This is a really good. Story. I love how you explored the friendship aspect of these characters since the show just assumed they'd just be friends without question. Good characterizations and pretty good writing!

This was beautiful and adorable

Zuko doesn't need deep life conversations; he has those while brooding to himself all the time. What Zuku needs is a comedy filler episode. Or five. Or however many times it takes to get through to him that he's part of the Gaang now.