After exiting the woods and crossing yet another field they arrive at a huge lake with two mountains as a back drop. There was a small beach at the lake's edge and the water was coloured an unbelievably bright, turquoise blue.
"Let's go swimming," Korra said, dumping her back pack on the beach and slipping out of her shoes. She took off her belt, pants and shirt without a second thought before running into the lake. She dived under water and used her water-bending to propel herself forwards underwater. She shot straight up out of the lake before spinning and diving back in. When she surfaced and looked back to the beach she saw Asami slowly taking off her boots and folding her jacket. She couldn't help but roll her eyes a little.
Asami was thankful that Korra had been too busy to notice her stunned face as Korra just undressed so quickly in front of her. She guessed she had seen her in her underwear before, when she had helped Korra change a few times after Zaheer poisoned her. But this time was different. It wasn't as a helping friend that she was looking at Korra but as something more. Her beautifully dark skin was smooth and her muscles were perfectly sculpted.
Asami finally finished folding her clothes, leaving her just wearing a matching dark red, lacy underwear set. She walked to the edge of the lake and found the water to be surprisingly warm, like a bath. She dived in after Korra, who was water-bending further out in the lake.
When Korra noticed Asami was finally in the Lake she swam over to her, water-bending for extra speed.
"What do you think?" Korra asked, coming up beside Asami and holding her hand once again. They both stood facing the mountains as the sky was starting to turn orange. Asami's lacy underwear had not escaped Korra's view eas she tried to hold her gaze on the horizon, although the peripheral view was very distracting.
"It's all so unimaginably wonderful Korra," Asami smiled.
"Good, then you stay here for a bit longer and I'm going to organise the camp and some food," Korra planted a quick kiss on Asami's cheek and raced off before she could protest. Asami absentmindedly touched her cheek and smiled. She then swam a bit further out and dived to the bottom of the lake. She resurfaced and wiped under her eyes to get rid of any excess makeup. She then swam slowly back to shore.
When Asami reached the beach she saw a large dome structure made from plants and vines. It had three walls with one wall missing so the view of the lake could be seen. Next to the dome Korra, fully dressed again, was building a fire and had wrapped some pork buns in foil to be heated. There was a bench made out of the same materials as the dome, next to the fire. Asami grabbed her towel and wrapped it around her quickly. She picked up her pack and headed in to the dome to change. She ducked a little to enter and as she did, the fourth wall started to grow out of the ground, to give her a little privacy. She found some tights and a comfortable Future Industries polo to wear.
As she turned to leave the dome the vines moved back out of her way. She headed over to the fire and sat down next to Korra on the bench.
"Tea?"
"Yes please," Asami was sure she'd never seen Korra this organised. Korra poured the tea and metal bended the now hot, foil-covered buns out of the fire, setting them next to it to cool.
Korra passed Asami her tea and said, "I wonder how things are going back in republic city."
"I don't," Asami said smiling. "I gave them some of my plans for the reconstruction and everything else will just have to wait. We deserve a holiday."
"We do, don't we," Korra said, giggling. "Although I can't help but feel at least partially responsible for that large spirit portal in the middle of city.."
"That was the best thing to come of Kuvira's attack and anyone who doesn't see it, soon will. You've made so much change happen for the better Korra," Asami smiled at Korra and sipped her tea.
They ate the buns as the sun fell behind the lake. The sky was an amazing array of pinks, purples and oranges before it faded to darkness. Korra leaned her head on Asami's shoulder and Asami put her arm around her. Korra's skin was warm from the fire but it gave Asami a different kind of warm feeling. She made small circles and shapes with her forefinger on Korra's shoulder as they sat in silence, entranced by the flames.
Korra slipped her arm behind Asami's back to rest on her hip. She rubbed her thumb up and down slowly, caressing her skin. Asami felt her heart rate rising, then she couldn't take it anymore.
She removed her arm from Korra's shoulders and started, "Korra…I…"
Korra turned to look at Asami, moving her hand from Asami's hip to the small of her back and placing her other hand on Asami's knee. "What is it? What's wrong?"
"Nothing's…It's not…wrong…I just," Asami was lost for words. Maybe this wasn't a good idea. Korra was still looking at her with those huge blue eyes, just waiting.
"Asami.."
"I want more," Asami said, placing her hand on top of Korra's.
Korra shied away from Asami's gaze and withdrew her hand. Asami immediately turned her head away and tears started to well up in her eyes.
"I really like you Asami.." Korra started to say and Asami let out a small gulp. Tears were streaming down Asami's face now. "Please look at me," Korra urged. But Asami had her arms cross and her legs pulled up in front of her, with her back to Korra.
"I want to be with you Asami!" Korra said exasperated that she wasn't getting the message across. Asami's head moved slightly and she wiped away the tears, turning to face Korra.
"What?"
"I said, I want to be with you," Korra smiled, taking Asami's hand. "I just need things to go really slow okay? I'm still kind of recovering you know, I only just got my full health back after Zaheer…"
"I know, I'm so sorry," Asami said, leaning forward to hug Korra, "I didn't mean to push you."
"No. I mean, you're not pushing me. I want to be with you. I just wanted to be clear that I guess I'm still getting over some things and I know it's been three years already…" Korra pulled back to look at Asami. "I'd understand if you didn't want to wait.."
"I'd wait forever for you Korra," Asami said, placing her hand on Korra's neck and smiling.
Korra leaned in quickly to kiss Asami. She softly kissed her lips once, twice then Asami scooted forward, draping her legs over Korra's and kissed her back. Their lips were intertwined when Korra's tongue flitted across Asami's lips. Then Asami's tongue responded.
Finally Korra pulled back and grinned, almost laughing with happiness.
"I can't believe that just happened…" Asami said, smiling and blushing.
"Can't you?" Korra said, leaning in again and kissing her once more before standing up and taking Asami's hand.
They wandered into the dome and the fourth wall appeared behind them once more. Korra lay out their thin sleeping mats and Asami put a blanket over them. As they lay back the roof on the dome slowly untwined and disappeared so they could see the stars. Asami smiled and kissed Korra's cheek. She couldn't believe how her day was ending. Eventually they fell asleep, holding each other, being as close as they could be.