Author's Note
Fanfic for me has been acting weird. For example, I noticed some words not where they should be . Even when I went back to input the missing words into my last update, it still doesn't appear. Hopefully, this glitch gets fix. Until then sorry for the inconvenience.
Mako left to use the restroom, as I scan over the menu. This whole situation is making me sick. I'm not even sure if Korra knows about our lunch date. She didn't text me about, then again, why would she? I'm the one who made Mako a taboo subject.
My boss returns and I close my menu.
"Did you find something yet?" he asks.
"Well it's a pizza restaurant. Might as well get pizza." I explain, making him smirk.
"How does a pepperoni and cheese pie sound?" he asks.
"I'm fine with that."
"Good, because we were getting it regardless."
I let out a laugh, but the look on his face, tells me he wasn't kidding
"Miss. Sato, I'm glad you won the competition."
"Really?".
"Truly. A man can only take so much of Baatar and his very special antics." He tease.
Okay, maybe my boss and I do have something in common, which is how crazy Baatar seems to be.
Our waiter finally comes and I recognize him.
"Welcome to Sal's Pizza. What can I get you?" Kai asks.
I can see the small bruise on his cheek from Korra's wrath, start to heal.
Sadly, with the help of make-up I was able to lighten my bruise, but this poor kid has it bad.
"Please, tell me you aren't making the food. I would hate for that band-aid of yours to fall into the dishes." Mako states rudely.
Kai forces a smile.
"Sir,if you would look at my attire. I'm a greeter. As in not a cook, as in, I just take your order. I'm not even serving you all."
My boss grunts.
"Good, just by looking at you, I'm starting to lose my appetite."
"How does getting hit in the ribs sound?" Kai replies.
"What?" Mako states, clearly offended.
"Hey, I know you." Kai says, squinting his eyes and ignoring my boss's rant.
"Do you?" I ask, hoping he doesn't bring up the mall story.
"Yeah, you were at the mall when that bitch almost killed me."
"Don't you call her that!" I shout, making the whole restaurant stare at me.
I was just about to get on Mako about his rude behavior, but Kai is just as rude. How dare he call Korra or anyone in that nature, such disgusting word.
"I'm sorry Ma'am. Can I take your order." The boy says in shame, which he should be.
"Can we have two large pepperoni pizzas." Mako answers.
"Woah, is your girlfriend pregnant?" Kai asks, causing Mako and I to look at one another in disgust.
No wonder, Tenzin and Korra hate this kid. I should have let Korra kill him when she had the chance.
I don't really mean that, but you all get my point.
"I'm sorry but two pizzas, are a lot for two people." Kai replies.
"How old are you?" I ask.
"I'm 18." He replies, with pride.
Jinora is only 15, why is she hanging with him? I thought Kai was her age. I should call the police!
"Tell me why you're hanging with an underage girl?" I ask, forgetting that my boss is in my presence.
"I hang out with a lot of girls. What's it to ya? If you want my number just ask for it."
I'm just about to reply, when suddenly my boss speaks.
"Just put in our order, before I get your manager." Mako replies, ending the tension between this boy and I.
Kai collects our menu, leaving my boss and I to continue our awkwardness towards one another.
"Why did you order two pizzas? I'm not even that hungry, Sir."
"Because, we're having added company."
"Who?"
"It's a surprise."
Please tell me it's not Korra. The last thing I need to see, is the couple feeding each other pizza.
"Don't worry, it's not Korra. She's finishing her training from yesterday. Turns out she left early to surprise me with my favorite meal. My sweetheart is an amazing cook by the way."
I bet.
"That was nice of her." I reply.
"Yes, she has been very different lately and I want to thank you for that."
What does he mean by 'Thank Me'? I didn't tell her to make her man a meal. If I had the option to do so, I would have told her to starve him.
"No, Sir. I haven't influenced Korra at all. Also with all due respect, Korra and I have an agreement, where we don't talk about you. I would find it appropriate if, we don't talk about Korra in a similar manner."
Mako nods, hopefully understanding my viewpoint.
"I get it, girl code. However, Korra means a lot to the both of us. Right?"
"I guess."
"Exactly, I want us to have a friendship too Asami."
Did he just call me by my first name? My birth name? The name he had, such a hard time saying up until now? Someone pinch me.
"Korra is my world. No girl could compete with such a goddess. I don't have to describe the person my girlfriend is, because I'm sure you see it."
Okay? What's his point?
"Christmas is coming up and I plan to make a big step in our relationship."
"You're going to take her ice skating?" I ask.
Mako looks at me confuse.
"No!"
"Why not? Korra loves ice skating."
"I know that!"
"Then why don't you take her?"
"I will…that's...that's not the point.. why are we talking about this?"
Because I don't want to hear about you trying to propose to Korra! I'm not dumb, that the next step in their relationship! I don't want to hear wedding bells, I want to hear them breaking up!
"Sir, I don't want to talk about this. I feel like I'm going behind her back." I explain.
"Why? I think she would enjoy us being friends. Also her knowing that you don't hate me would help too."
"I never told her you hated me." I blurt out.
"Asami, I'm no fool."
I beg to differ.
"I know you think I hate you. Let's face it, you hate me too."
Wait. Did he just admit he hated me? I feel like he secretly did.
"That's not true."
He rolls his eyes.
"Everyone hates their boss."
"That's not true, everyone loves me."
I freeze in shock, reckoning the familiar voice, the voice I love so much.
Mako gets up and extend his hand out.
"Mr. Sato. Glad you could make it."
"Of course, my boy. You're my favorite little entrepreneur, besides this precious gem. Bring your old man into a hug."
I get up and greet my Father.
"What brings you from Middletown?" I ask.
"Well, I had some business to take care of here. Then suddenly, I get a call from Mako, inviting me to lunch. I didn't know you would be attending."
"That's because your daughter here and my favorite worker won a competition." Mako replies.
My Father's grin makes me forget about how much of a liar my boss is. My Father and I have a great relationship, he's my best friend. I tell him everything, that's going on in my life. Besides the whole Korra situations, but who would tell anyone that?
"I'm proud of you, Sami." He replies, squeezing my hand across the table.
"Mr. Sato, I called you because I need some advice for my company." The great Hirshoi takes off his suit jacket.
"Have you asked Asami? She's far more better with business tips than I am. She practically saved my company many of times."
I try to hide my little smirk.
"Miss Sato, is doing way too much already. I didn't want to put extra stress on her."
I cringe at my boss's incorrect statement. Mako, does nothing but put extra stress on me.
"As much as I like business. I think I would like to enjoy my lunch with the two people I care about. How about you come to my home tomorrow and we can discuss your situation." My Father replies.
The look of Mako being let down is promising.
"I would but... I'm having dinner with my girlfriend's parents tomorrow. Unless they can come too, I'll have to postpone." Mako tease.
"You know what? That sounds like a great idea. I love meeting new people. Bring them over."
"WHAT?" I ask.
My Father chuckles.
"Don't worry Sami, they won't go through your bedroom. It hasn't been touched since the last time you visited me, which were ages ago." He tease.
"Why don't you come along too, Asami? Korra will be there and you two are the best of friends." Mako suggests.
"I'm really busy with…"
"Work?" My Father cuts off, making me smile.
"No, I just like the city you know that? Also I don't want to ruin your business meeting."
"Nonsense, Sami. You're coming to visit. Everyone misses you back home." My Father states sternly.
"But Dad!"
"Dinner starts at five, like always." he replies, not giving me a choice to protest anymore.
"You can ride with us." Mako offers with a hint of amusement in his eye.
This is all his fault, I don't know how, but it is!
"NO, I'll drive to Middletown myself."
"Very well Mrs. Independent." My Father tease.
Going back home is supposed to be relaxing, not stressful. The worst part is, I have to watch Korra and Mako flirt throughout the meal. Hopefully, Korra's parents will enforce the no p.d.a rule.
Wait.. I'm meeting Korra's parent?
Short chapter I know, but I'm working on chapter 8 right now.