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She couldn't sleep so she cuddled with Bolin, and she fell asleep on his muscular shoulder. She discovered that this was a comfortable position for her. Over the next couple days, occasionally they left the cave for only minutes at a time for fresh air. She began to take every chance she could get to relax on his shoulder. She felt safe there.
Worry didn't leave her though. Being in a cave was a constant reminder that they were hiding. That meant Bolin took every chance he could to hold her and make her feel comforted. These few days forced their relationship to grow, and now they couldn't imagine life with out each other.
"Bolin, I think we can go back to the city now."
He tried to contain his happiness. He wanted to see his brother and Korra, but as much as he loved them, he wouldn't leave Eska by herself. Especially since she was constantly on edge because the stress of her brother's 'visit'. Also, he was going to be starring in a 'mover' soon. "Perhaps shall we go to my apartment?"
She made a small nod, and Bolin opened the cave. They walked back to the city, taking their time and telling various anecdotes until they reached Bolin's apartment. Bolin opened the door and saw Mako and Korra on the couch. Korra was on Mako's lap.
"Oh! Hey, you guys are back!" She nervously scooted to the open seat on the couch. "Um, yeah we got you some food," she pointed to the counter. "Good thing I know you so well, Eska. Anyway, I saw your brother and I figured if I saw him you must've already seen him. They have him in RepublicCity's capital jailhouse. You can see him if you want." She was talking very fast. She wasn't thinking that she was being insensitive she was only trying to cover the fact they had found Mako and her in an intimate position.
Eska nodded. "I will go see him. Perhaps tomorrow."
"Are you sure? Do you really think that's the best idea?" asked Bolin concernedly. Korra face palmed. She finally remembered.
"I need to see him." she said coldly, as she looked away, trying not to feel anything.
"Do...do you want me to go with you?" he carefully asked.
"No. I am grown. I can go by myself. There will be no need for you."
Korra looked from Bolin to Eska back to Bolin again then looked at Mako. He nodded. "Eska, I'm sure Bolin already offered for you to stay. I'll show you to your room." she lead her to the guest room. She let Eska enter first, then closed the door.
"You can't do this to him. You can't shut him out like this. Trust me. I've been there."
"I know you're trying to help, but this is something I need to do on my own. I'm going to go on a walk. I'll be back in an hour."
"Don't get lost." Korra knew she couldn't change her mind, and she didn't try to. She sighed as Eska left. She walked out to Mako.
"I can't get her to even think about it. She's too stubborn." She crossed her arms and sat down next to Mako again.
"But you think she'll be okay, right? She wouldn't even tell me where she was going just now," said Bolin.
"No she's fine," she waved her hand nonchalantly. "She just going for a walk. She thinks she needs to see her brother on her own. I trust her. I think she'll be okay. I don't agree with her, but I think she'll be just fine."
"Okay, if she asks where I am, I'm going to see Varrick about my role as Nuctuk." Bolin left the apartment in search of Varrick.
"I thought he'd never leave." Mako leaned in to kiss her.
"Mako, I want to, but I need to find some way to help them. And I have to go talk with the president soon, so I don't want my hair messed up or anything." She winked.
Mako pouted. "Okay, so what do you want to do?"
"I don't know. I need to go anyway."
He stood and kissed her cheek before she left. It took every ounce of will power in her to not fully make out with him. She had more important things to do right now.
AN: I don't know if you noticed, but I used a variation of a line in Parks & Rec (where Andy tells April he likes her and she does too and he says "Then perhaps shall we go out this evening.") I didn't have sports or anything today, so i got done early. Hope you like.
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