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There are no people from the Air Nomads, the Earth Kingdom, the Fire Nation or the Water Tribe that can be more idiot that jet. He was handsome and brave but there was something wrong in that head of him. He was so reckless, and one day he would die thanks to that.
If Zuko was honest with himself, Jet was from the most altruistic person he has ever met. Yes, he is not flawless but he cares about other people, he was the one that rescued orphan children when he was a kid himself and he fought in the war but, if he could he would die to protect others and although that was an honorable reason he didn´t want him to die.
Thankfully he didn´t die but he was injured, not a lot but Zuko was worried.
"Prince, I swear that the Dai Le would be more gentle with me than you." He was hurt but he was still smiring like the stupid with big ego he was.
"The Dai Le is more gentle than me, don´t forget it. "
Although Zuko was angry he tried to do it slower and gentler. When he finished applying the medicine on his bruised body he decided that it was time to continue to be angry.
"I can´t believe that every time I see you, you are worse!".
He was screaming but he didn´t care. The people he loves were finally safe, his uncle was traveling around the nations opening tea shops, his mother was living in the palace, Azula was recovering for so many years of abuse and was now a better person and his friends were happy. Everything was good now, he can´t lose Jet. " I know that you are strong but there is nothing wrong about asking for help!".
"What I am supposed to do, send a letter to you asking you to leave everything to go and help on a mission?!".
"Yes!".
Jet looked surprised. "Would you do it? But you are the Fire Lord"
"And your friend!". Fuck, he was crying. He hated to cry, it made him feel vulnerable. He wished Jet didn´t realize it but to his bad luck he did. He didn´t mocked, he hugged him.
"I am sorry. I never thought I was important to you".
"Idiot, I let you sleep on my room and spend a lot of time with you. Would I do that if I didn´t like you?".
"I thought that it was to be nice, you do the same with Aaang, Sokka, Toph and Katara."
"No, I don´t. I mean, they visit me sometimes but they don´t sleep in my room and I spend more time with you".
"Calm down Zuko, I would think that you are in love with me". His voice was playful but his eyes looked sad. It was the pain that was visible on Jet eyes for a brief moment that Zuko took the courage to express his feelings.
"I do. You don´t have to accept me but please, the next time let me be by your side, I can´t lose you". He was starting to get nervous, he shouldn´t had say that. Maybe Jet doesn´t want to be friends with him anymore. He stopped looking at his eyes and was now watching the flor. Would Jet leave, be nice to him or...punch him?
He was scare for a moment when he felt the rough hands of the other boy on his face and move his head to look at him again.
"Please look at me." His voice was tender and his eyes were full of love and adoration. There was a hint of red on his stupid and adorable face. "I feel the same way Zuko. Please, accept me as your partner."
Zuko felt so happy. "Of course I do. But don´t think for a moment that just because we are together I would not kick your ass if you get injured again because you tried to do it alone. "
Jet laughed. "If I kiss you would you hit me".
"I would do it if you don´t".
The kiss was memorable.