Ok, here we go with the first drabble! This one is Zukaang, of course. Try to guess the song that influenced it. The first person to guess correctly, tell me what song or what sort of idea you'd like me to use for the next drabble! I prefer Zukaang as a pairing, but I am willing to consider others. Just not Zutara, please. Sorry!

Disclaimer: I don't own ATLA.

The 2nd annual Peace Celebration, commemorating the end of the war between the Fire Nation and the rest of the world, was something Zuko had been looking forward to for many months. His never-ending duties as Fire Lord didn't allow him much time to spend with all his old friends, who were busy with their own responsibilities. Katara was serving as ambassador for the Southern Water tribe, so he saw her several times a year for meetings. Sokka traveled between the North and South tribes as a mediator. Kyoshi Island, where Suki was training a new crop of Kyoshi warriors with Ty-Lee teaching the skill of chi-blocking, was also a place he frequented. Toph was working on forming a school where she would be able to teach metalbending to worthy earthbenders. Mai was a representative for the Fire Nation citizens living in the colonies. Aang was the person Zuko saw the most of; they were working closely together to rebuild a new world where the Fire Nation was no longer feared and hated.

They all tried to get together as often as possible, but their separate tasks made it hard to do so more than a few times a year. They had all made a vow that no matter what, they would always meet on the anniversary of the day they had saved the world. The Fire Nation palace was the most convenient place to meet, and as Sokka liked to say, they had the biggest party (people from all nations and all classes were invited) and the most food.

The celebration had gone well so far, with Zuko delivering his speech, many toasts, and dancing.

It was well into the late hours of the night and Zuko suddenly realized that he hadn't seen Aang in nearly half-an-hour. This was odd; usually the girl stayed close to him and talked incessantly whenever they had the opportunity to be together and not talk about work-related things. He began to scan the room. Where the Avatar was, there would surely be a large crowd.

It didn't take him long to see that there was a mob of mostly men surrounding the drink station, all peering at something in the middle. They laughed suddenly, and Zuko heard the unmistakable sound of Aang's high giggles as well.

Toph was suddenly at his side. "You might want to go rescue your girlfriend. I think she's had a little too much fire-whiskey…"

Zuko glared at his blind friend. "She's not my girlfriend!"

Toph smirked. "Oh yeah? Then why does your heart rate speed up whenever she touches you? There is no way you're just friends."

Zuko didn't waste time arguing with the girl; they had had the conversation before. He got up from his seat and approached the crowd of men.

"Excuse me. I think you've all had quite enough to drink."

They all turned at the sound of his voice and their eyes widened as they saw who was addressing them. They dispersed rather quickly.

Aang had been at the center of the circle, of course. She sat cross-legged, Momo in her lap. Her face brightened when she saw Zuko.

"Hey, Zuko! Great party, huh?" Her voice was slightly slurred as she lurched to her feet, clutching the lemur against her chest.

Zuko felt anger beginning to fill him. How could anyone let a thirteen year old drink that much? How had it happened at his own party? Where was Katara when you needed her?

"Zuko, have you tried this drink?" She held out a glass of fire-whiskey. "I don't know what it is, but it makes you so happy! Maybe you should have some!"

Zuko sighed. Of course she hadn't known what she was drinking; the men probably had thought it would be funny to get her drunk. He made a mental note to track them down later and teach them a lesson they wouldn't soon forget…

"Aang, that's fire-whiskey. And I think you've had a little too much of it." He took the glass from her outstretched hand and set it on a nearby table.

The inebriated girl laughed. "No, I don't drink that stuff, Zuko. That can't be what I was drinking, see, 'cause I don't drink that stuff." She started to sit down again, but Zuko grabbed her arm and kept her standing.

"Oh no, I think you had better get to bed." He pulled her gently along behind him as he began to leave the party area.

Katara rushed over. "What's wrong with Aang?" Her voice was concerned and angry. "Toph told me to come find you." She looked at her younger friend and her eyebrows rose. "Wait… is she… drunk?"

Zuko nodded. "Yeah, apparently she didn't know what she was drinking though, so don't get angry at her. Some guys fooled her into it. I knew it wasn't a good idea to let anyone come to this party, but of course Aang insisted."

Katara's eyes flashed in anger. "Ok, I'll take care of Aang, you go find those guys!"

Aang shook her head and snuggled herself against Zuko's side. "Mmm, no, 'Tara. Zuko and I are going to bed, you should enjoy the party!"

"You and Zuko?" Katara turned to glare at Zuko, clearly assuming that the firebender was going to take advantage of Aang's current state.

"No, she's confused. I'm taking her to her own bedroom, then I'm coming back here, ok?" He was becoming impatient. Aang was basically leaning her full weight against him and yawning.

"I'll just sleep right here." Aang began to slide down Zuko's side, clearly intending to curl up on the floor and take a nice, long nap.

Zuko scooped up the small girl in his arms and she giggled before pushing her face into the side of his neck. He unconsciously clutched her tighter, possessively.

Katara kept a wary eye on them as they left. Zuko felt like everyone was watching him as he left with Aang in his arms. He heard some girls whispering, "They make the perfect pair!" He felt his face get red and he picked up the pace.

Aang hummed against his neck as they walked down the empty hallway towards her room. "You're so warm, Zuko. It's nice." She snuggled herself against his chest.

They reached her room far too quickly for Zuko's liking. It felt nice holding her in his arms. He plopped her down on her bed and she gave a cry of indignation.

"Now I'm cold! Pick me up again. Or come down here." She looked at him with a sly smile.

"No, Aang, I have to get back to the celebration. Everyone's going to be wondering where I went." He didn't add that Katara would be getting suspicious if he took much longer.

She flopped down on the bed in defeat. "Aww, ok. Can you help me off with this dress first?" She was sounding like she would drop off to sleep at any moment.

Zuko stood with his hands at his sides, hesitant. Aang was obviously in no state to be able to get her complicated, fancy dress off by herself, but he didn't want to start undressing her! What if Katara suddenly came in? Aang stretched her arms out to him like a toddler and whined.

"Zuko!" She began to struggle with the dress herself, but had trouble untying the bow in the back.

"Ok, I'll help you." He sat on the bed beside her and reached behind her to untie the complicated knot.

She smiled and nestled herself into his arms again. His heart skipped a beat.

Zuko finished untying the knot and slid the sleeves off of her slim shoulders. He stood up. "Ok, you can do the rest."

Aang pouted, but stood up and slid the dress down her body, stepping out of it.

Zuko averted his eyes. "Ok, good night, then." He turned to step out of the room.

"Zuko?" Her voice was so sweet; he couldn't resist walking back over to her.

"Yeah?" He looked down at her tenderly.

She didn't say anything, but peered into his eyes. Suddenly she had risen to her knees and her hands were resting lightly on either side of his face. Her lips touched his gently and the kiss was over before he could even realize what was happening. She sat back down in the bed. "Good night, Zuko."

His self-control was broken. He pulled her towards him and crashed their lips together in a passionate kiss. She responded eagerly and he found himself pushing her backwards, falling forward onto the bed over her. He pulled away after some time, realizing that he might be making a mistake. Aang was drunk; her affections might just be a result of that.

She pulled him back down and kissed him again, but this time he resisted. "You shouldn't kiss me like this. Unless you mean it like that. If it's only because you're drunk, I should leave."

Aang blinked at him through the darkness. When she spoke, her voice sounded much clearer than it had earlier. The fire-whiskey might have been wearing off, or she was just making sure to articulate her words very clearly. "Zuko, I mean it. I've wanted to kiss you for so long, you have no idea. It's just, you were with Mai before, and then we're both always so busy, and I was scared you didn't like me-"

He cut her off. "If you do, kiss me again." He leaned down towards her.

She smiled and pressed her lips to his. Her arms came around his neck.

Zuko felt kind of guilty for thinking it, but he was quite glad Aang hadn't known that she was drinking fire-whiskey after all.

Any idea what song it is? Here's a hint: it is country (which is surprising since I hate most country songs) and several of the lyrics are directly spoken by characters. Good luck!