#ZukoFluff

[burntsecrets]

A Frosty Friend

Pairing: Zuko x Reader Word Count: 782 Prompt: @fluff-cember Day 3: snowman Summary: You help Zuko make a snowman for the first time. Warnings: mild language, mentions of firebending, mild teasing, brief physical touch, implied emotional vulnerability

The crisp winter air stings your cheeks, but you don’t mind. The snow-covered Earth Kingdom village feels like a dream, its narrow streets lined with snow-laden rooftops and quiet serenity. You kick a puff of snow with your boot, grinning as the powder swirls in the breeze. For someone who’s never seen snow like this before, the possibilities seem endless.

Behind you, Zuko walks with his usual guarded intensity, golden eyes scanning the quiet village for threats that aren’t there. His breath fogs in the cold, and his arms are crossed tight over his chest as if he can will the chill away through sheer determination.

You stop in your tracks and spin to face him. “Let’s build a snowman.”

Zuko raises an eyebrow. “What?”

“A snowman,” you repeat, crouching to scoop up a handful of snow. “You’ve seriously never built one?”

“No,” he replies flatly. “And I don’t see why we should start now.”

“Because it’s fun,” you say, tossing the snow lightly into the air and catching it. “When’s the last time you did something just for fun?”

Zuko exhales sharply, his brow furrowing. “This is ridiculous.”

“Oh, come on,” you tease, stepping closer. “What would Aang say if he saw you refusing to enjoy the snow? He’d probably call it a crime against nature or something.”

That earns you a dry glare, but after a moment, Zuko sighs. “Fine. But if this is some elaborate scheme to make me look stupid…”

“Too late,” you quip, grabbing a handful of snow and starting to roll it into a ball. Zuko mutters something under his breath but crouches beside you.

At first, he watches as you roll the snowball across the ground, the base growing larger with each pass. “You’re just rolling it?” he asks, his tone skeptical.

“That’s how you start,” you say, grinning. “Then you pack it tight.”

Zuko hesitates before scooping up a handful of snow. His movements are stiff and cautious, as if he’s handling something explosive. “Like this?”

“Yeah, but more pressure,” you instruct. “It’s snow, not glass.”

He huffs and presses his hands into the snow, his brow furrowed in concentration. For someone who regularly wields fire, he’s surprisingly meticulous about packing the snow. It’s kind of endearing.

After a while, the two of you manage to stack three uneven snowballs atop one another. Zuko steps back, frowning critically. “It’s… lopsided.”

“It’s perfect,” you counter, brushing snow off your gloves. “Now it just needs a face.”

You gather pebbles for eyes and a crooked twig for a nose, then start sticking them onto the snowman. Zuko watches with his arms crossed again, his skepticism palpable. “This is what people do for fun?”

“Yep,” you say, sticking on the snowman’s mouth with a flourish. “And now… it needs something extra.”

You step back, tilting your head as you study your creation. The curved base, the round body—it reminds you of something. Or someone.

“It looks like Appa,” you declare, grinning.

Zuko snorts softly. “Appa? Really?”

“Don’t tell me you don’t see it.” You point to the snowman’s round shape. “All it needs are some horns and a tail.”

Zuko mutters something about wasting time but crouches to help anyway. He shapes a stubby tail at the back while you add twigs for horns. His hands are sure and steady, and you’re struck by how much effort he’s putting into something so simple.

When you’re done, you step back together to admire your work. The snowman—Appa, you’ve decided—looks ridiculous but lovable, with its lopsided body and crooked grin.

“It’s not terrible,” Zuko admits grudgingly, his golden eyes scanning the snowman. “For a snow bison.”

You grin and nudge his arm. “See? You’ve got a hidden creative side.”

“I don’t have a creative side,” he replies, though the faintest smirk tugs at his lips. “I just followed your instructions.”

“Sure, sure,” you say, laughing. “Whatever helps you sleep at night, Your Majesty of Snow Sculpting.”

He huffs, but his ears turn red—not from the cold, you’re certain. The two of you stand in companionable silence for a moment, watching as snowflakes drift lazily from the sky, catching on your snowman’s horns.

When you glance at Zuko, his gaze isn’t on the snowman anymore—it’s on you. The usual intensity in his eyes has softened, replaced by something warmer, quieter. It makes your chest feel lighter, like maybe, just maybe, you’re chipping away at his icy exterior.

“Thanks,” you say softly, nudging his arm again. “For helping.”

Zuko shrugs, but the corner of his mouth lifts in that almost smile you’re starting to recognize. “It wasn’t terrible.”

And for a fleeting moment, in this snowy little village, everything feels just right.

[asocialangel]

two odd birds

Zuko x gn!reader : fluff confession when he joined the gaang. Very light hearted <3

the 2nd

[This is set at the Western Air Temple, where Zuko has now joined the gaang. You had already set a close relationship with him, and now you two were almost always together, either cuddling or just doing every activity as a duo.] 

The cool breeze was blowing upon Toph, Katara, Sokka and you. You were lying on a green-grassed hill, outside the temple, in a nearby valley. You were all cloud-gazing and chatting as the daisies danced with the wind. Over the subjects, the discussion led to crushes and relationships. “So how’s it going with Zuko, Y/N ?” Katara said that, still looking at the clouds. You were lying on your tummy, playing with a flower.

“Me ? Well great, but I don’t get why you're bringing it up now, it’s not like we’re a couple” you replied uncertainly. Everyone turned to look at you, even Toph in a natural reflex of surprise. "Whaaat ?! Come On, you guys are always hanging together, like you're stuck to each other” complained Sokka “Well yeah I’m very surprised you aren’t together. I guess I just assumed that and the misunderstanding carried.” Katara had stopped to look at the clouds to look at you; but you were still fidgeting with the flower. 

“You must have. I mean I don’t think we are, we never said so. I just like him a lot.” you replied, even more disconcerted. “Like ?! Y/N you love that boy !” Sokka’s voice was getting higher. “Yeah. I could tell that, even without using my earth bending” camly added Toph. “Really ?!” Your face lit up. “You all seem so certain, but I myself am not sure. Toph use your lie detector bending please, I’ll say it'', you asked keenly. You were excited to know the answer that seemed so obvious to everyone, but you. 

“I love Zuko” you said as the sweet taste of shyness lingered in your lips.

“Yup. Positive. Lie-free. Truthful. You love him.” Toph had gone back to ‘looking’ at the clouds, face turned to the sky, armed crossed behind her head.

“I do ?!” You jumped off the ground, kneeling. “I do!” You turned to face the others. “I should tell him as soon as I can !” 

Just as you said that, you saw Zuko walking by, headed towards something further apparently. But you stopped him in his journey. “Wait he’s here oh my god, I’m gonna talk to him !” You had barely finished your rushed sentence that you were already standing, happily running closer to the passerby. “Did she just- she’s going NOW?” Sokka was dumbfounded. 

“Zuko, hi Zuko Zuko, you said, still trying to collect yourself. Did you know that- uh” you searched for your words, not out of stress but precipitance. “I love you.” You finished your declaration with a proud and loving smile. Zuko on the other hand, was just confused. He stared at your eyes, his eyebrows slightly furrowed. A short moment passed, neither of you felt the necessity to say anything. You two enjoyed silence together. “I’m sorry, uh, I, don’t know what to say, sorry”. He hadn’t rejected you per se, but it sure felt like so. You suddenly lost most of your smile and your body collapsed lightly. “I’m sorry then, I just wanted to tell you. I hope this won’t create an awkward atmosphere now.” You turned back and walked, slower this time, back to the others. You whined as you got back there “Oh I blew it ! Maybe I made a mistake right here”. You weren’t that disappointed though. It’s like it didn’t really matter, you remained gay and playful. “I’m sure it’s gonna be okay Y/N -” 

Katara had barely finished pronouncing your name that Zuko called. “Wait actually Y/N please come back !” He was shouting lightly since you were a bit afar from each other. You gained that cheer back again. You turned back to him and shouted to your friends as you ran: “Wait a second I’ll be back soon!” 

“I’m sorry, what was that ? I mean, I didn’t mean what you understood. No, I mean I said something and you didn’t understand it the right way, well, the way I meant it, I just got confused, and scared, this was unexpectedly sudden. But- I’m glad you love me. Because I love you too.” Zuko looked into your eyes the whole time, not shying away. He seemed pretty confident and at peace. So despite being so casual 50 seconds ago, you blushed, brightly. “I- I- I’m glad.” You jumped into his arms to hug him.

“Did you see that ? Seriously, what’s with these two ? I guess two odd birds make one great couple.” Sokka, Toph and Katara were watching the scene, spying on you, speechless. “I guess fearlessness pays off” commented his sister. 

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A/N :  i like this one ! Maybe one day i’ll post on time but i doesn’t really matter anyway. Writing these are such a challenge !! i always end up making them longer... So i’m glad i can improve myself ~