Zuko took a step forward but held Lina’s hands tightly.

“Desiree, there are some things I must clarify with you. We had a childhood connection, but we’ve grown up now.” Zuko paused and enunciated each word. “There’s a difference between men and women!”

“You—”

“Also, I don’t have any ‘bros’ or ‘buddies’, only one younger brother, Toph. I do have a few close friends, but they’re all male.”

Zuko smiled. “Do you understand what I mean now?”

Desiree could not help the twitching of her lips.

“Zuko, I know you’re dating Lina, but you can’t not be friends with the opposite sex just because you have a fiancee, right?”

“Are you trying to say that pure friendships exist between men and women?” Zuko smirked. “But I think that’s the most irresponsible thing to do in a relationship!”

“Zuko…”

“Of course, normal interactions are completely reasonable, but anything that exceeds the normal range…” There was a pause before Zuko uttered heavily, “Have some self-respect!”

Desiree took two steps back and looked at Zuko in disbelief.

elders who had families outside their marriages. The legitimate wives

wife had to bow her head before her husband. If

there was anything wrong

shattered her lifelong beliefs today He confronted her directly,

hugged Lina tightly. “I think I’ve made it clear. Don’t blame me for falling out

“You—”

won’t be having a drink.” Zuko smiled. “Lina

Lina out of the

Lina let him hold her hand, she felt his palm’s warmth and knew she had everything she needed in the world. She tried to walk steadily

bar, Lina stopped and looked at

“Zuko…”

matter?”

saying, “You offended Desiree because of me. That

your friend for so many years. It’s

hypocritical? What is there to be polite about

expressed exactly what she

she wanted to do

burst

wrapping her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist. She planted a resounding kiss

off

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