Mako waited for Korra to open her eyes, but she did no such thing. The firebender leaned over himself, hunching over in an awkward stance. He sighed in frustration, this was all his fault. If he wouldn't have been in prison this wouldn't have happened. She would be safe and still be the normal tom-boyish Korra.

He shut his eyes and couldn't believe how long it had been since she had arrived back home. Her polar-dog was carrying her through the streets of republic city his heart ripped out of his chest seeing her alive and...alive.

Everyone asked questions to her, bombarding her with things when she was weak and looked sick and even wounded. His eyes widened in complete horror, he manuevered around everyone. More or less through everyone quickly shouting to leave her alone and give her space. He quickly took her in his arms and held her close.

"I was so worried about you. Are you ok?" He asked in a hushed and sincere tone.

"I am fine, I am just glad you are here." The Avatars darker skin pressed against his chest in exhaustion.

He put her down carefully and swiped her hair gently across her face to her ear, "Your safe now." He whispered.

From that moment. That very moment, Asami was silent. She didn't say anything towards him nor around him. He didn't even leave the room not once to see her, Korra was all that was in his head, breath and heart. He didn't see it clearly or understand it, it was just important to him. But everyone else could see it was something more than just being worried.

Gloved hands held onto her mocha ones, he spoke quietly " Korra, I am so sorry." He could feel tears building " I am so sorry for this. Please just wake up." He clamped his eyes tightly, letting the tears fall down his face over her fingers.

-2 hours later-

Asami walked into the room and frowned at Korra and then saw her boyfriend passed out again. She swallowed heavily and walked over to him. She leaned over and pushed Korra's hair behind her ear.

"Get better ok?" She whispered and smiled warmly "Your a lucky girl." She frowned and sat back up and slowly walked over to Mako.

Mako shifted and looked up to see Asami. He smiled a bit and closed his eyes half way. "Hey Asami."

"Hey." She put on a fake smile and sighed. "I am just going to head out ok?"

"How long have you been here?"

"All day Mako. I can't just leave you here...but you are adamant on staying with Korra." She only growled a bit.

"Of course I am adamant." He scoffed. "What's gotten into you?" He growled.'

"ME?" She gasped and silenced herself quickly. " Mako. Look at the situation."

"My best friend is hurt."

"No Mako. Open your eyes." She raised her voice and looked down, her hands covered her eyes. "She means more to you than just a friend."

"..."

"Its ok. I am not mad. I just...didn't have a clue and watching this unfold. Really shocked me."

"Asami, the medics think she was hurt more than just beaten up."

Asami swallowed heavy and looked at him. "What do you mean? Emotional."

"Like permanent Asami. They think she was taken advantaged of." He growled.

Her eyes widened and she looked away quickly. "..."

"Tarrlock touched her. He didn't just take away her pride but something more possibly. I don't know" He growled shaking his head "I don't know it just burns me to think of it."

Asami closed her eyes. "I am sorry for her, but I have to focus on myself to Mako. Please...understand. But its hard to watch this with you and her."

Mako bit his lip and didn't say anything until she began to move away " I think it needs to end between us." He spoke calmly.

"I am glad you realize this too." She mumbled hushley "I really-

"Thank you." Mako spoke quietly leaning over the bedside of Korra. His hand laced with hers once more and he couldn't help but close his eyes to her slow breath.