This is much too overdue. But at least it's here.


When Korra and Asami got to the boys' apartment Jinora was the one to open the door. The young Airbender was wearing her hair completely down, along with a slim fit knee length dress.

"Hi guys," She gave them a smile and called back over her shoulder, "Asami and Korra are here,"

Bolin's head appeared around the corner, "Alright, I was wondering when you would get here,"

"Sorry we're a little a late," Asami gave an apologetic smile.

"Nah, it's fine, we're still getting dinner ready,"

"Bo? What are you wearing?" Korra asked, arching an eyebrow.

"Like it?" He stood up straight so they could see his apron with the fire ferret logo on it.

"Where did you get that? Was that merchandise we used to have?"

"This? Nah, I ordered this myself,"

"Because of you did," Opal said from behind him.

"So I got something we could have with dinner," Asami said, offering a glass bottle to Bolin.

"Ooh, is this wine?"

"Is it?" Kai asked excitedly peering over Bolin's shoulder to see it, while also trying to take hold of the bottle.

"Kai, you'll make me drop it,"

"It's non-alcoholic, don't get so excited," Asami laughed.

Kai pouted, all his enthusiasm to look at the bottle melting away, "Ah, that's no fun,"

"Well, I wasn't going to bring alcohol to a dinner with minors. Plus Opal doesn't drink,"

"I'm going to be legal to drink in like a year," Kai said.

"Two years," Jinora corrected.

"Well, if you don't really count this year…" Kai gave a little shrug.

"You do know if dad found out we were drinking we would literally kill us,"

"That's probably true," He gave a sigh, dropping his head.

"Bolin, aren't you forgetting something?" Opal said.

"What? No," He looked at her, wearing a confused expression. Then his eyes grew wide and he pushed the bottle into Kai's hands, dashing into the kitchen. He pulled a pan off the open the flames, looked worried. He let out a whoosh of air when he saw it was fine.

"Got it off just in time, thanks,"

"What would you do without me?" Opal shook her head at him.

"Well, right now I'd have burnt rice, if not for you," He grinned, "Alright everyone, let's eat," He carried the rice over the table along with a vegetable curry he'd made earlier. Opal brought out a third bowl, placing it on the dinner table.

"Ladies and gentleman, for your dining pleasure tonight we have saffron rice, a veggie curry, and tofu salad," Bolin said in a grandiose voice, gesturing over the table.

"Wow, Bolin, this looks amazing," Jinora said.

"Why, thank you," He bowed, "My big bro taught me well,"

"Speaking off mister single where is he hiding tonight?" Korra asked. She pulled out Asami's chair for her. Kai saw this and followed suit and pulled out Jinora's chair for her, making the young Airbender giggle a little.

"Mako has a late shift tonight," Bolin said.

"Did he just happen to have the late shift tonight, or did he take it to avoid us again?" Asami asked.

"Mako has never avoided you guys,"

Korra and Asami both gave him incredulous looks.

"You really expect us to believe that?" Asami asked.

"Okay… maybe he's tried to avoid you… a few times,"

"A few?" Korra snorted.

"But he really did have work this time. He's completely fine around you guys now," Bolin said, nodding for emphasis. But he paused for a moment, then added, "At least I think he is,"

"But can you blame the guy?" Kai said, "If I had two ex-girlfriends who started dating each other, I'd avoid them like they had pentapox,"

"Oh no, Mako tried avoiding us long before we started dating," Asami said.

"He did?" Opal asked, genuinely curious, "When was that?"

"A little while before we met you two actually," Korra said indicating to Kai and Opal.

"It was just after Korra broke up with him again after she's recovered from her amnesia, and he and I had ended things when he sorta tried dating again,"

"Amnesia?" Kai looked amused and confused.

"Sorta dated?" Opal arched a speculating eyebrow.

"It was this whole thing," Korra said, "It was a just a really weird time in our lives,"

"What does sorta dated mean?" Opal asked.

"Well… I don't know if I would call it dating. It was really more of kissing a few times," Asami said. She sensed Korra looking at her, and she turned to face her, only to find her frowning, "Oh come on, you are not jealous of Mako from four years ago,"

"I'm not, but did you have to mention kissing him?"

Asami laughed, "Like you didn't kiss him. You probably kissed him more than I did. You kissed him while I was dating him,"

"Oh, that's a low blow, Sato,"

"Yeah? And what are you going to do about it?" Asami smirked.

"I'd say, but there are minors present,"

"You guys are so weird sometimes," Bolin interrupted them.

"Can I please be there when you tell your kids how you met?" Kai joked, "That will be a riot,"

Korra made a gagging noise and glanced at Asami out of the corner of her eyes. Asami cheeks colored slightly.

"If we have kids," Asami said.

"Aw, you don't want kids?" Bolin asked, "I'm not going to get to be an uncle?"

"Have you forgotten about your brother?" Jinora teased.

"Of course not, but at the rate he's going right now I can't depend on him. You guys are the might be only hope I have to be Uncle Bolin,"

Asami looked down at her plate.

Korra laughed and said, "It would be a little hard for us to have kids, because of the obvious reason,"

The others laughed too, and Opal said, "Well Bo's orphanages should be filled with kids if you guys change your minds,"

"Yeah, you're right. And hey," Korra said, "Speaking of your orphanages Asami mentioned you might start the one here in the city soon,"

"Oh! Yeah, we went to see the ground the other day, and we're going to start laying the foundation for plumbing and stuff. Now, I just need to confirm the final design for the grounds, but I can't just make up my mind. I want it to be perfect, so I'm overthinking it," He laughed, rubbing the back of his neck. He started to tell everyone about his ideas for the grounds and buildings, but mainly he talked to Kai and Jinora, as they were the ones present who knew the least about his plans.

While he was talking animatedly Asami looked at Korra, catching her eye. She gave a small smile and mouthed 'thank you'. Korra winked and gave her smile that let her know it was okay.

"Bolin, how long have you wanted to open an orphanage?" Jinora asked.

"Well… since forever I guess. I just never really gave much serious thought. The first time I really started considering it was when Mako and I had started pro-bending. I was hoping we could make enough off a sponsorship or the winnings, but that was shot down by somebody," He looked right at Korra.

"What? Me? What did I have to do with that?"

"Well, if two somebodies didn't leave the team we could have won the tournament,"

"Are you still upset about that?"

"The fastest knockout in history, Korra. That record is still in place,"

"Well, it's not my fault our replacements weren't up to scratch," Korra said, looking both a little peeved and guilty.

"Of course they weren't up scratch, how could I ever find benders good enough to replace you and Mako?"

"We redeemed the Fire Ferret name in the charity games, didn't we?"

"Yeah, but that doesn't change my name is still down as one of the persons on the team that had the fastest knockout in the history of pro-bending,"

"But it's not like anyone even remembers things like that,"

"Of course you would say that. You just had one of the best triple knockouts in the history of the sport,"

"What are you talking about?"

"He means that match against the Buzzard Wasps in the semis," Asami said.

"Oh yeah," Her eyes lit up at the memory.

Bolin glowered at them both.

Korra looked sorry, and gave an apologetic shrug, "Would it help if I say the next time there's a charity match I'll try to help you break that record?"

"Maybe,"

"When are you going to have another charity game?" Kai asked.

Korra and Bolin shrugged, then looked expectantly at Asami.

"So I'm going to have plan another event,"

"Well, you did so well with the last one," Korra said.

"Why don't we wait a little while more? It's barely been six months since the charity matches,"

"So you will do more games?" Bolin asked.

"I was considering making it an annual thing anyway,"

"Alright, the Fire Ferrets will return once again!" Kai held up a hand and Bolin high fived him.

Kai tried the wine Asami had brought and made a disappointed face at his glass.

"What's the point of non-alcoholic wine? It's just fancy juice,"

Asami laughed at his description, "You're not wrong,"

"Why are you so eager to get your first taste?" Korra asked.

Kai shrugged, "It's like a rite of passage thing, you know?

"I thought the air nation doesn't drink?" Bolin asked.

"Well that's more of a general rule than a set law," Jinora said.

"Oh, that's interesting,"

"In fact, before the war, the Eastern Air Temple used to produce a special wine. Apparently, because there were a lot of berries found only in that area and the cold air temperature at the temple made the quality and flavor of the wine unique. It was reserved for very special occasions. The Air nomads never really partook in alcohol, and the few instances that they did, it was in small amounts,"

"So it's more of a personal choice if you want to drink?" Asami asked.

Jinora nodded, "Like, I know my dad said he's only had alcohol once in his life. When he turned eighteen Uncle Bumi and Aunt Kya took him out to celebrate. And I believe Grandpa Aang would occasionally have a drink at social events,"

"You think you'll try it?" Korra asked.

She shrugged, "Maybe once, just to try it. I don't really see the appeal,"

"I've never felt the need to drink, so I choose not to," Opal said.

"I just want to try it," Kai said.

"Don't worry little bro, I promise I'll take you out myself when you turn eighteen,"

"Thanks Bo,"

"No need to thank me,"

"Does anyone smell something smoky?" Jinora asked.

"Smoke?"

"OH NO! My pie!" Bolin shot up from his seat, running to the kitchen. He pulled open the oven and gray smoke poured out. He coughed, fanning it away from his face. The others started to cough as well. Jinora bended a small vortex that funneled the smoke out the window.

He placed a blacken pie that was still faintly smoking on the counter.

"How long did you have that in the oven?"

"Ummm… I forgot about it being in there," He gave a little nervous laugh, "So who wants to go out to get ice cream for dinner?"

That's how, after dinner, the six of them ended up walking to a small ice cream parlor a few streets over from their apartment building and then lead the way to the coast. Their group found some benches and table, sitting down to have their sweet treats.

Bolin and Opal were sharing a sundae topped with everything from chocolate syrup to nuts. Kai and Korra got double scoops on cones, while Asami and Jinora had taken their ice cream in cups.

"While it sucks we couldn't taste your pie Bolin, it is a night to be out," Jinora said.

They looked out across the bay at the light from the spirit portal, and Air Temple Island.

"How are you getting back home?" Asami asked, as they won't wearing their flight suits.

Kai pulled out a bison whistle from his pocket as Jinora said, "We came on Pepper. She's probably hanging about somewhere near,"

"Guys, we have to do something like this again sometime soon," Bolin said, "It was great hanging,"

"It was, and you cooked a great meal," Kai said.

"It was really fanatic. I want to know how you made the curry," Asami said.

"Oh it's really easy,"

"Hey, is it just me or does that guy over there have a camera?" Opal nodded to a spot between two buildings. The others looked, and just saw a glint that could have been the glass of a lens before the man pulled himself out of sight. Korra made a grunt and stood up. Asami took her hand to stop her.

"Leave him for tonight. So he took a few pictures,"

"A reporter?" Jinora guessed.

"Probably from a tabloid," Bolin added.

"Is it really fair that he's trying to take our picture while we're on a date with our friends?" Korra said.

"No, it's not. But if you go over there and pick a fight, he might start up a fuss and then everyone's night is ruined,"

Korra huffed, but sat back down, shooting a glare in his direction.

"Jinora, hold my ice cream for a moment, please," Kai said standing up.

"What are you going to do?"

"Nothing incriminating, I promise,"

"Kai?"

"Just trust me, okay,"

She looked skeptical but took the cone from him. The others watched as he picked up a napkin and walked towards a bin, just next to the alley they'd seen the reporter standing in. He blew his nose into the napkin standing next to the bin, then he started to breathe in.

"Ah… Ah….Achoo!"He let out a sneeze that caused a huge gust of wind in the direction of the man. His camera was knocked his hand and hit the ground where the lens cracked. Kai looked horrified.

"Oh no, man I'm so sorry,"

"My camera,"

"Gee, gosh, I don't what happened. I'm really sorry, I'm an Airbender, and it's like still new to me, you know? I just forget sometimes, and stuff like this happens. You should see my room when I have a cold. Look, let me help," Kai reached for the camera, but the guy picked it up first, "Can I do something, like pay you back for the damages, or something. I don't have any cash on me now but…" He paused and pulled a face like he was going to sneeze again and the guy pulled his camera back.

"It's okay, it's just the lens, it's fine,"

"Are you sure?"

"Yes,"

"Because I really feel bad. I'm so so sorry. Are you sure there isn't anything I can do?"

"Yes! I'm sure," The man walked away quickly, hugging his broken camera.

Kai returned to his friends with a huge, smug grin on his face. The girls gave him a small round of applause while Bolin gave him a fist bump.

"Very smoothly done. I was convinced you really sneezed there on accident," Korra said.

"Oldest Airbender trick in the book," Kai brushes his nails against his shirt before accepting his ice cream from Jinora.

"Thank you for that Kai," Asami said.

"No problem, but if you really want to thank me I'll accept a bottle of wine,"

"Nice try, but no," She smiled.

"That was great Kai," Korra was grinning, "He couldn't get out of here fast enough,"

"I do feel a little bad his camera really broke," Opal said.

"Oh, don't worry about that. If he's able to salvage at least one photo of Korra and Asami together he'll make enough to buy a better camera," Jinora said.

"Well, at least we don't have to worry about him hovering around corners for the rest of this night,"

"Is it always like this is you go out on a date or something?" Opal asked.

"More or less," Asami said.

"That's the price I have to pay for dating the smartest, prettiest girl in Republic City," Korra smiled at Asami.

Asami rolled her eyes, "I don't know about prettiest,"

The group ate their ice cream and talked for a while, until Jinora finally said, "It's getting late. If we don't get back soon dad might start calling Bolin and Mako's apartment,"

Opal and Kai both looked a little disappointed but they nodded. The walked back to the apartment building and called Pepper from there.

"Bolin, thank for a wonderful meal, and evening," Jinora said with a little bow.

"It was great having you all over,"

"I hope we do this again soon," Kai said.

"Maybe next time we'll have dinner on the island,"

"No, the point is to get away from Tenzin," Kai said seriously.

This made the others laughs.

"Night Bolin," Opal gave him a quick kiss.

A sappy grin grew on his face, and he helped her up onto Pepper's back. "Call me when you guys get home so I'll know you're safe," he said.

Kai rolled his eyes at this, "We're flying, what's the worst that could happen? We'll be there in ten minutes,"

"Then I expect you to call me in ten minutes,"

"We will, promise," Jinora said. The three Airbender waved their goodbyes as Pepper took off into the sky.

Bolin, Korra and Asami stood waving up at them for a few moments. Then Bolin said, "Ladies, it was a pleasure to have you,"

"Aw, you know we'll take any excuse to see our favorite Earthbender," Asami said hugging him.

"Yeah, thanks for inviting us," Korra grinned, "I had a lot more fun than I was expecting too,"

Bolin gasped dramatically, "You mean you considered that you would not have fun, while spending time with me?" He feinted hurt in his voice.

She shook her head smiling, "No, it's not that. I know I'm going to have fun if it's you. It's just…"

"She was in a bit of a mood before we left home," Asami slipped her hand into Korra's, "I practically had to drag her out of the house, but it was worth it. Her mood is much better now,"

"It is, thank you for making me come out tonight," She said to Asami, "And Bo, thank you for helping me feel better,"

"Well, that's what favorite Earthbender best friends are for," He teased, hugging her.

"Next time dinner will be our treat," Asami said.

"I'm definitely looking forward to that then," He laughed, walking them to their car. "Bye guys,"

"Bye Bolin,"

"Have a good night,"


Nardragon~ until the next page.