Mako's POV

I woke up, still holding Korra's hand. She was sound asleep. I woke her up, and thankfully she wasn't afraid.

"Mako. Do I have to get up now? The morning is evil." She complained, then rolled over facing the window.

I then made her get out of bed. "Come on Korra. We need to get up."

"Alright alright. I'm up now. Leave so I can get dressed." Then she shoved me out of the room.

I chuckled. I left her room and ran into Bolin, not knowing if he saw me come out of her room. We had a quick talk then I went off to have breakfast. I wasn't paying attention until Pema started talking to me.

"So I'm guessing your talk with Korra went well last night, since you stayed in her room."

"Yeah it was okay. She was upset for a while. I tried to leave when she fell asleep but she wanted me to stay. I held her hand in case she got scared in the middle of the night." I said honestly, no point in lying.

Pema nodded. "She's really lucky you know. To have such great friends. Mainly you. You have helped her non-stop since you found her that night six years ago. If you ever need anything, just ask."

I didn't know what to say. I had never really thought about all of that. I had never realized how much Korra needed me. And how much I need her. "Thank you, Pema." and I left the kitchen.

I walked out and Bolin came up to me. "We need to talk." He was very serious, I wasn't sure why. We went in the room where Pema had told me to sleep, (though it didn't happen) and Bolin shut the door.

"What is it Bo?" I asked, curiously.

"Why were you in Korra's room last night?" He was serious, and it wasn't really a question, more of a demand of what happened.

"Wh- What? What do you mean?" I stuttered out.

"Well I went in Korra's room earlier and you were sleeping on the floor. Holding her hand. Care to explain? Bolin asked impatiently.

I sighed. He was gonna find out anyway, so I might as well tell him. "Korra was scared. She ran off to her room last night crying. I went to comfort her. When I thought she was asleep I tried to leave. She wasn't asleep and asked me to stay. I held her hand in case she got scared in the middle of the night. That's it. Nothing happened."

There was a moment of silence, and thankfully Bolin didn't look as angry. I broke the silence.

"Amon is the man who killed Korra's parents. She recognized his voice. And later on I did too." I said.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to assume-"

"It's fine. Are we cool?" I asked, knowing the answer.

"Yeah. Let's go check on her." He said. I nodded in agreement.

Before we left Bolin grabbed my shoulder back.

"I know you like her. Don't lie. I see the way you look at her, or when she's in trouble. And she likes you." He paused. "So don't screw it up." I blushed, and he laughed.

I wasn't sure to believe what he said. There's no way Korra likes me. And how could he tell I like her? Was it that clear? I just headed back to the living room, waiting for Korra.

When I saw her, she seemed happy. Not a forced happy, but actually happy. Then she smiled at me. Not a regular smile, but a smile just for me.