Rolling hills of green scattered with flags, sand dunes, and concrete pathways surrounded a group of young women huddled in a circle listening intently to their coach.

"Alright girls, we have a long season ahead of us, but with ample practice and dedication, I know we can bring home the championship trophy once more! Since this is our first practice of the year, I would like to share with you a story about a man who golfed and fasted for 98 days - "

There was a collective groan from the returning golfers.

"Coach Tenzin, could we please not hear this story again? I think it would be better if we just started hitting some balls," said Asami Sato, this year's Captain for United Republic University's Women's Golf team.

"But it's a very riveting and inspiring story!"

"Please dad, listen to Asami. I've heard this story throughout my life and I don't think it will help," stated Jinora, a freshman and Tenzin's eldest daughter.

"Fine, fine. I'll tell it some other time then." Another groan was mumbled from the team. "Let's work on our short game now!"

The golfers divided themselves into smaller groups and headed to the practice putting greens.

"Hey Opal, where's Bolin? Doesn't he usually come to all of our practices?" asked Asami.

"Oh, he's trying out for the new co-ed wrestling team today! Besides, we're not going on the course today, so I don't need my caddie." winked Opal.

"I should get myself a caddie too! I mean, all the pros have one." said Asami.

"You two should stop being so lazy and start practicing!" exclaimed Jinora.

"Aww, it's mini Tenzin. Yes, mini Coach!" saluted Asami and Opal.

Jinora sighed and shook her head. Breathe. Breathe. Be calm.

"We're just joking, Jinora. Thanks for stopping your dad from telling that five hour story."

"Anytime. Now let's actually start practicing before he changes his mind."


"Umph!" *ding ding ding* "We have a winner!" Korra grunted in frustration as her friend, Bolin pinned her during the wrestling tryouts.

Bolin took out his hand to help Korra up. "How are we both supposed to make the team if you keep beating me?"

"I'm sorry! I'll let you win the next one!" Bolin said shyly.

"Nah. I just need to get better. Thank goodness tryouts are a week long. Can you help me out?"

"Sure thing, best bud! I'll tell you all my secrets and wrestling secrets too!"

"I think wrestling secrets will be fine for now. We can save your actual secrets for another time."

"That's a wrap for today! I'll see you all tomorrow!" shouted Coach Lin Beifong. They're all pathetic.

After showering and changing in the gym, Korra and Bolin started to walk back to their dorms together.

"So, what are your amazing secrets?" asked Korra.

"Well, on my first date with Opal, I -"

"No! Your wrestling secrets!"

"Oh right." Bolin put his hands together. "I go to Opal's golf practice."

"This is still not about wrestling." growled Korra.

"No, no! Hear me out! Being surrounded by nature and learning about golf calm me down. Wrestling isn't all about rash and brash decisions. You also have to wait and judge your opponent before striking. That's why I can take you down so easily! You don't think about your attacks and you tire yourself out from missing me all the time."

"Hm...do you think I can watch her practice too? Although I still think golf shouldn't be considered a sport. Bo-ring!"

"I'm going to pretend I didn't hear that, so Opal doesn't kill me later."

"Wait, isn't it creepy to just watch her and her teammates practice? Don't they get uncomfortable with you just sitting there and staring?"

"I don't just stare at them! I'm actually Opal's caddie! Being a useful boyfriend." grinned Bolin.

"And what will I be doing?"

"Hmm...Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! You can be my assistant caddie! I've always wanted an assistant!"

"Ugh fine. Thanks for the help, I think."

"Let's go to the golf course now instead! Opal's almost done. Maybe she'll want to play nine holes or something!"

"Sure, I guess."


"Wow, Opal, you've improved significantly since last season!" her Captain said.

"Thanks! It's those extra hours I put in with Bolin. He's actually the one who suggests playing golf for our dates. Well, I play golf and he holds my stuff."

"Did I mention I need to get myself a caddie?"

"You might have." said Jinora, who's focusing on sinking a putt.

"Girls, gather 'round!" shouted Tenzin. "I know practicing your short game isn't as fun as whacking the ball as far as you can, but it is important! We lose the most points here, so I expect you to work on it some more during your free time. Okay, great practice and I'll see you girls tomorrow!"

The girls disbanded and made their way to the parking lot.

"Hey Opal, I think Bolin got out of his tryouts early." Asami said while pointing in his direction.

"Oh my gosh. Asami Sato is on the golf team? And Opal is friends with her?" whispered Korra.

"Yup and yup! She's the captain!"

Korra suddenly felt self-conscious. She shared a General Ed (GE) class with Asami. She would always sit diagonally behind her, so she can check her out the entire class period from a not noticeable distance. That being said, Korra was most likely failing that class. Suddenly, her trance was interrupted by Bolin screaming.

"Opal! Opal! Surprise!"

"Hi hun!" They hugged. "Hey Korra! What brings you two here?" asked Opal.

"Korra wants to know how I do so well in the ring, so I brought her here to watch you play! She'll be your assistant caddie!"

"Oh! Sure, I can go for nine holes. Today's practice was kind of boring."

Korra laughed and mumbled, "Only today's practice?" Bolin nudged her side.

"Hey Asami!" Opal called over to Asami at her car. "Would you like to join me for a round?"

"Why not?" Asami slammed her trunk closed. "I need to 'whack' some balls." Asami brought over her golf bag to the course.

Opal noticed that she hadn't introduced Korra and Asami to each other. "Oh, this is Korra, Bolin's best friend. They tried out for the wrestling team together."

"Nice to meet you, Korra. Aren't you in my GE?"

Korra blushed. She knows who I am! "Nice to meet you too. Yup, our great linguistics class."

"Ooh! Ooh! Korra can be Asami's caddie!" said Bolin.

Asami smiled. "My wish finally came true." Korra felt her entire face redden. "I was just telling Opal how I wanted a caddie, too!" Korra thought to herself, Oh that's what she meant. Calm down, Korra. You just officially met her.

"Should we rent some carts?" asked Opal.

"Umm…about that," Korra said while rubbing the back of her neck. "I'm not allowed to drive them, since the last time I did, I crashed it into a lamp post."

Wow, Korra's really adorable. I hope she's my permanent caddie. Asami beamed at the thought. "Walking it is! I guess it's a good thing we both have caddies now."

"So, um, what do I do as a caddie?" asked Korra shyly.

"You hold my stuff for sure." Asami laughed and shoved her golf bag towards Korra.

"Umph."

"There's not much to it!" Bolin said as he held up his hand and counted off his fingers in succession. "Just give her the club she needs, clean the clubs and the ball, rake the bunkers, tell her how far away she is from the hole, hold the flag when she's near the hole, fix the grass when she dents it...hmmm, what else?" Bolin continued to think. "Oh, and kiss the golfer." Bolin proceeded to kiss Opal, who giggled at the gesture.

Both Asami and Korra blushed and looked away from each other.

"Oh! Not you two. I just like to do that for my Opal." It was Opal's turn to blush.

"You'll get the hang of it, Korra," Asami lightly nudges her with her arm. " I'm great at telling people what to do. That's probably why I'm the Captain. I always get what I want." winked Asami. And I want you.

"Hah, um, okay..." Korra said a bit flustered. Is she flirting with me? How am I going to survive this with a straight face? This is definitely not calming.

"Let's play ball!" cheered Bolin.