"Mako!" Bolin calls as he enters the small apartment, dragging Keiki in behind him. He glances at the unset table and unused stove before turning his attention to Keiki. "I don't understand; he should already be here."

"It's okay, it gives me a little more time to freak out," she says, gliding into the room and alighting herself on the couch. She takes to fiddling with one of the brass buttons on her vest before trying to smooth her skirt, and Bolin can't help smiling as he observes.

"Freak out?" he questions, setting himself beside her and letting his arm fall across her shoulders. She blushes slightly. "Why would you ever freak out? It's just me and Mako! It'll be fine!"

"Oh well…" she turns downs her chin to hide her embarrassed expression, and continues to play with the wrinkles on her skirt. "It's just… Mako…"

Suddenly Bolin is pained. Not again he thinks. He unconsciously stands and starts to pace.

"Bolin…?" Keiki worries aloud.

"I can't believe this… I can't believe this!" Bolin fumes.

"What! What happened! What did I do!" Keiki jumps to his side placing her hands on his chest and arm to stop and try to calm him.

"You're into my brother? Really? What he's such a good probender? He's just so fierce and smoldering? What, what is it! Tell me now!" Bolin rushes, only after finishing does he take a deep breath and truly look at Keiki. Her short red curls frame her now ashen skin, and her deep green eyes blink wide at him. "What." Bolin breathes.

"Bolin, I don't have feelings for your brother," Keiki states slowly and plainly. A small smile creeps its way onto her face.

Bolin is surprised, and a little embarrassed. He stutters, "Y-you don't?"

"No, of course not," Keiki sooths, guiding him back to sit on the couch, she takes her place next to him.

"But you said…"

"I said I was freaking out, and yes it was over Mako, but it's not at all how you think." She leans into his chest and wraps her arms as much around his bulky middle as she can manage.

"Then what is it?" Bolin lets his hand rest on her head and wraps his other arm around her into a half hug.

"He's just… He's so important to you…" she starts to quiver against him, "I just… I want him to like me… I need him to like me…"

This makes Bolin laugh and her eyes dart and narrow as she leans back to stare into his. "What's so funny!"

Bolin smiles and kisses Keiki on her forehead. "You don't have anything to worry about. He's going to love you as much as I do."

"You… you love me?" She smiles and a light blush covers her cheek, much less noticeable than the deep crimson that rushes to Bolin's.

"Y-yeah," he manages to get out, and his eyes shine under her gaze. He clears his throat. "I do. I love you Keiki."

She gives him a quick, soft peck on his cheek, "Thanks Bolin. I love you too."

He hugs her tight to him, feeling her warmth melt his rigid build. They enjoy this moment together, that is until they hear a loud thump from the bedroom above them, and Bolin jumps to his feet.

Keiki's eyes are wide in shock. But Bolin's are narrow with suspicion.

"What the…" she starts but is quickly cut off.

"MAKO!" Bolin shouts at the top of his lungs. He sprints up the stairs and is about to knock, but it opens before he has a chance.


Sorry! I know it's not as long, and I wish it was longer, but... this is how it had to be

Please enjoy! Hopefully I'll get the next chapter out too!

BTW Keiki is my own character designed especially for the purpose of being Bolin's girlfriend... Because he deserves someone especially for him... you'll find more out about her in the next few chapters.

PS this fic is officially my baby...