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

beamed happily, finally achieving his

let’s split up later. We don’t

“Hmm, okay,” Zuko agreed.

run to the elevator!” Lina

Zuko nodded. “Got it.”

cap, Zeke. We don’t want to attract any

and complied with all

hotel front desk. She discreetly

wanting to savor

They questioned their eyesight before confirming that it

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 hotel

But today…

a glimmer of excitement in his eyes, and he attempted to offer a

fierce glare halted him

hurry ahead of Zuko, oblivious to the

Zuko caught up with her, having

entered their room, feeling more at ease now, and let out a long

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