"Hey Baatar Jr. open up its Korra!" Korra knocks on the door.
The door opens and Korra sees that everyone is there even Jinora.
"Oh my gosh Korra you look horrible!" Kuvira said. Korra's hair was sticking up all over the place, her shirt was covered in dirt and grass stains and she's sure that she smells 'fantastic'.
"Yeah tell me about it. The try out was brutal but I manage to keep up with the boys however that wasn't enough. Coach put me as a second string." Korra looked away from everyone and stared out the window.
"Aaaww. It's okay Korra at least you showed them that girls can keep up with boys." Opal said, she wasn't wearing her nerd outfit anymore. Opal was about to hug Korra but she caught a whiff of something nasty and decided to pat Korra's head instead. Which proved to be a wrong decision too because Korra's hair was full of sweat and dirt.
"Yeah but I really wanted to play against Cornwall and show that Desna and Tarrlok dude what I'm capable of. And maybe while I'm at it shoved that Saturn retainer thing up their noses" Korra said punching her palm with her fist. This got everyone laughing and the incident with the tampon was brought up again. Korra just buried her face on the couch while the rest of the krew made fun of Korra. As the laughter died down Korra began to unbury her face.
"Oh Jinora you didn't tell me your dad was the principal of the school."
"Oh yeah he is. Why did you meet him?"
"Yeah I had to lie to him about my sister."
"But you don't have a sister" Opal said wiping her hands on a towel she found on the floor.
"Yeah I don't. That's why I made up a fake sister, so if your dad ask just back me up ok…wait Kuvira can you stop shoving your tongue in Baatar Jr.'s mouth because it's really disgusting!" Kuvira was sitting on Baatar Jr.'s lap while kissing him. "Stop it! Eeew!" that didn't stop Kuvira's make out session, she even deepened the kiss and started moaning.
Opal rolled her eyes while Jinora covered hers. However Korra took a pillow cushion and threw it at the couple.
"Hey!" Kuvira yelled and threw back the pillow.
Korra dodged it easily. "Well it's disgusting Kuv. Why don't you two get a room?"
"As you can see this is Baatar Jr.'s room." Kuvira said gesturing around the room. "And you having the tampon up your nose is more disgusting." Kuvira retorts back at Korra.
"Ok enough you two. We need to decide if we should continue this. I mean Korra did make the team except she's second string. Is that enough to convince Coach Tarrlok." Opal said.
"I don't think so. Coach Tarrlok is not going to let us try out unless Korra actually plays against them and wins." Jinora said still covering her eyes.
"It's okay Jinora you can open your eyes now" Kuvira said giving Baatar Jr. one final kiss.
"So it's settled then I keep doing this until I get first string and defeat Cornwall."
"Yep" All of them replied at once.
"Alright Ima go clean up. Baatar Jr. can I use your shower."
"Yeah go ahead."
"Thanks."
Korra and Opal walked to the cafeteria to grab a bite to eat. They waited in line discussing their next action to improve Korra's soccer skills. This time Opal was wearing her disguise.
"Maybe you can get your roommate to train you or something isn't he the captain, Mako, right?"
"Maybe but he seems like a busy person but I'll ask him."
"What about that older dude Iroh?"
"Nah he seems like douche. I can tell by just how he talks."
"What would the lovely couple want for lunch?" the cafeteria worker smiles at Opal and Korra. Korra reads his name tag and it says Bumi.
"Oh no Bumi! We're not a couple" Korra said pointing to herself and Opal.
"Oh sorry about that" Bumi gives each of them a sandwich, a bottle of water, a bag of chips and a banana.
"Thanks" Korra said.
As they were walking away, Bumi grabs Korra's arm and whispers in her ear. "Yeah, you certainly can do better."
Opal turns around and yells at Bumi "Hey I heard that!" While Korra just laughs. Opal then elbows Korra in the stomach which got her to stop laughing.
"Hey Opal I see some of my teammates I'm going to go sit with them."
"Alright meet at Baatar Jr.'s room at 8:30 sharp. Emphasis on the sharp Korra."
"Yeah. Yeah I got it."
Korra walks toward Bolin, Mako, and Iroh and takes the seat in between the two brothers.
"What up guys" Korra said playfully punching both the brother's shoulder. Bolin smiles at Korra with food still in his mouth while both Iroh and Mako just stares at Korra like who said you can sit here?
"Oh you know eating lunch. A big boy gotta eat you know." Bolin said rubbing his tummy and eyeing Korra's bag of chips. Korra tosses the bag to Bolin and he eagerly opens it.
"So those soccer tryout were bogus right I mean second string come on! Am I right, am I right" Korra raises both her hands up hoping to get a hi-five from the boys but only got one from Bolin. Korra clears her throat.
"Uh so the Cornwall game should be interesting."
"And why would that be interesting?" Mako said putting a Dorito in his mouth.
"Well my cousin Desna goes there and he's this arrogant guy who thinks he's better than everyone" Korra said with anger.
The three boys laugh at the recognition of Desna. "Ha! I know that dude I made him cry once during a game." Mako said looking all smugly. Iroh just kept on laughing and for some reason Bolin is on the floor laughing and crying at the same time.
Korra remembers exactly what happened because it was the first time ever Desna showed any emotion. And he was crying like a newborn baby.
"Wait that was you?" Korra said with a shock expression on her face which suddenly turned into a smile. I'm starting to like this guy. "Nice."
"Yeah it was" Mako said crossing his arms and smiling right back at Korra. Korra puts her fist out hoping Mako would fist bump her back. Mako hesitated for a moment but returned the gesture anyway.
"Oh Korra wait who was that girl your always hanging out with?" Bolin said sitting back down on his chair.
"Oh you mean Opal?"
"The one with the head gear" Iroh said laughing even more. Korra rolls her eyes. Yeah he's definitely a douche.
"Yeah her" Bolin said excitedly clapping his hands.
"Why?" Korra raises a brow at Bolin. Korra doesn't let Opal or Kuvira know this, but when it comes to them she becomes overly protective.
"Um I don't know I think she kinda looks cute and I wanted to know if you can introduce me unless you're together then I'm totally cool with that too" Bolin said with puppy eyes and the most sincere expression ever. Korra lowers her guard down and thinks that maybe Bolin and Opal would look good together. Then a lightbulb went on in Korra's brain.
"No were not dating Bolin and I can introduce you to her. IF Mako helps me with soccer so I can make it to first string by the Cornwall game." Bolin looks at Mako with puppy eyes and a pout.
"No."
"What?" both Bolin and Korra replied in unison. My respect for this guy just went out the window. Seriously he won't even help his little brother out!
"Look as much as I want you to get the girl Bo and help Korra out, I just have a lot of things going on right now. I'm working, studying and playing soccer at the same time trying to get a scholarship for college. I just don't have time bro, I'm sorry."
Ok fine that was a decent reason.
Korra looks at Bolin and sees that he was about to cry. Korra sighs "fine I'll help you out with Opal." Bolin gives Korra a big hug.
"You're the best you know that right!" Korra laughs at Bolin's reaction.
When suddenly Iroh coughs "in coming." They all turn their heads to see Asami walking to the cashier to get lunch with her friend.
"Check out the booty on that girl and wow her legs goes on forever." Korra said pointing at Asami.
Mako's face suddenly changes to scowl and stares daggers at Korra "don't talk about her like that" Mako said with a hint of threat on his voice.
"Why is that your girlfriend" Korra said with a teasing tone and doing a little shimmy dance with Bolin joining in too.
"He wishes" Iroh said. Mako stares daggers at Iroh too.
"She hasn't been in the dating pool after her mother died three years ago. I heard she's still mourning at the lost" Bolin said looking down on his tray of food.
"Which means it's time to pounce!" Iroh said.
"Shut up man!" Mako says hitting Iroh's shoulder.
Korra looks at Asami and their eyes locks. "She looks so sad its heart breaking." Korra said in her normal voice that she doesn't even notices it.
Both Mako and Iroh looks at Korra with a what the fuck look.
"It's just I can relate to what she's feeling. I just lost my dog recently. My dog and I have spent most of our time together, she was there when I was down. You know."
"Yes I do know Korra" Bolin said wiping a tear from the corner of his eye and wraps his arm around Korra's shoulder and pulls her in for a hug. "If anything ever happens to Pabu, my pet cat, I would be devastated too. Just let it out Korra." Bolin continues to hug Korra while patting her back while Korra returns the hug.
Mako and Iroh quickly took off not wanting to do anything with this drama. Bolin also gets up trying to catch up to them but gives Korra a one last hug.
Korra sighs thinking that Mako and Iroh probably thinks that she's a total loser and a freak. First the tampon, then soccer, and now this. Korra looks at Asami's direction again and see's that she's also staring right back at her. Her friend was gone so Korra waves hi and gives Asami a smile. Asami then stands up from her chair and walks towards Korra.
"Mind if I sit down." Asami said gesturing at the chair next to Korra.
"No go ahead." Korra stands up and pulls the chair out for Asami.
Asami smiles at Korra "wow a gentleman it's been a while since I dated one of those." Asami said winking at Korra.
Korra rubs the back of her neck and looks away from Asami "yeah I heard you stopped dating after your mother died." There was a long pause and Korra had then just realized what she said. "Oh my gosh I'm so sorry I didn't mean to bring it up. I really suck at interacting with people. You can slap me if you want to."
Korra closes her eyes and waits for something to collide with her cheeks but nothing came. She slowly opens her eyes to find Asami smiling at her. Asami taps Korra's left cheek with her palm.
"That made you feel better?" Korra said with a grin.
"Yeah a little bit" they both laugh.
"Hey if you want to talk about it you can talk to me I'm a great listener unless its morning because mornings are eviiiil" Korra said exaggerating the evil part. Which earned her a chuckle from Asami.
"Thanks, Korra. You know I just met you like a few hours ago and you're already nice to me."
"Well it's just I can relate to what you're going through. I just lost my dog, Naga, I had her since I was born but she died because of old age. I can tell by looking at her that she was hurting. Every time she would walk it's with a limp and when she drinks her water I can tell it hurts her too. The doctor said there's nothing he can do. There were only two choices whether to end her life or make her suffer even more. So I choose the first option" tears were flowing down Korra's face. Korra doesn't know how but she found her face buried on Asami's shoulder and gripping Asami's shirt tightly.
As Korra pulls away from Asami she notices a damp spot on Asami's shirt "oh I'm so sorry I didn't mean to ruin your shirt."
"It's okay Korra I have other shirts."
Although Korra had pulled away from the hug, Asami continues to hold one of Korra's hand and continue to rub her thumb over Korra's knuckles. Korra found the gesture quite comforting and squeezes Asami's hand to show her that she appreciates the action.
"My mom died in a car crash while looking for a gift for my birthday" Asami said looking at their joined hands.
"I'm so sorry Asami."
"Its fine, I moved on from it. Plus my mom wouldn't want me to be sad because of her. She would want me to enjoy life and be happy. I think Naga want's that for you too" Asami said giving Korra a smile and her hand a squeeze.
For a while they just stared at each other enjoying each other's presence.
"Wait but the guys said you weren't dating because you were still mourning."
"No that's a myth. I don't date because I focus on my studies."
"Yeah I noticed by how heavy your engineering books are."
"Yeah I couldn't believe how you could carry four books with at least five hundred pages with hardcovers" Asami said narrowing her eyes at Korra's biceps. With her free hand Korra touches her own biceps and felt Asami squeeze her hand.
"Oh hey Sami. Wait were you guys just having a heart to heart" Asami's friend said looking at their intertwined hands.
Korra quickly lets go of Asami's hand. She noticed how Asami face winces at the loss of contact but hides it away.
Korra stands up and begins to speak. "Yeah so what we guys have hearts too. Who said we can't have heart to hearts huh?" Korra said clutching her heart. Korra was getting a little to defensive, she knows that Asami is smart and can uncover her secret if she's not careful. "We guys have feelings too. You know." Asami and her friend quirks their eyebrow at Korra.
"Ok Korra. We know guys have feelings too. Its fine, please calm down" Asami said taking Korra's hand again. Korra instantly calms down at the touch.
"Um sorry" Korra looks at Asami and slowly pulls her hand away from Asami's. "Uh I have to go Asami and… uh shave… again!? IllseewhenIseeyou" Korra quickly says then runs away.
"So who was that?"
"Just some guy" Asami said blushing.
"Just some guy huh? So why is your face turning into a color of a tomato?" Asami just shrugs and tries to fight her blush. "I thought you have that no dating policy?"
Asami smirks at her friend "I might change that" Asami said looking at the direction where Korra ran off to.