(Asami)
After a long week of work, it's time to party. Korra and I been planning this all week, all I have to do is watch my Father leave for his business trip and we're set.
I pull into my Father's drive way and see Lin standing by his car.
"Hello Asami" she says with her fake smile
"Hello Lin, how are you"?
she then walks towards my car "I know you kid, you are going to throw a little get together"
I gasps "Me throw a party, that's not possible you know me Lin, I'm just a rich girl with no friends, tell me who would come"
Lin laughs "That maybe true, but you can buy friends in order to disobey your father and I"
I get all up in her face "Well you arent the boss of me therefore I will just be disobeying my Father"
Lin smirks " Can't wait to see your punishment when you get caught" she says
"I wont get caught, unless you tell him, and trust me you wont tell him, because I have dirt on you"
Lin raises one of her eyebrows
"Like what sweet pea, I'm clean"
"Two words, Solider's Bar" Lin face turns red
"How did you know"? she asks
"I have buddies, and they say they seen you flirting with some of the Generals"
"That was before I met your Father" she says between her teeth
"Well they still call your house, I remember one time I was over and I got a call from hmm what's his name Zao"?
My Father comes out the house and Lin pulls me into a hug
"See you soon Honey" Lin says
I hug her back "I will miss you too, Step Mother which I love"
My father says aww as we pull away and smile
"The two of my favorite girls, Asami everything you need is in there"
I nod
"I know Father, I lived here before" he laughs
"Wished you lived here completely, I hate that apartment of yours"
He tells me goodbye and drive off with Lin giving me the evil eye while I wave at them. Once I see them down the road.
I jump up and down, time to party. But first I need to stop at the record store for some music.
The party is in 2 hours it was suppose to be earlier but my Father wanted to leave later to make sure I had everything I needed. I was alittle worried I wanted a nice 12:00 party but Korra was telling me how no teenager has their house party at 12 in the afternoon.
So the party is at 8:00 tonight, one thing I learned about swing party from Korra was, most of the teens that go to them. Sneak out the house, due to the fact swing dancing isn't accepted here.
Which is sad, in order to get a swing record you have to do it secretly, that's why Zaheer's Record store is so popular he has all the good stuff on the low.
(Korra)
I'm getting ready for the party, Wu is suppose to pick me up soon and take me "Out to Dinner" but you already know where we are really going.
Now that my Mother thinks Wu and I are a thing, she never questions where I go with him. Which doesn't make quite sense. I could easily be like "Hey Wu and I are going to go kill some baby turtleducks" and my Mother would most likely smile and tell me to have a good time.
I feel bad that I'm using Wu like this, then again I'm the real victim here.
I'm doing my hair when, I see my Mother smiling in the mirror.
"Mom stop, being creepy" she smiles
"I'm not being creepy, I'm being a proud Mother, I don't know what made you so different"?
I try not to say a sarcastic remark at that statement like, well Mother what made me so different is the beauty school I'm being forced to go to, after building bombs to help bring Dad and the other soldiers at war home. But I decide to just hold my tongue
I been helping Asami plan for the swing party all week. I gave her a list of records to pick up and the snacks, I mean come on now, what's a swing party or any party without snacks and most importantly the alcohol!
"So where is Wu, Taking you"?
"Well I don't know, you know how he's a hopeless romantic so its a surprise"
My mother puts her hand to her chest and says awwww
"He is such a sweetheart, and very handsome, can't wait for my grandchildren"
From that statement I accidentally burn my neck from the flat iron.
"Ouch are you Okay" my Mother asks while pulling my hair back. This would had never happened if I had short hair.
"DO I LOOK OKAY, I JUST BURNED MYSELF"!
"It's not that bad" I look in the mirror and see a red mark, oh great that means I'm going to get a bruise.
(Asami)
I walk into the record store, and see a man with some funky sunglasses on sorting some records. He looks up and yells.
Making me jump, "Oh relax, Sweet Thang, that's just how Zaheer greets his customers" he walks over and shakes my hand
"Sorry, I overreacted that was certainly some greeting" he laughs
"What are you here for, classical"?
I shake my head no and look around
"I'm here for something else" I then wink like Korra told me to and Zaheer frowns
"Sorry Miss, I don't know what you are talking about" he then walks away and head to his register
Then I remember, I was supposed to say a secret word.
"Roku Roll" I scream out
Zaheer then looks up and smiles and tilts his head for me to follow him. We go in the back and there is nothing but Record sheets in here.
"Are you Korra's friend"? he asks while looking on a shelf
"Umm Yeah, how did you know"? he laughs
"Korra stopped by yesterday and told me I would be expecting you, and told me to have your suggestions ready"
Leave it to Korra to think I wouldn't be capable of doing business. I run a business!
"Turn around" I do as he says while I hear him unlock a case.
"Here, your friend has great taste in music" he says while handling me the bag of records
I pick one up and it says "Classical Dreams" I frown this isn't swing
"That just the record art for disguise check out the record itself" I slide one of record out the sleeve and see it's a Louis Beifong record
I pay Zaheer and give him a tip "No Miss, no need to tip me" he says
"No, trust me I want to, you are basically saving my life, so I wont be a social outcast" he laughs
"Well you're welcome, have a swing time"
it's almost eight, I walk through the room and make sure everything is counted for and locked up all of my Father's prized possessions not because I think anyone will steal it, just so no one breaks them.
I look at myself in the mirror to make sure my red dress with black belt around my waist is nice enough for my party.
Then I hear the doorbell "Coming" I call out while running to the door and opening it.
"Hey are we too early"? Kuvira asks me
"No, the earlier the better" I look at the tall gentlemen with Kuvira
"Hi, My name is Baatar" he then gives me a firm handshake
"Great Job with the set up Asami" Kuvira says while walking around the room
"Thank you, I had a few people help me move the couch and table to make this section of the house a dance floor"
"Well this certainly is the biggest swing dance floor I ever been on" Baatar says
"Really"?
"Yes, and I been to a lot, the best swing parties are held in the Earth Kingdom, but once the Fire Nation invaded we had to move here, and there not much swing parties in Republic City, so I hope I didn't offended you by showing up, it's just when Kuvira told me about a party involving Swing I just had to come"
"NO, thank you for coming, I'm honored to have a pro swinger here, I'm not all that great to be honest so maybe watching you will help"
He smiles "Well if my Kuvira, is able to corporate, you might see me dancing all night" Baatar then hugs Kuvira who blushes and pushes him away
The doorbell rings and again so I excuse myself and head to the door.
"Are we too early"? Opal and Bolin asks
"What is up with the Beifong family always being here first" Kuvira calls out clearly seeing who is at the door.
"It's in our blood" Opal says while giving me a hug
"Glad you two could make it"
"No problem, wouldn't miss this party for the world" Bolin says I try shutting door but Bolin stops me
"Ummn if I were you, I would leave it open"?
"Why"?
Bolin smiles "Look outside" I step outside the door and see all these cars pulling up down the street with people walking toward my lawn.
I didn't think this much people would had come
(Korra
It's almost 8:30 and Wu still hasn't picked me up. The worst part is my Mother keeps walking past my room asking if I'm alright
I decide to wait downstairs, so when he does come, I can go straight to Asami's Party. In a way it's my party too, but I guess I can give her all the credit. I hear the doorbell and Naga and I race to the door.
"WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN"! Wu face turns red "Sorry, I didn't know what suit I wanted to wear" I roll my eyes and grab my purse
"I'm leaving Mother" I yell out to her
"Okay, tell Wu I don't want any grand-babies tonight" she did not just say that Wu's face turns red and he clears his throat
"I UNDERSTAND" Wu yells back I rush to the car and get the door before he opens it for me.
"Let go Wu, we're late" he laughs
"Why are you in a rush, it's not like it's your party, by the way you look beautiful tonight"
"Thank you, you look quite handsome yourself"
"Thank you sorry I was late, I just didn't want to make you look stupid in front of your friends again, I really like you"
My heart drop and guilt sweeps across my body. He then squeezes my hand and drives off.
We pull up to Asami's street and the whole neighborhood is packed with cars. I smile to myself this will most definitely be the best Swing party ever.
"I'm not that great of a dancer Korra, so I will understand if you would like to dance with a few guys today"
"That's very generous of you" I say while he parks
"But I limit you, to only 3 dances" he says sternly
what? Wu was actually being decent until he said that comment
We walk up to the door and Wu knocks, I roll my eyes and push open the door and you can just hear the music blastinng not just any music. Swing Music this is like a dream come true and the dance floor is so big and lively with people dancing and having a great time.
I see Bolin at the snack table stuffing some pretzels in his mouth, and walk over to him
"Looking a little salty" I tease Bolin then smiles while swallowing his food
"Korra you made it" I give him a hug
"Yes, Wu was late so sorry, I would had just came by myself, but you know my Mother would had never let me come here, if she knew this was a party"
Bolin nods "I totally understand, all I had to do was give my grandmother some tea and she was knocked out"
"So did the guy get the stuff"? I ask Bolin he then looks back and forth and nods
"Yes, he charged me $3.00 for 9 Cases of that good stuff" he frowns
"Bolin I told you, I was going to pay you back when I get paid" he laughs "I know but I like talking all secretive like I'm in the mob"
I take a couple of pretzels and see someone who looks familiar on the dance floor.
(Asami)
I'm collecting all the cups some people left behind like come on now, the trash can isn't that far I put signs up and arrows!
"I know this is your party, but why are you working"?
"Desna why are you sneaking up on me"?
He smiles "Because I needed to come up with a great introduction before talking to you"
"Well you can always start with Hi" I tease he then nod "I was thinking that but you know, it's not easy talking to pretty girls"
"Well why don't talk to that girl on the dance floor" I say while pointing at some girl with orange hair
"I was talking about you Asami, and that girl is Ginger, she is an upcoming actress" he says
I nod "She looks our age"
"She is, but she been acting at a young age" I look at the girl and she is dancing with some boy with black hair with one curl in the front
"Korra here great" Desna says I'm scanning the room but don't see her.
"Where"?
"She over there with Bolin, at the snack table" I turn my head in that direction and she Korra in a lake blue color dress and she looks amazing she doesn't even need to go to beauty school.
I then see someone waving their hand in my face "Earth to Asami" Desna says
"Oh sorry"
"It's alright, it's like you were in a trance or something"
"No, I was just looking at all the empty cups" Desna then laughs
"well try this one it's full"
He then hands me a drink and I smell it "What is this"? I ask
"I call it the Four Elements, because it will give you superpowers" I look down at the drink then take a sip. I let out a cough that makes Desna laugh
"First Time"? I nod while wiping my mouth he then takes the cup back
"Well no more for you, since you aren't that type of girl" then I grab the cup
"What do you mean by Type of girl" Desna raises his hand up in defiance "I mean, you aren't a drinker, like most of the girls, especially Korra"
I take what he just said as a challenge "WELL YOU'RE WRONG" I then grab Desna cup and chug the rest of the liquid down
While Desna looks at me in shock "Where can I get more of that"? ask
(Korra)
I finally find Asami and she is talking to Desna then I see her walk off. As I try to follow her someone grabs my arm causing me to turn around
"Hey remember me"? the girl I was watching earlier asks me
"Ugh somewhat, please forgive me" she laughs "My name is Ginger, you helped me in that car accident"
I hit myself on the head "Oh Yeah, I asked if your car was okay, is it"?
"Yes, it is thanks for asking about my car again, and not me"
"What can I say, I care about vehicles, I'm just teasing how are you, I didn't know you knew Asami"
"I don't really, it's just I heard about this party from a couple of my friends, and from the looks of it, I'm glad they told me"
"Well on the behalf of Asami and I, hope you enjoy yourself" I try walking off but Ginger stops me
"I also heard while on the dance floor, that you're the best girl dancer here" I raise my eyebrows
"Well you heard right" she then smirks
"Well a lot of people haven't seen me dance yet, so I think I might have to take your title Korra" I laugh
"I'm all for a friendly competition, but first I need some energy" I take a sip of Bolin's Hook up and I can feel the buzz
This alcohol isnt just any alcohol, it's mixed with all the strong stuff and most importantly Cactus Juice just two cups of this stuff and one word hangover, that's how strong it is, I better warn Asami about this stuff.
She should only be drinking 1 cup to the max.
(Asami)
I don't know why people complain that drinking make them sick, this is my 4th cup and I feel fine. Maybe I'm like immune to this, that why I never quite understand why people take joy in drinking alcohol.
I'm leaning against the wall and then Sing,Sing,Sing, (With a Swing ) starts playing this is one of my favorite songs.
The dance floor clears and I see Ginger and the same boy she was dancing with earlier make their way on to the floor.
Ginger winks at the crowd around her and starts moving her hips while some of the boys whistle. The boy grabs her arm and twirls are around and around and she just keeps her balance, she is amazing her spin had to be the longest in history.
"You think she is good" Korra asks while leaning against the wall beside me
"It's about time you joined me" Korra laughs "I'm sorry Wu, took forever, and that girl Ginger who is dancing with Tahno says she is a better dancer than me, can you believe that"?
Ginger is then thrown in the air while the boy catches her and dips her
"NOoooooo never" I say while taking a sip of my drink
"You're drinking, let me have some, you shouldn't drink all of this, just half it's strong, Korra then takes my cup and takes a gulp and hands the empty cup back
"Hey that was mine"!
"Relax, it's not like you could handle all of this anyway, this is strong stuff, I can't even drink 3 cups of this and I'm a heavy weight"
I laugh to myself well I had 4 so guess I'm the heavy weight now. "She is really good" I tell Korra
"I know, too good, then again I'm better" she then looks over at Bolin and he nods
"What's going on"? I ask Korra then smiles "Just watch"
Bolin walks in the middle of the dance floor interrupting Ginger and Tahno dance and he has his hand in his pocket whistling to the beat.
"What is he doing" I turn my head and Korra is gone. She was just here maybe I did drink too much.
Then I see her Korra twirling on to the dance floor and just when she is about to stop Bolin lifts her up and flips her and as she comes down while Bolin supports her on his thigh.
The crowd cheers even I start clapping. I know I'm probably just getting over excited but it was just incredible
Ginger truly has some competition now, as I'm watching Ginger and Korra compete someone stands beside me
"She is just amazing" I turn my head and it's Wu
"Thank for coming Wu" he nods
"You're welcome but really I didn't come here for my enjoyment, I came here because Korra really wanted to come, and when you love someone you make ajustments"
I laugh did I really just laugh out loud. It's like I have no filter right now
"What's so funny" Wu asks
"Nothing, it's just, don't you think it's quite strange, that you love someone when you two only met just a few weeks ago"?
Wu then puts his hand on his hips "I'll have you know, that I'm a busy man, I don't play games my emotions for Korra, are 100 percent"
"But does she feel the same way"?
"WHAT"? I hum
"Nothing"
The music stops and everyone claps for Korra and Ginger
(Korra)
Ginger and I both look at each other out of breath, she then smiles and pulls me into a hug.
"You were really great, that spin intro was just brilliant" I return the hug "No, you were just amazing that flip and dip, well done my friend"
Everyone fills the dance floor again. I'm so thirsty, I get off the dance floor to find some water and not anything invouling Catus Juice I can already feel the buzz like I said before.
I'm not only looking for water, I'm looking for Asami, she looked alittle drunk even if she just had a few sips.
I see Opal, Eska, and Kuvira sitting in the corner "Hey Well Done" they all say
I bow "Thank you, and Thanks Opal, for allowing Bolin to be my dance partner"
"Oh no problem, it's not like he likes me or anything" we all roll our eyes except Opal
"What"?
"It's quite obvious he likes you Opal" Eska says
"Yes, he always gets really nervous around you" Kuvira adds
"That doesn't mean anything, he's just a person" Opal says while taking a sip of her drink while we all laugh at her denial.
"Have you seen Asami"?
Everyone nods "Yes, Desna just asked her to dance a few seconds ago" Opal tells me
I look over on to the dance floor and there Asami was dancing with Desna and she is doing very well.
She is hitting all the turns likes like we practiced and is on rhythm. I feel so proud, she is growing up. Desna and her look like they're having fun.
Then out of nowhere Wu, get in my face "I think it's best for us to be leaving now, I no longer want you talking with Asami Sato"
"WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT"? Wu then grabs my hand
"I said let's go"
"NO WU, I'M STAYING, YOU CAN LEAVE, I'M NOT GOING ANYWHERE"
Wu then gets mad "I will inform your Mother" I shrug my shoulder
"Do it" I take a cup out of some stranger's hand and take a sip leaving Wu speechless
Desna and Asami been dancing for at least 3 full songs now. How can they not be tired, red is really Asami's color.
NO everything is her color, I always admired that about her, she is just beautiful she can even make overalls look good.
The song finally ends and Asami and Desna clap. It's about time I get up from my seat and make my way toward them clapping slowly.
"Bravo" Desna laugh and Asami runs into my arms and gives me a hug
"Did you see me, I did everything you said" I laugh and look at Desna
"I don't know what's up with her, she just wants to dance, I tried to stop but she keep going" Desna tease he then pats Asami's shoulder
"You did great Asami, maybe we can go dancing just the two of us soon"
Asami smiles and lets go and gives Desna a kiss on the cheek making him blush
"Thank you for dancing with me" Asami says making Desna walk backward smiling off the dancefloor
I lead Asami off the dancefloor and she keeps giggleing. I look into her eyes
"Asami you are drunk" she laughs
"You're Too"
"Not as bad as you"! someone comes by offering a cup and Asami tries to take it but I decline
"Party is over, you need to rest"
"NOOOOO, IT'S MY PARTY I CAN CRY IF I WANT TOO" what is she talking about?
"Where is your date"?
"Who Wu, he left and threated to tell my Mother"
"Awww what a meany face" I laugh
"Yeah he's a meany face, that enough Party over'
"Really, when is the next party"? she asks
"I don't know, but from your hangover tomorrow you wont want to party again, where is your room"?
Asami then points up "In the sky" drunk Asami is like the best thing in the world
I help her up the stairs and can't decide which room is hers.
"Which one is yours"?
"The one with the word Asami on it to the right" I turn to the right and she was right how did I miss that.
I yawn while we walk into her room and it's princess themed
"You can't be serious, this is a child's theme room" Asami rolls her eyes while sitting on her bed
"Don't joke my room, I don't make fun of your junky room" I laugh sitting beside her
She then turns her head and touches my necks "What happened"? as she traces her finger on my bruise
"I accidentally burned myself, while getting ready"
"I thought it could had been something Wu had did" my mouth drops and she laughs
"I'm teasing relax" I'm looking around her room and it is spotless it puts my room to shame
"You think it's junky"? I ask
"Yes, like a junk yard, I did see that half job of cleaning you tired to do"
"Well you know me, have to train to be Wu's perfect wife" I tease Asami frowns
"Why do you always joke around about stuff like that"?
"I don't know maybe, because it's easier to laugh then feel upset about it"
"Well I can't laugh when you joke about stuff like that, it just makes me upset, so I guess your logic doesn't apply to me"
I laugh "Where is all of this coming from"?
"Nothing forget it, go back to the party"
Something must be really up with Asami, and I doubt it has anything to do with the drink she had.
"No seriously, is this about Wu because I told you I don't really like him, so you can stop being a protective friend right now"
"BUT HE LIKES YOU KORRA, can you blame him, even if you're just faking it with him, he's pretty lucky to have someone like you"
(Asami)
I don't understand how Korra can be okay with all of what's going on and still be positive, if I was forced to go on dates against my will It would be war. But Korra she will do anything in her power to make peace and make others happy, but she need to focus on making herself happy first that's what I noticed about her.
"I get what you're trying to say, Asami and I will have you know that WU and I are done even though we never started technically, I wont lie anymore"
I don't know what comes over me but I find myself getting lost in Korra's blue eyes and leaning forward and cupping her cheek and bringing our lips together.
The reality of the situation didn't hit me until Korra pulls away with a blank face. I can't belive I just did that, I start to panic
"I didn't mean to…." I'm cut off by Korra reconnecting our lips and I can't believe this is happening. I return the kiss and she starts moving her hand down my arm. Making me all tense just from just one simply moment.
I start shifting my weight when we hear a booming voice downstairs and we both pull away.
The next thing I hear is the music stopping and a man's voice asking what's going on. I get to the top of the stairs and I see my guests are leaving.
I run down the stairs and hear a bombing voice giving orders to leave. Bolin gives me a who is that, kind of look while walking out the door with Opal.
I head around the corner to see who is the causing all of this. When I see him standing in his General Uniform.
"I guess I got myself a bad girl now" he then races over and lifts me up into a hug.
"I missed you sooooo much baby" How is Iroh even here he told me he was overseas.
"I tricked you didn't I, Surprise" I start to feel dizzy and while Iroh is still holding me Korra and I make eye contact then she heads out with the rest of the group.
"Iroh put me down" and laughs
"What's wrong it's just like Swing Dancing he then sets me down and starts twirling me
I think I'm going to be sick I spoke too soon. Next thing I know I'm throwing up on to Iroh's boots.
I finally look up
"Glad you're home"
It don't mean a thing if you aint got that swing