AN: There we go, another drabble :D
I called this one: Boyfriend? I don't have a boyfriend! for obvious reasons :P
The next drabble will be somewhat related to this one. One of my lovely readers from tumblr gave me the idea when she mentioned that Korra could have just jumped into a different universe. Thinking Asami is her gf. Anyway, you'll read it once I post it! It's finished already, but Imma give ya'll some time to read this first and comment on it, before I post the next drabble :)
Love you all! Missed you!
Pain.
That's what she felt. Her lungs burned while she tried to run as fast as she could. She's not dead! She's NOT DEAD! The words continued to echo and repeat in her head in a steady rhythm. Not dead! No! I won't accept it!
The explosion had been massive. Half the building had been blown up and Korra was inside when the explosion occurred. Now, Asami was running towards the building. Only two walls were left of it. They hardly stood a few feet taller than her. She didn't care. She needed to find Korra. Find the blue of her tunic in between all the rubble of whatever was left of the former building.
She started to frantically move aside any bricks, wood and rubble she saw. Others came to help. All moved aside the rubble as fast as they could. But Asami worked harder than anyone else. Her heart frantically beating, hammering in her chest with each brick she moved aside. Tears slowly blurred her vision. Somewhere, she heard someone say something about the Avatar not surviving. "She's not dead! She's NOT dead!" She yelled at the top of her lungs. Her pace only increased to move aside anything in her path.
Suddenly, she heard a groan that came from under all the rubble. She felt like her heart had stopped beating altogether. Her hands moving aside anything even faster. "Korra….! Korra!" She pushed aside a final piece of wood when caramel skin came into her view. Sapphires locked with her emeralds and all the air was knocked out of her. "Korra!"
The Southerner didn't quite respond and her eyes fell shut. "You'll be okay Korra…! I'm gonna get you out of here." Asami said mostly to herself while she freed her friend from the rubble around her. She had gestured the others, who hurried to the two of them with a stretcher. The engineer had settled next to her friend and gently pulled her partly onto her lap. Her arms now protectively around the damaged woman.
When she was lifted up, although being done carefully. Korra groaned and opened her eyes once again. "Asami…?" She coughed a few times and Asami just stroke her back with one hand.
"I'm here Korra… you'll be okay… I'm not leaving you." She swallowed the other three words she wanted to say so badly but she knew they would be out of place. "I'm right here…"
There was a faint smile on the Avatar's lips before it fell and her eyes fluttered shut. The last thing she heard was Asami who continued to say her name in panic.
Hours later. Republic City hospital.
Asami walked around in circles. Unable to sit down like Mako. "Asami, you can't do anything now. You probably saved her life by rescuing her from under all the rubble after the explosion." Mako said, his gaze never stopped following his ex.
The pale beauty swallowed hard and stopped for a moment. Looking at the doors where Korra was. "She was badly injured. So much blood…" her hands were shaking and she felt sick to her stomach. She looked over at Senna and Tonraq. The tall Southerner held onto his wife. Comforting her and whispering soothing words to his wife.
Finally, after hours, a doctor exited the operation room. Followed by a healer. They walked straight to Senna and Tonraq who immediately got up from their seats. They gave them a polite bow before he started to speak. He explained what they had done. They managed to treat many of her wounds. There was one that worried them. Korra had a head injury so bad, even her skull had been damaged by the blow. But with time and patience, all wounds would heal. "She was lucky… had she been brought in some hours later, the damage would have been too great. Nothing could have been done for her then." he turned his attention towards Asami. "I believe you were the one who found her?"
She swallowed hard but nodded. "I did, yes…" Her voice soft. "You… you're sure she will be all right?"
The man nodded. "Yes, although she did suffer trauma, the injury to her head should leave no permanent physical damage. But, we need to wait until she wakes up to see if there is any cognitive damage. Like amnesia." He shook the hands of both of Korra's parents before he and the healer left once again.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and Tonraq pulled Asami into a crushing hug. "You saved our little girl. We're forever in your debt." He said with a shaky voice. Senna joined in and before the engineer knew it, she was hugged by both Southerners. A shy smile on her lips.
"She would have done the same for me… if it had been me buried underneath the remains of the building."
They stood there for a few minutes longer before letting the Heiress go. They all went to visit Korra after they asked one of the nurses if they could. She said it was fine but to keep the excitement to a minimum. When they entered, Korra laid in bed. Only a single machine attached to her body that showed her heartrate. Which was slow and steady. Bandages around her head and her left arm. A few bruises here and there. She was sleeping so peacefully. Asami was about to walk over to one of the few chairs next to the bed, but Mako beat her to it. She swallowed hard when she saw him carefully take her hand into his own.
That's right… he's her boyfriend. You saved the girl but he gets the reward.
She felt her heart clench in her chest and sat down on a chair that was close to the wall. Senna and Tonraq both sat down opposite of Mako. Senna holding Korra's other hand and stroking it tenderly with her thumb.
They all stayed throughout the night. One after the other fell asleep. Asami fell asleep last. Her eyes on Korra's peaceful face. Tears burned but before they could break free, she closed her eyes and fell asleep too.
The days afterwards went by slowly. Korra was improving but hadn't woken up just yet. On the morning of day three, Asami said she'd go home for a few hours. So she could get a quick shower and a change of clothes. A few hours later, she was already on her way back again. Feeling at least a little bit better. She had managed to buy a small bouquet of arctic flowers. Korra's favorite kind, and held it in her hands when she walked back into the room. Greeting everybody present. Senna, Tonraq, Bolin and even Mako. Senna was leaving this time, but only because Tonraq was forcing her to. She needed to get some rest and Bolin said he would drive her home.
"Just call when there's any change, okay? Promise me!" Senna said and looked desperately to her husband and even to Asami.
"Don't worry, we will. Now get some sleep… you don't want Korra to wake up and see you with those bags under your eyes." He chuckled softly and kissed his wife tenderly on the lips before she left. Leaving Asami, Mako and himself to accompany Korra in her room. They were alone for maybe an hour when they heard Korra groan softly. Asami's heart jumped and hammered in her chest. Everyone stood up. Tonraq and Mako on either side of the woman she loved, while she stood at the end of the bed. Her hands clenching tightly onto the metal bars of the bed. So hard that her knuckles turned white.
A few more groans, followed by a grunt when finally, Korra opened her eyes slightly. She blinked confused at first but smiled when she saw her father. "H-hey dad…" Her voice was hoarse and she tried to swallow. Asami quickly grabbed a glass of water and a straw. Handing it over to Tonraq who let his daughter drink.
"Good to see you're still with us." He said softly, letting his daughter drink from the cool water eagerly. Within seconds, the glass was empty and Korra let out a sigh of relief.
"Heh… I'm not that easy to kill… deal with it…" She spoke with a hoarse voice but smiled at her father.
"Welcome back, Korra." Mako said and gently took her hand in his own. Korra, however, pulled her hand away and placed it on her stomach instead.
"Hey, Mako, can you leave the room for a moment? I need to talk to my dad for a second…" She asked and although he frowned at her request, he nodded and left the room. Asami was about to follow him out until Korra spoke up. "Not you, Sami… please… come here." The frown on Mako's forehead grew even bigger but he closed the door behind him nonetheless.
Asami now stood where Mako had been standing till a few seconds ago. This time, Korra's hand reached for hers and weakly held onto the engineer when she turned her attention to Tonraq. "Dad, this might come as a shock I guess…" She started and took a deep breath before she continued. "But… I wanted to tell you in person. Asami and I… Asami's my girlfriend."
Both the Chief and Asami looked down at the Avatar in shock and disbelief. "I… well…" He cleared his throat. As far as he knew, Korra had been dating the Firebender boy. Truthfully, he didn't mind this change one bit. "I'm, very happy for you two, sweetheart." He finally said. "If you excuse me, I'll go and see if I can fetch the doctor. He should know you're awake." He said and winked at Asami while walking to the door. "And I can give your mother a heads up too. Back in a jiffy!" And then disappeared through the door. Closing it behind him.
"Alone at last…" Korra said jokingly. The smile on her face; however, disappeared when she saw Asami's face. "What's wrong…? Did I do something wrong? Oh Spirits… you didn't want them to know yet? I'm sorry…! I'm…-" She started ranting, but was interrupted.
"No! No it's… it's okay I just, I didn't… think that you'd tell him…" She said and gently squeezed Korra's hand in reassurance. Korra tried to sit up straight and Asami was quick to help her when she saw how much effort it took her. "Here, let me." She said. Her voice slightly unstable. Still in shock of what just occurred. She thinks I'm her girlfriend… She swallowed hard and suddenly, the room felt so much warmed than it actually was. Once Korra was settled, tan hands took hold onto pale ones and Korra pulled her girlfriend closer. What is she… oh Spirits she's gonna…- Without any doubt from Korra's side and while one hand still held onto Asami's. The other hand cupped the engineer's face. Her fingers just behind her jawline and she closed the remaining gap between them both.
To say that Korra's lips felt wonderful was an understatement. Asami inhaled sharply and felt her heart beat frantically. She would be surprised if Korra didn't notice. Korra's lips moved slowly against hers in this chaste kiss. Asami's brain had crashed and somehow, somewhere, when it finally managed to restart. It thought it was a good idea to part her lips just the slightest bit. She closed her eyes on instinct and saw stars when a soft tongue brushed over her lower lip. Right before it slipped into her mouth and found her own. The soft moan that escaped her was captured by Korra's mouth and increased the Avatar's hunger. She let go of Asami's hand and cupped her face instead. Keeping her close while they kissed.
Minutes passed by until Korra slowly pulled back. A shy smile on her lips. She chuckled at Asami's facial expression. "Are you all right…? You're acting like this is the first time we kiss." She caressed Asami's pale cheeks affectionately with her thumbs before letting go.
It -is- the first time we kissed. At least for me. Asami thought and seemed to have quite some trouble to form words, let alone sentences. "I, well, we have. I wasn't." She facepalmed herself internally. Thank Raava that Korra let out a light laugh.
"I'm sorry I didn't spent much time with you the last few weeks… I wasn't avoiding you or anything. It's just been very hectic. Once I'm out of the hospital, I promise we'll spent more time with each other."
"Nice that good is yes." Oh for Raava's sake…! Get a grip! "I mean, like that do I." Korra blinked at her and her face wore an expression of confusion and amusement. Asami buried her face in one of her hands and let out a sigh of frustration. Come on brain, it's not -that- hard to form a sentence! Her thoughts were interrupted by Korra's laughter. When she looked at the younger woman, her heart swelled with nothing but love. "I'm sorry…" Asami said nervously and sat down on the bed's edge. "I'd really like that yes. But you focus on getting better first. Okay?"
Korra just smiled and nodded. "Sure, of course. Anything for you Sami."
Asami's blush only darkened and she leaned in to let her forehead rest against Korra's. "I'm so happy you're awake… I was scared that…" The rest of that sentence died down. A lump in her throat started to form and blocked the rest from coming out. Instead, she just held on Korra's hand and gave it a gentle squeeze.
Korra opened her mouth to speak but turned her gaze to the closed door instead. Asami did the same for the exact same reason. They could hear people arguing on the other side. "I wonder if everything's okay…" Korra said and worry seeped into the tone of her voice.
Asami looked back at the Avatar and smiled faintly. "How about I'll go and see? I'll be back shortly, okay?"
Korra nodded and just smiled back. The moment Asami got up, she pulled the heiress towards her. Kissing her lips gently before letting her go. A blush decorated both their cheeks. A sheepish smile on Korra's lips. "Heh… sorry… I just needed that."
"I-it's fine… I'll be back soon." She said, nearly bumping into the nightstand and the door on her way out. When she closed the door behind her, she found the source of the noise she and Korra had heard. It was Mako who was arguing with Tonraq and the doctor who treated her. "H-hey… I'm..-" She was cut off by Mako who was in a state of rage like she had never seen before.
"You! What the fuck, Asami! You fucking freak! What the hell did you do with Korra!?"
"Mako! Keep it down! It's like doctor Lee said. Korra suffered from massive head trauma! It's amazing she remembers anything at all." Tonraq said, glaring down at the firebender.
Mako looked at the tall Southerner. "How can you be okay with this? She kissed Korra! You told me!"
"I said no such thing, I said they kissed. I never mentioned who started." He said and crossed his arms over his chest. "We're very open minded in the South. It's rather common for same sex relationship to happen. You don't choose who you fall in love with. It just happens."
Asami swallowed hard but smiled at the Chief. "And I didn't kiss her." Asami continued. "She kissed me."
Mako was about to yell at the heiress again but Tonraq stopped him. "Whatever the case, Doctor Lee said it's in Korra's best interest that we continue this… for a while. At least till she regains her memory back."
"You're insane if you think I'm just gonna play along!" Mako growled and sneered at Asami. "She's my girlfriend! She likes guys. Unlike you." He said and continued to look at Asami with a look that would be deadly if looks alone could kill. "Fucking freak… no wonder you never wanted to… f-"
It happened before she could think about it. Her hand made contact with his cheek and what was left of it was a red hand on Mako's face. Asami's entire body was trembling from anger. Her once friendly green eyes now nothing but a hateful glare. "You listen to me, you selfish prick! No, I never had sex with you! For a damn good reason!"
Lee leaned closer to Tonraq, almost whispering. "Shouldn't we interrupt…?" The chief shook his head. An amused smirk on his face that would surely split it in two.
"Shhh… I wanna see her kick his ass…"
"I hardly knew you! We were dating for a few weeks! You think I'll just dive into bed with any random guy I hit with my moped!? You think you're so called, non existing charming skills were enough for me to open my legs!" She slapped him again when he tried to say something in return. "Shut the hell up Mako! This is the exact reason I broke up with you! You're an arrogant piece of shit that uses the tiny worm between his legs to do all the thinking for him!"
"At least I'm not some freak who likes people from his own gender!" He spat back. "And neither is Korra!"
"Are you so sure about that, Mako? We might never… had sex, but you never did it with Korra either. The only reason she wanted to try it again with you is because she felt pity for you. She and I are closer than you and her would ever possibly be!"
He frowned and looked nervously from Asami to Tonraq and back. "Fuck you, freak. That's not true. She does love me." He said although he didn't seem to sure about his own words any longer.
Asami stepped forward. Getting even more in his space then she already was. "I do know. She told me all about how you tried to convince her to let you sleep in the same room as her. Perhaps those few brain cells would understand why she doesn't want that! If you'd actually stopped thinking about your dick! And started to think about Korra for a change!"
Mako raised his hand, ready to strike when another voice chipped in. "Enough! All of you!" It was Senna. Korra's mother she had come back not long ago. Being informed by one of the other doctors about what had occurred. "I've heard enough!" She said almost with a growl in her voice. "My daughter is in there after barely having survived an explosion and being buried under a building!"
Asami was about to say something but closed her mouth. Nodding at Senna's words. Mako however wasn't so smart. "You're right Senna, she should go and hide in her freak cave whe…-"
"Shut up Mako, I don't want to hear it." She looked at the firebender who looked at her in pure shock. "You, you need to go. Leave. Clearly Korra doesn't remember being in a relationship with you. The doctor said it would only upset and damage her further if we'd tell her the truth. And since you're not willing to cooperate, I don't want you anywhere near my daughter!" She turned to her husband, who took a step backwards along with Lee. "Take him away, have him arrested for all I care. If he upsets Korra in any way possible. I'll hold -you- responsible for it."
Tonraq gulped but nodded. "Of course, all right Mako, time to leave. Now." He said and took a firm hold onto Mako's bicep. Taking him along. To be on the safe side, the doctor went along with them.
Once they were out of sight, Senna turned her attention to the heiress who was still shaking. "Well now… about you... " She started on a much softer tone. It caused Asami to look up at Korra's mother.
"I-I should go…"
"No… please. Stay." She said and took Asami's hand in her own. "You belong here. With her…" There was a genuine smile on her lips.
"It's not real, Senna… she… we don't…" She took a deep breath and looked at the closed door. "She doesn't love me, not really."
"But you do love her." It came out without any hesitation and when she looked at the younger woman, green orbs looked at her in shock. "It's quite obvious, Asami… at least for someone who pays attention." She said with a light chuckle.
Asami opened her mouth to respond but closed it again. Swallowing hard. She looked at the door again. Folding her hands in front of her. Finally, she found her voice. "I do, yes." Senna just smiled in return for a moment.
"You know… when Korra was healing, after her fight with Zaheer… she asked me if there were any letter from you. On daily basis." She chuckled lightly again. "The way she talked about you… how her eyes lid up each time she received another letter from you. Ah yes… and the evening that she told me…"
Asami's neck surely would be strained but she didn't care. That's how fast she turned her focus back on Senna. "T-told you what?" She felt her heart hammer in her chest. As if the organ itself tried to escape. Oh Raava… please just say something!
"I came into her room one day. She was so focussed and dead set on sending you a reply, I don't believe she even heard me come in." She turned to face the engineer. "She had trouble writing due to the poison and the damage it had done to her body. I sat down on her bed and we talked. She told me about your letters. How it kept her going. She told me, she missed you. I could tell already how she felt about you but I also saw the fear. Fear of rejection... " She looked over her shoulder into the direction that Mako had disappeared into. "She feared most of all that you'd react the way he would."
"I'd never…" She started but was stopped by Senna who raised her hand.
"I know. But she didn't know that. She was eighteen. No one had ever taught her about love. Or sexual orientation. Yes, we do have same sex relationships in the south. But Korra never saw any of that. She grew up behind walls. Away from everybody." She let out a saddened sigh. "My poor baby… she was jealous of Mako, when he dated you. And why she eventually started dating him again. As long as he focussed on her, she could keep him away from you." She paused for a moment and took a deep breath before she continued. "Her memories of you two might not be real." She said and Asami's heart sank. "But, her feelings are. She loves you. It's not too late. Go for it while you can. Don't think. Just do." She said and opened the door for Asami to go in. Winking at the younger woman when she gently pushed her into the room.
Asami looked over her shoulder and mouthed a 'thank you' at Senna before the door was closed. She turned to the bed where Korra was still waiting. She looked surprised but there was a bright smile on her face. That lopsided grin that caused her heart to skip a beat. She quickly walked over to the bed.
"There you are! I was wondering if you had-" Whatever she wanted to say, it was lost in the deep kiss that they shared. Pale hands cupped Korra's face and held her lovingly. When Asami eventually did pull back, she had a faint pink on her cheek. A color that matched Korra's own. "W-whoa… Sami…" she uttered.
"I love you, Korra." She said and kissed her again. Pouring every ounce of love she had in her into that kiss. "I love you, so, so much." She whispered once the kiss was broken. Tears slid down her cheeks.
Korra looked worried. "Sami… what's wrong? Did I do something stupid again? I promise it wasn't my idea to get blown up." She assured the pale beauty. Holding her face with both hands. Brushing away some of the tears while Asami just let out a chuckle.
"No… no I'm fine." She reassured Korra and nuzzled with her face against the palm of one of her hands. "I'm fine sweetie, really." She repeated the words and settled on the edge of the bed.
"Take off your boots… so you can lay down…" Korra suggested and Asami happily obliged. Mindful of Korra's injuries and keeping an eye on the arm that still had bandages around it. Korra however didn't care about her injured arm and put it around Asami. Who cuddled up close to the Avatar. Her head resting on Korra's chest. Listening to her strong, steady heartbeat.
"You sure I'm not hurting you? I can just lay next you instead of-"
"I'm sure. It's fine. If that explosion didn't kill me, this surely won't either." Korra said jokingly and chuckled lightly. They remained silent for a moment. Just enjoying each other's presence. Asami's hand resting on Korra's stomach. Her fingertips creating unknown and invisible symbols. "You know... " Korra started. "We should finally go on another vacation… have you ever been to the fire nation?"
Asami looked up and stilled her movement. Her hand now resting on the firm surface. A smile on her lips while she shook her head. "No, I… well, yes, but those were business trips."
Korra's smile grew wider. Placing a warm hand on Asami's and interlacing their fingers. "Well then. I'll show you around… it's nice weather this time of year. We can go swimming in the ocean during the day and stargazing during the nights. We both need a break and I really need some alone time with you."
Asami settled back in her former position. Nuzzling her girlfriend just under her chin. A faint blush on her cheeks. "I'd like that yes. But first, you need to get better first. After that, we can start packing and go on our vacation."
Korra rested her head on top of Asami's after she kissed it briefly. Settling comfortably with her girlfriend in her arms and closing her eyes. A genuine and happy smile on her lips. "Sounds perfect…"
AN: I lubs it... :3
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