Disclaimer: Asami and Iroh are Bryke's creation. Leave me out of it.

Author's Note: I don't mean to be petty, but I know how many people read this and don't review. (I can SEE you.) You don't have to like it to review. You can stay anonymous and give me some criticism. Tell me your thoughts, be they positive or not. I promise I can take it. That being said, I appreciate very much that you guys are so nice about my writing!

In other news, this will be the last chapter. It is short. I apologize. I might be persuaded into continuing. A oneshot. Or a few. A fewshots? Anyways, I'd like your guys' thoughts on that.

Iroh's POV

The kiss was surprisingly sweet. After courting Asami, I knew she was headstrong, passionate, and filled to the brim with emotion. I had expected our first kiss to be just as passionate as her, ferocious with lust, etc. This was not the case. It was very simple, chaste as a baby's first laugh, and lasted mere moments. That being said, I was not disappointed at all. It was not what I had expected, but it was just as delicious.

However, it stirred something in my chest that quickly grew and burned through my body. It was a pleasant burning, painless. I suspected that I was not the only one experiencing it; as I took her perfect, pale face between my hands, she paused for a second, took a breath of air, and deepened the kiss. This continued for an immeasurable amount of time. We pulled back at the same time. I laughed at the wondering expression on her face.

"What is it, my dear? You look like you're pondering life's purpose." I wanted to add, it's just a kiss. But before my lips formed the words, I realized it wasn't just a kiss. It was more. It was the beginning of something that could evolve into much more. A promise.

Asami looked into my eyes with a flirty little smile playing on the corners of her lips. Her expression belied the intensity of her eyes. "This is life's purpose. To make your own way in the world, and leave a legacy for those who follow."