You had been with Zuko for a little over a year now. The atmosphere in which the both of you got together was initially awkward. You really did love him, but sometimes it felt like he was only with you because he felt obligated to. Like he was trying to spare your feelings.

The firebender was not very affectionate; he struggled with physical contact, and only very rarely could he look you in the eyes. You assumed it was just the jitters of easing into a new relationship. But as time went on and you showed him more and more love only to be met with almost coldness.. it was strange. You could not recall a single moment where he called you pretty or said something nice about you.