Korra shot up in her bed, panic immediately flooding her system. She clutched at her chest struggling to catch her breath and calm her racing mind. She managed to get her breathing under control and push the panic down. Why was she feeling so panicked? What was the reason? There had to be one. As Korra racked her brain for a reason a single name floated to the front of her mind, 'Asami.'

The moment the name crossed her mind, Korra knew the reason she felt so panicked. Korra knew more about the way soulmates worked than someone who was soulmate-less should and it caused the panic to seem much to real. She shook her head as she laid down, squeezing her eyes closed and tried to go back to sleep. 'This isn't what I think it is. This isn't what I think it is. This isn't what I-' Korra shot up, throwing her legs over the side of her bed. "God Damnit!" She shoved her feet into her boots and grabbed her jacket before running out of her room and toward the air bison field. The sun was making its way toward the horizon as Korra approached Pepper. "Hey, girl." Korra cooed as she placed a gentle hand on the creature's nose. "Wanna go for a fly?" Pepper breathed out of her nose and Korra ran her fingers through its fur, "Alright then. Let's go."

Korra climbed up over Pepper's face and was perched on top of her head when a voice yelled from across the field, "Stop right there bison thief!" Korra's head turned to watch as Kai ran toward her before coming to a stop when he noticed who it was that was perched on Pepper's head. "Korra? What are doing?"

Korra looked down at the head of Pepper before giving a half shrug, "Stealing a bison?"

Kai quirked a brow up at Korra, crossing his arms over his chest, "Can I ask why?"

Korra looked to the side, running her fingers through Pepper's fur. "I just need to check up on something in the city."
"So, take the ferry?"

"Too slow. I need to be there now." Korra spoke in a clipped tone as she slid backward so she was straddling Pepper's neck.

"So, what are you just gonna leave her in the park and just hope for the best?" Kai said and Korra just shrugged.

"I hadn't thought that far ahead," Korra muttered, rubbing the back of her neck.

Kai shook his head and moved to climb up onto Pepper's head, "Figured so." He sat on top of the bison's head and Korra leaned forward slightly.

"Uh, Kai what are you doing?"

"Giving you a lift to where you need to go." Kai looked at Korra over his shoulder, a smirk on his lips. "Just tell me where and I'll drop you off."

Korra leaned back, grabbing a fistful of fur, "I don't know the address but I can point you in the right direction."

Kai turned forward, "Alright. Yip Yip Pepper!" With those words, the bison launched itself into the air and they began to make their way toward the city.

"There! That's the place!" Korra yelled over the air whiping around her head as she pointed at the high rise apartment complex that stood out among the cityscape.

"Are you sure?" Kai yelled back, glancing at her as they circled down toward the building.

Korra nodded, gripping hard at a clump of the bisons fur, "Yeah. Just drop me off on the top floor." Kai flew Pepper over to the top floor balcony and Korra jumped off the bison landing on the railing. She jumped onto the balcony and turned to face Kai, "Hey what's with that face?" Korra placed a hand on her hip, quirking a brow at the boy in front of her. "I know the person who lives here if that's what you're worried about."

Kai crossed his arms over his chest, "Okay, but if you end up on the 5 o'clock news, I'm not vouching for you."
"That's fair." Korra nodded before turning towards the door, "See you later Kai." Korra said over her shoulder.

"Yeah. I should probably head back before Jin realizes I took Pepper for a ride without asking." Korra watched as Pepper flew out of view and Korra turned her full attention to the door in front of her. The panic that had faded into the background of her mind returned to the forefront as she approached the door. Something was wrong, Korra could feel it but what it was exactly was the question. She pushed the door open, stepping inside and half expecting to be assaulted by someone or something but only found an eerily quiet apartment.

"Asami?" Korra called out as she moved through the apartment, "Are you here?" When she didn't get an answer Korra began to try and convince herself that nothing was wrong but found it wasn't exactly working. "I really wish I had my phone right now." Korra slowly moved through the apartment until she came upon a set of stairs that she had somehow never noticed until now. Taking a deep breath she ascended the steps toward the second floor of the apartment. The moment she stepped onto the second floor she noticed a light coming from one of the rooms and made her way toward it. Pushing open the door her breath left her when she noticed the unconscious figure laying on the floor. "Asami!" Korra ran toward where Asami lay, kneeling beside her she gently turned her over, "God you're burning up."

Asami's eyes opened slightly as she stared up at Korra, "Korra? What are doing here?"

Korra gently brushed Asami's bangs out of her face, "I was worried about you." Korra snaked one arm under Asami's neck and the other under her legs before picking her up with a grunt. Cradling Asami in her arms she moved out of the office and down the hall kicking open doors until she came upon a room with a bed in it. She staggered into the room and set Asami on the bed as gently as she could. Asami didn't even seem to notice which only further worried Korra.

Korra took a seat on the and hesitantly unbuttoned Asami's blouse, squeezing her eyes shut. She felt dirty undressing Asami like this but she needed to get her out of her shirt. Reluctantly she opened her eyes, gently pulling Asami up causing her to slump against Korra's chest.

"Korra, what are you doing?" Asami slurred, nuzzling her face into the crook of Korra's neck.

"Your temperature is too high. Taking clothes off will help bring that down." Korra said as she pushed Asami's blouse down her arms before tossing it to the side. She gently laid her back down and moved toward the edge of the bed. Korra moved to stand up only to be stopped by a hand around her wrist.
"Don't go..." Asami's grip on her wrist was tight despite her weakened state. "I don't want to be alone."

"I'm not leaving. I just need to go downstairs for a bit." She gently removed Asami's hand from her wrist, "I'll be back. I promise."

Asami closed her eyes and gave a half nod. Korra stood up, giving Asami one last look before heading downstairs.

She made her way into the kitchen and immediately set to work searching through the cupboard for a bowl or bucket or something. Eventually, she found a pot under the counter and quickly went to work. She moved it over to the sink, setting it on the counter and turning on the water. She ran her fingers under the water adjusting it until it was icy cold. She placed the pot under the running water and let it run while she moved toward the freezer. She opened the door, pulling out the ice tray and moved over the sink. She turned the water off with her elbow, dumping the ice into the pot. Korra pulled the pot out of the sink and went looking for a rag. She easily finds one and, after grabbing the pot, moves back up to the bedroom.

Korra pushed the door open, moving over to the bed and setting the pot on the ground as she sat on the edge of the bed.

"Korra..." Asami quietly rasped and Korra looked over her shoulder to see her curled in on herself. "You're back."

Korra flashed her a smile, brushing Asami's bangs hair out of her eyes. "Of course, I told you I would be." She turned back to the pot, dunking the hand towel into the ice-cold water. She rung out the excess water, turning back to Asami running the wet cloth over her forehead. Asami let out a sigh, leaning into the cloth. Korra gently ran the cloth down the side of Asami's face before rewetting it and placing it on her forehead. Korra ran a hand over the side of Asami's face and she leaned into the touch, reaching up to cup Korra's hand. As she stared down at Asami and couldn't help but remember the feeling of panic she had woken up to. The feeling that had faded to the back of her mind. The panic that meant that she and Asami were-

"Thank you, Korra." Asami murmured half into the pillow, half into Korra's hand. "For being here. You don't need to be."

Korra smiled down at her, giving her hand a squeeze. "Of course I do. You're my friend after all." Asami's face crumpled into an almost hurt expression.

"Is that all we are?" Asami muttered still clutching her hand. Korra gave her a confused look as she gently pulled her hand out of her hand.

"Yeah. What else would we be?" Korra gave an awkward laugh as she removed her hand from Asami's, removing the warm cloth from her forehead. Korra rewet the rag, wringing it out and placing it back on Asami's forehead.

"More. I want us to be more." Asami husked as she grabbed at Korra's, clutching it against her chest. "Can we please be more?" Korra's lips pulled into a tight line as she furrowed her brows. "Please?"

Korra pulled her hand from Asami's and moved to pull the thin cotton sheets up over her chest. She gently tucked Asami in bed, brushing her hair behind her ears, "I think maybe you should get some rest."

Asami frowns as Korra moves to sit on the chair off to the side. "I don't want to sleep, Korra."

"Please try anyways." Korra sighed, slumping back in the chair, "You need rest."

Asami let her eyes drift closed, "Okay. I'll try."

Korra watched as Asami slowly fell into a light sleep, Korra letting out a sigh of relief. All the tension slowly leaving her shoulders. She watched Asami, her eyes drifted closed as well. 'A nap wouldn't hurt, would it?' Korra let out a yawn as she leaned further back into the chair, sleep claiming her as well.

Korra was jerked back into consciousness by the sound of a thud echoing through the room. She shot up to see that Asami had fallen out of her bed, knocking over the pot. "Shit, Asami! Are you okay!?" Korra pushed herself up moving to kneel next to Asami, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder.

"I'm fine. I just-" Asami sputtered pushing herself to her feet, "Bathroom." Asami looked up at Korra, tears in her eyes, "I just need to use the bathroom."

Korra gentle quickly cupped her face, brushing the tears from her eyes. "Hey, Hey. No crying. I'll help you to the bathroom." Korra helped Asami to her feet, who leaned against her. They began moving as Korra continued talking, "How does a bath sound? It might help bring that fever down."

"A bath sounds nice," Asami muttered as they moved toward the bathroom at the other end of the room. Korra kicked the bathroom door open, finding herself slightly taken aback by just how big it was. She pushed the feeling down and moved in further, taking in the bathroom. "I can walk now," Asami spoke and Korra glanced over at her, quirking an eyebrow at her.

"Are you sure?"

Asami nodded, pulling away from Korra and moving toward the small room where the toilet was located, "Yeah." She paused in the doorway, glancing over her shoulder, "Could you start the bath for me?"

Korra nodded, giving her a reassuring smile, "Yeah. Of course." Korra watched as she closed the door behind her. Korra sat on the edge of the tub, turning on the water and running her fingers under it. She adjusted it until the water faucet was spitting out was at the right temperature. Putting the stopper in the drain, the door to the bathroom opened and Korra's eyes were unconsciously drawn towards it only for her to immediately look back toward the ground, her face flushing red. Korra stared at the ground as a hand grabbed her shoulder, pushing down as Asami used her for support.

"Sorry." Asami murmured as she stepped into the water, letting out a shocked sound, "It's not hot." She glanced at Korra who refused to look up at her instead, keeping her eyes locked on the ground.

"Yeah. Hot water would only make your fever worse." Korra clarified and Asami let out a hum in response.

"You can leave now if you want. I think I can manage to turn the water off on my own." Asami said and Korra glanced at her, looking her directly in the eyes.

"I'd rather not leave you alone." Korra smiled, turning her head so she was staring at the wall.

"You seem a little uncomfortable. I can handle myself." She placed a hand on Korra's knee, wetting the fabric as she did so. Asami turned to look at her only to jerk her head back toward the wall.

"Sorry!" Korra yelped, covering her eyes with her hand. "If you really feel like you can manage I'll go make dinner or something." She pushed herself to her feet and moved toward the door. "Don't stay in too long, okay?" Korra muttered refusing to look at Asami but placing a hand on the door frame.

"Okay, I won't," Asami responded and Korra quickly exited the room, closing the door behind her. She leaned against the door letting out a heavy sigh as she ran a hand through her hair.

"Okay," Korra pushed herself off the door, clasping her hands together, "Food."

Asami listened to the sound of Korra's retreating footsteps until she couldn't hear them anymore. She leaned forward, turning off the water before leaning back and sliding down in the tub until she was up to her nose in the water. She closed her eyes, dunking her head under the water completely. She opened her eyes, looking up at the ceiling through the water before rising up out of the water. Asami ran her hands over her face, letting out a breath. The lukewarm water felt good on her body and she really didn't want to get out but knew she should.

Asami leaned forward, pulling up the stopper and watched as the water swirl down the drain. She let out a breath as she pushed herself to her feet, slipping slightly and barely catching herself on the side. She gingerly took a seat on the side of the tub letting out a weak laugh, "That was close."

She slowly turned around, her whole body protesting the movement as she did so. Asami dragged her eyes over the room until they landed on her robe where it hung across the room. All she had to do was get from point A to point B which was a lot easier said than done. She looked down at her unsteady legs before pushing herself to her feet and moving toward her robe. By some miracle, she managed to not trip on her own feet and managed to grab the soft white robe from its hook. She wrapped it around her body tight only to find that it felt much too hot on her body and decided to leave it open as she made her way toward her bedroom.
Asami collapsed onto her bed and contemplated just staying put but the thought of dinner was too tempting to let go to waste. She pushed herself to her feet, shedding the robe and moved toward the dresser. Pulling open the top drawer, she shifted through the clothing until she found what she was after. A pair of thin cotton Pajamas. The bottoms were shorts that stopped just below her crotch and had a floral pattern while the top simply a black top that said 'I'm not bossy. I'm the boss,' Pulling on both items on she made her way downstairs the smell of something truly heavenly.

She made her way toward the kitchen where she saw the back of Korra as she moved about the kitchen. Asami took a seat at the counter, leaning on her arms, "Hey Korra."

Korra whirled around fixing Asami with a look and pointed a ladle at her and said in a chiding tone, "You should be in bed."

"But I feel better and I want food." Asami fake whined leaning her head on her arms.

Korra crossed her arms over her chest, "I would have brought it up to you." Korra turned around so she was facing the stove.

Asami chuckled, "Well isn't that nice of you. My own personal caretaker."

"Well, I couldn't rightly let you die now, could I?" Korra said as she waved her hand in the air, "I mean, you're like one of my only friends. Not sure if Mako and Bolin count but I'm just gonna go ahead and say they do."

"Well, I'm honored to be considered one of your only friends," Asami muttered as she ran a hand through her hair, "Speaking of how many friends do you have?"

Korra turned to look at Asami, placing a finger on her chin, "Four if you count Mako and Bolin, which I am."

"I am truly honored to be part of such an exclusive group," Asami said as she pushed herself upright.

Korra laughed as she returned to stirring whatever was in front of her, "Yeah, I guess it is a little exclusive."

Gingerly Asami pushed herself to her feet, "I think I'll go sit in the living room. Bring me my food there?"

"Of course." Korra flashed her a smile, "I'll bring it to you once it's done." Asami gave Korra another smile before heading toward the living room where she collapsed into an overstuffed armchair. Curling her legs as she leaned back letting out a satisfied sigh as she did so. The smell of food permeating the apartment as she let her eyes drift closed.

"Hey, 'Sami?" Asami opened her eyes and looked up at Korra who was leaning over her, a concerned look on her face, "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. Just resting." Asami smiled up at Korra who seemed to relax slightly before another frown crossed her face.

"Lemme just," She placed a hand over Asami's forehead letting out a concerned 'hmm'. "You still have a fever but it's a lot better than it was." She removed her hand from her head standing up straight, "Do you have any, uh, tv trays?"

Asami pointed at the corner where they were located, "Over there." Korra nodded, moving to retrieve two trays from the rack. She placed one in front of Asami and another in front of the couch before moving back toward the kitchen. Asami adjusted her position so that she was sitting criss-cross on the chair as Korra came in holding two bowls. She set one down in front of Asami and then in front of the couch before pulling out two spoons from her pocket. She handed one of the spoons to Asami before taking her seat on the couch. "Dinner is served."

"It looks delicious," Asami said as she looked into the bowl to see it was full of homemade chicken soup. "And I bet it tastes delicious too." Asami picked up her spoon and scooped some into her mouth. "Oh! Ah! Hot!" Asami cried dropping her spoon and waving her hand in front of her mouth.

"Oh yeah, you might want to wait for it to cool down a bit," Korra laughed as she stirred her bowl of soup. Asami gently blew on her bowl before spooning more into her mouth.

She looked up at Korra, "Is everything you make this good?" Korra laughed shaking her head as she ate a spoonful of soup.

"It's not that good." Korra shook her head as she avoided eye contact.

"Yes, it is. You could be a chef if you wanted." Asami insisted, leaning forward slightly.

"You may think so but it wouldn't be special if I just cooked for anyone, now would it?" Korra gave a half-hearted laugh smiling at Asami.

"No, I guess it wouldn't." The pair lapsed into silence after that as they continued to eat their soup. Once Asami finished her soup she leaned back letting out a satisfied sigh, "That was delicious."

"There's more in the kitchen if you want." Korra offered and Asami simply shook her hand.

"I think I'm good for now." Asami placed her hands in her lap, glancing at Korra who had settled into the couch. "By the way, what are you doing here?"

"I told you I was worried."

"I know but like why are you here? Why were you worried?" Asami pressed and watched as Korra rubbed the back of her neck, laughing awkwardly.

"I just got a bad feeling is all." Korra pushed herself to her feet, grabbing her bowl, "Figured I'd check up on you."

Asami quirked a brow at Korra as she grabbed her bowl from in front of her. Asami was pretty sure Korra was lying to some degree while also telling the truth. She watched as Korra disappeared into the kitchen leaving Asami alone with her thoughts. She felt better and figured after a good night's rest she should be able to go back into work.

"I can see what your thinking and, no, you can't go into work tomorrow." Korra gave Asami a withering look and Asami flashed her a weak smile.

"But I feel a lot better, Korra." Asami fake whined as she leaned forward slightly. Korra crossed her arms over her chest, fixing Asami with a hard stare.

"Just 'cause you feel better doesn't mean you are better. You need a few more days of rest."

"Korra," Asami whined, dragging out the end of Korra's name, "If I don't go back to work I'll fall behind. I'm the CEO for spirit's sake."

"You need rest, Asami. You can take a few days off to get better." Korra stood up and moved to sit on the arm of the armchair, taking Asami's hand in hers, "You'll be more productive if you wait to go back once your fever is completely gone."

"I know but-"

"Asami," Korra cut Asami off giving her hand a light squeeze, "If you won't do it for yourself will you at least do it for me?" Asami looked into Korra's pleading eyes and let out a heavy sigh.

"Okay, I'll wait," Asami muttered giving Korra's hand a squeeze back.

Korra smiled pulling her hand from Asami's, "Good. Now," She pushed herself back to her feet, "How does dessert sound?"

"You made dessert?" Asami exclaimed, leaning on the arm of the chair.

"Not yet but I'm sure I could whip something up real fast," Korra said as she moved toward the kitchen.

"Is there anything you can't do?" Asami laughed, propping her elbow up on the chair her head on her hand.

"Nope. I'm just about perfect." Korra called from the kitchen, a laugh in her voice. Asami curled her legs into her body letting herself relax. She could rest for a few days if it made Korra happy. She could catch up on work later but right now she just wanted to enjoy spending time with Korra.