A/N: Chapter two, guys! Sorry for the lack of action but I really think we need to explore Asami's train of thoughts before we go further on this. And that's something I really like doing, because I love her! Hope you like the chapter :)

Asami woke up abruptly, and, for a moment, thought she had just woken up from a really bad nightmare. But when she took a sleepy look around, she realized all the tension from the last few days was too real. Her whole body was sore, from the fighting, from traveling in a flying bison and for sleeping in a wooden floor. It was only when Asami rubbed her eyes that she realized she was still wearing the Equalist glove, which she took off quickly. She couldn't notice even what she was wearing, so concerned she was about Korra.

Korra.

And suddenly, she felt her heart getting heavier on her chest. Her backache didn't feel so bad anymore, nor did her headache.

Asami acuted her hearing. Unlike the night before, now she could hear small groans coming from the door behind her. She knew they were coming from Korra, and that she was struggling in her sleep. She could even listen the sound of her suffering. A muffled sound of careful steps started coming in her direction, and she looked up to see who was getting near.

"Kya"

"Asami. Did you spend the night there, dear?" Her voice was fragile, almost a hoarse whisper.

"I did. Have you got any sleep since we got back?"

"I didn't. I haven't eaten, either, except for a bagel that Meelo brought me. I came to this room and never left, except for the shower I just took... you know, being in the water is precious for me"

"I haven't eaten much, either. Ikki made me have a soup, but I'm still hungry. You know, I'll fix us something to eat, alright?"

"Oh, dear", Kya sighted. "I have to get back to Korra."

"You need to take care of yourself as well. If you aren't okay, how are you going to be a great healer? Why don't you take a look at Korra while I get us something, and then we eat inside?"

Asami got up and headed to the kitchen before Kya could answer.

She ran between the shelves getting ingredients and a pan to cook some pasta with tomato sauce. The sun was almost rising, but since it was still dark, it wasn't breakfast time, so dinner was totally fine. Asami chuckled with her train of thought. She loved pasta and was always making excuses to eat it.

Later, when she was serving two portions of pasta in the plates, she realized that chuckle had been the first in hours, and she decided she wouldn't let herself go down there again. She would recompose herself and see what to do to convince Kya to let her not only check Korra's state, but also take care of her. She knew she was no healer, but she was sure some friendly company would help a lot, as well.

Asami took a deep breath and headed to the doors of Korra's room.

"Thank you a lot, Asami", said Kya as she held the plate. She had a genuine thankful smile, but made a motion to close the door.

"Ehhmm, Kya?", said Asami. "I... It's your grandmother's name, isn't it? Are you named after her?"

"Yes. It's impressive how a non-bender knows my grandmothers name... Only water benders care about her, but not as much as they care about my grandfather."

"I have always been amazed by bending, so I read all of the books I could find on how benders made History.", she said, taking one step inside the room. "You know, master Katara has a similar story to mine."

"Tell me more about it, dear", said Kya, sitting in a chair inside the room. Asami took the opportuny to sit on the ground, next to the entrance.

"Well... we both had our mothers killed by firebenders at a really young age. I hope you are enjoying the meal."

"It's delicious, Asami. But go on, I want to hear your story."

"Well... both our mother's deaths were the reason why our fathers got involved with wars. Your grandfather took the Southern Water Tribe to the Hundred Year War, my father joined the Equalists... and both Master Katara and I are part of team Avatar." Asami smiled slightly, getting up to sit on the bed, watching Korra in her sleep. She had calmed down again, but droplets of sweat were rolling down her face.

"I think Korra is as lucky to have you as my father was lucky to have my mother", said Kya, smiling. "You are a good cook, Asami. Thank you for the meal."

"It was nothing, especially now that you are taking care of this one." She looked at Korra again, with a sad smile on her face.

"It's beautiul to see how much you care about her."

"She's my best friend", murmured Asami. She felt her cheeks blushing and looked into her plate, eating faster now, lost in her thoughts. Only when her plate was empty she looked up again. Kya had fallen asleep, her plate on her feet.

Asami smiled picked her plate and the older woman's and put them in a corner.

She sat back in the bed and held Korra's hand. Her hand seemed so tiny, so weak, with those fingers hanging loose. Asami tightened her grip, and smiled when she felt a twich responding to her touch.

She sat there for hours, holding that tanned hand in hers, caressing it with her thumb, kissing it whenever she would listen Korra groaning.

Asami couldn't understand what did people find so impressive about her taking care of her friend. Wasn't it what friends were for? Of course she was worried with Korra, of course she wanted to take care of her! That was nothing compared to the laughters they shared, the adventures they had had together, and her heart would fall on her chest at the thought of losing it all. Of course she wanted to take care of Korra, to hold her hand, to give her all her affection. That was what friends were for.

"Hey there", she heard a fragile voice. She took a while to realize it was coming from Korra. She adjusted herself in the bed to see her face better, with a smile.

"Hey, there"

Korra closed her eyes again, her face muscles more relaxed, this time. Asami felt her hand being caressed by the Avatar's thumb for a couple seconds, and watched as she falled asleep again. Once again, she kissed the smaller hands.

"She may not be fine, but she is going to be", Asami thought to herself. In the chair, a newly awaken Kya smiled at the scene.

"Asami, did you really think you could fool me?", asked Kya, kindly, when she finally convinced Asami to take a shower and get some proper rest. Asami pretended she had no idea what was it about.

"If wanted so bad to come here and check on her, you could have just asked me. But I appreciate your pasta anyways".

"I... I was afraid you wouldn't let me in."

"I'm not Tenzin, dear.", Kya smiled. "Now, go. I'll take care of your girl".

Asami blushed at how fool she had been, as she headed to the bathroom. "Well, it doesn't matter. Korra woke up, and she talked to me... It sure was worth it"