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…”

blushed and chuckled,

beamed happily, finally

later. We don’t want

“Hmm, okay,” Zuko agreed.

and run to the elevator!” Lina

Zuko nodded. “Got it.”

cap, Zeke. We don’t want to attract

complied with all

hotel front desk. She discreetly signaled to Zuko with her hand at her side,

pace, wanting

lobby manager were taken aback when they spotted Zuko. They questioned their eyesight before confirming that it was indeed the young Count of the Irwins

Zuko visited Southeast Aciatic, he would stay at the Irwin Manor, the general’s estate, or even the palace.

But today…

compose himself, his heart racing. There was a glimmer of excitement in his eyes, and he attempted

Zuko’s fierce glare halted him

of Zuko,

up with her, having given the

entered their room, feeling more at

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