Mako was stretching in his usual patch of grass in the Republic City park when he saw Korra jogging towards him.
"Late start today?" she stopped jogging but was running in place a couple feet in front of him.
"Yeah, I woke up a little late and I thought about skipping today but-"
"You couldn't go a day without seeing me?" Korra winked at him, she was a regular jogger like he was, but they had only been acquainted for a couple weeks. It took then several months before they introduced each other. Well Korra introduced herself, Mako nodded and replied his name before continuing on his run. Korra had caught up to him and they finished their run together in silence.
But now had an unspoken meeting time where they stretched together, chatted a bit and then went on their jog. It had become a daily routine they had gotten comfortable with, that is until Mako was late.
"I was almost going to call the police," she smirked, she was now stretching, "dont want anything happening to my jogging partner"
"Well I am the police, so I think they'd notice if I didn't show up to work"
"You're a cop?" this was new information
"Well detective, but when there's no big cases I patrol around,"
"Oh Mr. Hot Shot, I guess I feel a little safer now"
Mako raised his eyebrow at the nickname, "you didn't feel safe with me before?"
"Well I did, but at least now I know you won't try to take advantage of me," Korra said jokingly.
Mako's felt his face turn red, he had to admit Korra was beautiful, she had a muscular built for a women, but Mako never thought of taking advantage of her. He sometimes thought of asking her to go out on a date with him, but he always got too nervous.
"Come on City Boy, I was just joking," Korra bumped her shoulder into his.
Mako didn't originally like the City Boy nickname. Korra had given him that nickname when she found out he had spent his whole life in Republic City, whereas Korra had only moved here from the South Pole a year ago.
"You finish your stretches yet?"
"I was running for a half hour before I saw you, so I think I'm ok. You ready?"
"Yeah, let's go," Mako started to run when Korra called out his name, "what is it?" he asked, stopping and turning back to her.
"Quick question, were you going to ask me out anytime soon?" Korra had her arms crossed against her chest and a smirk on her face.
Mako felt his face grow hot again, and put his hand on the back of his neck, "I uhh-was planning on doing it soon actually,"
Korra giggled and ran past him, "Ok, but don't make me wait too long,"
Mako couldn't help but burst out laughing, he hadn't had much interaction with women before, but from the stories Bolin told him, none were as forward as Korra. He ran to catch up with her.
"So Korra," he felt a sudden urge of confidence, "wanna go on a date with me tonight?" he asked before his wave of courage subsided.
"Oh Mako," Korra said between breaths, "I thought you'd never ask," she shot him a quick smile.
"I'll pick you up at 7"
"Sounds great," Mako could see she was smiling, "I can't wait"
Mako nodded his head in agreement but he wasn't too sure she noticed. They spent the rest of their run in silence but Mako was already brainstorming places he could take her tonight.
Hey guys, so I'm not sure if I should add another chapter and make that about their date. I have some ideas but I'm not sure if I like them. Maybe I'll improve the ideas I have or come up with a new one. Anyway, leave me your thoughts!