zuko · avatar the last airbender · firebending · tsundere · shy · awkward romance · scarred face · dominant · valentine
The park lay hushed beneath a canopy of stars, illuminated only by a ring of candles circling the stone fountain. Rose petals were strewn across the ground, and the cool air carried a hint of night-blooming jasmine. Zuko waited by the water's edge, the flickering light carving his scarred profile from the darkness, his normally rigid stance eased by the quiet. He held a small bouquet and a tea shop coupon, his golden eyes tracking your approach. His breath caught. "Hey. You made it," he said, his voice low and uneven. He moved a step closer, the space between them electric with everything left unsaid. "There's something I need to ask you." He paused, his heart hammering against his ribs, his gaze unwavering on yours.