Ok I am sorry I made you guys wait, I had little thing going on lol with LoK. If you check out my profiled you'll see I posted a new fic called 'Heart in Chains', if you're a fan of Kuvira.; that plus a new HP fic that's difficult to keep up with at most times, believe me it's not easy.
Anyway this is a bit short, but I think it'll be worth the wait if you guys like it. Su stops by to visit Lin, and of course it's with a favor. Mako and Lin get another private moment, but they're not very careful ;).
I don't own Legend of Korra.
Enjoy!
Lin's apartment:
Her bones were aching, her muscles were stiff, the soles of her feet were crying, and her armor almost felt like it was tightening around her entire frame. Nothing entirely unusual about the day, just the normal feeling of a long day at the station; and of course for Lin Beifong it was nothing out of the ordinary.
"Ugh…" the moment she closed and locked the door to her apartment Lin immediately marched into her bedroom and slipped into some more comfortable clothes. Some loose slacks, and a black shirt that fit her form perfectly and her favorite slippers with comfy soles.
Patrol, triads, paperwork, idiot cops, newbies, and of course stupidity all came in one day today. Things had seemed to calm down after the repairs began, but then it started back up with the triads all sneaking around the spirit vine forest…morons. It wasn't anything she and her officers couldn't handle, but it was still tiring work especially at her age.
'Age…' Lin took a moment to pull out a silver hand mirror from her dresser. It had a flying boar carved on the back, the Beifong family crest hand carved and made beautifully. It had been bequeathed to her by her grandmother, and Lin rarely took it out because it was a precious heirloom.
Taking a quick look at her reflection, Lin couldn't help but frown. There had been a time where she was once considered pretty, and that was years ago. Age wasn't unkind to her, but it didn't wipe out the fact that she would likely shrink and shrivel up like Toph when she reached those years. Her silver hair was still quite healthy, and she didn't have wrinkles yet, but she was no beauty queen. Not that she wanted to be no, she'd accepted all too well that years passed and was content with her life as it was, but in her eyes she could still see the hint of longing.
She remembered the advice she gave to Opal in Zaofu, when she encouraged her to join the airbenders on the island. To do what she wanted with her life instead of trying keep her mother happy, and of course Opal was much happier now. She was a great airbender, she had that Bolin kid, and of course Su and the rest of her family were supportive. If only Toph could've been the same.
'NO!' Lin shut the mirror and put it away, she didn't want to start thinking about that now. She was a great chief, she had friends, and she had Mako that was enough for her. Spirits why did she let her mind wander sometimes? She needed some tea; it would help calm her after today.Thankfully old Iroh had taught her how to make good tea; she kept the jasmine, her favorite, locked up and away in case of hard times like this.
Knock knock knock
Lin had just pulled out the tea kettle when she heard the knocks. Oh great, who would be so bold to bother her so late in the afternoon? Well, if it was Mako…no he was working double tonight, it could be Opal, or hell it could be whoever as long as they weren't here for an extended period. Lin saw through the peephole it was Su; strange, why would she come by so late?
"Su, hey." the younger woman reached out and pulled Lin into a hug.
"It's good to see you Lin, are you busy?"
"No, was just about to make some tea do you want some?" she didn't bother hiding the tiredness in her tone.
"Sure, and I won't be long I can tell you've had a busy day." Lin let her into the living area, and strolled back into the kitchen to warm the tea.
"So what brings you over?" she sat on the couch next to Su.
"Can't a woman pop by to see her sister?" Lin stared at her. "What? It's true I wanted to come see you, and I stopped by the station but they said you'd left already."
"Su, it's really nice of you to drop by, but I can tell when you're up to something remember? Now…what do you need?" Su sighed, but smiled.
"It's not so much as a need, it's more…of a favor to ask." Lin gave her a look. "It's nothing outrageous, I just…ugh how do I say this?" Su rubbed at her forehead.
"Su, just spit it out please."
"Ok." she took an unnecessary breath. "Raiko came to see me the other day."
"And?" what did the idiot do now?
"He told me he's going to throw a charity auction, and is already getting charities lined up from this city to Ba Sing Se."
"I thought Wu was dealing with that."
"He is, but he wants to show his people he can be a good king, this is just a start. Granted he's already improved a lot, but still this could help the states."
"Ok so he convinced Raiko to throw an auction, what's it got to do with me?" Su fidgeted a bit. "Su?"
"It's an auction, of people." Lin's eyes narrowed.
"No."
"Lin it's for a good cause."
"No."
"It's just for one night."
"No." Lin set her cup down.
"Lin come on, it'll be good for you to get out a little and besides it's not like you have to be an auction piece. You could just show up and look pretty."
"And why would I need to be there? Are you in the auction?"
"No I'm going to be the auctioneer, and I've already got Opal, Asami, Kya, and even Zhu Li signed up. I would've asked Korra but Asami asked me not to. People will bid to spend a day with them, and that's all. Besides it might be good for you, you'll no doubt get a night with a man who might treat you to a nice evening."
"Su, stay out of my love life already I don't need to be wined and dined by some desperate fool."
"Lin when is the last time you went on a date? As far as I know you haven't been much into the game since you and Tenzin broke up." Lin glared. "Sorry, but it's true isn't it?"
"I have been on dates, and frankly I don't see how it's any of your business; if you want to get nosy go bother Opal or Korra." Su made a face.
"I don't need to be nosy when it comes to my daughter or the avatar, frankly I already know things are fine with them but…" she touched Lin's arm. "I do want you to come to the auction, and if you're so against the bidding bit you can just show up and support Opal. You know Bolin has some good money on him now."
"Su it's nice that Opal wants to help but I don't see the reason to be there, I might have to work."
"You won't, and if you did you can take one evening off. Come on Lin, do this for me please?" Su put on her pleading face, but Lin was immune to it now. When they were little she would use that face to get something, but stopped when she was a teenager.
"You won't let up will you?" Lin sighed. "Fine, I'll go to the auction but I am NOT going to be auctioned on is that clear?"
"That's fine, just donate a little money while you're there ok?"
"Fine, now do you want more tea?" Su held up a hand.
"No thanks, I should get going. Oh…wait I almost forgot to ask, is it true someone sent you a bouquet of panda flowers at the station?" Lin about dropped her cup. "Aaahhh…" Su wriggled her eyebrows. "So you do have someone on the side."
"Su leave it alone, I don't know who sent those but they went into the trash five minutes after I got them." Su's eyes widened slightly.
"What…Lin those flowers are expensive! Not to mention rare to find, and someone went to great lengths to buy those for you."
"And I'm sorry they wasted their money, but I'm not a flower person."
"Would you rather have it been chocolate or something more…extravagant?"
"No thanks, I have no need for the finer things." Su gave her a look. "Do you see me trancing around in fancy silks, jewelry, and other expensive things?"
"No I don't, but you could be a bit more appreciative."
"Su, drop it ok? I'm fine with my life as it is now, I don't need a man to make me happy." that wasn't a total lie, but she couldn't give Su any ideas.
"I guess that's true, you've pretty much made your own life the way you want it." that hit a nerve, but Lin kept a straight face. "Ok, maybe not exactly how you wanted but if you're ok with it I guess I can't be that nosy."
"You already are."
"I just worry for you Lin, you can't tell me you don't have regrets, we all do." Su sighed. "I mean, mom told me what happened after Tenzin dumped you, how you pretty much threw yourself into work and would later be seen at some bars after hours."
"Su, please leave it alone. I've already moved past that, granted it has taken me years to do so but Tenzin and I are at least civil now." Su grabbed her hand.
"Do you mind if I say something, about…the day I left?" Lin stared. "I've been meaning to talk to you about it for a while now." Lin really didn't want to reopen old wounds, again, but her conscience kicked in and said 'let her talk, get it over with'.
"Ok, what is it?" Su set down her cup and put her hands in her lap.
"I know I said I was sorry for giving you such a hard time when we were kids, but I think now that wasn't much of an apology. What I should've said was, I'm sorry that I hurt you and put you and mom in a difficult position." she looked at Lin's scar. "I didn't mean to hurt you then, I swear Lin I didn't."
"It's fine Su."
"It's not though; I was such an awful kid all because I wanted more attention from mom. She was busy as a police chief and you and I were always arguing. I mean yes you were there but what I guess made me so upset was that you tried to be mom, when you weren't." Lin looked away.
"You're right, I wasn't mom and I shouldn't have been like that. I guess I was just trying to be there for both of us, and look how we turned out."
"Well we're better now, but you're right. We spent so long trying to get her love that we never became close, I always hated that."
"Su, I don't think we'll ever be best friends or anything, we both have different values and views. I am glad we were able to work it out though, though I'm sorry I didn't let it happen sooner."
"You know Opal and I used to ask Mom about you all the time? She would tell us you were doing a great job as chief, but she hated that she let you put your own life on hold."
"She didn't let me Su; I was the one who chose to let it happen. Tenzin wanted to get married, I didn't think I was ready, and then he met Pema. She gave him the family he wanted, I couldn't."
"You tried to arrest her." Su laughed lightly.
"Yeah, but we're past that now. Look this is getting too mushy for me, but if you want me to say I forgive you for this…" she pointed to her scar. "Then I already have, we can't keep reliving the past and I'm too old to get caught up in it again. Plus…that spar we had helped a little." they both laughed.
"I think if Opal hadn't stepped in we might've knocked each other out, but I doubt we could spar again. Something we have in common, we're too competitive."
"True, we get that from mom."
"And her stubborn streak, two things that didn't exactly help us."
"Maybe not but it works; would you like some more tea now because I'm sure yours has gone cold?"
"No, no I should be going I promised Opal and Bolin I would eat with them tonight." Su stood up. "You know Opal's doing much better in her airbending, she could be a master very soon."
"She'll have to get in touch with her spiritual side first, but yeah I agree." Lin had learned that Opal's skills were improving greatly, she'd been spending more time with Jinora and even worked more with her meditation. It wouldn't be long before she became the next master, she'd be a great leader.
"Ok so I'll fill you in on the details of the auction later, and while I wish you would reconsider being in it, it'll be nice for you to come. You can bring a date too, if you want."
"We'll see, good night Su." the two sisters stood, and Su stunned Lin a bit when she pulled her in for a hug. Lin returned it, and they stayed like that for a few minutes.
"I love you Lin."
"I love you too, and if you tell anyone we had this talk I will finish what I started in Zaofu." Su made a zipper motion across her lips.
"My lips are sealed Lin, don't worry."
"Good, now get outta here." Su laughed and went to the door, but as she opened it she saw Mako was on the other side with his hand raised.
"Oh, hello Mako." he bowed to her.
"Good evening Suyin, nice to see you again."
"Lin, your detective is here."
"Oh good, come on in Mako." Su let him pass. "I almost forgot you were coming." he bowed and pulled some folders from his jacket.
"I have the case files you asked for; we can go over them tomorrow if you're busy." Lin waved her hand.
"No, no go on and sit I'll make some more tea. Su was just leaving."
"Yes, good night Lin." Lin bid her the same and Su left. Lin waited until she felt her leave the area, and then motioned for Mako to come sit by her. When he did she pulled him in for a kiss, which he eagerly returned.
"What was that for?" she smiled.
"You're cute in that uniform." he blushed a bit. "So those files?"
"Yeah, there's not much I've seen yet but I haven't been through all these."
"Leave them on the desk; I think we could both use a break right now."
"You sure?" she nodded. "Ok, do you want me to reheat the tea?"
"Please, and have you eaten?"
"Not yet."
"Take out some vegetables, noodles and spices, I'll make us something." she didn't feel like cooking anything big, nor did she want to have takeout so whatever she had would do.
"I'll cook, you look tired."
"No Mako, I can cook and make tea fine." he touched her shoulder.
"I'll cook, you're obviously exhausted and I'm actually in the mood to make dinner. How do you think I took care of Bolin all these years?" Lin smirked.
"Alright you, go on and cook and make it adequate." he kissed her cheek.
"Your wish is my command." when he got up to go into the kitchen Lin realized she hadn't checked her mail since yesterday. She took the small pile off the table next to the sofa, and flipped through everything seeing only bills, junk mail, and a small booklet for a restaurant opening up soon. Nothing important, of course; she wasn't really expecting anything.
"Lin."
"Yes Mako?"
"You have a little pre-cooked meat in the fridge, do you want me to add that in too?"
"Go on, just don't put anything on it it's pre-seasoned." Mako nodded in confirmation before going back to cook. Lin heard the clatter of her pots and pans, and running water, so she just sat back and sprawled out on the couch. A few minutes later Mako came back and knelt down next to her, running his fingers over her forehead and into her hair.
"So what did Su want?"
"She came by to tell me about the auction Raiko and Wu are planning, and of course ask me to be a part of it."
"And you told her no."
"I told her I would come, but I'm not being auctioned off to some idiot. Opal, Asami Sato, and Zhu Li are in, Su's going to be the auctioneer." he kissed her forehead.
"I'd bid every yuan in my pocket for you." she smirked.
"I wouldn't want you going broke over me Mako."
"It'd be worth it." he kissed her cheek, and then her neck. "So worth it." he planted a few more gentle kisses until he made it back up to her jaw.
"Hey now, keep that up and dinner will burn." he smiled and pulled her face to his, their lips connecting. She moaned into his mouth, and his hand moved over her neck and down to her chest. He groped the soft mounds of flesh through her shirt, gently massaging them through the soft material getting sweet moans in return.
"It won't, I've just got the tea going now." he whispered in her ear. "Besides, I've been looking forward to this all day." her face felt hot as his hand moved under her shirt and started playing with her nipples. She could practically smell his arousal as hers started growing quickly, and her legs slowly parted as his kisses moved back down her neck.
"Mako…" she moaned his name huskily. His hand moved from her chest, down her torso, over her belly and in between her legs. She gasped as he cupped her, and then moved his fingers to rub against her.
"You're warm down there." she pushed herself against his hand as he moved it, trying to get him to rub harder. "Are you wet chief?" she gripped his hair as his teeth nipped at her ear.
"Mako…" she growled out his name, her patience was wearing thin. He smirked at her and slowly but swiftly removed her pants and underwear. Lin shivered as she felt a cool breeze wash over her, and then yelped when she felt his mouth on her. His tongue moved in circles around her swelling bud, and his hands kept her legs open as she felt her orgasm coming fast. She whimpered and mewled a little, damn he was good at this!
'I'm getting him back for this, no doubt about that!' when his tongue swept over her one more time it was done. Lin covered her mouth as she screamed; even if her walls were thick she didn't want to risk anyone hearing her. Mako kept up his ministrations until her high died down, and after he moved away and wiped his mouth, he loomed over her and kissed her nose.
"Thanks for the quick snack Lin, it was delicious." she swatted his head.
"You little monster, you did that on purpose." he shrugged.
"Maybe so, but it helped you feel better didn't it?"
"Yeah, it did." he helped her sit up and let her get redressed, but as soon as Lin was done she let out a gasp and stared behind Mako.
"What? What's wrong?" Lin pointed at the window behind him, and he noticed it too. The window was open, and the curtains weren't drawn; Lin paled, but then Mako pulled her towards the kitchen and hugged her. "It's ok, we're on a higher floor no one can see us here."
"We can't afford to be so careless Mako, you know that."
"Yes, but this wasn't carelessness it was…ok maybe it was but I think we're good."
"Are you sure, you know how things have been lately?"
"I do, we'll do better next time, but I think we're good here." Lin relaxed as his hands started massaging her shoulders.
"I like that you look upon the bright side of things, but you can be so light-hearted sometimes."
"I know, but you like me that way right?" she nodded. "Ok, now how about I finish dinner and we can work on those files afterwards?" at the end of his sentence they both heard the tea kettle whistle.
"Good idea, I think I'm in need of a shower now." Mako kissed her cheek.
"It'll be done before you get out, I promise you that."
"See to it." it wasn't so much a command, just a suggestion to pick things up. The faster they got done with those files, the faster she could 'repay' him for earlier.
Well I certainly hope you all enjoyed this, because I enjoyed writing it.
I admit maybe the talk between Lin and Su was a bit sappy, but I think it was called for because I didn't like how they 'settled their grievances' in the show. Granted yeah they were probably both sick of the fighting and the spar they had helped, but still it sounded more like Su apologizing for being a spoiled brat than a troubled kid who hurt her family and brushed it off as if it was nothing.
I don't hate Su, not at all, I just think maybe she's too forgiving and a bit hypocritical.
Next chapter the stalker's point returns, and then we'll see Mako and Bolin talking about the auction. Lin's going to get another message, but it's not as 'loving' as the last one.
R&R
Later!
