That was rude.

Korra was still staring at the door. Maybe she had the wrong address? As she turned to leave, the door swung open, followed by a pair of arms lifting her off her feet in a death hug.

"KORRA!"

She would have thought she was being attacked, but she knew that voice too well. When Bolin eventually put her down, both of them had a goofy grin on their face, both chuckling away. Korra noticed the girl standing in the door way, arms crossed with a scowl. If she didn't know any better, Korra thought she was trying to burn a hole through her head.

Bolin followed her eye trail, and immediately recognized the look in his girlfriend's eyes. He gulped then cleared his throat, scratching the back of his head nervously as he did.

"Korra, this is Opal, my..girlfriend. Opal, you remember me telling you about Korra, right? right?"

"Your 'dope' friend?"

Dope friend? I have a name.

"Ha-ha, yeah-TEA! How about I make us some tea!"?

While Bolin basically ran into the house, Korra hesitated. She didn't want to upset this girl who quite clearly she had somehow offended. Opal eyed Korra suspiciously before stepping to the side to allow for maximum distance between the two.

"I guess you better come in."

Her tone was bitter, and Korra wondered what exactly Bolin had told her.

Once inside, Korra sat in the middle of the couch, Opal seated directly across form her. The girl's eyes never wavering, or relenting in their scrutiny. Korra was glad when Bolin eventually returned with a tray of hot tea. He still had that goofy grin on his face.

"I hope it's not too hot."

"It's fine Bo, thank you."

Korra took a sip of her tea, as Bolin sat on the arm rest of Opal's chair. "When Mako told me you were coming home, he didn't actually say what day. I wanted to be the one to pick you up, but he was like, NO! I'm glad you're here now, that's all that matters."

"I gotta say, it's-"

"-Bolin, honey, can you please get me some biscuits? There should be some upstairs."

"Sure, anything for you my little dumpling."

Gross, shoot me now.

Korra had to stop herself from puking at the display of affection. As soon as Bolin left and was out of ear shot, Opal turned on Korra.

"Okay, what the hell is your-"

"-let's get one thing straight. I know your kind-"

"-My kind? You know nothing about me."

"I know enough. I know that Bolin has a heart of gold. I know you don't have a heart at all. I also know, that you put him and his brother through hell and think you can just come back into his life, thinking nothing has changed-"

"-look I don't-"

"-Shut up! I haven't finished." Opal took another deep breath, before continuing. "He considers you family. As much as I want him to cut you loose, because of that reason..I will allow your relationship."

"Allow?" Korra laughed half-heatedly at the implication. "Who do you think you are? Bolin and our relationship have nothing to do with you."

"They have everything to do with me. I care about him."

"What? You think I don't?"

"Uh, guys?"

Both women turned to see Bolin standing in the doorway, holding a packet of biscuits. Opal looked away ashamed, but Korra was furious.

"Sorry Bo, we'll have to catch up another time." Korra headed for the door, not giving Bolin any chance to stop her. "Thanks for the tea."

"Korra wait-"

She held her hand up to silence him, and just like that, she was gone.

::

Mako pulled up to the front doors of the hotel. He raced over as soon as he could, having finished a conversation with Bolin. He knew Opal was just looking out for his little brother, but he was looking out for Korra. Someone had to. Was that all it was though?

As he walked up to her door, he could hear loud music playing. He knocked, but there was no answer. Maybe she can't hear me. He knocked a few more times, but then decided to let himself in. If she chewed him up and spat him out, then so be it. I need to know she's okay.

To his surprise, Korra was not alone.

"Mako? What are you doing here?" Korra said urgently, while trying to block his view. "You can't just waltz in whenever you like."

"I knocked and got no reply. Is that weed I smell?"

"Yeah, so? What are you doing here?"

"Bolin told me what happened today. I wanted to make sure you were okay."

"Well as you can see, I'm perfectly fine."

"Who are they?" he asked, referring to the three other men, all with joints in their hands, laughing among themselves. "Korra, I thought you were clean?"

"It's pot Mako. It's not going to kill me." Korra tried nudging him further out the door, "now if you don't mind I'd like to go back to having some fun."

"Korra I don't think-"

But it was too late. The door had slammed shut in his face.

::

Asami wasn't having a good night either. In fact, she had been nothing but miserable since Mako had informed her of their affair. Had she not met Korra and spent the day with her, she would have shrugged it off, but it was too late for that now.

She jumped under the covers of her over sized bed, too big for just a single person, but she liked it that way. Easy for her to lose herself in. As she had always done since she was a child.

I should tell her, but I don't want to lose her as a friend. It's better now then later. Ugh, what do I do?

Honesty was always the best policy, but this was different. Korra wasn't just some person, she was kind, considerate, funny, and she had this alluring mystery about her. Her very being was intoxicating, and Asami just wanted to take it all in. Now she was left with a dilemma.

Fuck my life.

Thankfully, sleep followed soon after.

::

The week had come and gone by without a hitch. Korra and Bolin had agreed to meet up the coming weekend, and invited Mako, since he kept calling every chance he got. It was becoming a bit of an obsession. Korra had also invited Asami, but she had declined, which was upsetting.

Now Korra was back in the psychiatrist's office, waiting for Kya to show up. She had stuffed her pockets with the complementary mints, sucking on one as she made herself more comfortable. There was a bed, but how cliche was that? Besides, she didn't want to fall asleep.

"Good morning Korra. You took off last time before I got the chance to ask you a very important question?"

"What's that?"

"What medication are you taking?"

Herbal.

"Nothing."

(A/N) I know Opal seems unfriendly, but she'll come around..maybe. Thanks again for reading.