I watched in awe as three elements flew across the room. We were at the gym practicing. Well, Mako Korra and Bolin were practicing. I was watching. Bolin and Korra we both fighting Mako and Mako was somehow managing to stand against both of them. Until they somehow managed to knock all of them down…They all fell with a laugh.
"It's been great having you at so many back to back practices Korra." Bolin said taking off his helmet.
Korra slightly blushed when he said that. "It's great to be back." Korra responded truthfully. Korra has finally gotten over the whole Amon incident. I could tell the thought of it was still lingering in the back of her head, but I didn't want to bring it up. She was just getting back to being herself. It actually made me kind of happy seeing her get better. Don't think like that Kalani! I winced at a slight pain in my head. "But Tarrlok isn't happy about my 'leave of absence'."
"Who cares?" I interjected. "You joined the Fire Ferrets before the Task Force."
"Yeah, I guess you're right!" Korra said happily.
"Yeah, I think we should call it day guys. Rest up for the match tonight!" Mako said getting his bag.
"Alright." Everyone said. I walked over to Mako.
"How about we get some lunch?" I said taking his hand, smiling at him. He smiled back. That was the only answered I needed. "So, where do you want to go?"
"How about we go up to the apartment, it's easier, cheaper." He said shrugging.
"That's cool." We went up to his apartment, just chilling. He was making sewed noodles. And we were just talking, enjoying each other's company. Then Bolin came charging in, then dropped himself on the couch.
"Whoa! What's up bro?" Mako asked turning around to see him.
"It's Korra! She won't even give me the time of day!"
"So, I think it's better like that." Mako said as if it was nothing.
"What?" Bolin and I both exclaimed.
"I don't think it's smart to date someone on your team." Mako said. "Plus she doesn't seem like the 'girlfriend' type."
"What's that supposed to mean?" I asked crossing my arms.
"Y'know she's just like a…pal." Mako said shrugging.
"Are you kidding me? Korra and I would be a perfect couple!" Bolin said throwing his arms up. "She's strong, I'm strong, she's fun, I'm fun, she's beautiful…I'm gorgeous! I don't care what you think; I'm going to ask Korra out." Bolin stated.
"That's good for you Bolin." I said honestly. "I think that's a great idea!"
"Look, I still don't think it's smart to date during a tournament." Mako said standing his ground.
"Oh, so now it's just not smart to date, period." I got slightly annoyed.
"No! That's not what I meant. We just need to keep our heads out of the clouds and focused. Kalani, you know we're in a tournament and you respect that. If Bolin and Korra were to date, I think things would get weird and that would affect the way they play. But you know what, do whatever you want. I'm done." Mako said turning his back.
"So it's decided!" Bolin said happily, I smiled at him. "I'm going to go give Pabu a bath; I want him to look clean for tonight." He left the room, Mako groaned. I walked up behind him, hugging his waist.
"Mako, I think they would be good for each other."
"I'm just saying, Kalani, what if it doesn't work out. What will happen to the team?"
"And what if it does work?" I said trying to be optimistic.
Mako sighed. "I don't know, it just doesn't seem right."
"Everything will be fine." I said kissing him on the cheek. "Trust me. I think I'm going to go home for a while before the tournament. I'll see you tonight." I turned his head towards me and kissed him. "Bye."
I went over to the temple and looked for Korra; she was feeding the lemurs with Ikki and Jinora. Kavi and Naga were there picking at the fruit.
"Hey guys." I said walking up to them. Kavi came over and I started to pet him.
"Hey Kalani, haven't seen you in a while." Jinora said. "Spending a lot with that young fire bender?" I blushed.
"Oo! Yeah I remember him! He's the one who drives you crazy." Ikki said bouncing around. "Tell us all about the magical romance!"
"Yeah Kalani, tell us about the magical romance." Korra said laughing.
"I'll tell you about mine, when you tell me about yours." I smirked. Korra blushed. I was expecting a response about Bolin, but I was more the shocked at what she said next.
"Mine is a bit confusing right now…" Korra said looking down.
"What do you mean?" I asked.
"I mean, there is someone…and someone else…who is with someone else…" I will admit I'm very confused.
"I just don't know what to do!" Korra said.
"I once read in a historical saga that the heroine fell in love with the enemy's son but she was supposed to marry the princess. You should do what she did."
"Tell me!" Korra demanded.
"She rode a dragon down into battle, and burned down the whole village. It was so romantic." Korra and I looked at each other slightly scared.
"NO! NO! NO!" Ikki shouted. "The best way to win a boys heart is to brew a love potion of rainbows and sunsets! Then move to a castle in the sky and get married and live happily ever!" She said propelling herself in the air then gently floating down. We heard a giggle in the back. We looked over and Pema was there. Korra and I both blushed, this was awkward.
"Hey…Pema…How long were standing there?" Korra asked.
"Long enough." She laughed. "But trust me; years ago I was in the exact same situation, with Tenzin. I didn't know what to do, and he was with another girl to top it off!"
"Daddy loved another girl before you?" Ikki asked shocked.
Pema nodded. "For a while I was so shy, but seeing him with her broke my heart! So I hung my chin high and confessed my love for him. And the rest was history!"
"Wow." We all said. I looked over and saw Korra smiling…
That night we went back to the arena for the tournament. We were waiting in the wings, Mako, Bolin and Korra all wearing their new uniforms promoting Sato Industries.
"Good luck tonight." I said kissing Mako. We heard someone clear their throat behind us. Korra was standing there. I gave her an odd look, what's with her?
"It's time to go down." She said looking down. Mako went onto the platform with Korra and Bolin. They went to the field as the announcer the team, the other team was already there.
When the starting bell sounded there was an explosion of the elements. People were shooting there elements left and right. Bolin shot the other teams' water bender into the last zone, allowing the Fire Ferrets to advance. The Ferrets easily took the first round knocking down the whole opposing team. Round two goes just as quickly. Mako and Korra team knocking the other teams earth bender into the next zone, allowing them to advance. All three of the opposing teams' members are knocked off the field allowing the Fire ferrets to win the match.
I went down to their lockers and saw them all in there. Korra and Mako were looking away from each other. I completely looked over it and went to Mako.
"You did great!" I said hugging him. I could feel Korra's eyes on my back. I looked behind me and Korra look kind of upset. "Korra are you okay?" I asked honestly concerned.
"I'm fine…" She said leaving the room. I looked up to Mako and he looked kind of down too.
"Are you okay?"
"Yeah…I'm fine…just tired." Mako said. I've told you once before Kalani…be careful who you trust.
Then I had an idea. "Bolin, why don't you go ask her now?" Bolin looked shocked. "She needs someone to talk to."
"I like the way you think Kalani." He said smiling then went out after Korra.
I heard Mako sigh. I looked up at him. "Don't worry Mako, everything will be fine."
"I hope so…"
A few weeks have passed, and in my eyes everything was going well. The Fire Ferrets have been doing well; Bolin and Korra seemed to be okay. But I couldn't help but think something was wrong Mako and Korra were both acting pretty weird…I hope they get over it though. They had a match today and it has already started…they weren't doing too well.
Korra tried to dodge a rock, but instead crashes right into Mako and they barrel into Bolin. They went flying back off of the field. Korra and Mako didn't do well in round two but Bolin stepped up his game winning the round for the Fire Ferrets. Somehow round three ended in a tie, so they went to a tie breaker. They flipped a coin to see which element would fight one on one. Usually Mako does this, so the crowd was shocked to see Bolin doing it. Bolin quickly barreled through this guy, allowing the Fire Ferrets to win the match. I was relieved.
I went down to see them all in the locker room. Bolin was sitting there next to a bouquet of flowers.
"Hey Bolin, impressive take down out there."
"I know." He said smiling broadly.
I noticed Mako and Korra weren't there. "Where are Mako and Korra?"
"I don't know they just left. I'm going to go look for them." He said picking up the flowers.
"Are those for Korra?" I asked smiling.
"Yeah…I'm going to see if she wants to…y'know…go steady with me."
"That great Bolin!" I said hugging him. "I just wanted to make sure Mako was okay, he's been acting pretty strange lately."
"I noticed that with Korra too…"
"C'mon let's go find them."
We walked around the Arena, looking for them and occasionally talking.
"Hey look they're over there!" Bolin said pointing to both Mako and Korra. We walked over to them and as we were we were about to say something, something unbelievable happened…Korra kissed Mako.