"Asami, did you know Korra likes Mako?"
Korra could have leapt through her skin at Ikki's ever constant insensitivity. Its bad enough she was here. The richest girl in Republic City couldn't even buy herself a nice home in the upper ring. Shame, then she wouldn't have to see both of them together all the time. Flaunting it in her face, like it was some sort of game. Korra tried to regain her composure and began the task of faking a smile. After what seemed like minutes of agonizing eternal struggle, Korra's now poker face looked up at the dark haired girl. Her painted lips parted slightly, a flicker flashing through her pale green eyes. She then gave a small smile as she thoughtfully replied "No, I wasn't completely aware of it." Beyond frustrated by her naivety, Korra grabbed the girls arm and dragged her down the hall. She's so stupid; can someone so rich really be so oblivious to what's in front of her? Korra could feel her boots thumping loudly onto the wooden panels of the floor. The small gasp at the weight she was pulling behind her brought her back to reality. Relax. She probably doesn't know. Be nice. You're the Avatar. Helping is what you do. Korra stopped in her tracks and turned to the raven haired girl. She was very pretty, a beauty that was the very pinnacle of Fire Nation ancestry. She had flawless white skin that could blend in with the worst of the storms in the South Pole. Her bright green eyes were wide with kindness, with a passion of life. Korra found this odd that her eyes still looked this way, after all that had happen with her father these past few days. Turns out Hiroshi Sato, richest self made merchant in the city, had been collaborating with the Equalists. It didn't really surprise Korra much, since all those with Fire in their blood seemed to carry an element of shadiness. Well, maybe not Bolin. He may be the only exception, even with his tendency to lurk in places in which he should not. Korra sighed and caught herself smiling. Rock beats fire, by far.
"…Korra?"
The other girl was standing still, eyes widened with concern. "Ah, sorry Asami. I'll show you to your room." Korra said quickly, slightly embarrassed by her space out. Asami looked down as Korra untangled her fingers from her upper arm. She's soft, even with such dense clothing on. Maybe that's what he likes…
The girls walked in silence for what felt like a long while. Korra was walking slightly ahead of Asami. She did not want to walk side by side with her. She did not want to like her-rather she had no interest in doing so. Korra allowed herself a quick glance over her shoulder. The girl trailing behind her was looking down into her slightly raised hands, running her fingers over one another. Korra sighed. She's clearly uncomfortable. I'm not being that awkward though, am I? Korra stopped in her tracks and turned on the balls of her feet. She broke into a huge grin that even surprised herself. Asami looked up, a bit startled.
"Korra?"
"Asami, let's be friends. Okay?" She extended a hand.
Asami looked more confused than hesitant. Finally, she also extended a thin dainty hand.
The girls both smiled at each other. Korra slid to the right side of Asami. The raven haired girl with fair features gave a small nod of thanks, and then continued to walk down the underly ornate hall of Air Temple Island.
One. Two. Three. Four. Ah ! Here we are, finally.
Darkly paneled wooden shoji doors stood before the two girls. "This- Korra gestured openly-"Is your room". Korra slid open the doors to reveal a quaint room. It's only amenities were a bed, small desk, chair, and window. Asami peered into the doorway, then began to slowly walk in. Korra followed suit. "It isn't much, but-"
"It's perfect, Korra. Thank you for showing me the way".
"No problem" Korra blindly grinned. Finally, some of this awkwardness is clearing.
Korra opened her eyes to see Asami looking down again. She had sat down on the bed now, trying to make herself comfortable. The wind blew through the open window, ruffling the raven haired girl's ever perfect locks. In the fading sunlight that shown through the window a hint of rose could be seen from her cheeks. Korra jumped as the girl stared straight into her eyes. "Korra, I-" There was a sharp knock at the door.
Korra turned around as Asami looked past her, staring straight into the doorway.
Oh great, it's Mako.
"Aren't you supposed to be on the other side of the island with Meelo and Bolin?" Korra remarked, with a bit too much acid in her voice. Asami jumped up from the bed, shooting a fleeting glance at Korra before rushing to embrace her boyfriend."Hey, Asami" Mako muffled into the wool of his girlfriends silken hair. Korra sits down in Asami's spot and glances up at the two love bats. Mako then shoots a glance at the downed Avatar. Korra gulps and shrinks back at the malice within his stare. If she only knew what type of monster she was dating. Then maybe all of them could end this charade that's gone on long enough. Unless Korra's eyes open wider in realization.
Ehm
Mako clears his throat and Asami suddenly breaks their embrace. She looks up quiescently as Mako smiles at her and kisses her forehead, again shooting daggers at Korra. Fine. I can take a hint. She slowly get up from the wooden bedding, and heads toward the door. "Korra?" Asami faintly whispers. Korra stops to meet the embracing couple at eye level.
"I forgot that I promised Pema I'd help look over the airbending kids while she prepared dinner. Besides-"She looked from her innocent eyes to Mako's grimace- "I'm sure you two want some time alone". Mako looked as though he would like nothing better than to all out punch the Avatar.
"Yes, we could use some time alone" Asami said softly, as Korra realized she'd spent too much time holding Mako's gaze. Korra smiled and swiftly left the room, sliding the shoji panels back closed gently as she faced the couple one last time. Asami was staring up at Mako. Korra sighed and shut the doors all the way. Asami drew closer to Mako, resting her head over his shoulder. She looked at the closed door and slowly closed her eyes.
Korra had really enjoyed that dinner. Noodles were one of her favorite things, and Pema could almost make them water tribe style. Almost. They weren't as salty as Southern style, but Korra still appreciated the attempt. She rose from the table quickly and placed her bowl on the counter to later be washed. House work had never been her thing. Korra scanned the room one last time and bid her good nights to everyone before she headed out the room and down the stairs. Tenzin looked up from trying to feed Meelo to wave an irritated good bye. Korra laughed as she knew the irritation was not for her, Meelo was truly a handful. Meelo airbent the noodles in the bowl far above his head, making them dance as Ikki airbent her chopsticks after them-trying to 'eat' them. Jinora, the good child she was, was quietly reading a book. Chopsticks in the other hand, she unblinkingly waved good night to korra. She'd gotten quite good at that, Korra thought to herself. Korra's head turned to the left as she spotted Pema's pregnant belly hitting the side of Bolin's face as she served him seconds. Bolin, the polite boy he was turned a shade that even a tomato would be envious of. They both looked up and waved good night, as Korra again smiled and followed suit. To the right of them sat Mako and Asami, in slight seclusion. Asami, seated facing toward Mako turned back and gave a weak wave. She means well Korra thought as she suppressed an eye roll and waved back. Her eyes effortlessly moving toward Mako. His intent stare brought ice colder than anything she could bend. Her visible gasp causes Asami to quickly look up at Mako, to which his face reverts warmly as a wave accompanies a very false smile. Jackass Korra silently thought as she made her way out of the commotion of the dinning room and began her accent down the dark stair well.
Korra lay wide awake in bed. Her arms crossed neatly behind her head as she lay still on her back. Thud. Korra lazily turned her head to the right as her screen doors parted slowly with ease. A tall boy entered the shadow the moon cast in the doorway, only golden eyes visible.
"I know you missed me" he said smoothly as he shut the doors a little too loudly. Korra found herself jumping up.
"What's your problem? Do you want to wake everybody up?" The firebender with hair darker than an eclipse gave an arrogant laugh.
"You'd like that, wouldn't you?" he said, moving closer toward her bed. "I know it turns you on" he rattled, as one smooth finger ran along Korra's throat. The moon illuminated a glint in Mako's smile as Korra's heart began to beat out of her chest. Relax. Calm down. This reaction only gives him more power. "Hhuh" Korra breaths in sharply as a fistful of her hair is pulled. She can hear his low laughs. She can imagine his smirk in the darkness. "Oh wait, I forgot you like it more at the roots" he remarks as he digs his hands deeper into her thick hair. Korra lets out a yelp louder than she intends, to which he responds to by pushing her onto the bed. "Mako" she begins to protest, as the Fire Bender smirks and begins to climb on top of her. "What…about…Asami..?" She begins to pant as he tongues the creases of her collar bone.
"You ask that every time. Why? You already know the answer" he mutters into her neck angrily. Korra can feel his body heating up, as it always does. Maybe it really was a Fire bender thing, since they always feel visibly warmer when…aroused. Korra can feel a warm hand slipping into her pants, and she begins to squirm as she lets out a scream. Mako smirks as he whispers in her ear
"Quiet, or you'll awake Bolin in the next room."
Note: I guess this is my slight 'AU', or really what I think was going down behind the scenes and in between episodes. If Korra weren't on nick, I feel like it would be a lot darker and…sexual. This particular chapter takes place around episode 8, When Extremes Meet. I plan on skipping round a bit, but no so much that you can't follow the story ^6^ Next chapter we take a look at Mako and Korra's relationship, Korra and Bolin's relationship, And Tahno's 'Private Lessons'. This is my first time writing a fanfic lol so hopefully I'm doing it right. && Hope you enjoyed this chapter ! [=
