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Full Moon
There was something beautiful about the full moon. Every month Korra would ride Naga to the edge of Republic City in order to gaze at the full moon away from the interfering lights of the city. Being a Waterbender, she found it difficult to sleep when the moon was at its fullest and therefore usually spent the whole night just sitting staring at the illuminated sky. A few months after joining the brothers Mako and Bolin, Korra's behaviour during the full moon was noticed by Mako. All different scenarios crossed the Firebender's mind regarding what Korra could be doing; secret Pro-Bending matches, missions against the Equalists, a boyfriend. The last idea was Mako's least favourite. He had grown very close with Korra the loud-mouthed Avatar and hated the idea that she already had a boyfriend, especially considering that he secretly hoped that one day they could be together. This is why Mako decided to follow Korra on the next full moon. So three days later that is exactly what Mako did. After Bolin, Korra and Mako had finished dinner, Korra declared that she was 'going out' for the night. Mako and Bolin nodded in acknowledgement and watched as she walked out the apartment. As soon as Korra had closed the door and her heavy footsteps could be heard echoing on the long stairwell which led to their home, Mako stood up without a word to his brother and followed her. Mako had more difficulty following Korra than he had anticipated as she sped through the streets on Naga and he had to travel by foot, but after many minutes of crouched running and quick ducks Mako found himself on the outskirts of Republic City on a large vacant space of grass plane. Needless to say he was surprised when he and Korra arrived there, and was even more surprised when Korra dismounted Naga and lay down on the grass a few dozen feet away from her polar bear-dog.
"I know you're there Mako, there's not exactly anywhere to hide," Korra said gruffly from her lying down position on the grass. Mako simply walked over to Korra and sat down next to her in response, knowing that there was no point in explaining himself. "Lie down," Korra commanded, although her tone was a lot softer this time. Mako did as he was told, making sure to angle his body as close to Korra as he could without getting in trouble from her.
"Is this what you do every full moon?" he asked quietly after a moment of silence between the two. Korra looked at him with puzzlement.
"Yes," she said as though it was the most obvious thing in the world, "I'm a Waterbender." Korra smiled at her friend's stupidity and then turned her head back to face the dark sky, which was filled with the silver glow of the moon. Mako smiled too; there was no boyfriend. Korra clearly sensed his facial expression because she turned to face him once again with another puzzled look etched on her beautiful features, but wasn't met with a response because little to her knowledge, Mako was lost for words because he was captivated by the way the moonlight enhanced the already deep blue of her eyes. Korra smiled as she saw Mako blush when he realised she was staring at him, trying to figure out what he was so entranced by, and decided to grab his pale hand in her own much more tanned one. Mako just focused his attention on their newly clasped hands, struggling not to loose his cool demeanour and kiss her right then.
"I'm glad you're here Mako," Korra said sweetly, in a very un-Korra-ish tone.
Mako smiled at her and tightened his grip on her hand, "me too," he replied in his ever relaxed manner. From then on, every full moon the two would set off to watch the moon together and enjoy the peace which they so very rarely got to experience.