Hi! Sorry the second chapter took so long! I had trouble with my pc and also with studying so I couldn't work on it or publish it, I hope some of you stuck around and will be enjoying this new chapter. I saw some people favourited the story, thank you so much! I hope you'll like it till the end, also I'm open to constructive criticism expecially grammar-wise since english isn't my native language so don't be afraid to tell me if I used a word in the wrong context or if I spelled something wrong!

Having said that here comes chapter 2, I hope you enjoy it!

La Vie En Rose

It's 19.30 on the next week's wensday at the Swinging Fire Ferrets, Korra and Mako are setting up the tables while the orchestra is getting ready on stage and tuning their instruments.

K:"So, is Asami coming back soon? Last week was fun, she's a great musician and singer! :)" M:"I don't know, she said she would come by if she manages but, honestly, I don't think she will. She has a test on Monday and is very busy studying." K:"that's too bad. Well, speaking of studying, how is yours going?" M:"Ugh, I hate it. But Asami is helping me a lot! She figured out a method that works for me, she said I was a visual learner, don't know exactly what that means, she is making me do lots of mind maps and flashcards and I have to admit that I can see the improvement! Anyway, where is Bo?" K:" I think he had an audition this afternoon, maybe it took longer than expected. Let's start without him, I'm sure he'll get here soon".

It's 20.30, they open up.

Tonight is Korra's turn to go on stage first, she joins the orchestra with her trumpet to play a couple of songs (Swinging the blues by Count Baise, then The one o'clock jump ). It's during the second song that Korra notices Bolin and Mako talking excitedly by the bar and then hugging.

After they finish, Korra trades places with Mako. She heads straight to the bar while the orchestra begins another song (Basie Boogie). Bolin is waiting for her smiling ear to ear.

K:"Something tells me you have good news, so what happened?" B:"I GOT THE PART!" K:" THAT'S AMAZING! What part?" B:"I'm playing Nuktuk, Hero Of The South in the next Varrik's movie!" K:"Varrik as in Varrik's Productions? Bo, that is incredible!" B:"I know, we start shooting next month!"

Opal starts singing Them There Eyes (Billie Holiday)

K:"I can't believe this! We have to celebrate! How about we all go to Narook's after we close up?" B:"Korra, that is brilliant idea!" They hug smiling like two goofs happy about both the film and the prospective of Narook's delicious noodles.

While the orchestra starts playing Sweet Georgia Brown Opal come to the bar and Korra leaves her and Bo alone with the excuse of bringing their drinks to the customers. While she is going to a table in the corner she notices Bo and Opal hugging tightly and she smirks knowingly at their flushed faces.

K:"Here are your drinks ladies, two manhattans right?" Girl1:"Uhm, actually I ordered a martini could I have that? If it's not too much truble :)" K:"Oh my spirits! I'm so sorry! Of course, I'll bring your drink right away!" At that the girl smiles sweetly and Korra can't help but blush a little.

She goes back to the bar while Opal and Bolin get on stage and Mako goes behind the counter, All or nothing at all starts to play (Billie Holiday). While she is preparing a martini she picks up Asami's voice while she's chatting with Mako.

K:"Hey there, glad to see you could make it!" A:"Hi Korra, I'm really glad too I couldn't memorize anything more this evening so I figured I might as well take a break" K:"Good call, sorry I'm a bit in hurry. I messed up an order (thanks to Mako) and from a pretty girl too!" M:"Ahahah! Typical!" K:"Thanks Mako, real helpful really -.- ".

Opal starts to sing My man don't love me (Billie Holiday)

While she sprints away with the girl's drink she can see Mako talking to a slightly confused Asami. Korra worries for just an instant about her boldness then she just shrugs the worry away. She knows that Mako would drop any girl at the first hint of biphobia but she still hopes Asami's not a bigot, she seemed nice it would be a pity. She barely has time to think about her spontaneous coming out to her friend's girlfriend before she gets to the pretty girl's table.

K:"Here's your martini, on the house! I'm really sorry I got your order wrong...uhm I'm afraid I didn't catch your name?" *well done Korra, real smooth let's just hope these two are just friends and you're not making a fool of yourself* she says, while flashing what she hopes is a charming smile. The girl chuckles lightly while her friend smiles knowingly G1:"Name's Lijuan, thanks for the drink Korra". She gives her a smile that manages to be both sweet and slightly predatory and Korra feels all her smugness at her previous line wash away while her cheeks light up.

Opal starts singing La Vie en Rose

K:*oh spirits, she's really pretty, this is my end* "Well, nice to meet you. Call me if you need anything" Lijuan:"I will surely do so ;) " Korra smiles back to her while still feeling flustered and makes her way back to the bar. K:*well that went better than expected*. She's still smiling when she gets on stage with Mako while Bo takes his brother's place behind the counter.

The orchestra starts playing Blue in Green (Miles Davis)

Asami is sitting at the bar and looking thoughtful at empty space.

Bolin:"So, are you playing tonight?" A:" Maybe later, I'm a bit tired from studying all day. What about you? I couldn't help but notice that you seem particularly happy tonight, something good happened?" B:"I got Nuktuk's role in the next Varrik's movie!" A:"Wow, that's amazing! Congratulations! Have you signed yet?" B:" Yes, signed on the spot! Why'd you ask?" A:"Oh, it's just my father works with Varrik occasionally and he said that he could be a bit untrustworthy at times. Just checking he didn't trick you" B:"Thank you Asami, but I think he really likes me so don't worry ok? Anyway, we're going to Narook's later to celebrate! Wanna come? And also, how does your father know Varrik? Is he an actor too?" A:"I'd be happy to come! As to Varrik, no my dad's not an actor but it's a long story..." B:"I'm sure it's interesting and I would love to hear it later but now I gotta go on stage sorry!"

Opal and Bo get on stage trading places with Mako and Korra, they begin to play The very thought of you (Billie Holiday).

Korra and Mako join Asami at the bar. Mako kisses Asami who leans in and hugs him. Korra occupies herself with scanning the tables to see if the customer need anything, she spots Lijuan waving at her from her table, her friend's not there. K:"Have to go, Mako take care of the bar for me" she doesn't wait for an answer and makes a beeline for Lijuan's table.

Opal starts singing When you're smiling (Billie Holiday)

K:"So, is everything fine? Do you want more drinks?" L:"Actually, since my friend's not here to tease me, I wanted to ask if you wanted to meet again, maybe for coffee, one of these days? Would you be interested?" she seems calm but not as confident as before K:"Of course, I'd love that!". Korra can feel herself blush while she's smiling, Lijuan is smiling too. L:"So, uhm, would you give me your number?"Korra feels her cheeks heat up, even more,and smiles at Lijuan, a couple of seconds pass and the other girl starts to look puzzled.

L: "So, can i get your number?"

K: "Oh spirits! Of course!" she scribbles her number on a paper towel and hands it to Lijuan. Meanwhile, the other girl is coming back, L:"We'll be leaving now, I'll text you ok?" she gathers her things and then quickly leans in and kisses Korra's cheek lightly.

Mako gets on stage and starts singing It's always you (Chet Baker).

Korra is beaming when she gets back to the bar.

A:"Having a good night?" K:"Definetly! :D" A:"She's cute, do you have a date?" K:"She'll text me! :D" Asami smiles fondly A:"would you mind making me another drink?" K:"Another one?" A:"I can handle it you know? Even if I don't look like it :)" K:"Uhm, ok. Sorry" A:"It's ok, everyone assumes lots of things about me from my appearance that aren't always true" K:"I didn't mean to assume, is just that you've been drinking more tonight. Everything alright? You seem off " A:"It's nothing big, my father is just acting wierd lately..."

Mako from the mic:"Korra, please get on stage" K:"COMING! Sorry Asami, if you still feel like it we can talk later ok?" Asami seems hesitant then she exhales and puts on a smile that, Korra thinks, makes her look even sadder A:"yeah".

Korra gets on stage and while they perform Jhon Coltrane's My Favourite Things she can see Asami and Mako talking and embracing, Asami seems a little less sad and a smile escapes Korra's lips. She barely acknowledges the small tug she feels at her stomach, she attributes it either to hunger or pity for Asami's situation with her father. She hopes Mako will manage to keep her she really likes this girl.

She scans the room a little more, looking especially at Lijuan's table, while she's looking she catches Opal looking fondly at their directions. She suppresses a chuckle and keeps on playing.

A while later after closing time they are all heading to Narook's and Korra remains a little bit back while she whistles When You're Smiling and pictures Lijuan smile.

Hey, hope you liked it! I know you want to see korrasami but please be patient? Also, I would really like to know if the dialogues are easy to read or not. Thanks for reading, I'll update as soon as possible!