A/N: Long time, no read guys! Sorry about that long hiatus I had. I blame it on distractions and lack of inspiration. But I'm back, even if it's for only one chapter. Enjoy and don't forget to review! They keep the fire going! :D

Title: Sleep

Words: 926

"Let's stop here for the night." Mako suggested, watching as the sun began to lay on the horizon, ready to sleep like the rest of the crew. And to be honest, being in a forest in the middle of the night creeped him out.

"I second that." Bolin added, before a yawn escaped him.

As if she understood, Naga stopped walking in the middle of a clearing and whined tiredly. Korra smiled, scratching her behind the ears. Asami also patted Naga, running her fingers through her coat affectionately.

"Okay, okay. Everyone off Naga, she needs to rest!" Korra commanded. Bolin, being at the end, slipped off with ease. Then Mako jumped off, offering his help to Asami.

"Give me your hand." He stated, holding his hand out. Asami didn't even glance his way before she let go of Korra's waist and slide off effortlessly. Mako sighed; something's never changed. Korra hid her amused smile as she slide off Naga and guided her to the fire Bolin and Asami were now preparing.

"Hey Korra, could you start—" A tiny fire ball flew centimeters from Bolin's face—he fell back on his bottom in surprise—and landed nicely in between the twigs and leaves Asami had prepared. Korra smiled at Bolin's reaction and walked into the forest. Asami started to giggle as Bolin wiped soot off his almost burnt nose.

"Don't worry Bo, the girls will still love you with a burnt nose." Asami mentioned, tending the fire as Naga settled down behind her. Blushing, Bolin covered his nose.

"Is it that bad!?" He asked, trying to get a look at the damage. Mako scuffed as he walked over with logs for the fire.

"She's kidding, Bo. Your nose is fine." With a sign of relief, Bolin helped Asami tend the growing flame. Asami rolled her eyes, mentioning Mako's lack of humor. Either the fire bender didn't hear her comment or chose to ignore it.

"Look whose got dinner!" Korra sang, emerging from the trees with a five, big, juicy looking fish from a river knew by. Bolin began to drool, Asami licked her lips, and Mako smiled.

A few minutes later, the fish were cooked and everyone—including Naga—was full and satisfied.

"Best fish ever." Bolin mumbled, leaning back against a comfortable Naga. His eyes slowly began to drift closed. Meanwhile, the polar bear dog opened one eye, smiled to herself and went back to sleep.

Korra glanced over to Bolin and chuckled to herself as she manipulated the fire with her bending. Mako stared at Korra and thought about joining her, but someone beat him to it.

"Hey." Asami sat next to the Avatar and smiled. Korra looked up and returned it.

"Hey yourself." Mako scoffed and decided to go sleep next to Bolin instead. Forget girls, he thought, as he got comfortable and closed his eyes. Sleep came to him easy.

After a few minutes of talking with Asami and playing with the fire, Korra had an idea.

"Hey 'Sami, wanna do something cool?" Asami gave it some thought. What the hell, why not?

"Sure." Korra gave Asami the cutest grin she had ever seen. Reaching out, the Avatar intertwined their hands. Asami blushed.

"Okay, now don't freak out..." Slowly, Korra guided their hands to the fire. Not to close to get burned, but not far enough to feel cold. For a moment, Asami was confused, but then something happened.

She felt a sort of current, kinda like a warm shock, run through their hands. Then the fire started to move. And it was beautiful. Asami was so shocked and amazed that she didn't hear Korra lean in close.

"That's what bending feels like..." She whispered. With tears brewing in her eyes, Asami looked at Korra and gave her a quick peck on her cheek.

"Thank you," She whispered.

Korra blushed at her interesting show of affection and coughed to cover it up. To spear the Avatar any more embarrassment, Asami decided to let go of her hand. The seconds flew into the fire silently.

"Well, uh. I'm gonna hit the hay." Korra stated, letting the fire die down a bit. Awkwardly, she stood up and walked over to her other sleeping friends. Asami chuckled to herself; such a cute Avatar.

Also getting up, Asami walked over to crew. Korra had just squeezed herself in between Mako and Bolin and was getting comfortable against Bolin's shoulder. Asami smiled at Bolin. That boy was dead to the world.

"Night 'Sami." Korra mumbled, unaware that Ms. Sato was standing right in front of her. Pouting and crossing her arms, she contemplated where she was going to sleep.

Next to Mako was out of the question, they had just broken up after all. She would've slept against Bolin, but Naga's tail currently occupied that spot. So, that only left one other option.

Trying not to wake the boys, Asami settled herself in between Korra's legs and leant back against her front. Once she was comfortable with Korra's shoulder and neck, sleep began to greet her.

Just minutes after she drifted into Dream Land, Korra wrapped her arm around Asami's waist and kissed the top of her head before letting sleep return.

As the spirit of the moon watched over them and the fire protected them, Mako closed his eyes and slept with a frown.

A/N: HAPPY NEW YEARS! Hope everyone has a wonderful 2013!