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It was time for Pema and the kids to leave. Korra couldn't believe how fast time had gone, the week that had passed was Amon free and still Tenzin felt that they should leave; he didn't want to risk them losing their airbending and he didn't want to risk his unborn child's life.
They leave but someone has arrived to fill their place. Korra had steered clear from Mako and Asami since they had arrived. Every where that she went, they were there too. There was no escaping the giggles, the hugs and kissing. Every time she was near, Mako gave her looks that really unsettled her. She spent her time with Bolin in town or with Iroh, training and in his room, talking. Iroh must be getting sick of her constantly talking and moaning about Mako and Asami. A few times he even kissed her to shut her up, she knew that and enjoyed it.
When Pema said farewell to everyone, Korra and Iroh got a special talking to from her.
"I know how close you two have gotten and don't think I don't know what happened the other week. If I hear word of any surprises, your mother and I will be straight back here Korra!" Iroh snickered at Korra's shocked face and Pema's comment. Pema glared at him. "Don't laugh, young man. Your mother will hear and if she hasn't changed since last I seen her, you will wish there was a war going on somewhere so you don't have to be here to deal with her." As Iroh stopped laughing, Pema's face relaxed into a loving smile. "Now give ma a hug you two. Make sure Tenzin doesn't stress himself out." As if he heard his name, Tenzin came over to help her onto the Air Bison.
Iroh didn't want to leave Korra's side but he had a meeting with Bumi that he couldn't miss.
"I have to go." Tearing Korra away from Bison in the sky. "Bumi wants to make sure everything is still in order and that none of our spies have been compromised." Korra nodded and he took off towards the docks, leaving Korra alone with her thoughts.
She wandered down towards the wharf on the opposite end of the island, she needed to get away from everything and what better than a swim. Taking the quick way down the bank, she heard talking when she reached the beach.
"I love you Mako." Asami's voice was faint and if Korra peered around the bank, she would see them sitting on a blanket. You've got to be fucking kidding me. She turned to walk the other way when she heard Mako's reply.
"I love you too Asami." Korra cringed even though she knew it would never be her, she still held out hope. Her heartache caused her to sink to the ground and weep. She wanted to do nothing more than tear her ears off when she heard a giggle that was followed by a moan.
Korra crawled to the sea and began to dive down, keeping an air bubble around her. The water was deep and as she reached the bottom of the reef, her heart stopped aching. She became angry at Mako and at herself. He had led her on, gave her hope and the way he looked at her showed care and concern but she knew, deep down she always did but she still believed that something would happen. It tortured her, seeing them kiss and smile but then she remembered the happiness she felt when Iroh was near. They grew so close and Iroh had shown Korra he cared for her and she even cared for him. Maybe this is love?
Swimming back to the island, Korra ran up to the temple. She had to see Iroh, to confirm what was between them. She loved the way he made her feel even when he was being an ass.
"Korra! Wait up." Korra skidded to a halt and turned towards Asami who was catching up to her. "Where have you been? I've been looking all over for you. Bolin's worried because he hasn't seen you since Pema's farewell. A tinge of guilt swept through Korra as she looked at the sky and seen it was getting dark, she had forgotten to keep an eye on the time and hadn't told Bolin where she was going.
"I went got a swim. I was just going to go find him now." Korra began to walk towards the dining hall when Asami grabbed her arm.
"He's training with Mako. I want to talk to you about everything that's happened." Asami looked like she was concerned about Korra.
"Um sure. But not here." Korra and Asami started walking towards Korra's room. "So what did you want to talk about?" Asami looked uncomfortable, fiddling with her hair as she sat on Korra's bed.
"I'm sorry about you and Mako." Korra's mouth dropped. "I know you have feelings for him and I know it must be hard to be around me right now but I just want you to know that we are still friends. I never meant to hurt you." Asami pulled a shocked Korra into a hug. She couldn't believe her ears but yet she was relieved that her and Asami could keep their friendship.
"I'm not angry at you, I never was. I was hurt because yes, I do or did have feelings for Mako but he knew that before he left. I am angry at him and I don't want our friendship to be ruined because of this. I think after Iroh helping me back onto my feet again and all the time we have spent together, that I love him." Asami's mouth spread into a smile. "I am not ready to forgive Mako yet but I am in love with Iroh." Korra felt her heart burst with joy when she finally came into the realisation, all the pain that Mako had caused her washed away as Asami squealed with happiness for her.
Iroh walked back to his room to have a shower and get ready for dinner. When he finished and tidied himself up, he walked to Korra's room to see if she wanted to walk with him. As he came into earshot, he heard Korra's voice.
"I am in love with Iroh."
