AN: Sorry for the late post! :((( my weekend was hectic as hell so I didn't have time to do anything! But, I swear I'll try to get the next chap on time! DX though, *smirks* the next chap will be some smut and I'll post it on valentine's day because why not?
Ch 17: Celebration Party
"Come on Korra! Wake up!" Roughly rocking her naked body, half covered by the blanket.
Korra grumbles into the pillow before sinker deeper into the mattress. Speaking in a muffled voice, "Ughhhh I don't wanna…"
Resting her hand on her hip with an eyebrow raised, "Really baby? We're going to be late if you don't get up now. I already gave you some extra time by showering and everything first."
"Ughh!" Lazily pushing herself up with her eyes glued shut, "Remind me why I have to go to this… what is it again?"
Sarcastically rolling her eyes, "I guess good old Raava isn't up to date these days…"
Letting out a huff while swinging her legs over the edge of the bed, "I'm kidding I'm kidding. It's that party thing where the whole police department celebrates their victories and gratitude at the end of the year right?"
"Mmhmm yup yup bingo now come on, go shower! We can't be late and I'll help you get ready once you're done. And don't worry about the clothes, I already picked some for you and it's in the bathroom."
"Okay okay," finally opening her eyes, Korra's mouth drops. "Wow… you look… so stunning." Making a genuine smile pleased by her girlfriend's beauty.
Asami was sporting an elegant scarlet dress that exposed her back and had a split towards the bottom that showed off her slender legs. She was also wearing some gold accessories and her usual simplistic amount of makeup with purple eyeshadow and ruby red lipstick. As the maiden watched her beast become enticed, she had a sly smile on her face as Korra sat up and pulled her in by the waist. They looked into each other's eyes for a few seconds before Korra tried leaning in for a kiss.
"Ah ah ah," bringing up her finger to Korra's lips, "I just finished my makeup so no kissing until later."
Pouting clearly displeased, "Fine… but you sure I have to go… you know I hate social gatherings," Korra whines while tilting her head back.
Chuckling slightly amused, "Well you do work for the RCPD now so of course you have to come. It's kind of required, you know, the typical company party everyone has." Pushing Korra towards the bathroom, "Come on!" Slapping her ass cheek, "If you behave I'll reward you later." She purrs while biting her lower lip.
Korra's lungs resonate with approval, "Okay okay! Give me a second I'll be quick."
After Korra finishes, her hair was dripping water as she roughly dried it with a towel before getting into her clothes. "Okay Asami I'm done," she calls out before stepping out the bathroom.
Looking up from her magazine, Asami's eyes ate up Korra pleased by her choice. Her lover was sporting a simple yet classy white pair of dress pants accompanied by a light blue dress shirt with a white tie. "Hey, don't you look hot."
"Mmh…" Korra grumbles.
Letting out a soft breath, "Well…" she pulls Korra into a sloppy hug. "Come here, I'll fix your hair for you."
Korra reluctantly shuffled over to the chair and sat down. Then, as Asami ran her fingers through her short chestnut hair, her girlfriend spoke up. "You sure I have to go?"
Brushing out her hair with a comb, "Not this again. Don't worry, you'll be fine! Besides most of the department loves you and you've helped a majority of them rather than do harm. Besides, just relax and eat the great food. You've got to give them that at least, it's pretty good and that'll be one less meal I'll be feeding you." Asami jokes while finishing the last touches, "Okay I'm all done."
Korra's lips were slanted, "Aww but I like your food." She casually says while glancing at the mirror before standing up and stretching.
Asami blushes at that compliment and quickly looks away. "Thanks… anyways we're gonna be late so let's go!"
Groaning miserably, she accepts her fate while sarcastically saying, "Okayyyyy."
They shortly arrived at the party without any issues and met up with the krew. Then after some small talk, Mako and Bolin excused themselves so only Korra and Asami were left. Luckily for Korra, they managed to enjoy a good amount of time together until some higher ranking officer called for the captain.
Feeling devastated, "Noooooo, don't leave me Asami! Mako and Bolin are chatting it up with the Beifong's so I don't wanna interrupt them. Please don't leave me! I don't wanna deal with strangers," pouting to the max.
Looking at her apologetically, "I'm sorry Korra but I really have to go talk to those… irritating men. Believe me I rather talk with you all night long but I have to go," releasing her hand. "I'll try to be quick okay sweetheart?"
Korra looked at Asami with her puppy dog eyes, "Okay… I'll just wait in that corner… all alone…"
"Love you're not making this any easier, I'll be back okay?" blowing a quick kiss, she turns her back and walks away into the crowd.
Standing there dejected, "Hah…. just great I'm all alone now." Korra ended up walking over to corner and waited patiently while spacing out until hearing a familiar voice.
"Korra!"
Looking up, Korra sees the person who called her name and blinked before recognizing who it was. Her face immediately lit up and she quickly started walking towards him. "Iroh!" She was grinning like crazy as they tightly hugged each other.
"Wow I didn't think I'd see you here. What brings the occasion?" He asks with a bright smile on his face before pulling away from the hug.
Rubbing her neck awkwardly, "Well… it's kind of a long story…"
Iroh glances left and right before making a charming smile. "I've got plenty of free time so I'm all yours."
Korra chuckled happily, "Alright… well, it all started…" she ended up telling him most of the highlights of what has happened recently. How she ended up in Republic City, how she found Hiroshi Sato and even about Asami. "And well, that's the jist of it…" she says shyly while rubbing her cheek that is slightly pink.
Iroh had a serious yet earnest face before smiling endearingly, "Hm… well that's my girl, I can't believe it, look at you growing all up and beating me to it." Quickly getting close and rustling her hair.
"Hey Iroh! You're messing my hair," pushing him off softly.
He chuckles happily once again before noticing that the people around them were staring. "Oh well it looks like we are apparently attracting a lot of attention. I know, how about we continue our conversation on the dance floor? We are at a party after all," holding out his hand.
Korra smiles, "Of course! I would be honored to dance with the great, General Iroh!" She casually teases with a smug look.
"Oh shut it Korra."
Once they were in position holding each other, they started a slow waltz. Swaying back and forth they talked, caught up on each other's lives, and told stories after stories. And as they did so, neither of them noticed that they were dancing elegantly and perfectly matching each other's movements. So, because of their beautiful dance routine, none of them realized that they were attracting even more attention than before.
Whispering close to her ear, "Wait what, you were shot ten times?"
Korra gave him that look that practically spelled 'really' on her face.
Blinking with a slant on his lip, "Well mmh yeah… that's nothing." Clearing his throat, "But what I don't understand though is how are you alive? You said it went through your brain and heart no? I'm not even sure I'd survive that…"
Korra awkwardly shrugs while pivoting to the left, "I don't know beats me, the only thing I remember was being consumed with hatred… things were seriously bad Iroh. Though… Asami helped me before it got worse. She pulled me out of that darkness and void of hatred…" smiling with a faint blush on her cheeks.
Iroh couldn't help but smile as well, "But you've finally found the one huh… I am truly happy for you Korra. I don't think I've seen you this happy since we… well you know..." reminiscing their past both of their eyes glowed with a sheen of sorrow.
"Thanks… I can't help but feel so happy now." Smiling yet again, "I'm sure I'd be helpless if I lost her."
"Korra…" they both stopped and looked into each other's eyes before snapping back to reality when they heard a thunder storm of applauds.
"Oh shit, right we were dancing. Whoops I completely forgot hahaha…" releasing Korra from their grip. "How about I go grab us some drinks or something. We'll continue our talk outside? I have something important I need to tell you…"
Feeling something was wrong, "Sure… of course no prob I'll just wait outside then."
*meanwhile*
During the entire dance routine, Asami stood there speechless. She completely ignored what her higher ups were saying and just stared at her girlfriend. "Who the hell is that?! Why is he getting all touchy feely and close with my Korra. She belongs to me!" She unconsciously clenched her fist while mindlessly responding to her superiors before finally watching her girlfriend walk away. She then quickly excuses herself and went after her towards the balcony.
Asami high tailed after Korra and then once she was outside, she called out to her. "Korra! Who- no, why do you know General Iroh?"
Slightly surprised by her sudden appearance, "Asami? I thought you were-"
"Just answer the question…" she says harsher than intended.
Feeling suddenly attacked, "He's, he's just…" pausing a moment to process her thoughts, "An old acquaintance of mines Asami."
"Acquaintance? That doesn't explain why you two were getting so friendly with each other! (I've never seen Korra so happy with someone else like that before…) Acquaintances don't go dancing around like that with each other. There's no reason my girlfriend should be getting the spotlight at this damn ball!" She starts raising her voice, "Why aren't you telling me the entire truth Korra! After all we've been through you're still not telling me everything!" Now practically yelling at her.
Completely flabbergasted, "Wha- Asami, I have never lied to you except when it had to do with that part of me!" Becoming agitated, "No. You know what, I shouldn't have to explain myself to you. I don't know why you're being mean all the sudden but I shouldn't have to explain to you how I know everyone!" She turns around and starts storming off.
"KORRA! DON'T TURN YOUR BACK ON ME!"
Out of nowhere, a voice spoke up. "Korra? Who is this?" The source gets louder as a silhouette approaches them.
Looking to the side, "Iroh? What'd you… no, never mind let's go."
Asami calls out to her girlfriend one last time before they both disappeared back into the ballroom. Korra, of course, glanced back a few times before eventually sighing out loud. "Iroh I'm sorry I didn't mean for you to hear that."
Chuckling slightly,"No worries, was that Asami?" She nodded with confirmation as Iroh looked back in the direction they left. "Hm, well I'm not sure what to say? I mean she's really beautiful and all but well, how do I put it… she's different from what I imagined?"
Korra had a nervous smile, "I swear she's not normally like that! I don't know what happened everything was fine this morning… maybe she had something bad to eat?"
"Pfft! Korra come on there's no way! But, hmm… let's see." Thinking about it long and hard, it hit him like a bus, "Ah I got it! Maybe she was jealous!"
"Jealous?" Widening her eyes, "No way, what do you mean?"
"Korra, you still don't get it? No offense but I am a military general so I'm sure plenty of people know me. So… people like observing those in power and then here I go dancing with a mysterious woman. We even made a 'big' scene so I'm sure she saw us."
"Ah!" Color started draining from her face.
"Go talk to her Korra, you haven't told her about me yet have you?"
Frowning, "Well no… I can't just…"
Iroh laughs, "It's okay Korra you can tell her. I don't want to be the one who makes his little sister's girlfriend break up with her for a ridiculous misunderstanding." Patting her shoulder, "Go on, she needs you. Besides she looks pretty scary too and I don't want my future sister-in-law to kill me later."
"Iroh! Wha- she's not- I haven't-"
Laughing big time, "Man I love you Korra you're too easy to tease! But seriously, go! I'm sure she's still cooling down outside."
Korra blushes big time, "F-Fine… I'll catch you later okay? We still need to talk about what you said earlier… but, for now I love you too Iroh." Smiling they hugged again before they exchanged numbers and said their goodbyes. But, as Korra walked back to the balcony she couldn't help but rub her neck nervously. "How should I… hah…"
*meanwhile*
Asami was still outside in the cold thinking to herself, "Hah… what happened? Why did I get so mad? I didn't mean to yell at Korra, d-don't tell me I was jealous?!" Blushing a deep hue of red, "Asami Sato! You are not the angry possessive type, what the heck woman!" Slapping herself on the forehead, she was scolding herself before jumping upon hearing her girlfriend's voice.
"Asami? Babe you still here?"
"Shit! She's back already?!" Asami completely froze not knowing what to do. She was planning to gather her thoughts before apologizing for her behavior. "Ahhh what do I? Where can I hide? God ah!" The detective pivoted back and forth helplessly before Korra came outside.
"Hey baby… can we talk?" Korra says while slowly approaching the beauty.
"(Asami apologize you idiot!) W-What do you want?" Wincing completely on the inside,"(You dumbass!) I don't want to hear any excuses…" turning her back on Korra, she couldn't face her with the guilt she felt.
Her beast frowns, "Asami… I'm sorry. Please don't be mad, I didn't think you'd be upset if I danced with someone… Iroh is really just a old friend. I promise there's nothing between us." She says while poking her head to the side, trying to look her in the eye.
Slowly turning to face her, "(Why are you apologizing I need to say I'm sorry!) A-And…"
Reaching for her hand, "Asami… the reason I didn't tell you was because…" taking a deep breath, "Hah… it's because he's just like me…"
Asami blinked before cocking her eyebrow, "Wait- what? What do you mean?"
Frowning slightly, "Asami he… Iroh was a part of that experiment just like me… you know, he's a beast and… he is my closest friend from that group but he's more like an older brother to me. We helped each other out a lot during that time and we haven't seen each other since so we were just catching up. I swear our relationship is just that of siblings and nothing more." Pulling her into a hug.
Her pale green eyes widened, "Korra… I (I can't believe I said something so horrible! I'm such an asshole!) I, I'm so sorry for how I acted. I don't know what happened there I just- you just-" letting out a breath, "I just don't like seeing you with other people than me… but, that doesn't excuse me for being an asshole to you. I'm such a horrible girlfriend for not trusting you… I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have acted that way and I shouldn't have yelled at you." Burying her face into Korra's neck, she hugged her back tightly.
Letting out a soft laugh, "Hey it's okay I'd probably do the same to… and… I'm sorry for saying that I shouldn't have to explain my relationships with you. You are my girlfriend so you have every right to know. You're the only one who loves me for who I am so you deserve to know more than anyone else." Cupping her face, Korra leaned up and kissed her.
Asami melted in their kiss for a good moment before Korra asked, "Is there any way I can make up for being an ass?"
She blinked, "What, no I should be the one who-"
Korra shushed Asami with her finger, "Just say something."
She frowned slightly before giving in because of her puppy dog eyes, "Okay fine… umm, well… I guess I do have something in mind but I'll save your punishment for later." Kissing her check, "What about you? Do you have requests?"
"(P-Punishment?) Uhh, um… a-ahem. W-Well maybe leaving here now would be nice?" Korra says while nervously grinning.
Asami bit her lip while eyeing Korra's pants, "Of course anything you want baby."