AN: the Elemental Fever Challenge continues!

Prompt 2: Music

Arctic Tunes

Light bells twinkled as a store patron opened the doors to the new music shop located on the more secluded side of town. She poked her head inside, quickly being succumbed by the endless amount of books… or rather records and albums, piled throughout the store.

"Hey there! Welcome in!" A sweet voice called out.

She looked toward the source of the voice to no avail thanks to the mountains of music sheets.

"Hey there." She called back sheepishly, wondering if it was okay for her to be here.

"Sorry for the mess! I just unpacked a couple of boxes and am in the middle of reorganizing. Feel free to look around though!"

As much as she wanted to refuse kindly, she couldn't help it. The atmosphere of this shop was extremely cozy and she felt at peace for once. "Okay."

She began browsing through the store, curious as to what they had. She wasn't sure how long she looked through the aisles but from what she saw, the owner had fantastic taste. They had just about every genre of music that she could think of from hip hop to classical to even heavy metal. There was just about some of everything and that pleased her music-loving self.

"Oh… they even have this." She picked up a record off the shelf, "I haven't seen this in ages."

A voice popped up from behind her. "Oh? Mxmtoon nice choice, one of my favs."

She jolted in surprise from the sudden appearance.

"Oh— sorry! I didn't mean to shock you," she gave her a big grin. "The name's Korra! I'm the owner of this little shop so it's nice meeting you Miss…?"

She then smiles sweetly at her excited energy. "Asami." She then braces her stomach before turning around, "Nice meeting you as well."

"Oh! You have a little one, how many months are you?"

Asami smiled again before answering. "A little over seven."

"Ouch, they're about to pop out then huh?"

That gets Asami to giggle a little. "I guess so."

"Are they a boy? A girl?"

Asami glances down at her belly before cradling her stomach protectively. "A girl."

"Awww," Korra smiles sweetly before pulling a little charm from her pocket. "Here, for our future loving music fanatic."

Blinking once, Asami accepted the gift before laughing softly. "Arctic Tunes huh?" She then takes in the details of the mascot on the charm. "Is that… a polar bear…dog?"

"Yup! Polar bear-dog indeed."

"Huh."

"Anyways" Korra winks at Asami before waving at her, "Feel free to look around, let me know if you need something."

"Alright, will do. Thanks again Korra, you have a lovely store."

"Thanks!"

xXx

Asami opens the door to Arctic Tunes again, prompting releasing a pleasant jingle courtesy of the bells. This time, however, wasn't as crowded as the first time she entered. The floors were spotless and the shelves and displays were filled with all sorts of music goods, but, something else caught her attention this time.

It was Korra's welcoming smile.

"Oh, hey there Asami! Glad to see you back again."

"Hey, glad to be back."

Korra grinned before teasing her a little. "Hmm… let me guess, she was asking for a serenade?"

Confused for a split second, Asami quickly released who she meant. She laughed happily before agreeing, "She's that obvious huh? She's making me walk here when my legs and back are bustin'!"

At that comment, Korra covered her mouth but failed to suppress her laugh. Once her laughter settled, she wiped her tears away before asking. "So, what can I do for ya today? Just browsing again or can I help serenade your ears with a song?"

Humming at that aspect, Asami caved into her curiosity. "Sure why not?"

Seeming happy by that response, Korra immediately perked up and gave Asami great hospitality. "Right this way then." She gestured her patron into her little quarters and gave her a seat. Once Asami was situated behind the small booth, Korra grabbed a pair of headsets before bringing them up to her ears. "Pardon me…" she then carefully put them on before scrolling through her soundtrack and picking out a song. She clicked the play button before watching her reaction carefully.

Asami closed her eyes to enjoy the beat and sure enough, she smiled. "Honey by Kehlani, nice."

A breath of relief left Korra's lips. "Thanks."

And just like that, days and weeks passed, blooming a new routine between the two of them. Asami would stop by sometime throughout the day and then Korra would recommend some song to her. It became their daily exchange and as time passed, the more pregnant Asami came. At some point, they exchanged numbers to stay in contact since they grew close to one another.

"Urgh…" Asami grunted as she held onto her stomach.

That alarmed Korra. "You okay! Do I have to take you to the hospital or something?!"

Asami waved it off. "I'm okay Korra, thank you though. It's just…" she looked down at her bulging belly. "You know. She's about to pop soon so I don't think I'll be able to visit you that often anymore. I'm gonna be busier than ever sadly."

"Oh…" Korra deflated slightly. "Ya, gotta. I understand."

There was this sad pout on her face and that made Asami frown but just as she was about to speak up, Korra cut her off.

"Well! Here's today's song." She then rushed to put the headset over Asami's head and started the song.

Asami simply sighed as she listened to the beat of the music. As she tapped her fingers along to the tempo, she thought to herself. Pretty Girl by Hayley Kiyoko huh? When the song stopped, she took off her headset before looking into Korra's eyes. "Korra…"

Korra twitched in stop like some angsty teen. "Y-Yeah…?"

"You do know I'm with a baby right…?"

This time her eyebrow twitched. "Uhuh…"

"I'm going to be a mother soon so I don't know how much that'll change our… relationship."

"I-I know! I just uh… wanted to let you know that I think you're um… really pretty." With her cheeks slightly pink, Korra looked away, twiddling with her fingers.

Asami started at her intensely before eventually cracking a smile. "You know… I don't think I ever told you."

"Tell me what?"

"That I'm single."

"Wait—" Korra's jaw dropped. "What— but—" she looked down at her stomach, "Aren't you married?"

"I was." She deadpanned with a blank look. "But it didn't work out… we divorced this year actually but it wasn't until after we were official apart that I realized I was pregnant. Maybe if I had found out earlier, I would have tried staying together but you know something?"

Korra simply nodded for her to continue.

"I've come to realize that I miss being together with someone. It might be a little too fast but I feel this… spark with you, as if this," she looks between the both of them, "could maybe work… So, if you are fine with the idea of me having a newborn baby… I'm open to seeing what we could become."

Completely speechless, Korra was practically paralyzed.

Asami took the silence as a no. "Of course… If I'm misreading then I apologize. You can forget about it and I'll see you around after my baby." She stood up to hobble away but thankfully snapped back to reality and chased after her.

"W-Wait Asami!" She briskly walked over to grab her arm. "T-That… if… if you're okay with me then I'd like to take you out for some coffee…" She then glances down her belly before smiling, "After she's out of course."

Smiling back in response, Asami nodded softly. "Of course."

AN: there do be a gay playlist so go to my ao3 if u wanna see it :3