Mako has news that he tells Korra, which overwhelms her greatly. He is getting married! Can Korra be able to stand the pressure that is happening around her? Makorra vs. Masami.
"That's right! Light on your feet!" Jinora shouted. Korra, Jinora, and Ikki were out in the Air Temple pavilion practicing weaving through the spinning gates. Korra has been improving in her airbending techniques, thanks to Tenzin's family.
Korra dodged every spinning gate that came across her. She weaved through easily, concentrating on being light. BE THE LEAF. Finally, she managed to get across. Korra was so pooped, unlike the other airbenders that didn't have to use much energy to get across. She ran over and slumped down to the nearest bench she saw. Korra took deep breaths, for this was a tiring workout. Jinora and Ikki came over and joined her as they sat down besides her. They sat together in silence, which was a surprise, because Ikki was always full of questions. Finally, Jinora spoke up.
"Korra, how old are you?" Jinora asked, making Korra feel kind of uncomfortable.
"I'm 17. Why?"
"Does that mean you're old enough to marry, yet?" Korra faltered.
"What? Why-Wha..? Why would I get married?" Korra chuckled nervously and she scooted an inch away from the girls. Korra felt her cheeks turn pink. She hadn't even thought of marriage.
"Because this is the age many girls get engaged," A voice came behind them. Korra whipped around, surprised by the voice. Korra didn't want anyone to be eavesdropping, or else rumors will spread through the city. Luckily, it was just a middle aged- woman in a bright smile.
"Oh, Pema, it's just you," Korra sighed. Pema smiled gently and sat next to the girls.
"So, if you were going to get married, who would you choose?" Pema asked. Korra was surprised by her words. A name automatically popped up in Korra's mind. Snap out of it Korra. Why would he marry someone like you? He's with Asami…But…
"What? As if anyone would marry me!" Korra flushed, her cheeks turning bright pink. She lowered her eyes in embarrassment. It was true, she would really like to marry him, but…
"What about that boy, Mako?" Pema winked. Korra grew more embarrassed than ever. Her cheeks grew even hotter. No, not him. Korra felt like hiding behind something.
"What? Why-"
"Because he's right over there," Ikki cried. Korra looked up quickly. There she saw him. He was running toward her. He looked like he was in a rush, but he had that brilliant smile. Korra's knees buckled. Korra had a crush on him ever since she laid eyes on him, and there he was, running to her direction. Korra brushed her hair with her fingers quickly and acted natural. Pema and her daughters hid behind the bench and winked at her. "Ask him!" Jinora whispered. Mako reached Korra, smiling wide.
"Hey, Korra!" Mako smiled wide. Korra couldn't help but blush. His smile was the best thing she had ever seen. "Guess what?"
"Oh, hey," Korra smiled. "So…What's the big news?"
"I'm getting married! With the best girl ever!" Mako exclaimed. Korra's heart pounded fast. Inside, she was freaking out. Her mind was racing. Is it me? Is he marrying me? Korra crossed her fingers behind her back. Her eyes sparkled.
"Who is it?" Korra asked eagerly. She waited. It was so anticipating. It was her. It has got to be her. Who else would it be? Korra's heart was pounding so loud. She couldn't wait for the answer. Her heart felt like it was pounding like a drum, and running a marathon.
"Ok, ready? I'm marrying…" Korra hung onto his words. How was she going to react? Was she going to scream? Hug him? Even Pema and the children were waiting in awe. "I'm marrying…Asami!" That's it. Korra felt like she was dead. She felt like someone punched her in the stomach. Her heart wasn't pounding anymore, instead, it quit running, but went up her throat. She stumbled backward, and Mako caught her. "Are you ok?" No, she wasn't ok. Her body stopped working. Her mind shut off. What just happened? Korra took a deep breath, but she felt like her heart was gone.
"Mako, that's…Amazing!" Korra lied. Her voice cracked. She held back her tears, but she felt like she could cry a river. Her eyes stung from trying to hold them back. Korra plastered a fake smile and gave him a shaky thumbs up, her fingers trembling.
"I know right? Can you believe it?" Mako laughed. "I mean, Asami, the most amazing girl ever! I know her dad is an equalist an all, but he's on our side now! And me and Bolin don't have to live out on the streets anymore! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?" Korra couldn't hold it back. Something wet landed on Korra's arm. It wasn't raining. Meelo didn't spit on her. No, it was none of those options. Korra was crying. Mako immediately stopped smiling, and brushed her tears away.
"No. I can't believe it," Korra muttered. She ran off toward the temple, leaving Mako behind. Pema and her daughters watched Korra run off in pity. Pema watched young Korra dash away before her eyes, heartbroken.
Oh, Korra," Pema sighed, and stood up from the bench. Ikki and Jinora stayed behind the bench, hoping Mako won't see the young one's interfere with romance. Mako noticed Pema behind the bench.
"Pema?" Mako asked. "Do you know what's wrong with Kor-"
"She loves you, Mako," Pema sighed. Mako stood there silent. But inside, his chest was sinking, and burning at the same time. He replayed the words Pema said over and over again in his head.
She loves me.
So! Whadda u guys think? It's so short :C My first story. I'm going to upload some more soon! Review or fave! C:
