Characters: Tahno and Korra (jealous Mako:) Summary: just two people having a conversation. Very innocent… or is it? (don't harbor your dirty mind! Let it wander while you're reading this;) Rating: T for inappropriate references Category: okay guys, I suck at being funny. This is supposed to be humorous. Hopefully I got it right.
***PS. These stories aren't connected***
Mind Benders
The city was bustling. Everyone was out on lunch break, and the streets were packed. Three benders shuffled their way around, looking for the last stop on their list of errands to run.
"Last thing we need is…" Bolin said as he checked the list of groceries, "sugar and flour."
"Okay," Mako said, pointing to a building across the street. "We can buy that stuff over there. And remind me why we're doing this again?" Korra rolled her eyes.
"Because. We're making dinner for the airbenders to thank them for letting you two stay on the island." She pointed an accusatory finger at the brothers.
"Oh, right," Mako said. "But since when are you miss goody goody?" Korra scoffed and was about to say something witty when Bolin interjected.
"Don't question it! She might go back to the old Korra, and I like this new, nice Korra." The Avatar smiled.
"Thanks Bo!" they started to walk towards the grocery store, but Mako stayed planted to his spot. He bristled at something the others couldn't see.
"What's he doing here?" Mako growled. Korra looked around to see what he was talking about, but there were too many people out.
"Who?" she asked.
"Uh-vatar," a voice sounded from behind her. "What a coincidence." Korra slowly turned around and locked eyes with Tahno.
"Hello," she greeted with no seemingly no emotion. He bent down and lifted her hand to his lips.
"I was hoping I would run into you today," he said. Now, Korra smiled almost knowingly. She raised an eyebrow.
"Oh, did you? And why would that be?" she asked.
"To let you know that my offer still stands," he answered, straitening. Korra glanced at the brothers, noting their shocked and confused faces. When she returned her gaze to Tahno's, her eyes shined with laughter. "My private lessons would improve your performance tenfold."
Slight murmurs from Bolin were heard, and his perplexed mood evident. No bending… private lessons? Mako's ears turned pink.
"If you think they could help so much, I might have to take you up on it," Korra stated rather mischievously. Her words were slow and intentional. "I just can't afford to be sore afterwards. I have the task force to focus on, you know."
Tahno stepped closer to her so their breaths mixed.
"Of course," he promised. His eyelids were low as he licked his lips, sending Korra a secret wink. "I believe you will find my practice quite accommodating. I will only be… thorough if you ask me to." Korra grinned.
"I would expect no less. After all, your skills are legendary."
"Indeed, my sweet Avatar," Tahno purred. "However, my only free time this week is at an unfortunate hour. Many people will be asleep, so you will have to be as quiet as possible."
Throughout this little conversation, the brothers were both utterly outraged and the exchanged. But a certain mesmerizing twinge in the air kept them from interrupting. What were they going to say to each other next?
"Oh," Korra assured, nodding slightly, "I can be quiet. But the question is, can you, Pretty Boy?"
"That depends on how well you handle the situation.
"In that case, I should be careful as to not disturb our neighbors," Korra said. Tahno chuckled.
"Muck appreciated. Now," he tapped his finger to his chin, thinking, "we have the question of venue. The arena is closed, so I suppose my place will do. Try not to break anything. I know you like to be rough."
"I'll do my best." Korra smirked. "I have a tendency to be hard to control. I hope you have a firm grip."
"No need to worry. I believe I can handle you," Tahno said.
"I believe you. I'll see you tonight," Korra said. "Until then…"
She reached her hand behind Tahno's neck and pulled him down, touching her lips to his. The kiss was sloppy and open mouthed. Their tongues collided, and their bodies were pushed together. They stayed like that long enough to make Mako and Bolin very uncomfortable. Korra had her hands on Tahno's face, and she slowly slid them down his chest and abdomen. She pulled away to whisper in his ear, "… I'll be waiting to do that again." Tahno cleared his throat.
"I think I can squeeze you in right now, actually," he said. He picked Korra up and carried her away.
They made it to the park where the crowed has thinned considerably, and he set her down. They looked into each other's eyes for a second before bursting out in laughter.
"Think he bought it?" Tahno asked, still chuckling.
"Yeah," Korra said between giggles. "You should've seen the look in his face. He's so pissed!"
"Now he knows what's it's like to be jealous," Tahno said, nudging her. "He'll think twice before trying to hurt your feelings again."
"Thank you, Tahno, for helping me, I had fun," Korra said. They both smiled, and Tahno dropped into his old seductive drawl.
"My pleasure, Uh-vatar." Korra laughed. "Are you ever going to tell him?"
"I'll tell Bolin for sure. I don't want him to think the wrong things," she answered. "But I think I'll keep the truth from Mako a little while longer, just to mess with him." She looked at the sky, assessing the time. "I have to go. See you tomorrow?"
"Count on it."
Tahno followed her with his eyes as she left. With a sigh, he told himself, Maybe someday…
Mako and Bolin were still downtown, frozen in place. They tried to comprehend what head just happened between their friend and enemy. Eventually, Boling broke the silence.
"They were talking about bending, right?"
AN: nothing's more fun than two friends messing with people. Poor Tahno though. He's been level 100 friend-zoned I'll make it up to him.
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