Disclaimer: I do not own Legend of Korra.
They say the person you love should be your best friend, but sometimes falling in love with your best friend is a painful thing. Especially if they don't love you back. A long time ago, I fell in love with one of my best friends in the world, Avatar Korra. But there was never anything there. She was in love with Mako. So I hid it inside, and when General Iroh came to call, I went with him. We grew up, got married, and had three kids. But I never forgot Korra. I'm not saying I don't love my husband, I do, but Korra was my first love. A few months ago I got a letter from Bolin, saying that Korra was sick. I went to see her immediately. Mako wouldn't leave her side. Their daughter, Kyana, was there too. She passed away quietly, in her sleep. We all cried at her funeral, Mako had a breakdown. He refused to leave, even when the service was over. Bolin and I practically had to drag him out. I knew how he felt. If I hadn't had to hide my feelings, I would have reacted the same way. I miss her so bad. But she had a good life, and as much as I wish I could have been with her, I wouldn't take that from her for the world.
Asami sat down her pen. She closed her journal and leaned back in her armchair by the window. As she gazed out over the valley by her house she heard footsteps behind her. Iroh laid a hand on her shoulder.
"Hey honey, There's a letter for you." He handed it over and kissed her temple.
"Thanks love." She replied, taking the letter. It was addressed from Mako. She opened it and pulled out two slips of paper. The first was in Mako's handwriting and read;
Asami,
When I was going through Korra's desk I found some letters. This one was addressed to you, so I thought it would be best for you to read it.
Mako
Asami set aside the paper and unfolded the one in Korra's handwriting. It read;
Dearest Asami,
I suspect that I may pass on soon, so I'm writing letters to all of my friends. I wanted to say goodbye, and not to mourn me. Also, I have a confession. I love you. I have for a long time, since we were teenagers. I never told you, because you were so happy with Iroh. That is my biggest regret, never telling you. I will be gone before you read this, so I will never know how you react, but please don't let this tarnish your memory of me. I wish you the best of luck in the rest of your life. Don't be sad, I lived a good life. Don't forget me, but please move on.
Love, Korra
Asami stared at the paper as the words sunk in. Korra loved me, she thought. She pulled her legs up onto her chair and wrapped her arms round them. Resting her head on her knees she began to cry.
"I love you too, Korra." She whispered.