This prompt was requested by an anonymous on tumblr.
Also, along with these one-offs, soon I'll begin working on a separate LoK/Korrasami fic. It'll be a college AU and, like these, I'll write short little scenes that all have to do with the same AU (and in this case it's my version of Republic City University). It's not going to be modern, so they'll all have the same technology and bending and whatnot.
Anyways, so just be on the lookout for it! I'm planning on getting it out today, if all goes to plan.
The Bridge
Everything Asami had planned for this evening was going flawlessly.
Throughout the entire dinner with Korra she kept playing with the ring in her purse, and it took every ounce of her self-restraint to not whip it out and propose right then and there. But Asami knew better. She needed the timing to be absolutely perfect.
Asami took Korra's hand as they exited the fancy restaurant and they headed off down the sidewalk.
"Hey, let's go to the bridge," Asami suggested and gave her hand a gentle squeeze.
"Okay," Korra said brightly.
The sun was sinking lower and lower on the horizon, and a slight chill accompanied the impending dark. Asami knew that when they reached the bridge the colors in the sky would be at its peak, with oranges and purples and blues, an altogether astounding spectacle.
They approached the bridge and Asami smiled to herself. Yue Bay was absolutely stunning from their vantage point. All of the lights from the city and sky reflected on the ivory waters, providing the area with a magical glow.
She led Korra onto the bridge and the two of them leaned against the rails, staring out at the endless stretch of water. Again Asami twirled the custom made ring between her fingers and glanced over at Korra. She was smiling softly as she tracked a speedboat as it glided through the bay.
Asami went over the words she had prepared earlier, mentally building up her confidence. She had been waiting for this perfect moment to arrive for days, and now that it was here Asami was almost jittery with excitement.
She took a calming breath and turned to Korra.
"Weshouldgetmarried, we should get married," Korra suddenly blurted out with wide eyes. "Will you marry me?"
Asami felt her mouth gape open at the suddenness of Korra's declaration. She watched as Korra's eyes searched her face for any kind of response. She regained her composure and smiled, despite her plans not succeeding as she had hoped.
"Of course," she replied warmly and took Korra's hand.
Korra let out an obvious sigh of relief and wrapped her free arm around Asami.
"I don't have a betrothal necklace yet—I just thought, well, it felt right," she said into Asami's hair. "But I'll still make you one, I promise!" she added hastily.
Asami chuckled lightly and gently pushed her away. She reached into her purse and produced the ring. It was a slender silver band with a brilliant sapphire jewel. There was nothing particularly showy about it, and she knew that's what Korra would prefer.
"Well," Asami began with a grin, "I happen to have this."
Once Korra saw the ring she smiled brightly, but then gasped in horror.
"Oh man, did I—I did, didn't I? I ruined your proposal!" she said worriedly.
Asami's grin widened and she slid the ring onto Korra's finger.
"It's okay," she reassured her. "I just wanted it to be memorable, and it was."