Disclaimer: I do not know Legend of Korra and the song 'Last Time' by Becky Hill.
Personally, I'm a Makorra and Bosami shipper, but I respect Korrasami. This song just screams 'Makorra reconciliation'.
As the Avatar, Korra made many promises she swore to keep, promises she tried her best to hold onto them.
Today, she proclaimed a new one.
"This is the last time I'm ever falling in love."
And then she stepped into the spirit portal.
Baby, now you're back again
Back into my life
Hit a lot of turbulence
You know
One too many arguments
I have to let go
Forgive you, I know
Why did she made that promise to herself?
Because of her recent breakup with Asami.
Korra honesty believed she finally found true love with her.
Their relationship had gotten rocky over the past few weeks. First it was good. The women were really in love. But then the flames of their love grew too much. They fought one another, they ignored each other, they glared at each other. They even arm wrestled when they tried to hold hands!
But Korra refused to give up on them. Always a fighter, she was determined to work through it.
You say you wanna try, and I see you change before my eyes into somebody new
So, no empty promises
I need to know it's worth it if I'm gonna go there with you
While the war was raging between the Avatar and her girlfriend, one side gained an unlikely ally.
Bolin.
He and Asami had gotten close, becoming best friends. Whenever Korra and Asami have a fight, Bolin was at Asami's side.
At the time, Korra thought nothing of it. Bolin had gone through a rough breakup with Opal, and she was glad he and Asami had each other during their difficult periods.
Until she walked in on the 'best friends' kissing in Asami's office.
Now she understood how hurt Bolin felt when he walked in on her and Mako four years earlier.
This is the last time
Now you're mine
The last time falling in love
After the last fight
I realised
I'm not giving you up
Within the hour, Korra and Asami officially broke up. For good.
"I'm so sorry, Korra. I never meant for this to happened. It just…happened. Look, I care about you, I really do. We had a great time together, amazing even. But this isn't working. We're not working. This relationship is too much for me. I can't handle the stress of being the Avatar's girlfriend anymore. I was going to tell you, but every time we even see each other, we end up fighting and you're also fighting for us. I really love that about you. But…not anymore. I swear, I'm not trying to hurt you. I want us to be friends again. And please don't hurt Bolin either. I love him."
"Korra, please listen. You're one of my bestest friends and I never, ever want to hurt you. Like Asami said, it just happened. But my feelings for her didn't just happen. I thought Asami need more support, so I spend more time with her, and I really love her company and her voice and her sense of humour…it funny that I never noticed the most beautiful woman in the world, only to fall in love with her through her personality. She's the only person I can really talk to. I tell her things not even Mako knows. I love her. I really do. I hope you'll find true love someday."
That was why Korra decided to never fall in love again.
The first time we broke
You left in the night
This time we're getting it right
This is the last time
Now you're mine
The last time falling in love
In love, in love...
To clear her head and to get away from Republic City (and keep herself from killing her ex and ex-friend), Korra went on a trip alone in the Spirit World. She found herself resting on a small hill. She can't sleep, so she stared up at the multicoloured sky, breathing in the fresh, magical air, and thinking about what conspired.
Was loving her so hard?
Was she too much? Too hotheaded, too passionate, too caring? Was her duty as the Avatar killing the people she loved?
First Mako, and then Asami? She even lost Bolin as a potential lover!
"I messed up the only friends I have." Korra mumbled. "Aang would never mess with his friends like I did."
It was moments like this that made her jealous of her previous life. Constantly compared to him.
He made love look so easy…
"Korra!"
Korra sat up at the faint cry of her name.
"Korra!"
It was getting louder…
The last person she ever expected to be here burst out the bushes, covered in scratches, leaves and a glowing purple bunny snoozing on his head.
The last time falling in love
"Mako?"
You know it's been hard for me
I still got my fears
Couple insecurities
Deep down
But I'm give you all of me
Give you my best
All this beautiful mess
Korra jumped her feet. "Mako, what are you doing here?"
"I needed to find you!" He exclaimed, taking the bunny off his head.
The spirit animal was still sound asleep as Mako held it by the scruff of its neck. Korra took it into her arms, the animal's nap unbroken.
She smiled down on the bunny. Then she looked up and noticed Mako staring at her with a loving gaze. His arm was still bandaged up, but he was able to move it around. She also noticed the knuckles of his unburnt arm were bruised.
"What happened to your hand?" She asked.
"Bolin's jaw met my fist." Mako answered in a nonchalant tone.
Korra's dazzling blue eyes widened.
"You punched your brother?"
"He cheated with your girlfriend on you!"
"We did the same thing four years ago!"
"It still isn't right!"
"You can't just punch someone unless they're a criminal. You could lose your job, everything you worked for."
"I'm not in trouble. Bolin and Asami are not pressing charges."
"Does Lin even know you're here?"
He made a sheepish face. "Uh…"
"She doesn't?"
"Right after I punched Bolin, I ran into the Spirit Portal to find you. I'm sure Asami told her I'm gone."
"Mako, you can't just run off like that. Especially after me."
Mako's hands reached to take her hands, yanking her in to focus on him and only him. The rabbit has been moved to her shoulder, still snoozing away.
"Korra, do you remember what I said at the wedding? I always got your back. Always. Wherever you go, I go."
Korra stared back at him. "I appreciate your concern. But I'm ok."
"No, you're not."
"Of course, I'm not. I just got cheated on and dumped. But I will be ok. I'll forgive them. Don't worry, I learnt my lesson."
"Your lesson?"
"I am never falling in love again."
This is the last time
Now you're mine
The last time falling in love
After the last fight
I realised
I'm not giving you up
"…excuse me?"
"I said falling for Asami is the last time I'm ever falling in love. I surrender. I had enough. I'm not getting into another relationship that will just blow up in my face."
Korra was mighty proud of herself, which made Mako more dismayed.
"You can't be seriously."
"Dead serious."
"If you do that, you'll letting Asami and Bolin screw you over! You can't let them take your choice to love away!"
"No, they didn't. I still have the choice to fall in love. I'm just not taking it again. I'm a big girl, I can take care of myself. It's not that big of a deal."
"Yes, it is!"
She was started to get very annoyed by his determination to deny the truth.
"Mako, why is this bothering you?"
"Because I want you to love me again!"
The rabbit sneezed in its sleep.
"…excuse me?"
"I love you! I still do! I was going to tell you at the wedding, but you left with Asami. After everything you've been through, I decided to leave you alone and have some happiness with her. I was extremely jealous, but I didn't want to ruin your relationship. My stupid brother did that for me."
"No, he didn't. The relationship was dead already. I killed it. I kill every romantic relationship I had."
"You don't."
"I do! Romance hates me."
"Maybe you just need a break."
"I am taking a break from love. Permanently. I'm gonna live as a celibate monk and there's nothing you can do to stop me!"
"No! I won't let you do that!"
"Mako, neither you nor Asami can deal with loving me. I'm better off alone. I'm too much to handle. You remember what we were like dating? We're good as friends but as a couple, we're toxic. Face it. We don't belong together."
The first time we broke
You left in the night
This time we're getting it right
This is the last time
Now you're mine
The last time falling in love
In love, in love...
He groaned, rubbing his irate-ridden face with his hands. "You are so hard-headed!"
She stuck her tongue out at him.
"I love that about you."
She hastily pulled her tongue in.
"Look, these last few years without you has been driving me crazy. I know we had trouble while dating. We didn't communicate with each other. Both of us were so stubborn, we thought we could handle everything on our own. I was feeling frustrated with all the teasing I got for being your boyfriend and I was trying to make a name for myself at the police station. It was tough being the Avatar's boyfriend…"
He reached out to caress her cheek, dawning love on her from his warm eyes.
"But it was tougher when I wasn't your boyfriend. You're an amazing person. You deserve everything. You say we don't belong together, and I say we do. We can keep arguing for the rest of our lives, but I am never going to stop fighting for you. I love you. I still do. I always do."
The last time falling in love
He was sincere. So honest. So true.
It scared her.
"I…can't."
She turned away from him and ran. With the rabbit still in her arms.
"Korra!"
He immediately chased after her.
Mirroring what they did four years ago in the South Pole.
No more tears up in my eyes, wondering where you were last night
No more stressing 'bout who's on your mind
Said we'd give it one last try
Try to stay for life
Korra sprinted through the forest, her ex hot on her tail. He kept calling after her, just alerting her how far behind her was from her.
Not too far.
"Korra! Korra, stop! Wait!"
In her haste to escape, she failed to see a root until her foot got caught in it. She fell forward, letting go of the bunny, and went crashing into a lake.
"Korra!"
Mako skidded to a stop at the edge of the lake. Once he saw the woman he loved in the water, he panicked.
"Korra, are you ok? Don't worry, I'll help you- Ah!"
The now awakened spirit bunny headbutted Mako from behind, sending him flying into water, before hopping on its merry way. He broke to the surface, coughing for air, and then swam over to Korra.
"Korra! Korra, are you okay? Are you hurt? Are you cold? Let's get out of the water before you get sick. You might-"
He was annoying her so much, so she spat water at him.
"Hey! This is what I get for worrying about you?"
"No, this is what you get for annoying me!"
"Oh really? Well, you're annoying me too, so there!"
He splashed water at her. She gawked at him, appalled, and he smirked. She splashed water at him and then he splashed back. They splashed water back and forth, the Avatar not using her Waterbending. Just having fun.
This is the last time
Now you're mine
The last time falling in love
After the last fight
I realised
I'm not giving you up
The splashing eventually stopped, and they laughed heartily. But then Mako stopped laughing to stare at her bathing in sparkling water and moonlight. Korra raised a perplexed brow, her bright eyes open wide and her mouth in her signature cocky smile, her white teeth clashing with the blue.
Mako reached over and brushed wet hair from Korra's face.
"You're so beautiful…"
Korra blushed red. He leaned in, resting his forehead on hers.
"Korra, I'm sorry I dump this on you. I know I can't force you to love me again. I just don't want to lose you again. If you give up on love…You give up on living. I had to say something because I know you would stick to it."
"Are you doing this out of guilt?"
"I'm doing out of love. Crazy love."
He wasn't lying. He was really in love with her.
And she was in love with him.
"I'm scared, ok? I'm scared of getting hurt again. I'm scared of losing someone I love. I'm scared of getting dumped again. I love you too. But I don't want to ruin what we have again. I don't want to screw up another relationship. Love has hurt me more times I can count. Why bother falling in love when I know it's gonna hurt me?"
Mako's hand caressed her cheek. "I'm sorry you got hurt. I don't care if you're the Avatar, you are not allowed to get hurt. From now on, I'm your personal bodyguard. You protect the world and I'll protect you. I'll quit my job if I have to." Korra opened her mouth, but he shut her up immediately. "Don't argue with me. Yes, we fight. Yes, we want to kill each other. Yes, we drive each other crazy. But fights are part of a healthy relationship. No relationship is perfect. We were too young and stressed to realise that. Our love isn't toxic at all. Our worries, our responsibilities, our stubbornness, those things made our love toxic. Don't you get it? I can't live without you. We can make it work again. We belong together. Give us a chance."
The first time we broke
You left in the night
This time we're getting it right
This is the last time
Now you're mine
The last time falling in love
In love, in love...
She thought about it hard and long. She was in love with him. She never stopped loving him. When she thought about it, her love for him drowned her fear of getting hurt by love. As much as she wanted to argue more, she knew he was right.
They can make it work again.
Third time's the charm.
"This is the last time I'm ever falling in love, so you better make it worth my while."
Mako grinned and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her in and kissed her with all the love and passion he had for her. Likewise, Korra caged him with her arms and kissed back. Their lips stayed glued together until the need for air forced them apart. Only by an inch.
"Just for you know, I love you too." She whispered and then quickly went back to making out with him in the water, with the moon shining over them.
The last time falling in love
(She and Mako ended up staying together for the next 60 years until Mako's death. Korra followed him three years later.)