I couldn't stop staring at the sight in front of me. Oh, I had known for awhile now that he seemed to be getting too friendly with her, but this? Kissing her while still claiming to be in a relationship with me? Saying he still cared about me? Tears spring to my eyes and I force myself to turn away to find someplace to be alone. First my father betrayed me, then Mako? What did I ever do to deserve to be cheated and lied to like this? I shrink down in the little cove I found, behind the air temple. The tears slip down my face, I don't care that it'll mess up my makeup. I'll have to sneak to the girl's room so I can clean it up before one of the air children notice it.
My mind drifts to how Mako said he cared for me, held me close in his arms so many times. When I was distraught that my father was a equalist he comforted me, saying he'd always be there for me, that he would never leave me. Some promise that was.
I also think about how kind he used to be to me. He seemed at times almost as sweet as his brother, which seems impossible, but it was true. Everything was going wonderfully until the day Korra got kidnapped by the equalists. I knew by his expression then things were going to go downhill, I just didn't want to admit it. I pinned it on how motherly he could be. Korra was a close friend, he was just being protective of his friend. If only that were true.
When we finally found Korra, he jumped off the bison pushing us all away from her telling us to give her space. He took her into his arms… Oh spirits how he looked at her. I choke a little on my tears the pain suddenly searing through my heart again. He didn't even seem to notice I had been standing right there.
That's when things started taking a turn for the worst. When Korra was bedridden he wouldn't leave the room except for needing to relieve himself or get something to eat. He didn't even eat much the entire time she was unconscious. I dab at my tears with my handkerchief, my mascara mixed tears staining the white cloth. I slowly stand to my feet, numbly making my way to my room so I can clean up.
It's a few days before I have the strength to confront Mako. I knock lightly on his door. After a moment he opens the door, his face paling slightly.
"We need to talk."
"I know. Come in." He steps out of the way so I can enter the room. I hear the door click behind me.
"Listen Asami-"
"Mako, You don't need to explain. I understand. You care for her more."
"I still care about you-"
"Not like you did."
"That's not true."
"Oh? Does that mean you only cared for me as a friend this whole time? Were your kisses just sweetly laced lies?" I bite out. He runs his hands over his face.
"Asami… it's just. I'm sorry I was so confused. I thought I didn't love Korra anymore than a good friend, but I realized differently when she was captured. I'm sorry I should have discussed this with you sooner. I never wanted to hurt you like I see I've done now."
"I still can't believe that you even blocked your brother from having a chance with her. What is wrong with you? Are you just that possessive over people? Maybe I should've been more careful with you than I was."
"Asami-"
"No." I shake my head. "No more. I don't want to hear anymore. You've done enough already. I just hope you don't do the same thing to her." I turn away walking to the door. I pause a moment on the door before sliding it open. As I slide it shut I feel that chapter on my life closing. Time to begin a new one.
Now he'll be somebody that I used to know.