Asami gained her composure and wiped the last of the tears from her face. Having cried herself out, she felt oddly refreshed. A sense of calm washed over her as she felt renewed having released the flurry of emotions she had been holding.

The warmth of Korra's arms soothing and welcoming and oddly familiar. Everything about Korra was oddly familiar, and not in the 'I have been in a relationship and this is normal' familiar. It was familiar in the sense she had spent a lifetime in those arms when in fact they had only been together for a paltry eight weeks.

It was an odd sensation, the feeling she had that she knew everything about Korra, but she didn't care all that mattered was being with Korra. The feeling of needing was Korra was a kin to Korra being the oxygen she breathed. If she lost Korra life couldn't go on.

In her own way, Asami knew Korra felt the same way, she didn't know how she knew, but just like the sense of familiarity they shared she didn't question it- she just accepted it as their normal.

She felt right at home as her head rested head on Korra's shoulder burying her face in the crook of the waterbender's neck. She took a deep breath drinking in her scent, she smelt like rain and it was intoxicating. Everything about Korra was intoxicating. As the scent filled her nostrils Asami felt herself relax, truly relax. It was a sensation she hadn't felt in a long time.

Asami felt she could stay in Korra's arms forever, but she knew she'd have to face reality eventually. She just wanted to bottle the feeling of safety the avatar gave her, the feelings of self-worth, and desire. Korra was able to make her feel whole again and she loved it.

It was in right there in her arms that Asami realized what she felt for Korra was love, true unadulterated love. It was love like she had never felt before and it thrilled her as the feeling cascaded over her body.

Asami felt Korra release her and she untangled herself from the avatar. Jade eyes met blue in a knowing gaze as their eyes locked. It was as if Asami could see the into Korra's heart and feel her emotions as if they were one. She felt the warmth and love emanating from her eyes and it instantly wiped away the sorrow she felt.

She no longer felt so alone because she knew Korra would always be there for her, forever and always. Asami wasn't sure how she knew that but deep down she had always known it as if it were second nature to her and looking to Korra's eyes had only confirmed it.

Korra leaned in pressing her forehead against Asami's. The CEO inhaled sharply, a warm sensation swept her a body at the closeness of Korra, she could feel the warmth of her breath and breath in her sweet scent. The avatar's lips were mere inches from hers and all of the sudden she ached for her like never before.

It wasn't as if Asami was new to the feeling of love or the aches and desire that came with it, but the depth at which she felt these emotions with Korra was new. It was as if everything she felt before was nothing, just a childish emotion- she ached heart, mind, body, and soul with every fiber of her being.

It was as if she was drunk on Korra, like she couldn't get enough of her. To be honest it scared a bit, the depths of her love but yet in her body it was as if Korra was strangely familiar. Deep in her mind a part of her knew it was right as if she were put in this world Korra.

She couldn't deny they had a connection that seemed to have transcended a lifetime, but as far she knew regular people didn't have past live. But, there was nagging feeling that she knew Korra from a past life. Was this possible? She wanted to ask Korra, but the more she played the question in her head, the more she felt it sounded like the question of a delusional person.

Asami was suddenly a wash with a wave of nervousness when the avatar lightly brushed her lips against hers. Asami was trying to get a handle on her emotions, suddenly it was like the first time those lips were on hers and all the accompanied emotions attached with the first kiss came flooding back.

Fighting through her nervousness Asami kissed her back, cupping Korra's face in her hands she deepened the kiss from a light gesture into something much more. The kiss was bold, through it she expressed her desire, her wanting, and most importantly her love. She allowed her lips (and tongue) to say what she couldn't bring herself to put into words yet.

The truth was she was afraid to tell Korra that she loved her. Her love was so strong and so deep at such an early point in their relationship she feared she would scare the poor woman, and she would not be able to live with herself if she scared her off.

To Asami's relief Korra reciprocated her kiss with one of her own. Asami's hands ran through Korra's hair as she pushed the avatar backwards on the sofa pinning her down. The entire time her lips never left Korra's.

Asami felt a tightness in her stomach and familiar sensation of wanting was awakened deep within her. She could feel the rise in her body temperature as the desire burned inside her. She longed to be with Korra. To show how much she loved her, she wanted to be inside her.

Their lips met with a hunger as they parted only for air. Korra's arms wrapped around Asami's neck pulling her close. They couldn't get enough of each other.

Asami saw the hunger flickering in Korra's as eyes as she ran her hand through the raven locks. Asami enjoyed the sensation of Korra's touch, her hands ruffling her hair. It was a new sensation yet strangely familiar.

Unable to control her desires, Asami found her hands boldly roaming Korra's body. She was fighting the urge to remove Korra's shirt and explore her body in a way she never had before. But Asami didn't want to do too much too fast. Her relationship with Korra, though intense, had been moving slow. Whether it was due to to outside interference or the not so secret fact that Korra lacked experience when came to intimacy, Asami did not know for certain.

What she did know, is that she was going to move at Korra's pace. She would let her decide when to take the next step. Asami knew Korra lacked experience when came to intimacy, but Korra hadn't shared that. Asami was able to sense it, she didn't know how or why, but she just did.

Perhaps it was connected to the sense of familiarity, as if part of herself had already known parts of Korra and she was able to get read on what was going on with avatar emotionally or in her mind? The truth was unknown to Asami, but she hoped one day she would find out why they were so connected.

Korra was like a woman possessed, she found herself devouring Asami- her lips smothering the the young beauty's. The avatar had been trying to console her girlfriend and then with one look from Asami all of her inhibitions just slipped away. Her mouth explored the sensitive spots of flesh around Asami's neck, leaving a trail of kisses in her wake as the jade eyed woman moaned in delight.

When her glacial eyes had met those jade ones she saw the same fire, desire, and wanting that she was experiencing mirrored back at herself. Korra thought she had better self control than to give into Asami's kiss so easily and willingly. In fact, as avatar she prided herself on her self control. It is after all what aided in her mastering all four elements.

But, Asami brought her wilder more unpredictable side. When she was with her Korra was bold and self confident. She didn't care about what the world thought of them, when they were together all that mattered was Asami.

Korra moaned softly into Asami's lips as her hands roamed her body. They landed on the hem of of the avatar's shirt before slowly pulling it over her head. A gasp escaped Korra's lips as the cool air hit her warm torso.

Korra couldn't suppress the deep moan that passed her lips and became stifled some as it was pressed into Asami's neck when the woman's hands began her toned body.

Asami's eyes couldn't help but drink in the sight, Korra's body was lean and toned. Her muscular frame was fit and taught, her abs toned and rock hard as she traced them lightly with her fingers. Her arms were muscular yet they had a feminine touch only Korra could pull off. She couldn't help but notice that her ample breasts were practically spilling out of her brassiere as she eyed them with a hungry look as she felt a fire burn inside her. Asami could feel her arousal growing as the moung between her legs grew wetter in with each passing second and each accompnaying thought as she imagined what Korra would look like without her brassiere, or better yet with nothing at all.

Korra was lost in the moment but pushed herself to regain focus. Now was not the time for this.

Having gathered her senses Korra pulled away from Asami, untangled her body from her lover's and got up. As she stood Korra realized just how much her body temperature had risen. She suddenly became very aware of the ache deep within her as her body craved Asami. She became acutely aware of her own wetness and felt a blush creep her face. Though she knew Asami had no way of knowing just how aroused she was, Korra couldn't help but be embarrassed.

"I-I should leave," Korra stammered as her face turned crimson while she fumbled for words, her mind became even more flustered as she continued to digest the situation.

It wasn't that Korra was afraid of being with Asami, in fact she longed for it. Though she had never given herself to anyone, when she dreamt at night it was images of her and Asami together that had filled her mind. She didn't know how or why but in those dreams she always seemed to know exactly what to do. She was perhaps a little nervous, but deep inside she knew everything would be fine. She knew that being with Asami was where she belonged, where she was meant to be.

Her apprehension tonight was due to the emotional state of Asami. Korra had just watched the young woman, who was normally so composed and confident, fall apart and doubt herself. Korra couldn't help but feel as if she was taking advantage of her lover's emotional vulnerability.

She never knew Asami to fall apart in front of anyone before, she had always had brave face except in front of her. Korra had seen her at worse, and tonight wasn't her worse but it still was far from okay. She needed to be there emotionally for Asami, and not pursue her own agenda. She didn't want their first time to be tainted by memories of pain or perceived as a regretful mistake come the morning.

Korra instantly regretted the decision as she turned grabbing her shirt, dressing as she headed for the door. She stumbled as she walked, still caught off guard by the entire situation and entranced with a feeling euphoria as the feeling of closeness and desire intoxicated her. It was high she never wanted to come down from.

However, her heart grew heavy as nagging feeling of guilt at abandoning Asami washed over her. In the air hung a thick sense of longing as Korra picked up on it she also sensed something else. She sensed all of the love and desire Asami was feeling. She didn't know how she knew it was Asami's emotions and not her own, but it was if instinctive.

As Korra reached for the door knob Asami broke her silence:

"Please don't go."

Her voice was soft and pleading as it stopped Korra dead in her tracks. The waterbender turned and faced Asami. Blue eyes met jade. She could see the need in her lover's eyes. Gone was the desire and wanting- in it's place was fear but of what Korra did not know. The silence hung between them as Korra remained where she stood.

"Please stay," Asami pleaded again a little more firmly and with confidence as she sat up gesturing for Korra to take a seat beside her and talk. Korra knew if she sat down she would lose her resolve but she also sensed her lover's apprehension and the fact that her troubled emotions were not far from bubbling to the surface.

With a sigh Korra walked over to the sofa and collapsed promising herself she wouldn't lose control of her emotions again. Tonight was about comforting Asami, nothing more.

"Relax we don't have to anything you're not ready for," Asami said softly as she put hand on Korra's hand looking deep into her glacial azure. She saw the self doubt in the avatar's eyes as well as the nervousness.

Korra exhaled deeply, releasing a breath she wasn't aware she had been holding. She appreciated her partner's willingness to slow down the pace, but it wasn't just the fact she wasn't ready for this tonight- she didn't want to take advantage of Asami's emotional state.

"Can we have this conversation another time?" Korra asked as she shifted uncomfortably, she really did not want to discuss this right now. Sure she was grateful for the understanding nature that Asami had but she absolutely didn't want to discuss the matter tonight. She herself was emotionally drained as well. It had been a rough a day, hell a rough few months for her as well.

"Of course. I just..I don't want to be alone with my thoughts, my memories," Asami explained trying to put her at ease, she could sense the uneasiness emanating off of Korra.

The young raven haired beauty knew how hard the past few months had been for Korra. She had watched her save the world and fight her own emotional battles in the aftermath that followed. Asami also watched Korra suffer through her own feelings from the same turmoil the avatar was dealing with on her own faced. She felt bad for leaning on Korra to get through her problems, but she would always be there for Korra too, if she needed someone.

Korra exhaled as she felt Asami wrap her arms around her waist as she rested her head on Korra's shoulder. The avatar relaxed somewhat as she reminded herself it was just Asami, the same Asami she'd always known and there really was nothing to be nervous about or afraid of. She couldn't picture Asami ever doing something that could hurt her. With that remind she relaxed against the embrace, wrapping her arm around Asami in comforting manner.

Asami sat in Korra's embrace for how long she didn't know but they sat in silence until Asami felt a pang of hunger in stomach and a heaviness in her eyelids. As she glanced over at the clock she was surprised to see it was an hour until midnight. She knew she didn't really have food in the house, she had neglected to do shopping the past few days as the weight of the impending hearing for Kuvira had weighed heavy on her minded and had sapped her energy.

"Korra are you hungry?" Asami asks softly as she nudges the avatar wakening her from the light slumber she had fallen into.

"Yes. I will run to Narook's Noodles quick and grab us dinner?" Korra offered half asking as she yawned sleepily.

Asami agreed, her apartment was block from the heart of the restaurant district in town. As much as she didn't want Korra to leave to pickup dinner for them, she knew she looked a mess from bawling her eyes and was grateful for not having to go out in public looking like a mess. Asami gave Korra her order of noodles and fire flakes, it was guilty pleasure she had been introduced by Mako and Bolin.

It wasn't great quality food, but made for tasty comfort food and Asami needed comfort. Korra smiled at this remembering when Mako introduced her to this dish, she remembered thinking he had ruined a good thing, but to her surprise it was a good, cheap dining option.

Once Korra left, Asami headed to the back of her house and slid into her bedroom. She grabbed a simple black camisole and a pair of matching silk pajama bottoms. She headed into her master bathroom and turned the hot water on in the shower.

Slowly she stripped down to nothing and slid into the shower. The hot water cascaded over her body washing away the tear stains from her skin and the smudged makeup. The water was boiling but it felt rejuvenating, as it melted away her worries and pain and cleared her mind. The only thing it left on her mind was Korra.

She closed her eyes tightly, the vision of Korra beneath her after she had removed the blue eyed beauty's top flooded her mind. She moaned softly as her sex pulsed and her body ached. In her mind, she explored the curvaceous, taught body. She became acutely aware of her breathing as each breath became became ragged and shallow. She could feel the wetness between her legs growing as she tried to push the image of Korra's ample bosom pouring out of her brassiere from her mind.

Asami knew if she was going to make it through this night she needed a release. Under a waterfall of scalding she relaxed her body and closed her eyes. The vision in her mind was Korra, underneath her. The avatar wasn't wearing a thing, her azure eyes locked on Asami's as she imagined Korra begging for her. Asami guided her hand softly over her body in a feverishly quick manner, she knew she didn't have long before Korra returned.

Her fingers came to rest at the slick mound that was her sex, she moaned softly as her fingers lightly grazed her sex. Her body was hypersensitive to touch as she focused on the image of Korra's lips. She closed her eyes tightly and slid to fingers inside her slick, waiting core. She fought back a guttural moan as a wave of euphoria crashed over her body as she thrust deep inside her Korra picturing Korra on top of her, those blue eyes smiling down on her.

Asami bit her bottom lip suppressing a groan of pleasure as she rocked her body to the rhythm she created as she pumped her fingers in and out while visions of a very naked Korra danced through her head. Though she didn't know what her lover looked like completely nude, Asami used her imagination as she lost herself in the moment pleasuring herself until she orgasmed collapsing against the wall of the shower as the hot water rained down on her.

Asami closed her eyes allowing the hot water to wash away her desire and lust. Slowly she caught her breath as she came down from cloud nine. As she regained composure it hit hard just how hard she'd fallen for Korra. She couldn't believe how lost in desire she had become- she never would of guess she would need to resort to this to spend the evening with Korra. But she couldn't get the image of shirtless Korra out of her mind.

Asami sat underneath the hot water until it gradually turned cold, only then did she feel as if she had a firm grip over her emotions. She slowly cleaned herself off and emerged from the water feeling like an entirely different person than the one who entered. No longer was head clouded by desire and lust, her sorrow and pain had also faded some as if when she scrubbed herself clean a layer of those emotions had vanished.

Asami quickly dressed herself and wrapped her body in robe before walking into the living to find Korra sitting on the sofa waiting for her. Asami couldn't help but wonder how long Korra had been there and if the avatar had overheard shower time antics. Asami sat beside Korra and placed a hand on her back startling the avatar who lost in her own thoughts.

Korra turned and smiled Asami drinking in her appearance. She was gorgeous, her robe hung open showing off her camisole which clung tightly to the CEO's curves, hugging her large chest and showing off her toned body. Korra noticed the shorts were very short, showing off Asami's long, slender yet muscular legs. Korra couldn't fight the blush that crept across her face as she ogled at Asami.

A small smile crept Asami's lips a she watched Korra drink in her appearance, she suppressed a laugh as she watched the avatar blush as she studied the raven haired girl's body. She knew in a way wearing such an outfit to bed was only toying with Korra as she was being flirtatious but Asami just couldn't help herself. She loved watching Korra watch her. It turned her on as she watched Korra get turned when she looked at her body.

Asami reached for her container of noodles that was resting on the coffee table in front of her as Korra slowly averted eyes and rubbed the back of her neck trying to fight the urge to go hide from the embarrassment she felt.

"I ran into Mako on my way to get food. He wanted to know if you still wanted to meet up tomorrow. I told you'd call in the morning.." Korra said softly trying to make conversation knowing Asami had caught her in the act studying the beautiful woman's body.

Asami nodded smiling softly as she picked at her food. The noodles were doing their job, she found great comfort in the food as it brought back memories of fun nights hanging out with Mako, Bolin, and Korra while they were making there run at the finals in the pro bending tournament. She sighed softly remembering how happy she was then, her father was alive and she was oblivious to just how bad he was with involvement in the equalist movement.

She remembered how happy she had been and how much things had changed in just a few years. Asami wouldn't say she was unhappy now, but she saw the world through an entire set of lenses these days. Asami would say that she was only happy then because she was oblivious to the world around her. These days she was intune with the world, and when she felt happiness it was genuine happiness.

Halfway through her bowl of noodles Asami stopped eating, she could barely keep her eyes open. With a yawn she turned to Korra and said softly: "I am going to bed, are you coming?"

Korra set her empty bowl on the table and took a deep breath. This was exactly what she had feared. How was she supposed to keep her hands off of Asami when she wore that to bed was all that flashed through her mind. With another deep breath she pushed that thought aside and remembered Asami's plea for her to stay about not wanting to be alone. There was no she wasn't going to follow her bed.

"Yes," Korra replied after a few moments hesitation as she convinced herself to stand up and follow Asami back to her bedroom.

Korra marveled at the spacious bedroom, she was used to the modest avatar suite at Air Temple Island, compared to that this room was opulent. In the center was a large bed that could easy sleep three or four people. The room was spacious to accommodate a sofa and a few matching chairs as well as small library. It was far more impressive than anything Korra had seen back home.

Asami crawled into bed and underneath her favorite blanket and waited for Korra to join. She relaxed when she felt Korra lie down beside her and then wrap her arms around her waist. Asami pushed herself backwards so that her head nestled under Korra's chin and her butt rested up against Korra's sex.

She could feel the warmth emanating off of Korra even through her fully clothed body as she closed her eyes and inhaled Korra's scent, it both relaxed and soothed her as she felt the tension from the day leave her body.

The blue eyed woman smelled like rain, just like a rainy day. It was comforting and the scent combined with Korra's embrace lulled her into sense of safety and security as she quickly drifted off to sleep.

On the other hand, Korra laid there wide awake as she listened to Asami's breathing level while she fell into a deep slumber. The feeling of her in her arms was perfection. It was stellar. It was as if this was what Korra was made to do this. She couldn't imagine anything she would rather be doing in that moment other than holding Asami.

She inhaled taking in her scent, she smelled of lavender and it was calming. Korra smiled to herself as she felt Asami move in her sleep. The young woman's hand found Korra's and moved them over her body. Korra was apprehensive at first but didn't fight the sleeping woman- admittedly she was enjoying exploring Asami's body.

Korra gasped as Asami moved her hands to her breasts. The black haired beauty took Korra's hands and used them to gently palm her own breasts as she moaned in delight from her near comatose state of sleep. Korra tried to remove her hands, but Asami spoke in her sleep: "I like it when you touch me there. Don't stop."

Confused, Korra leaned over to see if perhaps Asami was awake, but she was out cold unresponsive to Korra's voice as she called for her. Korra couldn't help but fight the blush as embarrassment consumed her. She had not even explored Asami's body like this when she was awake. Doing this while she slept felt so wrong and dirty.

But, a sleeping Asami wouldn't let her move her hands. To her growing embarrassment Korra could feel how wet and ready she was. Her body was becoming more and more sensitive to each slight movement Asami made as she moved in her sleep lightly grinding against Korra's sex. At this rate she didn't think she would ever be able to fall asleep, but as Asami finally settled down releasing her hands Korra was able to adjust her position taking some of the discomfort away.

Her reprieve was short lived, however, as the heiress took her hands again and moved them over her body. They stopped at the waist band of Asami's shorts. Korra's breath hitched her throat throat as she waited anxiously see where her lover would guide her hands. Asami slid Korra's hands underneath the waistband of her shorts.

Korra gulped as she could feel the body heat emanating off of Asami as the heiress brought her fingers to rest on the outside of her lace panties. Korra coduld feel how wet Asami was through the thin the fabric. She swallowed a moan as her fingers stroked the outside of Asami's panties. Korra could feel her core growing wetter and wetter as she swallowed a moan of delight.

In a moment of clarity Korra, slipped her hands from underneath the young beauty's and ensnared her in embrace. Korra made sure to catture her arms so Asami couldn't take her hands again as she held her. She laid there for what seemed like days until she felt confident enough to relax her grip. She allowed herself to relish in the feeling of Asami's body against her as she slept. The sensation had an effect like sedative on her as she allowed herself to relax as she drifted off into a light slumber.

In the morning Korra awoke to the sensation of being watched. Sleepily, she opened her eyes and was met with jade eyes staring lovingly at her. Luscious lips were mere inches from her face as she fought the urge, through a sleep induced haze, to reach out kiss them. She blinked away the sleep and smiled- Asami had been watching her sleep. As she regained her senses, she became aware of Asami's hands firmly wrapped around her waist.

"Good morning beautiful," Asami whispered as she moved her freed a hand and swept a wayward lock of hair out of Korra's face.

Korra smiled her, tired eyes lit up at Asami's touch, it brought energy rushing to her tired body. It was funny how that no matter how exhausted she was, Asami's touch could always energize her, it would always ignite a fire inside.

Despite Korra feeling rejuvenated, Asami could see the how exhausted her partner was. As she lovingly stroked Korra's cheek she spoke: "Go back to sleep, baby. I have to go into work early anyway."

The words registered in Korra's brain but she fought the urge to give into sleep. She knew Asami was more than busy at work, but Korra didn't want her to go. She wanted to stay lost in this moment forever. She had a gut feeling the next time she would awake in Asami's bed there relationship would be on an entirely different level. Korra knew she couldn't resist Asami any longer and that she was ready and willing to take things to the next level.

"Did you sleep well?" Korra asked unable to suppress a small laugh that slipped past her lips as she remembered last night fondly.

"Very well," Asami replied huskily with smile and a look of confusion unsure what Korra was laughing at.

"You know you talk and are very active in your sleep," Korra laughed as she studied Asami's horrified reaction.

A deep crimson blush crept across the rarely embarrassed face of Asami, normally she was so composed so guarded. She had such an intimate dream of her and Korra together, she worried just how she had revealed. What did she say out loud? Did she touch Korra in her sleep? Did she need to do damage control?

She felt a panic start to set in but quickly relaxed as Korra seemed to be amused rather than upset. Asami racked her brain trying to come up with a response, but she found words failed her. Cautiously her jade eyes met glacial azure eyes that smiled back at her, they told her whatever she did in her sleep she was forgiven for. She exhaled loudly, grateful she hadn't ruined things between them.

Asami convinced herself to get out of bed as she broke away of the hypnotic gaze of Korra's eyes. She could spend all day staring into those eyes, but she knew a busy day at work awaited her. Today, she had a meeting with President Moon about the rebuilding the city.

She had yet to meet with President Moon and the council since the new president had been elected. Asami was hopeful the project would be met with much more approval from President Moon than her predecessor showed. She was fairly confident it would be a busy yet smooth day at the office. But what she really wanted was to remain in bed with Korra.

As she rifled through her closet to grab her business her skirt and matching jacket she couldn't help but feel Korra's eyes on her. The feeling of loving eyes on her made her feel warm inside, it felt refreshing to feel cared for.

"Early day at the office?" Korra asked as she watched Asami head into the bathroom and shut the door softly behind her.

"Yes."

"Can I at least walk you to work?" Korra asked her voice oozing with disappointment at the fact that Asami had to leave so early.

Asami smiled, though their close knit circle of companions knew of their relationship the rest of the world was in the dark. It wasn't that they were hiding their relationship, they just didn't want to go public until they were secure in their feelings for each other. They were oblivious to the fact the feelings were mutual. It was obvious to any outsider looking in.

"Of course," was her reply, Asami was looking forward to the extra few minutes with Korra.

When she emerged from the bathroom bathroom dressed for work, her clothes pristine and wrinkle proof, her makeup the picture of perfection, her hair styled perfectly, she felt the gaze of her partner's hungry eyes.

She could see the approving, lust filled glance Korra shot her and all of the leftover self-doubt from yesterday vanished. With just a glance Korra had lifted her spirits and gave her the confidence she needed to carry her through the day. No one had ever been able to have an effect on her like this before.

Asami gathered her keys and a few last minute items as Korra tidied herself up in the bathroom. When she emerged she followed Asami's lead out of the apartment and into the streets.

The two remained silent as their hands touched walking through downtown. Asami enjoyed the company as she watched the few cars drive on deserted streets. It was about six in the morning and though downtown Republic City was a busy place it never really woke up and came to life before seven in the morning.

The deserted nature of the city so early in the morning was why Asami preferred in an early start. It allowed her to get much more done if she arrived three hours before Future Industries opened for business and an hour before the city started to wake than if she stayed an hour after her typical working hours because Republic CIty's nightlife didn't stop until after midnight.

Tonight she wanted be out of the office by five so she could meet up with Korra, Mako, and Bolin for drinks at six. She was planning on having a fun night out- something different from her usually stuffy Monday through Friday routine. Lost in thought Asami almost walked past her building, she stopped at the vestibule and turned to Korra.

"Meet here at 5?" Asami asked Korra as she looked into her eyes taking her hand and holding tight.

Korra nodded as she closed the distance between the two, She stood so close, Asami could feel the warmth of her breath tickling her neck. She felt Korra's hands grab her waist and pull her close. Their lips brushed each other's softly before Korra pushed the kiss further. Her tongue darted across Asami's lips seeking permission to enter her mouth.

The raven haired beauty acquiesced and moaned softly as Korra's tongue collided with hers. Asami didn't flinch she softly sucked on Korra's tongue in a playful. The two separated gasping for air. Neither wanted to end the moment, but Asami knew if she didn't break eye contact and head inside the building she wasn't going to make into work.

Asami diverted her eyes as she stepped out of the embrace of Korra. She avoided her lover's eyes as she turned and fumbled with her keys and unlocked the door. She could feel Korra's eyes on her as she disappeared into the building and into the elevator. Once the elevator doors closed she allowed herself to slump against the wall. The kiss hand left her weak in the knees. It was a miracle she was able to make it inside and into the elevator on her own.

She was nowhere near composed when the doors opened to the waiting area before her office. Asami smiled relieved that she had chose to come in early and that her assistant Noriko wasn't in yet. She didn't want to try to explain the frenzied lovesick state she was in.

It wasn't that her assistant was one to pry into her personal life but she had known Noriko since she was ten. When she was ten Noriko had became her father's assistant. Noriko was only twenty at the time and had taken an interest in Asami at the time.

The two had formed a bond- the heiress had considered her like an older sister. Noriko had been a confidant and friend for her as she grew up and struggled in her relationship with her father and life in general.

Asami was still close with Noriko and confided in her as a friend. She considered Noriko more like family than an employee. Asami remembered how grateful and happy she had been when Noriko agreed to stay on as her assistant after her father's arrest. She felt like Noriko was part of the family and keeping her on was a great comfort and help.

She quickly walked past her empty assistant's desk and opened the door to her office closing it firmly behind her. With her body pressed against the smooth mahogany door she leaned her head back drink in the moment. Her mind was definitely clouded. All she could think of was the sweet taste of Korra's saliva as her tongue slid into her mouth. She sighed shaking her head, this wasn't being productive.

But this morning Korra seemed so confident, so much bolder, she seemed so eager and wanting. Did something she had done her sleep break through the nervousness and apprehension the avatar had last night? She hoped with all of her heart that she hadn't forced Korra's hand, and that she truly was ready to start moving toward the next step in their relationship.

As she sat down in her chair and began pouring over housing designs and engineering problems she couldn't fight the bliss that came with this morning's supris change in Korra's demeanor. Asami was so happy she was practically glowing, she could feel the grin that had overtaken her face and she couldn't hide it.

The young CEO was in love. She was totally and truly enamored, she couldn't fight the feelings as they exuded out of her. Asami did not even bother to hide the lovesick look from face when Noriko popped in her office to check on her.

"Good morning Miss Sato," Noriko said as she popped her head in the small gap she created by opening the door.

Asami looked up from her paperwork wearing the same smile that Korra had put her face. Her jade eyes dazzled with love and euphoria.

"How many times have I told you Noriko, when it is just us you can call me Asami?" she chastised her assistant hating the sound of her friend calling her Miss Sato. She had only become Miss Sato to Noriko when she assumed the role of CEO. The title felt odd foreign to Asami to hear coming from Noriko's lips.

"Of course, my apologies... Asami," Noriko said uncomfortably , it was unusual for someone in a position such as her to ask to be referred to by their first name. Friends or not, when she was on the clock Noriko made sure to treat Asami with respect her position commanded.

Noriko studied Asami- her employer seemed to be in particularly high spirits this morning especially given the verdict that was handed down to Kuvira only yesterday. The more she studied the jade eyes of her boss Noriko detected something else that was new, if she didn't know any better she would assume Asami was in love. She had seen that look in her eyes in the past but not with the same intensity that was on display now.

"So how was your night?" Noriko asked the change in her tone told Asami this was her friend, her confidant asking not her assistant. Asami's smile turned into a wide grin as she spoke:

"It was...ah...it was fine," she replied exhaling her voice was light, airy, and dreamy as she brought her hands to her chest. Noriko smiled, she knew Asami's night was more than fine. It was very evident to her assistant that Asami was still on cloud nine and hadn't come off that feeling of a euphoric high that young love gives.

"Are you sure it was only fine?" Noriko laughed bringing Asami back to reality.

"Don't you have work to do?" Asami asked changing the subject hastily.

Her relationship with Korra was new, she wanted to bask in this phase for as long as possible even if it meant keeping from her assistant who happened to be the one person she had always confided in.

"I bet it's that dreamy fire bender again. What was his name again?" Noriko probed, as she laughed closing the door while retreating back to her desk. She was now determined to find who was on Asami's mind. She was accustomed to the fiery CEO confiding her, the fact that she hadn't open only made her more determined to find out who had captured Asami's attention.

Noriko knew Asami's proclivity for both women and men so she didn't understand why the CEO was being unusually tight lipped. In fact, she knew about all of Asami's past relationships, this mystery meant whatever it was, was juicy. She was also happy for Asami, the CEO was one of the richest people in Republic City and she was very attractive yet since she became CEO she had remained single. Sure she had her fair share of suitors, but she remained single making this new revelation all the more interesting.