Chapter 7: More than a band
(Disclaimer! We've been through this)
Korra's P.O.V
Ever since our debut at the bash, our band has become something even greater…. We were friends.
The band was getting popular at school much to the dismay of Kuvira.
A lot of girls were looking at Kai.
"Hey guys," I said.
I noticed Asami wasn't part of the group.
"Has anyone seen Asami?" I asked.
"No, I haven't seen her all day," said Kai.
"Me either," Opal said.
We decided to pay her a visit at her home.
Her grandmother let us all in.
Asami's cat had just died.
"Sami?" I asked.
She turned and saw me.
"You guys came?" She asked.
"OF course we came," said Bolin, "You're our friend."
"We're really sorry about your cat," Opal said.
"Me too," Asami said.
I gave her a hug.
"Its really nice out," Bolin said.
"Yeah, sometimes I like to stare out in the clouds you know?" Asami said.
"I see an old lady with an umbrella," Bolin said looking at one of them.
"I see a hand," Opal said.
"All I can see is a blob," I said.
I sat up a little bit.
"Sometimes I feel a bit too stupid to be part of my family," I said, "No wonder my dad ignores me."
"I wish I had the oppurtunity to speak to my parents without being so scared," Opal said, "I just don't want them to be ashamed of me because I'm part of a band and all that. But at the same time, I finally have something that makes me happy and I don't wanna lose it."
"I still have trouble trusting my step mom," Kai said, "I just don't think she can replace my mom."
"Look at us," Bolin said, "Talking to each other about our feelings, supporting each other."
He slightly started to put his arm around Opal who surprisingly got closer to Bolin.
"Its nice," she said.
"My dad's in prison," Asami said, "He made some bad decisions ever since my mom died."
"Oh…." Opal said.
"He writes but I don't write back because I'm just too humiliated to talk to him or anything," said Asami, "I still love him but he….. it just makes me glad that I have this; our friendship."
"Hey, if you need someone to talk to, we're here no matter what," Kai said.
Opal nodded to me.
I brought out my guitar and started playing.
More Than A Band
Opal: I can't pretend
To know how you feel
But know that I'm here
Know that I'm real
Kai: Say what you want
Or don't talk at all
Opal: Not gonna let you fall
Reach for my hand
'Cause it's held out to you
My shoulders are small
But you can cry on them too
Everything changes
But one thing is true
Understand
We'll always be more than a band
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Later we were filming a music video for Opal's song
Korra: You used to brave the world
All on your own
Now we won't let you go
Go it alone
Bolin: Be who you wanna be
Always stand tall
Korra and Bolin: Not gonna let you fall
Korra and Opal: Reach for my hand
'Cause it's held out for you
My shoulders are strong
But you can cry on them too
Everything changes
But one thing is true
Understand
We'll always be more than a band
We were having the time of our life together.
I was just happy being around Asami.
Asami: I never knew you could take me so far
I've always wanted the hope that you are
The ones I need
Korra and Opal: Reach for my hand
'Cause it's held out for you
My shoulders are strong
But you can cry on them too
Everything changes
But one thing is true
Understand
We'll always be more than a band
Korra and Asami: Reach for my hand
'Cause it's held out for you
My shoulders are strong
But you can cry on them too
Everything changes
But one thing is true
Understand
We'll always be more than a band
Everyone was starting to head home.
I stayed with Asami.
"Thanks for cheering me up Korra," Asami said.
"OF course," I said, "Its the least I could do."
"I was kinda nervous because I didn't think I would make any friends here," Asami said, "I'm just…. different."
"I'm different too 'Sami," I said, "And honestly….. I think you're great exactly as you are."
We were getting a bit closer.
"Really?" Asked Asami.
"Yes," I said.
We started to lean closer and our lips met for the first time.
After a few seconds we backed away blushing madly.
"Wow," I said.
"Um…." Asami said.
"I should probably…. Go now," I said packing my guitar.
I was heading back home.
"What happened in the…." Asked Bolin.
"Nothing!" I said still blushing.