A/N: Hey guys, sorry I didn't update when I said I would. Last minute things got in the way. I won't be able to update tomorrow because I have marching band rehearsal from 5-7 after school. But I'll try to keep writing while I'm at school doing nothing but sitting around because it's the second day of school... Anyways, here's your next chapter and I'll update soon, I promise! Smooches!
~SkyLight342
"Bolin, it's not that simple. We can't just blurt it out, we have to calmly tell them what's going on! That's the only way they'll understand-" Jinora, slightly yelling, lowered her voice, "-that we're together." she continued. "Listen Bo, I want to ease them into it. But I'm not sure how to do it." What am I supposed to do? How can I tell them easily without blowing up and causing a scene? she thought to herself. Bolin was sitting in silence, wishing an idea would come to mind. Just then, Jinora heard Mako and Korra walking up and talking. Right then, she knew what to do. She hid behind a bush beside the pavilion and waited until they walked up. Bolin looked over at her in confusion, "Jinora? Wha-" "Shh! Just go with it, okay?" she whispered as they neared the steps.
"Hey Bolin," Korra called to him. "what did you want to talk about? Mako said you had something important to get off of your chest." she stated as she walked up the steps.
"Oh, hey Korra. Actually, I'm fine I just…" he paused for a minute and thought hard about what he was going to say. "Actually, no I'm not fine. I have something to say, and I want you two to know that-"
"Hey, Korra! Mom said I'd find you out here. Can you help me with something? I kinda need to talk to you, like right now. Please?" Jinora ran up the steps to Korra and pulled on her wrist as she looked at her as if equalists were on their front steps. The young child was frightened, lives were at stake. However, it wasn't hers, it was Bolin's she was worried about.
"Go ahead Korra, I'll explain everything later." Mako said with a wink and nudged her out of the area.
"Thank-you Mako! I'm really sorry to take her away from you two like this." Jinora said embarrassed. With that, the two women started walking towards the edge of the island. When they reached the cliffs, Jinora sat down and inhaled as a breeze blew by.
"Okay Jinora, what gives?" Korra asked, slightly intrigued with Jinora's notion to bring her down here. What did she do with that boy? she thought to herself. She sat down beside Jinora and looked out into the nighttime sky. It was a beautiful starry night, the moon was full and bright, and there were no clouds in sight. Jinora sighed and looked at Korra.
"I'm sorry Korra, I just-" she paused and thought about what to say. "I really want to tell you about something, but I'm afraid to. I guess… I dunno, I'm so sorry to even bring you into this." Jinora was now tearing up from all of her frustration. I can't keep beating around the damn bush! C'mon Jinora! You can do this! She began mentally pumping herself up for what she was about to say. "Korra, I'm dating Bolin…" she waited for Korra to say something but she sat there speechless. "Look Korra, I don't even know how it happened!" she looked at Korra, whose face hadn't changed at all. "Dammit," Jinora said as tears began to fall from her eyes, "I knew I shouldn't have told you! Now you're probably thinking about what you're going to have to do in order to keep me in check when Bolin is around. Spirits Korra! I'm so sorry I even brought you into this. And now you and Mako will be in so much chaos trying to keep things level between Bolin and I that you won't have time for yourselves to be together!" she shouted. Korra looked at her with empathy when she grabbed Jinora and hugged her until she calmed down. "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry…" was the only thing Jinora would say and she kept repeating that phrase.
Korra began rubbing Jinora's head as she began to calm her down. "Shh Jinora, everything is going to be fine." Korra said.
"How do you know that Korra? I'm madly in love with him! Every time I see his smile, it makes me melt! His arms are so warm and welcoming with every hug, and when he kisses me…" she sighed, "it's like I'm floating in midair without airbending! Oh Korra, it's amazing! He makes me so happy, it's suffocating. It's like butterflies twenty-four seven!"
"If you are so happy about being with Bolin, then why would you be crying about bringing Mako and I into your relationship? Shit, I feel honored to be one of the two people who know about your secret relationship! It's so sweet and adorable-plus, Bolin is such a sweetheart, he'll do anything to make you smile! It's almost like you two were brought together by Aang, himself."
"Thanks Korra. I guess I was afraid to tell you because your fiancé's brother is now my boyfriend. That sounds pretty weird, doesn't it? But we're both happy so it's not like it matters." Jinora said gleefully.
"I guess you're right, Jin. By the way, how long have you two been together?" Korra raised her eyebrow at the young teenager.
"Oh only for about seven months?" Jinora said cautiously.
"What the hell Jinora?! How could we have not seen this! Wait- you two didn't, you know, 'do anything', have you?" the Avatar's stomach was churning at the thought of the young girl ever being with a man who is basically family to everyone on the island.
"Come on Korra! He's so sentimental, he wants to wait until it's the right moment. I, on the other hand, have been begging for him to have sex with me for at least two months now! I swear it's soo annoying." Jinora stated rolling her eyes and throwing her head back.
"Well you're only sixteen so waiting is a good thing. But I definitely know what you mean about the begging and pleading for him to even touch you without clothes on. It took Mako until he proposed to me with my betrothal necklace to give into to me! Even though that night was well worth the wait, it sucks." Korra looked out to the water, she could feel the friction between the waves and remembered that night. "You see, Jinora. It's when it's during that special moment, where actions are the only way you two can communicate, there's nothing more amazing than that feeling. It sends shivers down your spine whenever you think about that moment." Korra looked at Jinora, who was staring at the sky, and said, "Promise me you'll wait as long as you can? I'm serious when I'm saying this to you. What I told you, I've never told anyone. Not even Mako! I want you to know that I'm completely serious, being the role model that I am. Now, being the best friend that I am, I want you tell me what happens when you guys do have sex. I want to know how he made it special, what he said to you that night, what you said, but spare me the gory details." Korra said laughing.
"Okay Korra, I will I promise to hold out as long as I can. I also promise to tell you about what happens the night when we can't hold out any longer." Jinora stated as she held her right hand up. "Airbender's honor." she added. "Now, I think it's time to get back to the boys, don't you?" and with that, the two stood up and walked back to the pavilion to meet their men.
