Title: Good Intentions
Pairing: Korra & Asami.
Rated: T
Disclaimer: I do not own Legend of Korra and its characters. All rights belong to their respectable owners Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino.
Authors Note: As you can see this is one of the longest chapters I have written so far for this story. Reason for the long wait but good news. We are half way done with this story! (Aside from the sequel in the near future) I still can't believe the amount of love and support this story has gotten. Again I want to thank you all so much for the Favs, Follows, Views, Communities, PM's, Reviews just everything. Means a hell of a lot. Motivation is key for every writer and you guys definitely do just that for me. So thank you.
PS: I'm currently debating on what other Korrasami AU to start writing after Just Drive. So I thought on writing a bunch of Drabbles giving examples of upcoming stories I had in mind. I wanted to see which one you all would like the most to help me decide. The feedback I've gotten from this story amazes me more than you'd ever know. So I was thinking after this chapter I would post those drabbles to see what to write next. Not sure if I will at this point but we will see. As always thanks for your support. Happy 2015 to you all Whoooa!
Edit: Sorry for the typos guys. I hate them with a passion just as much as you do. Typing fast can be a curse sometimes.
Asami had picked up Korra early that morning from her apartment complex. Bringing her to the designated area that was cleared for the racing event coming up next week. They had it cleared for two weeks for the racers to get a chance to practice before the actual tournament began.
Despite the minor set back, Asami was grateful Korra had offered to step in for Wei. It would have been hard to find a perfect candidate to take his place on such short notice.
Driving down the track like a mad woman, Asami had her shades on as she felt the breeze flowing through her hair. She had her top down on her car as she was showing Korra the ropes. If this was any other vehicle no crash course would be needed but this was Asami's baby, her Satomobile and needed to be treated with care. She also had a few modifications she needed to go over with the blue eyed beauty that would help her when the time came.
Coming to a stop, her tires made marks against the cold concrete ground. "So you get all that?" Asami asked as she looked up at Korra with a slight amused look. Her hair was sticking up in the back from the wind that was flowing through it.
"Yeah I did," she said with a bright smile on her face.
Asami began to brush Korra's hair down in the back to make it straight again. "Good because its your turn," she said with a smile of her own. "Come on," she said gesturing for Korra to get out.
Taking off her seat belt, Korra opened up her side door and walked around to the drivers side. Asami scooted over towards the passenger seat after taking off her own seat belt.
Once Korra got into the drivers position both placed their seat belts again. Asami placed her hand on Korra's before she could touch the steering wheel. "Wait..." she said softly getting Korra's attention. Asami then removed her hand from Korra's. She reached up towards her own face pulling off her shades. Turning them around she placed them on to Korra's with a small smirk. "Now you're ready to ride."
Korra chuckled lightly after Asami placed the shades on her face. "Thanks," she said as she gripped the steering wheel. Stepping on the gas, Korra began to drive off heading back to the starting point. Asami had shown Korra the basics giving pointers here and there showing her exactly how she drivers her car.
Taking in every word, Korra made sure to get it down right. The last thing she wanted to do was mess up her vehicle. Mako was already fuming from his and didn't want to see that in Asami.
Korra was finally getting down the directions that Asami was given but some caught her off guard with the tone Asami used.
"That's it. Grip it. Mmm just like that," she said as she played in her hair with her right hand as the left rested on her thigh. She watched Korra driving seeing the wind blowing through her hair. Feeling that same wave of energy as if she was driving herself. It was a relief to be the passenger for once. To take in the same air breezing across her face without paying attention to the world around her. It was soothing.
All of it was a bit confusing but Korra tried her best to focus. Soon as she came back to the start, Korra stopped the car in a similar spot they were in before. "Um... Asami?" she said as if she was afraid to ask.
"Yes?" she asked innocently as she rested the side of her head on the head rest.
Seeing the look in her eyes now, Korra could see it must have been all in her head. "Thanks for accepting me to take Wei's place. I know you don't allow anyone to drive your car so... it really means a lot," she said pulling the shades up in her hair so she could see Asami's face better. She knew it was a big step for Asami to let her use her car specially since no one has ever drove it before from what she was told.
Sitting up, Asami smiled as she leaned closer to Korra. "Its my pleasure really," she said placing a gentle hand on Korra's arm. "You ready for tonight?" she asked with a pleased smile lingering on her lips.
Korra took deep breath at her question and shrugged her shoulders. "Yeah but is there anything that I should know or be aware of?" she asked wondering what she was stepping into. The perfect person to give her insight on that was Asami more than anyone.
Knowing that question was coming, Asami gave a simple nod. "Maybe a few things..." she said drifting off. Thinking on it a bit, Asami took a breath before speaking again. "Ming-Hua is my aunt. The woman you seen with the arms of steel. Her disadvantage is a touchy subject. Not that bringing it up isn't a topic of conversation that can't be touched on. It's the stares that pisses her off. So I would advise against it. Other then that, she's like a puppy with a bit of a bite," she said leaning back in her seat and folding her hands to continue.
"Now Ghazan, the man with the silky long hair with his mustache to match, his my Uncle. A bit rough around the edges but really a big softy at heart. If you ask him how he keeps his hair like that he would go on forever. His a bit of a chatter box but cool to be around," she said with a small giggle at the thought. "Has the best weed too... If you're into that."
Clearing her throat, Asami sat up a bit to get comfortable, "P'li now she is very quiet. Doesn't say much but she shows it in her actions," she said thinking over it in her head.
"What's with her Tattoo?" Korra blurted without even thinking on how it sounded.
Asami smirked with the shake of her head. "Its a reference to her belief. Sleeping with one eye open. Kind of a protection thing. She's not at all what she may come off to be. She's really chilled person," she said leaning her head back against the head rest.
Korra nodded her head and gazed at her lap a bit before meeting Asami's gaze once more. "What about... Zah.." she said about to finish his name only to stop since Asami never said it completely herself.
"Zaheer," Asami said finishing Korra's question. "He's... complicated. But his intentions are good. All of their intentions are good," she said placing her hand in Korra's giving it a bit of a squeeze. "You have nothing to worry about. Just give them a chance and you'll find out for yourself," she said with a bright smile.
Her words didn't really help Korra much. It was coming from a place of love not objectivity. "I understand," Korra said squeezing her hand back. "You know I have good intentions with you as well," she said as she pulled off Asami's shades from her head with her left hand.
Asami arched her perfectly shaped brow in surprise. "Oh you do?" she questioned as she leaned a bit closer to Korra. "Gonna make this bad girl go good?" she joked with a devious grin across her lips.
Korra sat up a bit herself to lean closer to Asami. "Yeah but that doesn't mean I wouldn't do bad things to you..." she said in a flirty tone of voice with a grin of her own.
Licking the corner of her bottom lip, Asami inched a bit closer to Korra. "Why don't you show me," she challenged.
Eying her tongue, Korra smirked and pressed her forehead to Asami's bringing their lips together. With their lips locked, Korra took off her seat belt so she could have a bit more room. She raised her hand to Asami's cheek pulling her closer to her. Her tongue brushed up against Asami's lips causing her to open her mouth a bit inviting her tongue.
The twins pulled up beside Korra and Asami in Wing's car. Wing got out and came towards the passenger side. "I hate to interrupt-" he said as Wei came towards the other side of the vehicle with his crutches.
"-Specially before I could get a front row seat," Wei chimed in as Wing was trying to explain.
Wing eyed his brother for a bit before getting Asami's attention again. "But we got a big problem."
Asami pulled away from Korra soon as she heard Wings voice. Turning to face him, she heard what he said causing her to look puzzled. "What's going on now?"
"I had time to inspect the car before it was taken to the lot and..." Wing said taking a deep breath bracing himself for the blow up. "Wei's breaks were cut. I think it was sabotage," he said taking a step back.
Asami brows lowered with anger taking over her expression. "What?" she said as if she didn't hear him the first time. She looked away from him once her breathing started to get heavy. Thinking on it, she balled up her fist hitting the dash board hard. "Fucking Tahno," she said since he had threaten them the other day.
Korra was listening in as Wei stood behind her on her side of the vehicle. "Tahno? You think he did this? I mean he threaten me yesterday a few blocks away from my home but I didn't take it that serious," she said seeing Asami look at her with a sharp stare.
"He did what?" she question with an aggression in her tone of voice. Korra hadn't mention it to Asami at all which pissed her off even more.
Opening up her side door, Asami almost hit Wing in his leg as she got out. She didn't even bother to close her door as she walked off heading towards the crowd of fan girls all over the WolfBat Crew.
"Uh oh," Wing said as he began to sprint behind her knowing it wasn't gonna end well. Korra followed his lead rushing up behind Asami who already had a good lead on them with her fast pace walk.
Asami power walked over towards the crowd with her fists balled up. Tahno was talking to his friend Ming when Asami approached them. "You Mother Fucker!" she shouted as she reached for the collar of his neck. Wing had came just in time swooping Asami off of her feet to hold her back.
"What the hell is your problem?!" Tahno said brushing off his jacket.
Wing was trying to hold Asami steady but she was over his shoulder still reaching for Tahno. "You fucking cut Wei's breaks and threaten Korra you Asshole!" she said nearly snatching the nose guard he had on his face.
"I didn't cut any bodies breaks!" Tahno shouted back at Asami as his girlfriend stepped up in front of her.
Eska stood behind Wing as Asami was still reaching for Tahno. "He didn't do anything. You're just a crazy jealous bitch making up stories," she lashed out as she took a step back out of Asami's reach. She placed her arm around Tahno's waist as her head rested on his shoulder. "You want what you can't have that's your real problem."
Asami had switched gears on to Eska who was speaking to her. Over her anger she didn't even acknowledge her words until she saw her lips moving. "The fuck you say to me?" She shouted as she still tried to get out of Wing's grip. She nearly got lose a couple of times but he held on as tight as he could to her waist.
Wing got his footing again since it was shaky from Asami's constant movements on his shoulders. He began to walk away with her in a tight grip to keep her away. "Not like this! Not like this stop," he said as he gotten a few feet from the group.
Soon as she was placed down on her feet, Asami tried to walk past him but he blocked her. "Move," she demanded as she looked him dead in the eye.
Wing shook his head with his hands up in defense. "Not like this please. You can't."
"Wing... if you don't move. I will make you move," Asami said threatening her own team mate.
Korra watched in shock at the whole situation. Witnessing the Red Lotus influence on Asami. She was wondering if it was there the whole time she had met her just waiting to come out at any moment.
Wing stood his ground and shook his head no. "If you do this we will be disqualified. Is that what you want?!" he asked a bit shaken up by the scene. He knew how pissed off Asami could be at times but she never reacted the way she was now.
"They started this and there gonna pay for what they did to Wei," Asami said as she was close in Wing's face as she was Tahno moments ago.
Korra reached out and took Asami by the wrist before placing her hand over her fist trying to loosen it up. "Let's go..." she said as Asami's hand opened up. "You need to blow off some steam. Come on," she said as her fingers laced with Asami's.
Walking Asami back to her car, Korra could feel the tight grip she had on her hand. She understood why she just didn't expect her to blow up like that.
As she let go, Korra saw Asami getting into the passenger side slamming the side door right after. Her arms was folded as her gaze was on the floor of her car. Korra proceeded with caution as she into the drivers side.
It was silent the whole car ride. Korra didn't really know what to say in this situation and was glad for the silence. Pulling up to her apartment complex, Korra parked in her usual spot. Mako had gotten his car back since Asami picked up Korra. Grateful Asami didn't question her own cars disappearance, Korra got out with Asami following with a frown still on her face.
Korra opened up the front door to the building allowing Asami to go in ahead of her. Closing the door, Korra walked up beside her til she was a bit in front of her. "Come this way," she directed making a left turn down a hall.
She entered the gym area in her apartment complex. It was pretty decent compared to most which caught Asami's attention. "Wow no wonder this place is gated," she commented as Korra opened up her locker where she kept her gloves.
Chuckling, Korra tossed her boxing gloves over to Asami. "That amongst other things yeah," she said with a smile.
Asami placed the gloves on her hands with Korra lacing it up right after. "Alright. Lets do this," Asami said as she hit the gloves together pumped to let out her frustration.
Korra walked Asami into the gym area and held on of the punching bags. "Strike when ready."
Taking a deep breath, Asami hit the middle of the bag with a right hook. Korra held the back tighter so it wouldn't get away from her. Hitting it again with her left, Asami brought her arms back into formation to keep her guard.
"So earlier..." Korra began to confront Asami on what happened. "That was... something."
Asami arched up one of her brows glancing over at Korra. "I really don't want to talk about it," she said dismissing it as her eyes were locked back to the bag.
An awkward silence was between the two. The punches to the bag was the only thing that could be heard before Asami spoke again. "I was just pissed you know. I don't like anyone threatening people I care about," she said defending her actions as she jabbed the bag so hard with her right Korra stumbled back a bit.
Korra knew she was treading on thin ice but she had to ask. "So you threaten Wing?" she said as she gripped the bag tighter to prepare for the next blow.
Stopping, Asami took a moment with her fists still up. "My temper got the best of me," she said as before lowering her guard. "I didn't mean to. He was in my way and I saw red..." she said as she dropped her gaze from Korra's. "You must think I'm crazy huh?" she asked looking back over at the blue eyed beauty.
Korra showed off a small smirk as she took her head lightly. "No just very passionate."
Asami chuckled slightly as she took another small jab in the center of the bag. "That's a nice way to put it," she said bringing her hands back into a neutral position. "I'm sorry you had to see me like that," she said knowing it wasn't in a flattering light.
"I understand why," Korra said holding the bag tighter from the midsection. She could feel the vibration of the bag underneath her finger tips.
Asami didn't respond to Korra right away since she was making combo moves with a set of punches to the bag. "I don't think you do. Not really anyway," she said taking two more combos before bringing her knee up to the side causing the bag to shake.
Korra had a confused expression on her face at Asami's words. "Why do you say that?" she asked wondering if Asami had doubt in her.
Stopping Asami took a moment dropping her guard. She held the bag in place as she looked over at Korra with serious eyes. "He cut Wei's breaks. He could have died. So yeah I lost my shit but on top of that. He threaten you yesterday and you didn't even tell me. How was I suppose to react?" she asked looking for an honest answer.
Not knowing what to say herself, Korra dropped her gaze from Asami's. "I didn't think it was relevant at the time..."
"Well its pretty relevant now Korra," she said in a harsh tone. Asami took a deep breath before continuing, "I'm sorry... I'm not blaming you. I would just like to know these things that's all. I don't want anyone to hurt you," she said as her own gazed dropped for a second. "You... You mean a lot to me," she admitted lowly.
Korra meet Asami's gaze once more with her expression soften up a bit. "You mean a lot to me too. I'm sorry I didn't tell you," she said now understanding where Asami was coming from. Her actions were justified but she couldn't help but see a glimpse of the Red Lotus influence on her.
Asami had a small smirk on her lips as she tapped Korra on her shoulder. "It's alright," she said as she moved back toward the bag. "Next time if that greasy curly haired fuck shows up at your door step again. I wanna know," she said as she struck the bag with a right and then a left before turning her body around and kicking the upper section on the right side.
Korra fell back on to the floor from how hard the bag connected with her body off impact. She felt the wind knocked out of her as she laid on the floor taking deep breaths.
"Spirits I'm sorry," Asami apologized as she rushed to Korra's side. Helping her up to her feet, Asami looked at her with a remorseful expression.
Shaking her head, Korra took a deep breath as she brushed off her clothes. "Its okay... remind me to never piss you off," she said with a chuckle.
Asami hooked her arm around Korra's shoulders kissing the side of her temple. "Could never happen," she said brightly.
"Were you a kick boxer in another life?" Korra asked still trying to regain her footing after being stunned.
Walking Korra over to a near by bench, Asami sat down with her. "I took a few classes," she said in as if it was nothing. "You mind if I freshen up?" she asked feeling her clothes sticking to her body at this point.
"Not at all. Follow me," Korra said as she walked out of the gym area with Asami at her side.
Going into the elevator, Korra couldn't help but drift her eyes over to Asami every now and again. Her subtle stares came to a stop once the elevator did to her floor. She placed her back to the elevator door for Asami to walk out first.
"Thanks," Asami said as she walked into the hall way.
Korra let the doors go as she walked past Asami. "No problem," she said as she took out her keys. Opening her front door, Korra cracked it a bit. "Uh... do you mind waiting out here for a bit?" she asked as she looked behind her shoulder at Asami. "It will only be a second."
Raising a brow, Asami raised her hand and gestured for her to proceed. "No go ahead," she said as she folded her arms once Korra when inside. She closed the door behind her and looked around hoping her partner wasn't around. She was sure he had took the car to get it cleaned up. Looking around her apartment she could see it was much cleaner than she would have left it. No files on their investigation were out neither was the laptop. She figured he took it with him.
Korra walked back towards the door with familiar footsteps coming up behind her with a bark to get her attention. "Hey girl hold on," she said as she petted Naga's head. Opening up the door, Korra saw Asami with that same confused expression. "Sorry. I wanted to make sure someone behaved herself," she said as she stepped out of the way for Asami to come in.
"No apologizes needed," Asami said as she walked inside. Immediately she felt a set of paws on her upper thighs. The canine looked in her eyes with a bark escaping her throat happy to have some new company.
Korra grabbed the back of Naga's collar pulling her off Asami. "Naga down!" she commanded. Naga whined as she got down as Korra closed the door. "Sorry," she said looking to Asami who wasn't paying her any attention.
"Hello cutie," she said as she rubbed her fingers through Naga's fur. Naga began to lick the side of Asami's face once she was on bended knee. "Its okay," she said looking up at Korra with an amused smile.
Korra was surprised at her reaction as well as Naga's. "Wow. Naga usually doesn't take to people she doesn't know that fast," she commented as she watched them two. "I guess you passed the test," she joked with a smirk. Her expression turned into a more curious one right after. "Think it would be that easy for me tonight?"
Asami stood up giving Korra a look from the question she asked. "Yes it will," she said trying to assure her. She placed a gentle hand on Korra's shoulder. "Don't worry so much," she said giving Korra a quick kiss to the side of her cheek. "Where's your bathroom?" she asked taking a quick look around.
"Down the hall to the left," Korra said pointing down the hall before letting her hand drop back down to her side.
Asami glanced down the hall then back at Korra. "You don't mind if I take a quick shower do you?" she asked curiously. After working up a sweat, she felt like a shower was needed. Spending half the morning in the hot sun driving with the top down was one thing. Working out forever how long it was added more sweat to her body which she wasn't comfortable with.
Korra shook her head and eyed Asami subconsciously. "No no I don't mind at all," she said with a half smile meeting her gaze again.
Giggling at Korra's reaction, Asami pulled off her jacket and placed it on the arm of the couch. "Thanks," she said as she walked down the hall entering the bathroom.
Naga whined wanting to go with her but Korra held her back. "Lets give her some privacy girl. Come on," she said leading her into the kitchen for a snack.
A few minutes later, Korra heard the water running from the shower. The thought of Asami's naked body sprung into mind as she was opening the bag of doggie treats. It burst from how hard she was pulling snapping her out of her day dream. Naga quickly began to eat up the treats from the floor. "Don't spoil your appetite..." Korra said as she bend down to pick up the rest from the floor. She placed the bag back into the cabinet before taking a seat on the couch.
The longer the water ran the more her mind did. Korra never had someone take a shower in her apartment before not even Mako. She didn't mind but currently thats all that was on her mind. "Stop it... stop it," she said tapping the sides of her cheeks lightly. Taking a deep breath, Korra placed her hands at her sides as she closed her eyes. "Tonight's a big deal. Focus," she said to herself as she took a deep breath. "Focus on your objective and not get killed in the process. Easy enough. Yeah I can do this," she said with a bit of confidence brewing at the end.
The water to the shower stopped causing Korra to open her eyes widely. "Crap..."
Asami came out of the bathroom a few minutes later with just a towel covering her body. "Hope you don't mind," she said as she saw Korra on the couch.
Korra shook her head with her bottom lip slightly poked out. "Nope not at all," she said glancing up every few seconds not to make full eye contact with her.
"Cool um... do you have anything I can wear for now? My clothes are kind of-" Asami began to explain only for Korra to pop up out of her seat.
"Yeah right this way," Korra said interrupting Asami in mid sentence walking down the hall. She kept her head lowered to the floor mentally trying to block out the images of Asami's smooth legs.
Walking into her bedroom, Korra when towards her dresser as Asami came in behind her. Asami looked around seeing the blue contrast with white and tan colors through out the room. It felt very home like in some small way or another. It was a feeling Asami got in the pit of her stomach. She came up to the side of Korra's bed seeing an old family photo. A young girl with her hair in wolfs tails and a little belly sticking out sitting on top of a man's shoulders barefoot. She assumed it was Korra's father by the similarity in their features. It brought a bright smile to her face.
Korra was looking through her draws and took out her favorite blue sweats and an old high school t-shirt of hers. "Probably won't fit you but they keep me comfortable," she said as she turned around to see Asami. She dropped the clothes from her hands as her jaw slightly dropped from the sight she saw. She felt her cheeks burn from the blush that surface upon her face.
Not wanting to wet the floor, Asami was drying her hair with the same towel she had around her torso moments ago.
Even though her back was turned to her, Korra could still see the shape of Asami's beautiful body down to the crack of her- "Ah..." she mumbled as she quickly picked up the clothes from off the floor holding it out for Asami to take with her head turned to the side.
Asami looked over her shoulder at the flushed look on Korra's face that she couldn't hide. Taking the towel off her head, she placed it back around her waist. "Thanks," she said taking the clothes from Korra's hand. Asami usually dressed in front of other women at work so it didn't dawn on her that Korra would react the way she did.
Placing the pants on first underneath the towel, Asami tied it as tightly as she could since they were a bit big around the waistline. She then pulled the towel off and placed the over sized track shirt on. "Southern Water Tribe High..." she said reading the shirt that she began to stretch out from the bottom. "Nice," she said with a smile as she looked over at Korra.
Korra heard her old Alma mater name from Asami's lips which caused her to look her way. "Yeah... Go Polar Leopards," she said raising her fist with a chuckle.
Asami giggled and did the same hand gesture. "Thanks for the clothes by the way. They are very comfortable indeed," she said as she took a seat on Korra's bed.
"They sure do look snug on you..." Korra commented since she could see the outline of Asami's nipples poking through the shirt. She wasn't trying to stare but her old shirt never looked as appealing as it did on Asami. Her mind wondered back on to Asami's bare smooth skin causing Korra to daydream yet again but with a goofy grin.
Asami was still looking around Korra's room feeling the soft bed spread underneath her finger tips. It made her brush her fingers through it lightly as she turned her attention back to Korra. She arched her brow as she saw the look on the blue eyed beaus face. "Korra?" she said trying to get her attention. Raising her hand up, Asami waved at her. "Korra..." she sang out a bit snapping Korra out of her state.
Korra looked directly into Asami's eyes as if she had just been woken up. "Yeah?"
"You still nervous about tonight?" She asked wondering if that's what was on Korra's mind.
Nodding her head, Korra closed her eyes and took a deep breath. "Its all I can think about this point," she said as Asami patted on the bed for Korra to take a seat beside her. 'Other than your naked body' she thought as she sat down next to her.
Asami sat up more as Korra sat next to her. She rested her chin on Korra's shoulder and smiled. "You have nothing to worry about really. They're harmless..." she said as if that last statement was true. In some aspects it was from Asami's point of view but it still made Korra nervous. Moving her chin off her shoulder, Asami placed her arm around her instead. "I know stories about them aren't flattering but its more to them then that," she said pulling Korra more towards her. "I swear nothing bad is going to happen. You have my word."
Korra smiled as she felt Asami's arm around her shoulder. What she said near the end made Korra feel a bit secure in the position she was going to be in tonight. Maybe she wouldn't be shot on the spot dragged into an unknown place, set ablaze as her body deteriorated to ash. She had plenty of scenarios in her mind with what they could do to her after the argument between Lin and Kuvira. Now it was easing up a bit on her conscious and more on the raven haired beauty beside her.
"Thanks..." Korra said as she pressed her forehead to Asami's. Sniffing, she could smell her own scent on Asami. "Is that my winter springs body wash soap on you?" she asked curious as Asami nodded.
"Yep I couldn't resist..." she said lowly as her hand slid down Korra's back and on to the mattress. "Another thing I can't resist either..." she let linger as her finger tips brush up underneath Korra's chin bringing her lips towards her.
Korra leaned into Asami with a mushy smirk on her lips that made her ears perk up at her words.
Soon as their lips were about to touch, a knock at Korra's front door interrupted them.
Pulling back quickly, Korra stood up as Asami nearly fell on to the mattress. She regained her composure as held her head up with the palm of her hand as her elbow gave her support.
"Sorry," Korra said as she looked back at Asami. "I'm a just... see who that could be," she said as she began to hear a loud banging. Mako truly did have a heavy handed police officer sort of knock. "Wait here," she said sternly hoping that she would.
Asami shifted herself on the bed to where her elbows propped her up on both sides with her back slightly pressed against the mattress. "In your bedroom... sure," she joked with a devious smile on her face.
Korra began red in the face all over again with a nervous laugh escaping her lips. She began to walk backwards out of the room. She nearly sprinted soon as she got out of eye's view.
Cracking the door open, Korra held her foot down at the door to stop Mako from coming in. "Hey I gotta show you something," he said pressing his hand on the door to open it up further.
"No..." Korra said in a low tone denying him access with her hand pushing him by the chest. "I can't see it right now I have company," she said as she nodded her head to the side. Mako raised his head up trying to see over hers.
Asami waited in Korra's room growing slightly suspicious at the whispers she heard down the hall. Getting up, she brushed off the comfortable pants she wore before heading out of the bedroom door.
Korra could hear Asami's footsteps causing her to raise her voice. "No its right down the hall yeah! Right there. Okay. Your welcome!" she said shutting the door right after.
Asami stood beside her with her hands on her hips, "what happened," she asked with the tilt of her head.
"Someone knocked on the wrong door. It happens," Korra said making up an excuse on the spot.
Before Asami could question it her phone when off in her jacket. She walked over to the couch and took her phone out of her jacket pocket. Reading the text, Asami sighed heavily annoyed.
Korra saw Asami's reaction growing even more nervous. "Everything alright?"
"Yeah its just work. The owner is requesting all staff to show up for some big announcement," Asami said with irritation in her voice. She placed her jacket on and walked down the hall back into the bathroom to get the rest of her clothes. She came out a few minutes later with them in her hand folded. "And this was suppose to be my day off," she complained. She came up to Korra and pressed her lips to her lightly before pulling back. "I'll see you tonight at 7 okay," she said as she walked towards the front door.
Korra walked up and opened up the front door for her praying Mako was out of dodge. Asami walked into the hallway with Korra clearing her throat to get her attention. Mako was in the stairwell waiting for an opening. Korra peaked her head out into the hall and took a sigh of relief.
"Hmm?" Asami question as she looked over at Korra.
Shaking her head, Korra shrugged with a small smile. "See you tonight," she said as she placed her hand on Asami's shoulders.
Giving her a weird look it soften to an amused one. "Okay," she said with a chuckle as she walked up to the elevator. Pressing the button, Asami waited seeing the doors open. She walked inside and turned around pressing the button to the first floor. She gave Korra a small wave as the doors closed completely.
Mako peaked his head out of the door to the stairwell much like his partner did moments ago. Korra waved over at him to come on. He lightly jogged up to her door rushing inside. Korra closed the door behind him with a heavy sigh.
"That was close," he said feeling like he nearly blew her cover.
Korra rolled her eyes as she walked over to the couch. "You can say that again,"she said disappointed as she took a seat.
Mako ignored her reaction and took a seat on the couch next to her. "I think I know what they have planned but its a long shot," he said as he placed the laptop on to the coffee table pressing the play button.
Asami drove to the hotel with an excessive amount of minutes. She knew when Wu had announcements he wanted his employees there yesterday. Opal was gracious enough to send her an text regarding the matter since she didn't follow Wu's social network page.
Parking in her usual spot, Asami got out and rushed towards the entrance. She saw Opal waiting for her up ahead.
"I see I caught you at a bad time," Opal said since it wasn't the type of clothes Asami usual wore.
Asami made sure her jacket was zipped all the way up since she didn't have a bra on. "Not you. Just King Wu," she said as she walked inside with her best friend towards the employees lounge.
All of them gathered into the tight confide space as Wu was standing up on a mini stage. "Is everyone here? One Two Three..." he began to count pointing at nearly each person. "Who cares doesn't matter," he said as he grew tired of miscounting. "What matters is this major announcement I have to make!" he nearly squeaked. "Get it major?" he said as the room fell silent. "Its major because the Mayor himself is coming to spend a night here at the hotel a week or so from now. Isn't that amazing!" he said super excited more than anyone else in the room. "So if anyone has anything planned that day you should totally bail and work here!" he suggested as the staff began to talk amongst themselves.
Opal looked at Asami then back at Wu. "Are we gonna get over time if we do!"
"No!" Wu responded hearing boos. "Maybe! Maybe! We'll see. Anymore questions? No good. Wu Out!" he shouted as he jumped off the mini stage rushing over to the door.
Asami had her arms folded as Opal bumped her slight with her shoulder. "You gonna work that day?" she asked since she was going to sign up for it.
Shaking her head, Asami looked to Opal with that same annoyed expression. "Its the same day as the racing competition so I can't. Plus I'll make more money there then I would here," she said brightly bumping Opal back.
"Fine. I'll suffer in silence by myself," Opal said in defeat. Pulling out her phone she began to text Bolin. "Plus this will probably be the biggest check that Wu would give to us." Asami understood and gave a simple nod in response only for the door to fly open again.
Wu came back inside and held his hands up to get their attention. "Remember! This is a great opportunity for all of us. Not just for me. We could have a real chance at getting that one star back my spiteful Aunt took away those years ago. So! Do your best and they may be a raise in pay," he said after consulting his adviser in the hall.
Opal looked back at Asami causing both to laugh. "See bigger pay day is coming," Opal said pleased.
"For the both of us," Asami said as they began to head out of the room.
As the video ended, Mako sat up and exited off the sight. "The Mayor is coming back sometime next week after campaigning across the city," he explained to a confused Korra. "The day before the election his gonna be staying at the Wu hotel," he said hoping she would get it by now. "Its a perfect time for the Red Lotus to strike," he said as Korra stood up.
"It makes no sense Mako. Why would they go after the Mayor?" She asked as Mako stood himself.
He shook his head in disbelief at how she didn't see the connection. "Because Asami works there it makes all the sense in the world. Its the perfect cover Korra," he said as she began to walk around the coffee table. He came around it as well to get closer to her to explain his theory. "If she participates she could get arrested too for kidnapping," he stated trying to draw her back into reality.
Korra shot a look up at Mako. "Asami wouldn't do that," she defended with certainty in her voice.
"You don't know that Korra and you damn sure don't know Asami enough to vouch for that. She's just as much apart of the Red Lotus Gang as any of them!" he said raising his voice trying to get through to her.
Korra shook her head still in denial. "She wouldn't risk everything she has for that-" she stated being cut off by Mako.
"Everything she has? You mean you? Your fake relationship? Get your head out of the clouds Korra and think!" he said as he pointed to the side of his temple. "You're so deep into this you're letting your feelings over cloud your judgement on the case!"
Korra grew more furious the more he talked. "I am not!" she said aggressively as she stood in front of him with a deadly look in her eyes.
Mako shook his head as he folded his arms in disappointment. "Yes you are. Asami is nothing more than a distraction at this point," he said looking off into the corner of the room. "You can't even distinguish whats important anymore," he said looking back to her.
To prove his point, he took a deep breath and had a small smirk appear on his face as he tilted the side of his head. "I mean I get it. Asami is a hot piece of ass-" he started to say as Korra cut him off with her knuckles bashing the side of his cheek.
Korra was infuriated by the look on her face. Her fists were balled up as her breathing became heavy. She was starring daggers into Mako at this point.
Mako rubbed the side of his cheek and spit out blood on to her carpet. "You just proved my point," he said looking back at her. He began to walk back taking his laptop off the coffee table before walking towards the door opening it. "Get your priorities straight before you get yourself killed," he said as he closed the door behind him on his way out.
After Wu's announcement, Asami when straight home to get dressed appropriately and to start on dinner. She was in the kitchen with Ming-Hua who was stirring her famous stew. "Try this," Ming-Hua said as she raised the spoon up towards Asami's lips.
Taking a sip, Asami hummed out from the roller coaster ride her taste buds were on. "The broth is delicious as always," she complimented getting a visible smirk on Ming-Hua's lips before it disappeared again.
"Stir for me. I have to help Ghazan set up the table," Ming-Hua said as she handed off the spoon to Asami.
Taking it, Asami began to stir as Ming-Hua left the kitchen. A few minutes later the timer when off on the stove causing P'li to enter the kitchen. Asami moved out of her way as she opened up the oven.
P'li got some oven mitts and took out her spice bread she made only for special occasions. Asami didn't have to ask her either. She already knew since this was the first time Asami had brought anyone over for dinner. Specially someone she was involved with.
Placing the tray on the counter, Pli' began to cover it up when Ghazan came into the kitchen. "Oooh smells good in here," he said coming up behind Asami. He got a swift of the the stew before his attention was on the spice bread. "Aww I knew this was gonna be a good night," he said reaching for one of the many slices only to receive a pop to his hand.
"Out." P'li ordered with her hand directed to the door.
Ghazan pouted like a puppy walking back through the door.
P'li finished covering the bread only to come over to Asami. "Make sure he stays out. I'll stir," she said taking the spoon from her.
"I will," Asami said with a smile heading through the door.
Going through the dinning area, Asami came around the table with the small smile still on her face. Ghazan noticed after trying to decipher the difference between a salad fork and a dinner fork. "Can't wait to see her huh? That's whats got you all smiley?" he questioned with a smirk of his own. "I know the feelin'," he said with a wink as he nodded his head over to Ming-Hua.
"Finish setting the table," Ming-Hua said glaring over at him as she when to check on her stew.
Soon as she left, Ghazan and Asami laughed. "So how is this Korra girl?" he asked curious as he placed the forks everywhere.
Asami glanced down at the table blushing. "Amazing as can be," she said honestly. "I hope Zaheer can keep an open mind," she said looking up at Ghazan for his opinion.
Nodding his head as if she said something he agree with, Ghazan raised a fork up to her pointing it her way. "He will. Trust me he will see exactly what you see in Korra. So no worries," he said placing the fork on to the table. "There it is," he said pleased with himself.
Asami giggled not having the heart to tell him they were all salad forks he placed on to the table. She slightly jumped from the buzz she got inside of her pocket. Taking out her phone, she saw a text she gotten from Korra saying she was on her way. "I'll be outside," she said to Ghazan as she walked towards the front door.
Zaheer came through the back door into the kitchen with Kai right behind him. "Go wash your hand," he said pointing to the door as Kai sighed heavily. They were outside most of the afternoon customizing his moped to the colors he waited. "Looks delicious," he commented on the food as he took two beers out of the fridge. He walked through the kitchen door seconds later seeing Ghazan sitting down in his regular seat.
Handing him a beer, Zaheer took his seat at the head of the table cracking his open. "You check her out?"
Ghazan nodded his head as he opened his own. "Few scraps on her record but she's clean," he said taking a sip of his beer before sitting it down on the table.
"Good." Zaheer said as he brought the can up to his lips drinking some of its contents.
Korra pulled up a few minutes later seeing Asami already out side. She had been thinking about everything Mako had said to her every since he left. She knew she needed to be objective but it was hard for her since she had put her all into this. It wasn't fake none of it was. For her it was as real as the sharp pain in her chest from the guilt she bared at the thought of him being right. If it was what did that mean for her and Asami. She couldn't dwell on it any longer than she already hard.
Parking up behind a black truck, Korra got out with a gift bag in her hand with a bottle of wine inside. She closed the door and walked up to the curb and up to Asami. "Hey.."
"Hey," Asami greeted her brightly. Looking at the bag, she arched her brow. "You really didn't have too. Is it custom where you're from to always bring a gift?" she asked curiously.
Korra began to mentally panic. "You think its to much?" she asked not knowing what to expect.
The last thing Asami wanted to do was freak Korra out. She placed a hand on her back and smoothly began to rub it. "No not at all. Actually its a good thing. The drunker they are the better," she joked with a chuckle.
Korra let out a nervous laugh that sounded more awkward than it should. "I'm going to die..." she thought but really said out loud.
Asami removed her hand from her back and placed both of hers on to Korra's cheeks to get her attention. "No you are not. We are going to go in there. Have a good time. Drink, laugh and enjoy each others company," she said placing her hands around Korra's neck. Korra nodded her head to her every word as she took deep breaths to calm her breathing. "And if that doesn't ease your mind..." she began to drift off. A subtle grin grew upon her face as she licked the corner of her mouth. "You could always picture everyone naked. I'm sure you won't have that problem with me now would you?"
Korra eyes never widen as much as it did in her life after what Asami said. Its as if she had struck an unknown cord that was playing into existence at a great distance. Asami saw her reaction and giggled. "See took your mind off it already," she said kissing Korra lips softly before releasing her. "Now lets go before Ghazan gets his hands on the dessert I have in the fridge," she said as she took Korra's free hand and lead her up the stairs and into the house.
As they entered the house, Ming-Hua came out of the kitchen with her pot of stew. P'li had already placed her spice bread down as she sat at the other end of the table facing Zaheer. Asami walked up to Ghazan's side taking a seat close to Zaheer after letting Korra's hand go.
Korra was lead to a seat between Asami and Ghazan. She didn't take her seat just yet since she held the gift bag in her hand. "Hello... everyone," she said looking around the table. "I ya... brought this," she said handing it over to Zaheer.
He inspected it for a bit before taking it in his hand. Pulling the bottle from the bag, he read over the label with a nod. "Good year. Unique brand. To bad this isn't a wine house," he said sitting it on the floor beside him. Asami gave him a look as he kept his eyes locked on Korra to see her reaction. She just slid down into her seat quietly unsure of what to do next.
"I'll have some." Pli spoke up as she got up from her seat. Zaheer groaned lowly underneath his breath as she walked up to him. He handed P'li the bottle as she made her way into the kitchen to receive some glasses.
As the bottle was opened in the kitchen, Kai ran downstairs and towards the front door. "Where are you going?" Zaheer questioned stopping Kai in his tracks.
Kai dragged his feet up to the edge of the table and sighed. "Skoochy just rented that new game I wanted to play on my system," he said as P'li came back into the dinning area.
"After dinner," Zaheer said as P'li placed down another beer in front of him. Kai huffed and began to complain a bit. Zaheer sat up with a glare and leaned close to the table. "I said after dinner now take a seat," he said sternly pulling up a chair beside him.
Korra had an ache in her stomach from the tension she was feeling. It caused it to rumble which caught Asami and Ghazan's attention.
"Someone's hungry," Ghazan said with a chuckle.
Asami took Korra's hand and whispered into her ear. "You'll make it through I promise..."
Kai took his seat placing his bag behind his chair right after. Zaheer gave him a look that said for him to 'fix' his facial expression. Kai couldn't help but be disappointed only for Zaheer to tussle up his hair to break him out of his funk.
P'li began to pour her a glass as well as Asami and Korra. "I'll take some as well," Ming-Hua said. P'li handed her, her glass and began to pour some more.
"Me too," Ghazan said as he held up his pint glass he used for his beer. He smirked over at Ming-Hua trying to be civil and sophisticated as she was.
Rolling her eyes, Ming-Hua took a sip of hers before placing it down. "Smooth..." she commented.
Ghazan held his in his hand as P'li finished pouring it. He sniffed it and swirled it around like he seen in many movies. It almost spilled out of his cup due to the ice he had in it making it over flow. He held it up to her and took a swig only for a sour taste to fill in his mouth. He cleared his throat and patted his chest lightly. "Very sweet too. I like it," he said raising his glass to Korra.
Korra nodded his way feeling a bit better that they were warming up to her.
Ghazan's reaction is the main reason why Zaheer said what he said besides to spite Korra. "How about we eat before the food gets cold. Everyone. Join hands and bow your heads," he said closing his eyes as he took Kai and Asami's hand in his own.
"Great Spirits from the other side. We are gracious for this food we are about to take in to the temples of our bodies. Nourishing it until it replenishes us with the balance that has long left us through out the day. We know of those less fortunate than us and we shall not take for granted what they themselves can not have. We strive to be better in every way possible and look forward to another day to prove our worth. In the great words of Guru Laghima 'Let go your earthly tether. Enter the void. Empty, and become wind'," he quoted near the end before reopening his eyes and letting go of his adoptive children's hands.
Korra sat there a bit confused as everyone began to fill their bowls up with stew. "What does that mean exactly?" She questioned as everyone stopped.
Zaheer glared a bit with a small smirk forming on his lips. "What it means Korra is to accept the way of the world for what it truly is and things we can not change," he stated in a mater-of-fact tone of voice. "No matter what our passions and desires are that may bound us to this world before moving on to the next," he explained. "In the end there is only death that is inevitable but there is no reason to despair," he said waving it off as he really began to go into depth. "Instead be enlighten for opportunity that is upon you. That is upon us all. For something greater is in our midst if we let go of what bounds us. Enter into nothingness. Become one with our true selves. Our true destiny and then and only then do we become... free."
Ghazan stopped chewing on the spice bread he dipped into his stew moments ago and spoke up. "And here I thought it meant you could pass gas at the table without judgement. Either that or belch," he said with a laugh trying to lighten up the mood. Everyone else laughed except for Zaheer and Korra.
As much as she wanted to she kept her facial expression subtle. "It's very informative thank you for explaining it to me," Korra said with a small smile.
Noticing her reaction, Zaheer nodded his head to her as he picked up his beer taking a sip.
As they began to eat, Zaheer cleared his throat as he looked to Korra. "So tell me how exactly did you meet Asami," he said gesturing over to her with his spoon in hand.
Korra was about to respond when Asami interrupted her. "We met at RCU," she lied mentioning the college she when too. "We happen to take the same study class together," she said as she took Korra's hand in her own looking into her blue eyes. Korra didn't say a word her face said it for her.
Zaheer caught on and grew slightly suspicious. "For what?" he asked looking at Korra pertaining to Asami studies.
"Mechanics," Asami responded as she shot a look over to Zaheer.
Ghazan looked over at Korra with a curious expression. "You love cars?" he said slightly prying.
Korra turned her head to look over at him. "Yeah the faster the better," she responded quickly. She was still a bit caught up with the fact that Asami was lying but didn't want that to slow her down and make it obvious. Every one laughed at Korra's words including Zaheer this time.
Zaheer began to hit the side of the table with the palm of his hand. "The faster the better..." he repeated with a slow fade of the smile he had been trying to hid. Once it disappeared, his expression turned serious again. "You street race?" he asked bluntly getting back on topic.
Korra gulped and looked to Asami only to nod. "Only a few times but nothing major," she said honestly.
Zaheer wiped the corners of his mouth after Korra responded. He sat back in his chair with a blank look on his face. "I don't want Asami involved in it," he said pointing over at her. He then pointed at Korra sitting up a bit more. "You can do whatever the hell you want on your off time. I don't care. Keep her out of it," he said in a more demanding tone of voice.
Asami laughed nearly holding her side at the way he spoke to Korra. Her sudden out burst was alarming to Korra while the rest knew what was sure to come. "Funny you should say that since I've been racing all along," she said in an angered tone of voice with an expression to match.
"So you lied to me?" he asked already knowing she was the whole time.
Asami glared at him as she folded her arms over her chest. "And for good reason. I know you don't want me to fall down a bad path but its already bad," she stated as she looked to Kai and Ming-Hua across from her. "Racing is the only thing that ever made me feel alive," she said looking deeply into Zaheers eyes for understanding. "It's in my blood," she stated as a fact.
A light chuckle escaped her lips as she continued, "I never know when anyone of you are coming back home," she said as she directed her eyes to each and every one of them. "Me and Kai would be by ourselves months on in barely having enough to pay for food," she said as she started to count off with her fingers. "Water, electricity, housing, insurance. Things we need to keep this family afloat. I hustle and work my ass off to provide for him and me. Things that you should be doing!" she shouted as she pointed at Zaheer. "But I do it. I do it and I don't say a word..." she said as she took a minute to catch her breath. "Yeah I lied. Because I didn't want to worry you," she said still directing her anger at Zaheer. She sat back in her chair with her breathing even more heavier from all the excitement.
Korra placed a hand on her thigh rubbing it back and forth feeling Asami take her hand in her own.
Zaheer didn't say a word at what Asami said. He was truly speechless for the first time. Everything she said was true he couldn't deny it. Not that he wanted to.
Ghazan looked around the table at everyone and cleared his throat. "So no mechanics huh?" he said looking to Korra.
She shook her head no as Ming-Hua lifted up her glass. "Just dating one" she said referring to Asami.
P'li chuckled underneath her breath with a small smirk of her own.
Zaheer stood from his seat and placed his hands on both sides of the table. "Fine..." he said looking to Asami. "If that's what you want to do. I won't stop you," he said giving his approval in a way. Looking over to Korra, Zaheer took a minute before speaking. "I know I'm not always going to be around..." he began to say as he looked over at Asami then back to Korra. "And its clear to me how much you mean to Asami," he said clearing his throat. "You being here tonight proves that so... look out for her for me," he asked as his expression soften. He placed his hand on to Asami's shoulders. "She's very important to us and your very important to her. So its only fair to ask this of you," he said in a serious tone of voice. "Keep her safe," he said as he squeezed Asami's shoulder lightly.
Korra nodded her head slightly in response. "I will."
Zaheer nodded at her in return and released Asami's shoulder. "Good..." he said lowly. It meant a lot to him to have someone look out for those he cared for the most. He knew Asami would always look out for Kai he just didn't know anyone personally who would do the same for Asami. He didn't know Korra fully but the way her and Asami were tonight opened his eyes more ways than one. He observed every single reaction they had towards each other through out the night. Even on the first day he met Korra, he knew Asami was smitten he just didn't know to what extent. He sat back down and continued to eat his dinner with everyone else.
Ghazan began to crack his usual jokes at dinner recalling how he met each and every one of them. "The first day I met Ming-Hua she called me an Asshole. She was right though because I do tend to talk a lot of shit," he said with a crackle as everyone laughed with him. Ming-Hua gave him a look before showing off a visible smirk that disappeared seconds later.
"She nearly blew my head off a couple of times!" he said as he pointed towards her. Ming-Hua shook her head in denial.
"Zah. Zah! Remember what happen when we went into that place of western civilization for prosperity and hope and then... Boom!" he said making the sound effects to it. "Bang! Boom! Boom! Bang! These two just jumped the gun and when off before anyone could give a signal. I mean we couldn't even get out the door fast enough before the things when off!" he said clearly a bit drunk at this point. "Korra if you like to blow shit up. This one right here can do it from out of nothing I mean it. You name a few things off the top of your head go," he challenged her.
Korra listed off a few things as Ghazan had a big smile on his face. "Could you do it?" he asked Ming-Hua who was irritated for being put on the spot.
"Yes.." she uttered underneath her breath. Ghazan yelled out his battle cry banging on the table with Kai getting pumped.
Once they were finished with dinner, Kai got up from his seat. "Can I go now?" he asked seeing how it was getting late.
"Go ahead," Zaheer said since Skoochy lived right next door. Kai grabbed his bag and ran out the front door as fast as he could.
Pli' got up and began to take everyone's place from Ming-Hua's side of the table. Asami began to take everyone's plate from her side as well walking into the kitchen. Korra stood up as cut P'li off in her path. "I can take them," she offered as P'li handed it off to her.
Korra lugged the plates into the kitchen causing Asami to turn around.
Chuckling, Asami began to rinse the dishes off placing them into the dish washer next to her. "I told you it wouldn't be that bad. I think they really like you," she said as she wiped her hands off turning off the water.
Placing the other dishes in the sink, Korra stood beside Asami with a sigh. "How can you tell?" she asked since she couldn't really figure it out herself.
Asami placed both of her hands on Korra's shoulders shaking it lightly. "Because you made it through the front door. That's why," she said knowing how they could have been. She giggled right after soften up her expression causing Korra to laugh with her.
Ghazan phone began to go off. He took it out of his pocket and answered it. He hung up a few seconds later and looked to Zaheer. "We gotta go." He said getting up himself and placing on his jacket.
Zaheer sighed heavily and stood up himself. He came into the kitchen seeing both girls laughing at each other. He stopped at the door as Asami put soap bubbles on Korra's nose. Korra tried to blow it off but couldn't quite get to it. Clearing his throat, he got their attention at the same time. "Sami... this dinner was great but its gonna have to be cut short," he said as he placed his hand on her shoulder. "Save us some dessert okay," he said planting a kiss on the side of her temple.
Her gazed dropped at his words as she nodded. "Sure..." was all she said in return.
"Alright," Zaheer said to her with a small smile as he looked to Korra. His expression grew serious once more. "Watch out for her," he said wanting to hold her to her word.
Korra nodded with a similar serious expression taking over her features. "I will," she repeated again the same way she did the first time.
Giving her another nod, Zaheer was heading out of the kitchen only to stop by Asami. "We'll be back before you know it," he said in her ear before leaving the kitchen and out the front door with the rest of his crew.
When they left, Asami's mood had dropped. It shown in her actions as she quietly wash dishes without another words since Zaheer left. Korra helped her in silence until they finished cleaning every single dish they used that night.
Asami was placing the left overs inside of the fridge when Korra came up behind her. "You okay?" she asked as she placed a hand on her shoulder.
Nodding, Asami looked over at Korra with a weak smile. "I am," she said as she placed the last bowl into the fridge. Closing it, she turned around and took Korra by the hand. "Let's go upstairs," she said as she lead Korra out of the kitchen.
Moments later, Asami walked into her bedroom with Korra right behind. She took off her shoes and kicked them at the edge of her bed. Korra looked around her room much like Asami did hers earlier. She didn't have much of a chance the first time she came in here.
Walking over to her dresser, Korra saw multiple pictures lined up. One with her and Kai. Another was of a young raven haired girl with a missing tooth smiling widely on a scuffed up bike. Korra picked the picture frame up and held it up for Asami to see. "Is this you?" she asked as Asami removed her text books off the bed.
Turning her attention to Korra, Asami sat on the side of her bed looking over at the picture. "Yeah that's me," she said with a chuckle. "I had just turned eight and got a brand new bike for my birthday. P'li and Zaheer surprised me with it," she said recalling it with a small smile. "If you could believe it or not, that picture right there is the first time I met Opal and her brothers. They admired my bike and the guys challenged me to a race. My first official one. And I when for it full on and won. What I didn't know was how to press on the brakes and I crashed into some bushes. Hit my mouth on the side handle bar and my tooth came out," she said as she laid back on her bed to get comfortable. "It was the first year I spent with my new family after what happen the year before..." she said as she shifted her body to the other sides of her bed turning on her radio.
One of her favorites songs started to play but she kept it on low. Korra placed the picture frame back into its place until she stumbled on to the next one. It was of a woman with a beautiful smile and glowing green eyes similar to Asami's. It was in a special picture frame with declarations around it. "Who is this" Korra asked as she picked it up and brought it over to Asami.
Looking over at her dresser, Asami flashed a small smile. "Its my mother..." she said as Korra handed her the picture frame. "...before she died," she said lowly as she began to wipe the dust off the frame. "She was something special..." she said as she turned again placing the picture frame down on her side dresser next to her radio.
Korra felt bad for bringing Asami's mood further down. She could tell she was put off by Zaheer and the gang leaving so early. Her bringing up her hurtful past was the last thing she wanted to do.
It didn't bother Asami as much as it use to. She saw that look on Korra's face the same one many people had when her mother was brought into conversation. She smiled and patted a spot on her bed. "What about yours?" she asked cheerfully.
Taking a seat, Korra scooted up next to Asami and rested her head back on to the bed frame. "Well my mothers still alive," she mention only to look away feeling bad for how that came out. "I try to visit her as often as I can."
Asami didn't pay that any mind, instead had more questions to ask. "What about your dad?" she asked assuming her parents were divorce at the only mention of her mother.
Korra eyes connected with Asami's for a minute before drifting towards the end of the bed. "Ah... he died."
Asami placed a soft hand on to Korra's with a look of empathy. "I'm sorry..." she said sincerely. She knew that feeling of lost all to well.
Squeezing her hand, Korra met her gaze once more. "Its not your fault," she said lowly not wanting her to apologize.
"How did he die?" Asami asked curious to if it were a medical condition.
Any other person to ask about her father like that Korra would dismiss off the wolfbat. The fact that Asami knew what it was like put her more at ease to open up on the subject like she never had before. "He was killed..." she said with sadness in her voice.
Asami looked away from Korra feeling bad she asked. Her assumptions on the matter so far were way off base but connected to her own personal experience. "I'm sorry..." she apologized again. "My mother was killed too," she said looking back to Korra.
"By who?" Korra asked a she sat up facing Asami more.
Looking down, Asami shook her head lightly. "My father. It was an accident but he was drinking...he shouldn't have been drinking..." she said as her eyes began to swell. "He got behind the wheel and..." she drifted off as she tried to explain. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes as a tear fell down the side of her cheek. "Its my fault..." she admitted for the first time out loud. All these years she's carried that burden. Blaming herself for what happen to her mother. For her family's turmoil. She took that weight and carried it with her everyday.
Korra placed her hand on Asami's back and rubbed it softly. "Its not your fault..."
Asami turned to Korra and placed her arm around her waist as she buried her face into the nook of her neck. "Yes it is..." she mumbled. Pulling back a bit, Asami looked into Korra's face as her eyes were puffy from her trying to hold back her tears. "They were only racing home to get to me. Because I was sick," she said feeling the guilt rushing over her all over again.
"Its not your fault you got sick. Things just happen that is out of our control..." Korra said wanting to get that through to Asami.
Asami was taking small breaths to calm herself down as her gaze was on to the mattress. "Is that what happen to your father?" she asked not for it to come out that way. "I mean do-do you know who took him from you?"
Korra's eyes drifted down slightly as she shook her head. "No. I still don't know yet..." she said as she placed her arm around Asami's shoulders. "But that won't stop me from finding out," she said in a determined sort of voice.
Asami snuggled up to Korra's chest with a tight grip around her waist. Korra kissed the top of Asami's forehead as another song came on playing a soft melody that eventually put them both to sleep.