Ch 5: Two Truths One Lie

Several days have passed since the incident at the station and Asami still felt unsettled. Even though Team Seven has been continuing with their investigation on the kidnapping cases, they were likewise working on the terrorist bomber. None of the officers at the station had any clues on how a man with freaking C-4 bombs strapped to him even entered the station. Whatever the case, Asami felt humiliated because a citizen who she was sworn to protect ended up protecting them. That's why the captain felt bitter and just couldn't wrap her head around the idea of how in the hell did Raava figure out that man had a bomb.

Sitting at her desk in deep thought, "There's no way she could have known… did she set us up? No that doesn't make sense, he didn't mention any accomplices when we interrogated him…" Getting fed up with the situation Asami groaned and rustled her hair before standing up all of the sudden.

Slightly surprised, "Asami? What's wrong where are you going?" Mako asks.

"Nowhere, I'm taking my leave for today..." Grabbing her black leather jacket and purse, she headed for the door.

"Oh okay later then," the door shuts with a click. "Weird… here we were getting somewhere with the intel Raava gave us the other day…" Scratching his head, Mako continued his work before jumping up when Asami slammed the door open.

Peaking in the door, "How do I find Raava?"

"I don't know. Don't ask me," Mako shrugs while glancing towards his brother.

"What?!" Looking at Asami slightly scared.

"Bolin…" giving him that look.

"I, d-don't ask me! I'm not supposed to say!

"Bo-lin…" eyeing him even more.

He was starting to sweat a little, "Okay okay! Um… well uhh it's rumored that Raava hangs out at the Fire Ferrets Gym?..." laughing nervously.

"Thanks," quickly closing the door before he could speak.

"Your wel-come…" looking over to his brother with concern.

Mako just shrugs, "Don't ask me, woman as confusing."

"I guess…" scratching his head innocently not know what Asami was going to do.

Asami sped walked to her car like her life depended on it and slammed the door shut with a thud. Started her Mustang, she quickly shifts into reverse and left the parking lot speeding off to the Fire Ferrets Gym. The captain gets there in no time and pulls over to the side of the curb while fruitlessly peaking into the gym. She sighs hoping that Raava is there before leaving her car. Once she locked the door, she cautiously walks into the underground gym and once inside she quickly scans the place looking for the informant. Going from right to left, she was about to give up on her hopes until she saw a familiar figure punching at the boxing bag.

*a few minutes prior*

"Come Hasook throw your hip into it!"

"Got it!" Bouncing back and forth he leaned forward throwing a right hook.

"Alright! That one sounded good, keep it up!" Korra's ears then twitched, "That heartbeat and steps… Asami," looking towards the door, "Hmm… well what do you know, I guess she finally gave in huh?" Smirking Korra let go of her hold on the bag and called out at everyone, "Alright everyone take thirty. Go rehydrate and eat lightly."

Everyone responds, "Yes Sifu!"

Making a small grin, Korra started bouncing side to side before throwing a heavy one-two punch combo at the bag. The door finally clicks open and she glances over seeing the maiden but continued on with her 'training.'

Asami quickly walks over to the corner and calls out to her, "Hey Raava…"

Throwing one last punch making a loud smack, Korra stops and holds the bag from swaying. "Hey back Asami."

Looking at her cyan eyes, "..."

Looking back at her emerald eyes, "..."

A few awkward seconds passes before Korra starts laughing, "Hey come on now, don't tell me you're getting cold feet? Come on tell me, what did you need?" Shifting her weight to the side.

Asami lets out a breath before speaking, "Where should I start…"

Korra smiles, "Well let me start then. Your first question must be how did I know that that guy had a bomb strapped onto his body. Easy, he was constantly looking at the clock and was extremely fidgety. He was also sitting upright like someone was holding a knife to his back and seemed preoccupied with something heavy in mind. He also had this nervous tapping going with his feet and kept his hands in his pockets as if he was afraid of someone stealing from him. Not to mention he kept on glancing back and forth noting where the officers were positioned. If these didn't make him obviously up to something sketch I don't what else to say." Shrugging lightly, "As for the C-4… well that'll be my traders secret but just a hint, I have a really keen sense of smell."

Asami stood there flabbergasted with her mouth slightly agape.

Smiling, "Oh and I don't plan on apologizing for getting so close to you by the way. You smelled really good, is that your natural scent or do you use perfume? What shampoo do you use?" Korra says knowing that it's her natural scent.

Blushing, "Wha-"

Silencing Asami's plump lips with her finger, "Ah ah there there just tell me why you're here, unless… you actually have a crush on me?" Winking and smirking with confidence.

The maiden's brow twitched, "WHA-NO! That's not why I'm here!" Smacking Raava's shoulder getting a low grunt in return, "Your name… you said if I knew your name you'd tell me more about yourself… (I need to know how she figured out the C-4)."

Korra chuckled at Asami's flustered face, "So you do have a crush on me then," smirking again and cutting her off before she could speak, "but true I did say that. Well then, why don't you take a guess? What's my name?"

Making an upset face. "I, um your name is…"

Korra already knew that Asami didn't know her name by how fast her heart was racing but hummed with amusement, "Yes I'm waiting… (cool, so Bolin is a man of his words)."

"I… I don't know…" feeling defeated, there was no way that Asami could've known. She knew nothing about Raava and the only thing she would guess is that she's from the Southern Water Tribes based off of her clothes and physical traits.

Amused, Korra felt like teasing her even more, "Well why are you here then?" She starts pacing around the captain, "If you don't know my name, there is no reason for me to talk to you unless you give me something of value in return." Stopping in front of her face, "So what will it be Asami Sato?"

The maiden winced at their situation, she has never had this happen to her before so she doesn't know what to do, "..." thinking for a few seconds. "I-I know then, I have a request for you Raava."

Raising her brow, "Oh? Do you?" Smiling flirtatiously with excitement.

Making a serious face, "I would like for you to tell me the identity of Raava."

Korra eyes widen and she started laughing hard enough that she clenched her stomach, "You're great, no, you're amazing Asami Sato!" Still laughing fawnly, "Well you must be really that interested in me then, alright! On one condition. Amuse me," giving her the most charming and flirtatious smile she's ever made.

"Amuse you… how?"

Grinning, "Isn't it obvious? Go on a date with me."

"Wai-what?!"

"You heard me, go on a date with me."

"No I refuse I-"

"Ah, I know you're not dating anyone so don't even bother with that excuse. Besides it won't hurt you and I'll tell you what, I normally never give my name to anybody but since I have an interest in you, I'll do you a favor. If you manage to make my heart race when we have a date then I'll give you one letter to my name."

"What! Hey that's not fair! And what do you mean only a letter? I don't even know how long is your name is! Besides how am I supposed to know if your heart races!" She retorts slightly aggravated.

"You do have a point so I'll give you a hint, my name is only five letters long and well there's no way I can prove my heart is racing so, you'll have to trust me. I swear I'll do it by the honor system way. Of course… I'm sure you trust me enough for everything that I've done for your team…"

"That's! …" letting out a sigh, "Fine. Deal."

Korra smiles in victory, "Great I'll let you know when our schedules match."

"Wait what, how? You don't even have my-"

"I have you number. Don't worry I won't cheat you or anything, let's just have a good time alright?" Patting her shoulder.

Asami made an irritated smile, "Fine… I'll be looking forward to your text…"

"Cool, I'll see you later then."

Asami looks at Korra skeptically before turning around, "Geez what am I getting myself into…" she sighs deeply while walking towards the door.

And like that, Asami sealed her fate and they unofficially started dating each other, having multiple dates. It also didn't help the captain that Korra was playing hard to get so Asami only grew more irritated by how many days have passed. Although, whenever she did succeed in getting a letter in her name, she felt genuinely happy. Like the time when she surprised Korra by taking her out for a spin at the race track behind the Sato Manor. And then also that time when she was amused by Raava's reaction when they went to Kwong's Cuisine and couldn't tell if Raava was nervous or was blushing when she saw her in a elegant, ruby red dress.

So, finally after several more painful (more like fun, not that she would admit it) dates, Asami finally had a partial name. The maiden was now currently at home staring the piece of paper that had Raava's real name written on it as she tapped her desk. "Korr…" Staring at it intently, "She said that there was only five letters so one more to go… I feel like this one is going to be a pain to get… it'll probably be easier if I guess it myself at this point… hm… Korre… no that sounds wrong. Korru? No… Korr… Korr, Korra?"

Asami sat there with her mouth slightly agape. "Why does that sound familiar, Korra…" the maiden smiles because her gut feeling was telling her that she's correct. "Korra…" grinning, "Time to surprise her."

Asami knew that this was going to be the date so she intentionally dressed up even nicer than from when they went Kwong's cuisine. She wore one of her favorite scarlet dresses with several accent gold accessories. Doing one last appearance check, she applied her ruby red lipstick. Smiling, "Okay let's do this Asami!" She gave herself another last check before snapping out of her thoughts, "Wait why am I getting so excited for this date?! Arghh I completely overdid it! Why did I dress up so much!" Flinching at the sound of her doorbell.

*just a few seconds ago*

Korra was stepping up the stairs when she heard Asami talk to herself. "Hm… she's dressed more that usual huh," giggling to herself. "I can't wait to see her," reaching for the doorbell, she pushed it with a bouquet of red, white and pink camellia japonicas hidden behind her back. Hearing Asami scramble to the door, Korra stood there patiently and once she opened it, "Hey you," staring at Asami with pleasure. "(Damn, mm yup…) wow you look really beautiful today," smiling as she notes Asami blushing a bit, "Here I brought you some flowers," handing them over.

"Hey Raava," scratching her face with a finger. "Thanks, you look great yourself" grabbing the bouquet while pulling the shorter girl into a hug, "These flowers look gorgeous, let me go find a vase for these and then we'll be on our way?"

"Yeah sounds great," Korra stood at the entrance while smiling as Asami went inside. Standing there military style she started scanning her apartment, "Good thing I wore formal clothes… hm… more modest than I thought."

Asami quickly came back, "Alright let's go." Grabbing her keys off the shoe cupboard, she shuts the door and they both head towards Asami's car. "Say you don't mind if we go to a bar first do you?"

"Hm a bar right off the bat?" Chuckling, "Sure I don't mind, you could've just told me you wanted me drunk (if only I get drunk)." Winking seductively.

"Yeah since I think this will probably be our last date..." sounding off quiet towards the end. "I wanted to make this date special so I'll take you to one of my favorite spots, the Phoenix Bird."

Opening the passenger door, "Alright sounds good (hey that's my favorite spot to)."

Once they both arrived, they stepped into the bar with a lot of attention. Korra could hear all of their whispers loudly word for word as Asami ignored them. They all basically summed up to people calling them hot, sexy and or a gorgeous couple since, after all Asami was holding onto Korra's arm as they walked in.

"Hey Kai, is my usual spot open?"

"Lady Asami," bowing slightly. "Yeah it's free so feel free to go in."

"Thanks." Now grabbing Raava by the hand, she pulled Korra towards her usual room.

Once inside, "So, what are you planning to do now? If you want the last letter to my name, you gotta try harder than a couple of drinks." Smiling deviously.

"Well…. I thought we'd start off with a bang." Winking while pulling out two bottles of hard liquor.

Raava grins while raising a brow, "I sense a challenge. You're on, come on let's do this." Sitting down with confidence and crossing her legs.

Asami smiles before handing Raava a drink, "First shots for honor then?"

Korra lets out a wholehearted chuckle, "For honor!" She downs it like a champ and after their initial shot, they decided to play some drinking games and started off with two truths and one lie.

Asami started first, "I am twenty six years old, I enjoy inventing machines for fun and I love animals."

Korra smiles before putting on her fake thinking face, "(Hm… so she doesn't like animals huh? That's a little unexpected) well, lets see I know your twenty six and hm… looking at the calluses on your hands you probably do a lot of work with your hands. So being a cop and all you probably like messing with things so I'll guess you don't like animals."

The maiden makes a soft smile while grabbing pouring herself a shot, "Yup you guessed right Raava."

Leaning back, "Asami you sure you want to play this, I am really perceptive and good at telling when people are lying... I don't know if this would be fair for you."

Asami laughs amused, "Hey don't worry about it I'm a cop, I'd like to believe that I can tell when people are lying. Besides, I have a pretty good resistance to alcohol if I do say so myself."

"Alright… but I'll take some shots every two rounds if you can't get any."

"Hey that's offensive, just go already!"

"Okay okay. So, I've been chased by someone pretty hot before (you actually), I'm twenty five and I'm from Republic City."

Asami giggles, "Hmm so you're younger than me huh?"

"Who said that was the truth?" Smiling flirtatiously.

"You can call it my gut feeling," winking with a smirk. "Now the question here is did you really get chased by someone (hot?!) or if you're from Republic City… hm, I'll have to go with you're not from Republic City."

Trying to be sneaky, "You sure? You can't go back on your word."

"Yes. I'm sure," crossing her legs.

Korra grins. "Mm, well… you are… correct."

Asami smirks as she slid the shot glass forward, "I told you I'm good."

"Alright hotshot let's see if you can do that again."

After several more rounds, Asami started guessing wrong and true to her words, Korra took some shots here and there to 'even out' the playing field. Of course, Korra was never going to get drunk and she even offered to take Asami's shots but she refused due to her stubbornness. It also didn't help since Asami actually had a pretty good tolerance to alcohol so it took them a few bottles before she finally got drunk enough that she started slurring her words.

"I wannttt yoouuu tooo mweet my daaad. I knoow yourr naame. I wannt twoo dateee youu…"

"I think you've had enough for tonight," pulling away the hard liquor.

"Nooo I'mm gooddd hehe…. promissee me you willl meeet my daddd… now gruesss"

"Hah… okay okay I promise I'll meet your dad… (so she knows my name. About time I guess and wait why does she meet her dad? More like did she just say she wanted to date me?)"

"Commee onnn Korraaaa!"

Turning around at the sweet sound of her name escaping those red plump lips, "!" Korra froze up since she wasn't expecting Asami to kiss her all the sudden. But then again, she was drunk.

Asami placed her hand on Korra's thigh and leaned in further, deepening their kiss. And to be completely honest, the maiden was pretty drunk that she finally caved in to her burning desire to kiss Korra that she's had for the past days now. She was so intoxicated and aroused that she even ignored the slight bulge between her pants. Breaking free for a split second, Asami opened her mouth slightly wider and licked Korra's lower lip. Korra reciprocated the kiss with pleasure and opened her mouth and started rubbing their tongues together. Pleased with Korra's eagerness, Asami brought up her free hand and cupped her face.

Both of them were started to get lost in their kiss and Asami let out a soft moan. They were both enjoying themselves and Korra felt aroused, getting more excited than she should be. "Mmh…" feeling her inner instincts get riled up. "No, not good…" Abruptly breaking from their kiss, Korra stood up with haste and quickly pivoted around, running for the door.

Confused, Asami sat there with a slightly hurt expression watching as the younger woman ran away. She thought everything was going smoothly, "W-Wait! Korra I'm sorry I didn't mean to- KORRA!" The door slammed shut before she could even get a chance to run after her. Quickly becoming sober, Asami sighs while pushing back her hair, "Dammit… did I just mess up?"