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I slumped lazily over the counter top, covering an enormous yawn with my bare sore arms. Training with Tenzin had been no less painful...ly boring than it was that afternoon. Although, my body wasn't sore from drills, or fighting stances, or fighting styles, but from meditating all morning. I shuddered thinking about that Lotus position. Seriously, did Bruce Lee do all that 'free your mind so you find a sensible balance' kinda deal before becoming the master? Meditation is like sleeping isn't it? Besides, it's boxing! I simply box. It's not like I'm trying to earn a black belt in Karate or something.

(Clearly my brain was not functioning like it should have been at the moment. Otherwise, I wouldn't have ended up here in the first place.)

'Tuesday night crowded bar. Some guy lights a cheap cigar.

Bartender yells at him, so he walks out and you walk in.'

My lip jutted out in the form of a brooding pout as I tried to remember when Bolin had actually told me to meet him. Was it during his break, or when he was off work? Or worse, where I was supposed to meet him. He said Tahno's Lounge...or was it Narook's? At the studio? Sweet Sake, I don't remember! I growled under my breath and pushed a hand through my short locks, deciding to probably move on lest I miss out on his newest pickup lines for that...odd woman, Ginger. My best buddy deserves better than that shallow woman, perhaps I could introduce him to Opal sometimes.

Nodding in silent affirmation to myself, I turned in my chair and began to dig around in my bag for my wallet when I heard a slight commotion toward the entrance of the building.

'Right through that cloud of smoke. Catcalls and dirty jokes.

Scan the room a couple times, find a seat next to mine.'

I held in a sigh, having heard some jerk slur 'whose that laaady?' brought my eyes up to the source the drunk men's attention. I swear, these idiots and be sooo-

And promptly dropped my bag.

I first noticed the black, half cut blazer that was trimmed with a deep burgundy. It clung nicely and showed off her feminine curves. Nobody really wears those...well, wears blazers AND manages to look good in them. Then the red undershirt, dark red skirt and those boots. She was pretty tall too, filling out her clothes perfectly and thus grabbing nearly everyone's attention. (Mine was no exception.) There was a gentle sway in her slow steps, a sort of confidence that even seemed to betray her slightly slumped shoulders and when she emerged from the smoky entrance, I could see silky raven black tresses that spilled over her shoulders in long flowing waves. It left me completely slack-jawed.

Whoa, she's- I slapped myself mentally and hastily reached down to snatch my bag back up so I could do what I'd set out to do in the first place. Which was? My hand froze mid-paw. Genius.

"Would you like that on Mako's tab?" The bartender dragged me from my slow functioning brain and limbs just as whoever it was that I'd been staring at, came to occupy the seat next to me. (Of course I hadn't realized it just yet.)

"Mako?" I asked blankly before clearing my throat awkwardly. "I mean, no. I'm sure I'd never hear the end of it if I used it without his permission." I tried to shrug nonchalantly, but the nervous chuckle that barked from my throat had me coughing into my fist just as awkwardly. Is it hot in here or is it just me-? Another noise had me looking over toward the door and that was when I finally noticed her beside me.

'Lonely eyes.

Well it sure looks like you might be looking for something

For something, whoa

Look at me and I think you'll see

Those lonely eyes don't have to be alone tonight.'

I gulped thickly, thankful I hadn't so much as touched my water, otherwise I was sure I'd sputter like a fool for no apparent reason. No...I had a very good reason and that reason was sitting right next to me. Of course I chose to shut my trap and tried to settle down by drinking the water I'd eventually have to pay for. I couldn't believe he'd charged me for water! New guy definitely.

"Did you just come out of the oven? 'Cause you're hot." A random guy said from the other side of the girl next to me, grabbing my attention more than hers. Not that original. I inwardly snorted at the lame attempt. I would have asked: 'Do you have a Band Aid? 'cause I scraped my knee falling for you.'

"Baby, I'm no Fred Flintstone, but I can make your bedrock." Another one said as he passed by. Ooo...I might have to use that one sometime. I thought in amusement. Though I'd go with: 'Damn, if being sexy was a crime, you'd be guilty as charged.'

"Do you believe in love at first sight? Or should I walk by again?" Ah...I've heard that one. By now I was grinning like an idiot. Mine would be: 'Smoking is hazardous to your health...and baby, you're killing me!' I had to drink some more water before I either said one of the lines I was thinking, or I choked on my saliva. Both would not work in my favor. (Not that I was hoping they would.)

'They analyze your glass of wine, roll away a pickup line.

Now and then they check your phone. Catch mine and let 'em go.

From the little bit I've seen, they're the perfect shade of green.

Next time they come my way, heaven help me make 'em stay.'

A brilliant green so to say. Like a cat's, and no less sharp and utterly charming on their own. I had never seen such pretty eyes before in my life! She was hard not to ogle, yet every time I got caught looking at her, I shot my eyes elsewhere. Wow, she probably thinks I'm insane by now. Using my peripheral vision, I noticed her glancing at her phone once again. She blew out a harsh breath before semi-angrily shoving the poor device back into her pocket. She must be-

A weight leaned heavily on my right shoulder, cutting off my thought and before he spoke, I could smell the whiskey prominent on his breath. "Hey girl, if you were a booger, I'd pick you first." This time, the line was directed at me and I had no choice but to spit out my water to laugh, letting out an unladylike snort in the process. Holy cow that is original!

I pushed the guy away from me and made him stumble into another couple who wasted no time in shoving him back until he was escorted outside. I ended up sloppily wiping my mouth, silently praying that no water had shot out of my nose during my little laughing fit and if it hadn't been for the mirror behind the bar, I would have completely missed the slight shuddering of the other girl's shoulders. Not to mention the quiet little giggles that escaped as well.

All at my expense.

'Lonely eyes.

Well it sure looks like you might be looking for something

For something, whoa

Look at me and I think you'll see

Those lonely eyes don't have to be alone tonight.'

"I swear, that has got to be the best line I've heard so far." I commented without thinking, chuckling as well. When I realized I'd said it out loud, the bartender was nowhere to be seen and there was also no one sitting beside me except her. My hand automatically moved to scratch the back of my neck self-consciously and when I reached for my drink...it was also gone. Good job Korra. Very smooth. Again I coughed, noting that she had glanced at me once more and I hurriedly began to dig around for my wallet again. I think I've overstayed my visit...besides, who comes to a bar to drink water? By now, I'm pretty sure Bolin was talking about meeting at Narook's.

"I'm surprised you haven't tried hitting on me." Her voice was low and a bit raspy. Sexy even and once I heard it, my grip tightened on my wallet, causing me to yank it out of my bag. My fingers turned to butter and I fiddled with it the stupid thing until I gave up and smashed it into the counter top, successfully making it stop trying to flop on the floor to embarrass me further.

Unconsciously, I pointed at myself. "What? Me?" I suddenly felt a blush creep up my neck before it settled on my cheeks.

"After each horrible line, I could tell when you make this-" the dark haired beauty wrinkled her perfect nose in a mock impersonation of me, which I found insanely d'awww-! worthy. "little uninterested face that tells me you were critiquing them, not to mention thinking of a different way to word them." She paused as a glimmer of a smirk curved her full ruby lips. "Until that last one of course."

Okay, she got me on more points than one! "Uh, well, you know-" I rubbed the tip of my nose nervously, seeing as she'd picked up on all of that right away. Did I mention you were a genius Korra? 'Maybe, but she's...actually taking to me!' "I..." I had to drop the inner dialogue! So I straightened up a bit and met her hypnotizing green gaze head-on. "alright, you have to admit that that last one was pretty epic." Another chuckle left my mouth unbidden.

"Try me." She finally turned all the way to me and only then did I see just how incredibly gorgeous she was. She had smooth ivory skin with a stunning heart-shaped face that was framed with her wavy, thick onyx colored hair, inviting full lips that were now a tasty cherry red and sweet bison those eyes! I suppressed a goofy googly-eyed grin, suddenly remembering that she'd told me something. To do something, rather.

'Don't make me pay my tab. Catch a cab.

Go home and kick myself to sleep tonight.

Give me a sign.'

I said the first one that popped into my head. "If this bar is a meat market, you must be the prime rib."

'Just a smile.'

As a delicate brow slowly began to rise along her forehead, I felt my signature lopsided grin form across the side of my face, turning slightly smug. "See my friend over there?" I jabbed my thumb to the bartender, who waltzed past us to attend to someone else (not even sparing a glance our way) before looking back at her. "He wants to know if you think I'm cute."

This time a light giggle passed her lips.

'Baby, I'll lose myself deep inside.'

"You'd better direct that beauty somewhere else, you'll set me on fire." By now, I felt just a little more confident because she had taken to grinning. She sipped at her drink, silently prompting me to continue with another soft giggle. "I don't know if you're beautiful, I haven't gotten past your eyes."

'Lonely eyes.'

A genuine smile brightened her face with that one. It touched her eyes and while I didn't know what kind of day she had, I suddenly felt more accomplished than I had been after all those boring meditation sessions.

'Lonely eyes.

Well it sure looks like you might be looking for something

For something, whoa

Look at me and I think you'll see

Those lonely eyes don't have to be alone tonight.

Lonely eyes, you don't have to be alone tonight.'

By then she was covering her mouth and downright laughing at the next few lines I spouted out, having not realized I could be so corny. What can I say? I'm a sucker for those sort of things. And I was. I usually got the biggest laughs out of the driest jokes known to mankind. Though, I could probably blame Mako and Bolin for knowing and remembering most of those lines. Unlike Mako (who needed to write them down) Bolin and I kept each other fresh by relaying a new one almost every time we saw each other.

"I'm Asami by the way." The pretty woman formally introduced herself by holding a hand out for me to shake, but since I was already on a roll, I confidently gasped her hand and again said the first thing that came to mind.

"People call me Korra, but you can call me tonight." I knew I'd messed up as soon as it left my mouth as she straightened a little further with heavy amusement in those beautiful eyes. "I-I mean- I wasn't implying-" dear Appa, what the heck is wrong with me?!

"They say dating is a numbers game," She suddenly smirked at me, making my stomach flutter uncontrollably when she turned my palm over and grabbed the pen that I hadn't noticed was sitting on my bill. When did-? "So can I get your number, Korra?" She asked, even as she wrote her own number down on my palm.

Oh. I gulped, fearing the blush on my face was now going to be permanent... if that last statement was anything to go by.


A/N: Song inspiration: Lonely Eyes by. Chris Young. (I own nothing.)

Yo...Feisty here. I'm only experimenting with Korrasami, seeing as I haven't done anything for them so if they're kinda OOC...*hums and shrugs* aw well. Those pickup lines though :3

Oh and thanks for reading too!