Chapter 14

Set Up

A/N: Hey guys sorry for the wait. Btw I won't be updating as often as I would like anymore do to school work and golf. I'll do my best though so keep reading :)

"Yes, Opal, we 'almost' kissed," Asami explained as she searched a book shelf for a certain volume on mechanics.

"Oh my god, we should totally go on double dates now, than," she said excitedly.

Asami sighed, giving up on her search to turn back to Opal, "It's not really like that," she explained. "We only, 'almost' kissed ...because Terra interrupted us," she said bashfully.

Opal's eyes went wide, and after a moment she burst into laughter. Asami was quick to hush her, not wanting to get kicked out of the book store. "ha-huh," Opal was catching her breath back, "Huh- Ter- Terra walked in on you two," she breathed with a wide smile on her face.

Asami rolled her eyes as she turned back to look for the right book, "Yes, and now things are a bit weird," she admitted.

"Why don't you just tell her you like her. I mean you guys already almost kissed. There's no going back now," Opal advised.

"Got it," Asami smiled finding the thick brick about mathematics and engineering. "I don't know, Opal. It's just awkward," she rose up from her position and began her way to the cash register while Opal followed in suit.

"Asami, you litterally played fake girlfriend and boyfriend for like a year, with 'my' actual boyfriend, and that wasn't awkward for you?" she pointed out.

"Thats different," she said back.

"How so," Opal pushed while Asami had set her book down on the counter. She seemed to ignore Opal's push as she exchanged small talk with the cashier. She thanked him and kept walking - like she was trying to leave Opal behind - to the cafe lounge attached to the store. "Asami," she forced.

"It's different because... that was Bolin," she paused, "Korra's different," she said quietly.

"Oh, like 'in love' different?"

Asami rolled her eyes, "I'm done talking to you, Opal, " she couldn't help a small smirk as she turned around to face the line. She was surprised when she didn't hear another remark but also glad, as she searched the menu. The line shortened, and it wasn't long until she stood in front of the counter. She ordered a warm coffee and pastry to go along with her afternoon read.

After Opal had also ordered her own drink and snacks, they sat down in a small booth beside the window.

It was getting obviously colder in Republic City. You could see the winds push and pull through the streets.

Asami mentally scolded herself for forgetting her scarf, and by her scarf, she meant the one Korra had given her. There was no lieing that it made her feel the warmest, and she was pretty sure it wasn't because of its material.

Asami pulled her book up and unwinded, still completely ignoring Opal. She continued reading over the material as she noticed that Opal started chuckling while her fingers continued tapping her phone.

She was hesitant to start up another conversation, knowing Opal would probably start up teasing her again, but she thought against it. "What's so funny?" she took a sip of her coffee.

"I'm just texting Bolin," she responded curtly as she resumed tapping her phone. "I thought you didn't want to talk to me," Opal added after a moment.

"I don't have a problem talking 'too you' just your never ending teasing game," she replied before looking back to her book. She waited for a response but didn't get one. She looked up to find Opal smiling widely at her phone. "Is there something going on between you and Bo?" Asami closed her book and leaned over the table curiously. "Are you guys really getting married?"

That definitely brought Opal out of her daze. "What?" Asami laughed at her reaction. "I uh- no. What made you think that?"

"Nothing... just tell me what's going on," she said.

Opal took a quick glance back down at her phone, and another smile formed on her lips as she pulled herself up from her chair. Asami looked at with her eyebrows scrunched up. "Where are you going?"

"Stay right there," she turned back on her heel, "you'll find out."

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Korra held tightly onto Terra as she ran through the river of pedestrians after Bolin. Every now and than she would look back at Terra to make sure she was keeping up, and every time she was surprised at the younger girls stamina and speed.

She kept going, chasing the ruffled curly black hair and the green hoodie that was Bolin. Before Terra and her knew it, he had abruptly stopped causing all of them to fall over.

"Really, Bo," she said pushing her herself up then going to make sure Terra was also okay. "Why did you stop, and where are we even going?"

Bolin held both hands behind his back as a sheepish smile was stuck to his face, "I, uh just had to buy a quick book for uh- I mean I had to meet up with Opal, and also get a book from, the book store, " he said pointing at the building they had stopped by.

"Uuh okay," Korra took Terra's hand back into hers and could tell she was obviously chilled by the cool wind. "We'll be in the cafe while you get whatever you need than," she lead them inside.

Bolin had quickly made his way through the store while Korra and Terra went their way into the cafe. The place was pretty full of people that all seemed to be enjoying their drinks or snacks with a good book or their laptop.

There wasn't a line when they entered so Korra's order went by quick. She got a machiato while she ordered a small cup of hot chocolate for Terra.

"Thanks mom," Terra looked up and Korra could see the redness on her nose and cheeks start to dissapate.

"Yeah, I know it's cold bud," she reached down and patted her affectionately. She looked up to search for a clear table or booth-

"Korra?"

She turned her head to find Asami looking pretty confused with her coffee set beside her and her book in her hands.

"Asami?" she made her way to the other woman, and slid in on the other side of the booth after Terra.

"What are you guys doing here?" she asked with a small smile.

"Uh, we were just running some arrands for Opal with Bo, when he said he would meet her and buy her some book or something," Korra explained and heard Asami quickly mumble something under her breath. "I, uh is everything alright?"

"Oh- uh, yeah," she responded quickly and added, "I just have to use the restroom really quick," she left.

Korra and Terra looked at each other, both with a confused look on their face until they each shrugged it off and continued drinking their beverages. The silence between them was quiet until Terra started, "Mom, I've been wondering."

"What, T?"

"What were you and Asami doing the other night?" she asked freely. Korra practically choked on her drink.

"I-uh-, I mean, she had a -uh- an... an eyelash in her eye," she stumbled, trying to find the right excuse.

"Yeah, but both of your eyes were closed," she responded thoughtfully.

At that, Korra had not clue how to respond, so she stuttered like an idiot instead, unable to find any words or phrases. She was relieved when Asami had came back, but that relief quickly disappeared when Terra asked Asami the same question.

The anticiapation was killing Korra as she watched the gears turn in Asami's head. She was unsure what she would tell Terra. Would she try to lie or what?

"I- we were just going to kiss, sweetie," she said patting Terra's head like everything was completely normal. If Korra was still drinking her machiato she would've choked again, but instead she sat in awe for a whole moment, until Terra just said, oh, and carried on drinking her hot chocolate.

Was it really that simple?

Terra comtemplated on the situation longer before talking again, "Mom kisses me all the time, but not on the lips or with her eyes all closed and her face all weird."

Korra swore she had to get some duck tape as she heard the words pretty much vomit out of Terra's mouth. Now she was planning a whole speech for when they got home about how Terra would be more like her wing girl and not like a wing jester that made fun of her.

"Well... that's because people only kiss like that if they really like each other and are attraced to one another," Asami answered.

Korra could feel her face heat up quickly, and her drink seemed to go cold compared to herself. Terra just nodded on in agreement with Asami.

Korra wasn't sure if the atmosphere was awkward for everyone or just her. She tentatively took sips out of her drink as Asami only seemed to skim over her book and kept stealing small glances at her.

Trying to break the silence, Korra cleared her throat, "Do you know where Bolin went? We were just going to run some arrands with him, but he hasn't come back."

"I think he left with Opal," Asami replied with a small chuckle. "I guess you're stuck with me. We could look around the store. There are plenty of toys and books for Terra and you to see," she smiled picking up her things.

The awkwardness seem to fade away at her warm smile, so Korra sent one back, "Sounds way better than running after Bolin."

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Asami picked up a rubik's cube off the shelf and smiled at it, "This is one of my favorite puzzles," she said as they continued walking through the store.

"I've only solved one by taking the whole thing apart and putting it back together," Korra admitted grinning. "Sometimes that didn't even work," she earned a chuckle from Asami.

Hearing Korra just talk so easily was always comforting too Asami. Everything was flowing with Korra... like water. It was so easy laughing around her and Terra, and she always reveled in the feeling of having both of them around her.

-"OOOOOO," Asami turned her head around to see Terra quickly run over to the miniature city model full of cars and trains. A smile quickly formed on Asami's lips as she watched the younger girl as she went around the table, admiring the model and playing with the cars and figures.

"I think she really likes to build stuf," Asami said out loud next to Korra as they both watched her.

"Yeah, she has always enjoyed putting things together, but demolition is her favorite," Korra chuckled before taking a spot besided Terra. Asami followed and the three of them had fun.

Terra played as the heroine cop while Korra was the bad outlaw again, and Asami played as one of her accomplices. Asami smiled widely. Being able to act like a kid again felt refreshing and relaxing.

It wasn't long until Terra had both Korra and Asami locked up in the city's prison, and justice was served. They all laughed as Terra finished locking them up with a stern, 'Deal with it'.

Before Asami knew it they were already checking out at the register. She had gotten a few more books and puzzles while Korra had bought some more toys and story books for Terra. Asami found the whole gesture really cute... Korra was always really caring and nice... just like the other day when she had invited her over after a long week of work... when she almost kissed her.

As the walked out of the building -before Korra had the chance to bid farewell- Asami had offered up a ride home since Bolin and Opal had literally left them. Her heart warmed up after hearing her agree, and they were soon all buckled up in Asami's car.

The radio had instantly started up when she started the car, and a large grin broke out onto her face when she witnessed both Korra and Terra break into song. She started laughing as soon as their singing had turned into a complete performance. They were dancing in their seats and switched singing parts when they gave each other the cheesiest cues ever.

Asami was laughing so hard, she could feel her abdoman start to ache. These two were really something else.

She finally got the car actually on the road after recovering from the fit of laughter. She stole glances at Korra, who would usally be staring back only to turn back towards the windshield.

Asami quietly chuckled and earned a questioning brow- that she could only see through her peripheral vision- from Korra.

The wind blew over the car in the evening setting. They arrived at Korra's house quicker than Asami would've wanted. She got out into the cold wind as she walked up to the porch with Korra and Terra to wish them goodnight.

A smile crept onto her face when she quickly shooed Terra into the house after Asami had given her a hug. As she pulled back with Korra stood with a bashful smile and her hand rising to her neck. "So... you're attracted to me?" she asked referring back to what Asami had said to Terra in the library.

It was her turn for a bashful smile. "I couldn't say that I'm not," she said taking a tentative step closer.

Korra grinned moving closer so there was little space between them. Before anything could interrupt them, Asami took the chance to break the small space and finally kiss Korra.