I'm back with another Makorra. For those who read my last, this is not as lighthearted. This is much more angsty and angry, and profanity is used often, but there is some slight humor. The italicized parts are personaly thoughts, so this story might get a little confusing at points. Just some warnings.
I want to thank my editor, xXhowelljenkinsXx, you are fantastic.
Disclaimer:I do not own Avatar or the characters
Korra gave Bolin a look of sheer boredom as Asami and her rich friend talked. They were all sitting in the dining room at Air Temple Island with Lei, a girl that Asami insisted come over to visit. Her father was rich and there were rumors circulating that "Lightning Bolt" Zolt was her Uncle. Due to the amount of money her family had, Korra had a suspicion it was true. She knew wealthy families were corrupted now more than ever. But she would never say a word about that now. Not after what had happened with Asami.
She glanced over at Mako, whose hand was cradling his girlfriends on the table and he looked back at her uncomfortably. They had been sitting there for the past hour listening to Asami and her obnoxious friend talk about designer clothes and extravagant parties. Korra could tell the brothers were unhappy, and so was she. So the Avatar sat there waiting for something new to happen. Air Temple Island was always so lively, but today of all days nothing happened.
"I know," Lei said "You should come over this weekend! We could go shopping and have a sleepover, just like we used to!" Korra felt a jolt of excitement at the thought of having a night to just her and the boys. She liked Asami, but longed to relive the days before Mako had…well other things on his mind.
Asami looked to Mako. He tilted his head to his shoulder and shrugged. "Go ahead. It's probably a good idea to spend time with your friends." He looked at Korra the moment he stopped talking. The look he had when he locked eyes with Korra made her heart stop.
What was that about? Why would he look at me? Korra's head filled with thoughts. This guy always knew how to get to her. Could Mako have an ulterior motive for wanting Asami gone? Korra almost slapped herself for that last question. NO! He's loyal to Asami. Why am I even thinking like this? Stupid prissy girls. One hour with them and I can already feel my edge dulling.
"Well then it's settled." Lei said contently "Saturday afternoon you'll come over!" Korra clearly missed some details while wrapped in he own mind. Lei sighed. "I should probably be off or I'll miss the Ferry." She stood up. "It was nice meeting you." The fire ferrets responded with a not so heartfelt "you too".
"I'll walk you out" Asami said happily, and followed her out. As soon as they were out of sight Mako looked towards the other two with excitement.
"Okay so here's what I'm thinking, Butakha wants to talk to Bolin and I to tie up some loose ends from when the arena closed. About a block away there is a new club, and I'm thinking after Bo and I talk to Butakha, the three of us go check it out."
Korra and Bolin exchanged shocked looks, both drawn back by the firebender's enthusiasm. What the hell is his deal? She thought to herself. "Sounds like fun to me" Bolin said, a huge smile growing across his face, Korra agreed.
"GREAT!" he said excitedly. However his look of happiness soon turned to one of scared realization. "I should probably talk to Asami about this first though, shouldn't I?"
Korra laughed. "Yeah that would probably be the best idea." Why is he so keen on doing this without her? She truly didn't understand.
A few hours later Korra was practicing her airbending when Bolin made his way over. "So" he smirked, "How's training going?"
"Good…until you interrupted me" she recoiled.
"Okay, okay I'm sorry I just wanted to talk to you about this idea Mako has. Do you really think he'll go through with it? I mean I haven't seen him so happy for a while, but where did this idea come from?" Bolin laughed. "This is so unlike him"
"I know. I'm a little nervous about this myself." Korra admitted, hiding her face.
"Yeah well I guess all we can do is hope he won't chicken out.
"Well" Korra sighed "that's not exactly what I meant. I've never…really been to…a club before."
Bolin laughed. "Are you serious? The mighty Avatar Korra worried about going to a club. You can handle it there. And besides, 'The Fabulous Bending Brothers' have your back."
Korra felt relieved. That was until another thought came to her. One much scarier than anything she imagined would happen at the club. "B-Bolin" She stuttered, "What am I going to tell Tenzin?"
Asami and Mako took a walk around the perimeter of the island. They did this often; it gave them time away from the two idiots Mako brought into Asami's life. From a distance he could see the two talking. He told himself over and over that it didn't bother him, seeing the two having fun together. Maybe if he said it enough, then he'd believe it.
"Mako I'm sorry. I know you had this idea about the four of us going to that new club this weekend but-"
He cut her off. "Okay so I've been thinking about and what if the three of us went anyway. You know I'd hate to go without you, but you've even said you don't like clubs that much…" Asami seemed to think about it. Her first thought landed on Korra.
"I don't know, I mean I trust you but…" she stopped herself from completing the sentence. She wouldn't dare tell Mako she didn't trust Korra alone with him.
"Look I know you may feel conflicted about this but, we're all so stressed out right now. I think it would be good if you go relax with your friend and Bolin and I go out like we used to, even if we do have to drag Korra along, and it might be good for her too. She still doesn't know many people here that don't want to fight her." He could see he wasn't making a very convincing case. "Well this is what normally happens; Bolin goes off and finds some girl. I just thought it might be nice for him."
Asami giggled, more at the thought of Korra finding another man to fawn over than her's. "Okay, just don't do anything stupid" He pulled her into a hug. "I won't I promise
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