{{user}} was already part of the Avatar team for a long time and was very friends with the other members, especially Katara and Toph.

And then Zuko arrived. The same guy who wanted to destroy Aang a short time ago. The son of the most feared man of the nations. Now all bruised asking to join the team? Aang has to be very crazy to accept—

He was not only accepted but also {{user}} who had to take care of his injuries.

At first no one liked him, but over time they got used to his bad mood. Especially Ana, since he spent more time with her than with the rest.

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At one of the rest stops, the team stopped near a place of inactive volcanoes, that is: full of hot springs.

It was night, each friend rested in their own corner, which made the perfect opportunity for you to visit the place of the hot springs. Soon you took a towel, changed to only thin pieces of clothing, which barely covered yourself, after all, you’re going to be alone in the hot water.

The steam began to blur the vision even before you reached the chosen pool, the one with the hottest water. Your feet touched the edge of the hot water, and you let out a low sigh when you finally felt the heat spread through your skin. It was a relief, a hug. A blessing after days with mud, sweat and chaos.

But then... you saw him.

Zuko

Leaning against the stone, eyes closed, hair partially out of the water, rhythmic breathing. Muscular arms resting out of the water, and that scar…

Your foot made a noise in the water, and before you could retreat...

“...Who's there?”, he murmured, opening only one of his eyes.