Not really much to say on the author's note front so, I'll just let you get right to it!
Korra POV
There is good news, and then there is bad news. The good news is I didn't have air bending training today, but it is also the bad news. The reason I didn't have air bending training is because Tenzin and the kids are sick. They aren't terribly sick; just a case of the common cold, but when an airbender sneezes... There goes the roof.
"Are you sure there isn't anything I can do to help?" I asked Tenzin again, as he lied in his bed.
"I'm sure Korra. Don't worry, we'll be better by tomorrow." he reassured me.
"Really Tenzin, I gotta be able to help somehow." I continued. I felt bad being the only one who wasn't sick. Well, Pema wasn't sick like the others since she wasn't a bender, but she was taking advantage of the kids being too sick to cause any destruction. She called it her vacation day, and was peacefully reading between her rounds of checking on everyone.
"Well, you can do one thing for me."
"Anything."
"Maybe you should stay with one of your friends. I don't want you to get sick too." he said with genuine concern. I raised an eyebrow but then lowered it, not wanting to fight with him about it.
"That and I won't have to worry about you destroying anything in the house, between your airbending and natural destructiveness. No offense Korra."
"None taken."
I didn't have many friends, just Mako, Bolin, and Naga. I guess he wouldn't want me to spend the night with two teenage boys, one of which being my boyfriend. I decided not to mention anything, even though I had stayed there before, but those were necessary occasions. Or was Tenzin knowingly suggesting I stay with my boyfriend? He must be sicker then I thought.
With my eyes full of surprise I replied, "Alright if you're sure about it. I hope you're well soon. I'll check back in on you all tomorrow morning." He nodded, and I took that as my cue to leave. In my typical fashion, I dove carelessly into the water, walking in a bubble over to the bending arena.
Asami POV
"I wonder how big Bolin is on scarfs. As much as his brother? No, but it will make a nice gift for him nonetheless." I thought, as I payed for the scarf and headed home to tell my father I would be at Bolin's for the rest of the day. Once I arrived home, it didn't take me long to find him. He was in his office working on a new car model; he claimed it was going to be his greatest satomobile.
"Hey dad." I said casually, leaning against the door.
"Oh! Asami when did you get back? I thought you were shopping today." he said putting up whatever he was working on.
"I was, but I'm finished now. I wanted to ask if it was alright if I stayed with my... friend tonight?" I requested, wisely leaving out the word boyfriend. Dad could get really over protective.
"Why yes, of course. Have fun then." he answered quickly. His mind was clearly somewhere else at the moment, but I didn't complain. He said yes, didn't he?
I quickly grabbed a set of clothes and pajamas, and drove off to Bolin's on my moped. I arrived in no time. Quickly taking off my helmet, I flung my hair to the side to fix what the helmet might have ruined, and nearly sprinted up the front stairs with excitement. As I emerged from the stairs, I thought I could see another person arriving at the back stairwell.
Korra POV
When I finally arrived at the arena, I bended myself dry, and walked up the back stairwell. I couldn't wait to see him, even though I had seen him just the day before at practice. Upon my arrival at the top of the stairs, I came face to face with another girl arriving from the front. I tilted my head slightly as I examined her. What was she doing here? Who was she? After an awkward moment I decided to just ask.
"Who are you?" I questioned, folding my arms across my chest.
"I could really ask you the same question, but I'm Asami" she said extending her hand slightly. Not wanting to be rude, I took it and muttered " Korra."
"Oh my god! Your the avatar!" she gasped astonished. A smirk plastered my face ' Damn right I am.'
"Yep." I replied simply, the smirk not leaving my face.
"Well avatar Korra, what are you doing here?"
"I could really ask you the same question." I said mocking her a bit from earlier.
"I'm visiting my boyfriend." she countered.
"Well so am I." I shot back at her, a bit annoyed by her attitude, but really my attitude matched hers a bit. But only a bit. Shock crossed my face, and it was mimicked on hers.
"Are you dating (Bolin)(Mako) too." we asked in perfect unison until the end when we said the opposite brothers name. We sighed with relief. Then we both laughed.
"Sorry, about the earlier hostility. It's still hard for me to believe that someone as great as Bolin would really want me. I guess I get jealous easily." Asami said playing with the ends of her hair.
"I get what you mean." I smiled.
"Well lets see if they're home." We turned to the door, and entered the apartment. To our dismay the boys were not there, but we found a note addressed to each of us.
Asami,
Went out to get more food. Mako, Pabu, and I will be back soon.
Lots of love.
~Bolin
Korra,
Went with Bolin to get more food because he ate it all. I have to make sure he doesn't spend all of our money again. I'll see you later.
Mako
"Well I guess we can talk or something until they get back." Asami offered. I gave a sigh and shrugged "Might as well." I huffed as we sat on the couch. I was really bummed Mako wasn't here.
"So, what do you like to do in your spare time? I mean you must have some free time right? Everyone needs a little spare time..." she rambled until she noticed my face.
"Oh sorry. I get carried away sometimes." she apologized, her cheeks flushing.
"No it's alright. Normally my free time is at night after dinner. I ride Naga, my polar bear-dog, or practice my bending."
"Oh, well I like to go shopping, ride around on my moped, or practice my earth bending..."
"Wait, your an earth-bender?" I asked a little surprised. I never would have guessed.
"Yeah, I got it from my mother. My dad's not a bender, but I hear my mom was pretty good at it..."
We talked for awhile about, well, everything. It almost seemed like my mouth was overriding my brain. I told her things I hadn't told anyone before, and I didn't know why. It felt good to get it off my chest though. It was nice to have a girl my age to talk to. Just recently had I made friends my own age; and they were both boys.
I learned a few things about her as well. Her father was a big name industrialist, and she was learning earth bending from her mother before she passed away. Her mother had died when she was pretty young though. It made me miss my parents, but I have Tenzin and everyone else that I saw as my surrogate family, so it wasn't so bad. In such a short time, I was able to add another name to my list of friends despite the earlier hostility.
About half hour later we heard the boys walk in carrying groceries. We jumped up to help, but they said it wasn't needed.
"Hey Asami!" Bolin said enthusiastically, picking her up and spinning her around once. He kissed her lightly on the lips.
"Oh get a room." Mako teased as he lifted me off my feet, and kissed me as well.
"Oh yeah? Look who's talking lover-boy."
"Alright guys." Asami giggled, breaking up the coming war.
"Not that I'm complaining, but why are you guys here exactly?" Bolin asked, as Pabu ran down from Bolin's neck, and disappeared into Bolin's room.
"Yeah, why are you here?" Mako questioned looking at me.
"Well I was shopping today, and I saw this scarf that I thought you might like. I know you probably aren't as big on scarfs as Mako, but if you don't like it I could always..."
"No, no it's great. Thank you sweetie!" Bolin said kissing her quickly before she place it around his neck. It was green silk that looked quite good on Bolin.
"What about you?" they all prompted. I guess in our conversation, I didn't tell Asami why I had come.
"Um, Tenzin thought it would be best if I stayed with a friend tonight, because he and the kids are a little sick. He didn't want me to catch the cold too, so here I am." I said with a little humor on the end.
"Oh I didn't know your family was sick..." Asami said a bit worried over the news.
"It's nothing really, just the common cold. They should be better by tomorrow. Besides, Pema isn't sick, and she's viewing this as a... vacation of sorts." I said, trying to ease her worries.
"Well I hope they get better soon." she said sweetly.
"Yeah us too." Mako said, for himself and Bolin.
"Thank you. I will tell them." We made small talk for awhile longer before the boys asked how we knew each other. We didn't tell them, but decided to change the subject.
"Hey it's a nice day. We should go out and do something!" Asami said excitedly.
"Alright." Bolin agreed.
"Does anyone have any ideas on what we should do?" she asked. I smiled mischievously. Mako saw it and knew what I had in mind.
"No, I am not going through that again!" He tried to leave the room, but I grabbed his collar.
Finished! This is part one, so I'll try to have part two up before too long. Happy reading!
