Avatar The Last Airbender Fan Fiction ❯ Nothing But Your Servant ❯ Only Lust ( Chapter 8 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Discalimer: I do not own any Avatar or any of their charaters. The only one I do own though is Zenaida.

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~Zenaida~

" Wait until the authourities hear about an earthbender in the Fire Nation Kingdom! " the man with the burnt arm exclaimed as he pointed to me. Then his uninjurned hand pointed at the prince, " and her firebending accomplice!"

Now there was a large crowd around the scene and everyone was staring at the two of us. I glanced at Prince Zuko who had raised his hand and removed the hood to show his face. Everyone gasped that it was the prince and bowed, except for the guy with the burnt arm and his friend that I had stuck to the floor.

" I am the authority, here. The only one who seems to be at fault are you two." he said and glared at the two of them in a pissed off way. Guards seemed to have popped out of no where at Prince Zuko's side and waited for his word on what to do. " Lock these two up for trying to assult us."

And just like that, the two were in chains and being hauled off the scene. I watched them like the rest of the crowd as they were dragged down the road and disappeared into the people. Turning around, I found that Prince Zuko was already on the dirt path that leaded to the palace. Glancing back at the people who were now staring at me, I quickly ran up to Prince Zuko.

" Zenaida." he called and turned around to me once we were out of view from the crowd. I was suddenly hit with fear that he was going to be mad that I was an earthbender and couldn't control my shaking hands. I hadn't completely thought about that when I was stopping the guy with the knife from attcking Prince Zuko. All I thought about was his safety. " Why didn't you tell me you were an earthbender!?"

Hm, that same question seemed to ponder my own mind sometimes. I mean, there were other types of benders as servants, so I wouldn't be much different.

" But you are different because you have me, Zenaida." the powerful voice said in my head again and I blocked it out from saying anything else. I had to look away from Prince Zuko's angry and impatient face because I already knew that I was going to get in trouble. " Damn it! Why don't you ever answer me?"

" I'm sorry, master. I really don't know why I didn't tell you. I didn't think it was important." I said lowly and he grabbed my chin before yanking my eyes up to meet his golden ones which were searing through mine.

" Look at me when I'm speaking to you. Do you understand!?" he yelled harshly which scared the hell out of me because I had a feeling I was about to die. I could feel the hot tears running down my cheek and fall onto his thumb and pointer finger that was holding my chin. My knees seemed to wobble with fright as he pushed my face aside and began walking away again. I didn't know whether to catch up with him or run away because he was so angry with me. But he quickly made the decision. " Zenaida, let's go!" he barked and I ran up the dirt path to catch up with him.

~Zuko~

I don't know why I was over reacting when I found out that she was an earthbender. Many of the servants bended, so why was I getting so upset that she could bend?

" Master, please forgive me for not telling you." she said lowly and regretfully. I turned to her to see that she was looking at me with those jewel-like eyes of hers that were now surrouded by red vains from the tears that ran down her beautiful face. I could feel my features softening without my consent and I looked away.

" Just be quiet, Zenaida." I asked, trying to add irritation to my voice to hide the fact that I wanted to cover her face with a blanket of kisses. I wanted to hide the fact that everything would be okay if I could embrace her in my arms once again. But I couldn't because I turned to her and pretended to force a smile. " Thanks for getting his friend back there with the knife. I could've gotten him though, Zenaida."

" Yes, I know, Master. I just didn't want to take the chance though...." she said honestly and blushed while giving me a warm smile that melted me down to the bone. Grabbing her hand, I pulled her into the secrecy of the trees that surrounded the road and pressed my lips against hers. They were hard and unwilling at first, but they softened and parted to give me entry way to her mouth. This time, our togues played with eachother, greedily taking the other's goods. Her mouth was so warm and sweet that I had pushed her up against the trunk of a tree and deepened the kiss. I could feel her arms wrap around my neck and press me closer against her warmth.

" Prince Zuko...." she said breathlessly when she pulled away, her eyes holding that dreamy look for a moment as her lips brushed against mine.

" Hm?" I asked, still in the same position as before except our mouths weren't connected. My chest was warm and the attraction between us was strong. The cloud of lust kept us bonded together as we stared deeply into eachother's eyes. We weren't searching for anything during this moment, just looking. Watching. Examining the other's feelings.

" What are we doing?" she asked with a small grin as she leaned her head back on the trunk while looking up at the canopy of tree tops.

" Kissing...." I said lowly before our lips connected again only for a slight peck. She gave me a warm smile before I looked down and remembered that my father had kissed the lips that I had just kissed. He touched the body I was touching. He was attracted to the same person that I was attracted to. But the only thing that was different was that she was now only his leftovers. And just like that, I let go of her and fixed my cloak. " Zenaida, how do you feel about me?" I asked, not wanting to steal kisses that she didn't want to give away. I didn't want to force my attraction on her like my father had. I wasn't going to be like him.

" I really like you Prince Zuko. I really do. Over these last two months, I've felt something for you because I know that you have good intentions for everything and everyone, even though you can be really cruel sometimes....." she said and blushed while she walked up to me and put a comforting hand on my shoulder. I smiled at her and wrapped my arms around her waist.

" You know, the only reason I've been an ass towards you is because I kept trying to force myself to believe that I don't like you, but I can't really hold it back anymore." I said lowly as our faces neared and I gave her a kiss on the lips again. She smiled and laid her head on a chest for a moment before looking up at me with troubled eyes.

" We can't be like this, Prince Zuko. Your a prince and I'm a servant." she said, fear and trouble conquering the air around us, but I just shook my head and smiled.

" No one will know if no one will see. Just trust me." I said reassuringly even though I was in fear of our secret relationship. A wave of relief seemed to wash over her as I held her hands but we were still both troubled. But I didn't ruin the moment and kissed her again, and again, and again, and again.

~Zenaida~

My chest seemed to almost ache with lust for the man in front of me that rained me with kisses from his soft lips. My need for someone like him was filled everytime his lips touched me and I felt like it was a dream. He was perfect but my life was not. I had to push that thought out of my mind to completely enjoy our time here. Finally meeting his kiss, I let my tongue run over his and everything felt so light and airy. But of course the moment had came to an end as the sun began to set and we walked back to the palace as servant and master once again.

As I lay in bed later than night, I dreamed of what it was like to be with Prince Zuko forever. For him to hold me in his arms as we watched our kids run through the courty-wait, heh, wait. I'm getting way too ahead of myself right now. I mean it was only a few kisses and it's only lust. Only lust. Plus, he's a prince and needs royal blood to marry. Now that I think of it, he could be doing this with any servant or person. I mean he's a prince! I could only be like a concubine or something. Was he using me? Was he using me?

The next morning, I did my hygiene routine and made my way to his room where I found him still asleep, so I quietly began to fill up his tub with bathwater. After it was filled, I took out his clothes and placed it on the table as usual when I heard a knock at the door. Glancing at the sleeping prince, I opened the door to find his uncle looking up at me with a smile.

" Hello there, Zenaida. Is my nephew available?" he asked warmly and I smiled at his kindness.

" He's still asleep, but come in and I'll get you some tea." I said and gave him space to enter the room. Once he sat at the table, I went to the large kitchen to retireve some tea and brought it back to find Prince Zuko stretching by his bed. My eys got big as I watched his bare and strong torso and arms flex as he stretched this way and that. When he was done, he looked up at me with a soft but confused look o his face.

" What?" he asked, and I blushed because he caught me staring at him for the millionth time so I just shook my head and set up the tea in front of his uncle. I could hear his footsteps wander to the table and sit across from his uncle. I could feel Iroh studying me carefully but I dare not look up at him in fear that I might find something that I don't want to find.

When I was finished, I bowed to both of them and went to go and cleant he bathroom to keep myself busy.