Smiling, Lina held onto Zuko’s arm and rested her head on his shoulder. In truth, seeing fireflies wasn’t a priority for her as long as she had Zuko by her side.

“You’ve just arrived. You should rest,” Lina said, looking at him. “Hmm… Let me get you a hotel room.”

“No need!” Zuko replied, holding her hand and gently pressing his forehead against hers. “I can’t afford such an expensive hotel.”

“Don’t tell me you came here empty-handed!” Lina exclaimed.

“I didn’t,” Zuko reassured her, showing his bag. “I brought clothes!”

“You…” Lina’s eyes widened as realization dawned on her. “Don’t tell me you want to sleep in the same room with me?”

“Mm-hmm!” Zuko nodded earnestly. “That’s a great idea!”

“Zeke!” Lina exclaimed in disbelief.

“What? You don’t want to take me in?” Zuko whispered in her ear, his voice growing deeper. “Can you bear to… leave me on the streets in this unfamiliar place?”

Lina gave him a stern look.

“I’m here.” Zuko continued, using his persuasive charm. “I spent all the money I saved for the plane ticket. If you don’t let me stay with you, I’ll really have to sleep on the streets tonight…”

and chuckled, pursing her

happily, finally achieving his

later. We don’t want

“Hmm, okay,” Zuko agreed.

to the elevator!”

Zuko nodded. “Got it.”

cap, Zeke. We don’t want to

complied with

she passed the hotel front desk. She discreetly signaled to Zuko with her hand at

his pace, wanting to savor the sight of her

taken aback when they spotted Zuko. They questioned their eyesight before confirming that

stay at the Irwin Manor, the general’s estate, or

But today…

compose himself, his heart racing. There was a glimmer of excitement in his eyes, and he attempted to offer a respectful bow as if

glare halted

hurry ahead of Zuko, oblivious to the commotion

with her, having given the

their room, feeling more at ease now,

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