Hello everyone. I hope you enjoy the first chapter to my first Korrasami story.

Chapter 1: Third Wheeler

Korra can be pretty dense sometimes. Or at least when it comes to people showing interest to her. She's great at rejecting as long as they're being straightforward but why does she have to smile at everyone? She's just encouraging them.

Asami poked at her food as she watched Kurvira and Korra converse over metal bending. Why even talk about a topic she can't relate to? She was feeling more and more like a third wheeler. She looked away from the pair and at her food that was being murdered by her chop sticks. Asami unconsciously let out a frustrated sigh that caught the Avatar's attention.

"Asami, what's wrong?" Bright blue eyes filled with concern shined over Asami's embarrassed expression.

"What?" She didn't exactly mean to look frustrated in front of them. "Nothing is wrong. I'm sorry I must be tired already. I think I'll call it a night." At this, the non-bender stood up and scooted her chair back. She was thinking now that it would've been better to dismiss herself earlier.

"Well wait up, I'll come with you," Korra turned her attention to Kurvira. "Thanks for inviting us, we should definitely do some sparring while I'm here."

Asami rolled her eyes and as soon as she left the room, she sped up her pace, not caring if she leaves Korra behind. Again, Korra can be pretty dense sometimes. Doesn't she know she was basically asking for a date?

It was their fifth night in Zaofu, an incredibly interesting city and apparently the safest place in the whole Earth nation. Shortly after landing, they met the airbender, Opal, and was given permission to stay while Korra trained her for a couple of days. But Asami was ready to hit the road by the third day. She hoped Korra or Lin would be able to convince Su to let her daughter leave with them soon.

But how did they manage to have dinner with Kurvira? Well after Korra began her metal bending lessons with Su, she was introduced to Su's Guard Captain, Kurvira, who was then ordered to show both of the ladies of Team Avatar around the great city. Korra, who can sometimes be a great people person, was able to hit it off with Kurivra very easily. So no, this dinner isn't the first time the trio spent time together but was a request by Kurvira. Korra, who didn't have a problem with this, took the offer and dragged Asami with her. Still... Asami had to admit those two were similar in the way that they carried their titles with pride and confidence. But she also noticed that while Kurvira seemed very professional and stoic during the day, here with Korra, there was less tension in her shoulders and use of formalities.

Asami chewed on her lower lip as she walked outside and took the path to Korra's and her living quarters. It didn't take Asami very long to figure out Kurvira's sexual orientation either. Call it a gaydar or very perceptive ladies intuition. But really it was the way Kurvira would smile at Korra and how she would lay her hand on the Avatar's strong shoulder while they laughed over something.

Asami watched very carefully, tagging along only to keep an eye on them.

"Asami!"

She turned around to the voice of her dear companion and couldn't help but smile. At this moment Asami was sure the only purpose for the full moon coming out tonight was to make Korra's beautiful blue eyes shine even brighter.

Korra was grinning, "Finally I caught up". Asami could only nod in response as she steals another moment to burn this image of Korra in her mind forever. "Is there something wrong? Or are you actually tired?" she leaned towards Asami's face for a better view.

"You didn't have to come with me, you know?" Asami was reminded why she was outside in the brisk cold in the first place. Right, Korra is pretty dense. Oh but she looks so cute when she's worried. "I can take care of myself"

"Yeah but…" Korra shrugged. "I missed you"

Asami felt like melting but kept her composure. "I was with you and Kurvira all day. Did you really have that much fun that you forgot I was there?"

"Huh?" Korra knitted her eyebrows together. "No of course not. I just meant you haven't been yourself lately. Tell me what's wrong," Korra stood up straighter but took a step closer to Asami. Who in turn, had the urge to take a step back but sighed instead.

This was becoming difficult. Asami knew it was all but her own fault for making her friend worried about her. Did she have any other option but to avoid the question? The way Asami looked at this amazing gal in front of her was different in the way that the said amazing gal looked back. She wouldn't understand and if she tried to, could their relationship still remain the same?

After some moments of silence passed by, Korra felt the need to clear her throat. "Okay…how about this?" Asami looked at her with a quirked eyebrow. "Tomorrow after my lesson with Su, let's just hang out.

"And your sparring date with Kurvira?" Asami asked cooly, though she was aware she could've worded it differently.

Korra tilt her head, obviously trying to read Asami's mind. "That doesn't have to be tomorrow," Asami almost rolled her eyes at Korra's cluelessness. "Come on Asami, it'll be fun."

At this point Asami knew she was acting ridiculous with her constant pouting. So she took a deep breath and smiled at the pair of azure eyes in front of her. "Okay, you're right. Tomorrow then," she tried her best to sound excited. Korra's bright smile was her reward. They both turned to continue walking to their destination.

There was a moment of just comfortable silence between them until they said goodnight and retreated in their own rooms that was located next to each other. Asami didn't fall asleep right away, not when she was already thinking of what could they possibly do tomorrow. Or what to wear. She was excited and hopeful that whatever they end up doing, it will be just the two of them.

After breakfast, everyone went off their separate ways. Korra training Opal while Bolin watched, Mako working with Lin to strengthen security and Asami…well she was trying her damn hardest to avoid Varrick. No she hasn't completely forgiven him for stealing her equipment back in Republic City and neither was she going to try to. She contemplated watching Korra and Opal air bending training until she passed a large room. She retraced her steps and poked her head in. Ah, finally somewhere where she belonged in this huge city. She heard a couple voices but couldn't quite see the speakers. She had no doubt that this is where Bataar and his Jr. were working on their "breakthrough". Seeing as she was a grease monkey and proud CEO of Future Industries she couldn't help but give into her curiosity and called out to them, hoping she can lend a hand.

Working with tools proved to be the most efficient way to kill time and keep her mind occupied. Before she knew it, the rest of the morning has passed and so did lunch. She stood from her hunched position and stretched her back. She wiped the sweat off her forehead and took a look at the progress they made.

"Aha, there you are!" Asami jumped as her concentration was broken. "You didn't tell anybody where you would be and you missed lunch!"

Asami smiled and took off the worker gloves she had put on for protection then washed her hands to clean off any sweat. "Sorry, I thought I would just lend them a hand for a couple of hours," She motioned to the Bataars behind her. At this Bataar Sr. walked over with a smile and clasped Asami's shoulder.

"She's a great engineer, sorry we took her away from you for too long. Time goes pretty quick in here," the three of them laughed.

Korra had that incredible grin on her face as she spoke about Asami, the work she's done as the CEO of Future Industries and as her best friend. Asami was sure her insides had turned into goo. She doesn't remember ever hearing Korra speak about her with such pride. "…really, she's saved my butt more than I saved hers." At this Asami chuckled and lightly swatted at the Avatar's bicep, her face feeling hotter than ever.

"Now she's just exaggerating," she smiled at her dear friend then turned to Bataar. "I hope I was some help to you and Bataar Jr., I can't wait to see how it turns out."

"More help than I thought I needed" He nodded. "I'll be sure to mention your contributions, please stop by again during your stay." His wrinkled eyes and smile were gentle and welcoming that Asami couldn't help but be reminded of her father. She swallowed a bump forming at her throat and bowed her head in respect. Korra than took her hand and led them out the window and down the halls. Asami stumbled behind until she caught up with Korra's pace.

"Whoa hold up partner. Where are we going?"

"We're gonna have a picnic, I already set it up" Korra said, still leading until they were outside. She looked back at Asami with that cheeky grin. "Since you haven't had lunch yet, I had Suyin's chef make us a meal. I found the perfect place too."

Asami couldn't stop the grin growing on her face. It was no wonder she had developed feelings for the bender in front of her. A picnic? She had to wonder if any friends actually do that, she was very much tempted to daydream it being more romantic than Korra had explained. And that smile of hers was truly contagious. She then looked down at their locked hands and squeezed the bender's hand. "Thanks Korra, that's really sweet of you."

"I told you it was only going to be the two of us. But come on, what if Bolin finds it and eats it all?" Asami laughed and was once again dragged down the path, their hands connected the whole way.

Thank you for reading!