AN: Random idea is random. Just for reference, the things that Bolin writes are in bold whilst Mako's input is in italics. I don't even know why I'm writing this but hey, fangirldom is fun.

Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I don't own the Legend of Korra.


"What are you doing?" Mako asked, leaning over his brother's shoulder. Said brother was sat at the table, scribbling on a piece of paper in his trademarked childish scrawl. So far, all he had was a title.

The Fabulous Bolin's Guide to Romance

At this, the firebender raised an eyebrow. "Guide to love? Bolin, have you been hitting those noodles again?"

"No!" The younger brother pouted. "I'm making a guide on how to make girls fall in love with you! It's genius! Isn't that right, Pabu?"

The fire ferret's chattering was taken as a yes.

Mako sighed, once again despairing for his brother's future. "Whatever." He murmured, ready to go before Bolin piped up.

"I know! You can help!"

The elder raised an eyebrow, as though Bolin had suggested that they give up pro-bending and take up ballet instead. "Help how?"

Bolin flapped his arms around as he rambled. "Well, you've kinda got a girlfriend and all, so you'd really be a great help in-"

"Fine."

It was as though Christmas had come early for the green-eyed teenager. Scribbling out his former title, he replaced it with a new one.

The Fabulous Bending Brothers' Guide to Romance! :D

Mako supressed the urge to groan. What on earth had he signed up for?


Method 1: Play Hard to Get

This is a classic-the less you seem interested in a girl, the more she wants you. Easy!

"Hey, Bolin." Korra said as she took off her helmet. Mako was away on a date with Asami, but they had still decided to hold practice. Whether or not pro-bending would continue in the aftermath of the Equalist's show was undecided, but they still felt that it would be beneficial to train. "Pema and Tenzin are out tonight and I'm babysitting the kids. Wanna help out?"

Of course! The earthbender thought, looking into her blue eyes as his mind raced eagerly. Hell yeah! Except he didn't vocalise these thoughts- was playing hard to get, which supposedly worked like a charm.

Instead, he coughed in a somewhat dignified manner, folding his arms, leaning against the wall and averting his eyes. "I dunno, I'm kind of busy tonight." He deadpanned, trying to make his tone sound as bored and uninterested as possible.

The avatar blinked before shrugging. "Eh, I guess Mako must be busy as well. I'll probably be able to manage." By now she had her bulky practice gear off and was back in her water tribe getup. "Well, see ya tomorrow!"

Bolin maintained an unbothered appearance until she had closed the door.

"…Damn."

Method 1: Failed. Seriously, you thought that acting like a jerk would work?

Hey! It works for Tahno!

Yeah, because Korra is SO Tahno's biggest fan.


AN: Did I even write this?

Ah well, I've been hoping to do a drabble series for a while now.