"Korra, it's okay to cry."
"..."
"You don't have to be strong."
"..."
(sigh) "Do you need anything?"
"..."
"Maybe keeping you here with me wasn't the best thing."
"..."
"Fine. Have it your way."
::
"Listen up kids, this is Korra. She's new so I want you all to welcome her."
"Hey, I'm Mako, and this is my 'lil bro, Bolin."
"..."
"Why don't you talk? We just want to be friends."
"..."
"Come on Bo, she obviously isn't cool."
"I think she is. Bye Korra, come hang with us any time."
"..."
::
"Where do you think you're going 'lil girl?"
"..."
"What's the matter? You a mute?"
"Ugh, fuck this man. She's a lost cause."
"She just needs a hand."
"Hey, what's going on over here?"
"Just saying hello Sir."
"Korra..are you okay?"
"..."
"Don't worry teach, we'll take good care of her."
::
"NOW!"
"What the-"
"Do it Bolin, now!"
"Why you punk ass b-"
"Korra..Korra are you okay?"
"..."
"Korra.."
"Korra."
"KORRA!"
Korra shot up in her bed, eyes wide as saucers. It was a dream. She was panting rapidly, her body covered in beads of sweat as she tried to reel her mind back to the present. Once she got her breathing under control, she slowly lowered herself back down, and stared up at the ceiling. Yet, another dream, another sleepless night. Reaching over to the bedside table, she grabbed a pipe and a lighter.
Tonight is the first time us three get to hang out since I've been back.
Even though tensions were running high at the moment, Korra was looking forward to tonight. A chance to really reconnect with the only people who knew her inside and out. She knew they had questions, and rightfully so, they deserved answers. That was what tonight was about. A way of her apologizing and making amends, even though a part of her was still a lie. Or it wasn't, she hadn't decided.
Mako already knows I smoke pot, so I don't really care if Bolin knows about that.
She knew if they learnt the full extent of her abuse, they wouldn't trust her, and possibly wouldn't want anything to do with her ever again. No, that was not an option. It was best just to leave all the dumb shit out and focus on the future.
God, I hope that psychopath girlfriend of Bo's isn't coming. What a buzz kill.
::
Yup, defiantly a buzz kill.
The atmosphere was awkward enough without Opal adding to it. At least she's not giving me the evils. In fact Opal seemed out of place and really uncomfortable. She had her arms around Bolin's, clinging to him like a possession, or was it more like protection. Mako had found them a quiet booth, situated away from the rest of the gathered masses, much to Opal's relief.
"So, uh..Korra, what's Boiling Rock like? I hear it's really strict and they only feed you cabbage and water."
"What? No. Who told you that?" replied Korra as she chugged back her beer. "Besides, I really don't want to talk about the last three years. I want to talk about before that..(sigh) I wanted to say that I'm..I'm sorry."
Both brother looked at each other, then Mako gripped her shoulder reassuringly. "Korra, you don't have to apologize."
"Yes I do." She almost sounded frantic. "I was a mess, and I treated you both like shit..I may not have been myself, but that's no excuse so don't let me off so lightly."
"We just want you to be happy, god knows you deserve to be. After all..we're family and family looks out for their own."
"Bolin's right. We forgave you a long time ago, because we care about you and don't want anything standing in the way of your happiness."
Korra was stunned. How did she not know this? Had she been so drug-fucked to realize what awesome friends she had. Family? I guess we are. It certainly felt that way. The trio had been together since they were kids, even though Mako was an ex, they still managed to keep a tight bond. Bros before Hoes.. and all that.
Bolin cleared his throat, standing at attention and raising his mug. "To Korra."
"TO KORRA!"
A few other people within earshot chimed in on their toast, but they didn't seem to mind. It made it all that more special. Even Opal had raised her glass but she was still quiet as ever. Although Korra didn't particularly like the girl, she figured they should at least be on speaking terms.
"So, Opal..how did you and Bolin meet?"
Much to her surprise, the girl seemed happy with the question. Korra could tell by the look on her face that she was thinking back to that exact moment and whatever it was made her very happy.
"I found him at an ice-cream cart, sobbing over spilled milk. Honestly, there was spilled milk everywhere, haha." Bolin blushed, but Opal just looked at him adoringly. "He didn't have enough yuan to cover the cost, so I paid. To work off his "debt" he asked me out on a date and the rest is history."
"Haha, yeah I can picture that. He's always been a cry baby though."
"He was crying over you. It was the day after you left."
And just like that..
Buzz kill.
::
"So, how did last night go?"
"Besides being surrounded by drunkards, okay." Opal sat in one of the comfy sofas in front of the large desk. "You're lucky you didn't go. I only went to keep an eye on Bolin."
"Those three are pretty close, and yet..Korra is such a mystery."
"A mystery? You really don't know nothing about her huh."
"I thought she was some stranger I met at a noodle canteen, but she turned out to be an ex of an ex."
Asami was so naive for someone so smart, thought Opal. "There's a lot you don't know Asami. It's not my place to say, but you should ask Mako next time you see him."
"Things aren't exactly civil between us at the moment. I'm not sure if I want to see him ever again."
"What did he do now? Dent your precious satomobile."
"No, he just lied to me about something important."
"Like..?"
(sigh) "Okay. You have to promise not to repeat this to anyone."
"Promise."
"The night me and Mako hooked up, he left the part out where he said he was already in a relationship."
"Oh? Wow, didn't think he was the cheating type."
"That's not the case. The girlfriend at the time...was Korra."
Now it was Opal's turn to feel guilty. She had been bashing the southerner for hurting her Bolin, even though she didn't really understand the reasons behind it. Loyalty, was by far the the most important aspect in any relationship, as far as a Beifong was concerned.
Guess I owe her an apology. She did make an effort with me at the pub. God I'm such a bitch sometimes.
"I really felt like we had a connection when I first met her, but now..now I don't think I can look at her knowing what I did."
"If it helps, she was really gutted you didn't come."
"Really? She said that?"
"Mhm. Oh yeah, she was really drunk too. In fact, she left her phone at the bar, which I was going to give to Mako to deliver, but since she missed you so much..you should."
"Me? I couldn't do that, it would be too..weird?"
"A 'lil creepy, but I'm sure she'll be grateful. Might even get to see her apartment?"
A blush spread across Asami's cheeks, as she pondered the idea of various possibilities regarding the apartment.
"Do you have the address?"
::
Korra wasn't a morning person, in fact her days started at lunch time and no sooner. However, she awoke to the faint knocking at her door, which she must of guessed was Mako because she didn't bother putting a robe over her. Who else knew where she lived, right? When she opened the door, it took her several seconds to realize it wasn't Mako.
"A-Asami?"
"I-I'm so sorry! Did I wake you? I'll go-"
"Woah, woah. Okay first, yes. You woke me." This didn't help the woman's resolve, however, "and second, how did you know where I was? Did I give you my address?"
Asami was lost for words. The girl was either oblivious to fact she was almost entirely naked, or didn't care because she had a stunning figure. The heiress was almost drooling in her panties, and she was sure she was as red a fire-lily. Korra had noticed her staring and smirked inwardly at the knowing.
"Since you're here, you want to come in?"
"..sure."
(A/N) Asami can't seem to keep it zipped up. Thanks again for reading guys. Enjoy your evening.