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, pursing

finally achieving his

We don’t want to draw

“Hmm, okay,” Zuko agreed.

to the elevator!” Lina

Zuko nodded. “Got it.”

Zeke. We don’t want to attract any attention,” Lina

complied

her head as she passed the hotel front desk. She

wanting to savor the

front desk staff and the lobby manager were taken aback when they spotted Zuko. They questioned their eyesight before confirming

Irwins were shareholders of the hotel, they had never been hosted there before. Whenever Zuko visited Southeast Aciatic, he would stay at the Irwin Manor, the general’s estate, or even the palace. When would a five-star

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 he had encountered the God of

glare halted him in

Lina continued to hurry ahead of Zuko, oblivious

caught up with her, having given the

back when they entered their room, feeling more

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