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.

charm. “I spent all the money I saved for the plane ticket. If you don’t let me

Lina blushed and chuckled,

beamed happily, finally achieving his

don’t

“Hmm, okay,” Zuko agreed.

to

Zuko nodded. “Got it.”

your cap, Zeke. We don’t want to

and complied with all her

the hotel front desk. She discreetly signaled to

sight of her nervous

Zuko. They questioned their eyesight before confirming that it was indeed the young Count of the Irwins

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…

eyes, and he

fierce glare halted him

to hurry ahead of Zuko, oblivious to

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