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…”

okay!” Lina blushed and chuckled, pursing her lips. “Come

finally

don’t want to draw attention,”

“Hmm, okay,” Zuko agreed.

to the elevator!”

Zuko nodded. “Got it.”

cap, Zeke. We don’t want

and complied with all her

passed the hotel front desk. She discreetly

purposely slowed down his pace, wanting to savor the

they spotted Zuko. They questioned their eyesight before confirming that it

hotel, they had never been hosted there before. Whenever Zuko visited Southeast Aciatic, he would stay

But today…

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

fierce glare halted him in

continued to hurry ahead of Zuko, oblivious to the

having given the manager

glanced back when they entered their room, feeling

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