.

[flawlesslyzuko]

Firebending Training Part 5

If you want to read previous parts, go to the hashtag firebending Training story.

You're not sure where he is going with this but you stay still, intent on not making this any harder than it already is for him.

Zuko: well everything you've probably heard isn't all true.

Y/n: what do you mean?

Your mind is racing a million miles an hour. What does he mean? This thought process can only be hurt for you. You can't think about how they could've broken up and how Zuko could be single and how you could have a chance. You? A chance?no way. You're just a regular firenation citizen. Not even that. You're from the southern islands where nothing exciting happens except people and their big, political opinions. Zuko. He's the firelord. You can't think of him that way. Even if he did show up on your island with aang and invited you to come with. You saving him from that battle with the political narcissist was just luck. He was caught off guard and you happened to know a couple firedbending moves. Nothing special. You're getting sidetracked. You need to focus on what he's saying.

Zuko: I mean that after the war ended, things changed for Mai and I.

Zuko looks back over to you.

Zuko: I mean, I changed. Mai was everything I wanted before the war ended. But I learned that I wanted to be good and she was fine just being on the winning side as long as it meant she was safe and she could get what she wanted.

Zuko rolls his eyes and looks away.

Y/n: but I thought she betrayed Azula to be with you?

Zuko: I think that's what it was at first, but then I found out she just wanted out of it all. But I can't do that. I'm firelord Zuko. I have my people to lead and to protect!

He suddenly stands up and turns away from you, fists clenched to his sides as he tries to calm himself down. You instinctively get up and stand behind him. You brush your hand down his arm softly. You don't want to startle him but you also want to know what's going on. But as you continue to touch his arm, it turns into a stroke down his arm.

Zuko shudders slightly under your light touch and you take you hand away.

Zuko: No, it's okay. I'm okay. That felt.. nice.

Your breath catches as butterflies attack your stomach in a sudden frenzy. You freeze.

Zuko turns toward you. His face soft, but a feeling of brokenness flashes behind his warm eyes. He lifts his hand and strokes your face like he did before. There's a zing left behind from where his fingertips brushed your cheeks.

You don't know what this is. You know you have some sort of feelings for Zuko but you don't know what he feels for you. You know that you want him though. But you need to know what's going on first. Right?

Your thoughts get continually more humble as his hand caresses down your arm. A warmth builds up in your stomach and your heart kicks up a beat.

Zuko: Mai and I haven't been together for 3 years. And there's been no one since. No one since. No one since you y/n.

Your mouth opens shocked and you close it quickly. Zuko smiles slightly and you blush again.

He steps forward, inches from you.

Zuko: I hope I haven't been reading this all wrong. Have I?

Y/n: n-n-no

Zuko: so you feel something for me?

You take a deep breath and let it out. It doesn't escape you that his face is just a short distance away. You manage to get your bearings and say with better conviction.

Y/n: yes

Zukos eyes burn and he glances down at your lips and then back up to your eyes. Almost like he's asking permission. You feel your lower stomach catch on fire as he licks his lips. You lift your shaky hand to his face and take a small step toward him. Your bodies are touching now and your whole body feels like it's up in flames.

Zuko: may I?

Y/n: yes.

He cusps your face in his hands and leans his face forward to yours.