Disclaimer: I do not own the Legend of Korra. It, and it's wonderful characters belong to Nickelodeon, and Mike and Bryan.
A/N: I know this is AU, and most likely OOC, but I don't care. I've been struggling with muses for a while and finally came up with something decent. Also, this is unbeta'd, so any mistakes are mine. Thanks to Echo101 for suggesting the title.
You're a coward.
"You're being very quiet tonight, sweetie" a gentle hand touching his cheek brought the firebender out of his thoughts. He gazed at the warm eyes of his girlfriend. "Is something bothering you?"
That's right. He was out on a date with Asami, and he was thinking of someone else. He hated himself. Here, he had a beautiful, kind, and loving girlfriend, whose generosity was the reason the Fire Ferrets were able to participate in the Pro-bending championship.
And yet, instead of letting himself let loose and enjoy himself on their date, he was thinking of her. Korra.
She annoyed him to no end, but she amazed him. He couldn't stand her at times, but he wanted to be around her- to touch her. He wanted to feel her lips against his-
Mako's lips suddenly tingled. His heart also ached.
You're a nothing but a no good coward.
"Mako?" his amber eyes snapped to her green ones. "What's wrong?"
He had to tell her. About Korra's confession, his confusion, the kiss... All of this was unfair. He was being unfair to Asami. Asami, who was none the wiser of the drama going on between the Pro-bending team her father was gladly sponsoring.
Her soft hand grabbed his, and she flashed him an encouraging smile. "You can tell me."
His lips parted, ready to talk to her- tell her everything- but he stopped himself. His gaze lowered to the tabletop- to their joined hands.
"It's nothing, Asami." he lied, looking anywhere but her green gaze, "I'm just tired."
Coward.
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