They were only able to be themselves in the darkness of his room; when the rest of the castle all went to sleep for the night, unaware of whatever would go on in the prince’s bed chamber.
The kiss at his palm nearly melted; so soft and full of enough fondness to make his heart ache with affection. Fingers fall away from the scar easily enough, not wanting to linger and make Zuko feel uncomfortable in any way. Brow eyes watched him closely from where Jack’s head lay on his pillow, staring up at him in his slightly elevated position, keep an eye on his reaction.
He probably shouldn’t of pried. It was obvious his question troubled him; making Jack’s brows furrow in worry as silence stretched between, obvious distress on Zuko’s face.
Lips part, a small breath escaping him as his heart lurched at the implication, swallowing thickly. When he leans into him, fingers brush through Zuko’s black hair, leaning to rest his head down against his with a soft breath; silence spreading between them.