Say Something

Summary:_

In which unspoken word are extended….

Author's Note: Sorry for the late update.

~Asami manner~

~Korra~

I watched for a moment in the doorway of Asami's work shop. With the music turned up she hasn't noticed me yet. She wiped the sweat from her forehead with the back of her hand before tying her sweater around her waist by the sleeves. I walked over to her and tapped her on the shoulder. She jumped before spinning around to face me. She looked almost afraid.

"Spirits Korra are you trying to give me a heart attack." She said trying to catch her breathe.

I laughed. "Sorry about that I thought you would have noticed. In my defense I did try calling out to you but you didn't answer… you ok?" I asked still smiling. "I don't think I've ever seen someone jump like that."

She nodded. "yeah I'm fine. It's just…" she looked down at the rag in her hands.

"Just what?" I asked as I watched the concern disappear from her face.

"It's nothing really. I've just had this feeling that I'm being watched… it's probably just all in my mind. Anyway Korra…" she looked at the clock hanging on the wall behind her then back at me. "you're early." She smiled.

"Uh… yeah I guess I kinda am… I-is that a problem?" I asked as I rubbed the back of my neck. She giggled and shook her head.

"No it's not a problem, but I would have appreciated a heads up beforehand." She gave herself a once over before looking at the clock again.

"Well I'm glad I got here when I did cuz I got to see something interesting." I smiled. She gave me a confused look before slightly tilting her head.

"Something interesting?" she asked.

I pointed to her cheek. "you have a bit of grease on your face." She blushed deeply and tried to wipe it away which only made it worse. "yeah that's not really working." I laughed.

"Yeah, ha-ha, very funny Korra turn away for a minute." She said walking across the room to the mirror by her tools. While she was cleaning her face I looked at what she was working on.

"Hey 'Sami you really get all this stuff?" I said looking from her blue prints to the open hood of the car as the music changed to 'Say Something' by A Great Big World. She made her way back over to me and leaned over my shoulder. A wave of her cherry blossom hit me like being tackled to the ground by Naga.

"Oh you mean this? Yeah I get it… though if you ask me to explain why I understand it, well that would be a little difficult. Why? Are you interested in engineering?" she asked looking from her sketched to me. I cleared my throat and moved over to the car.

"Umm… so what about this… this is what you were working on when I came in right." I asked. Her face lite up with excitement.

"Oh well this car… I'm reworking the engine. So far I managed to put in a 302 cu in (4.9 L) Windsor V8 but it can only work with the C-4 automatic transmission, power brakes, and power steering. Originally I put in the venerable 2.3 L I-4 from the Pinto and the 2.8 L Cologne V6 which was great but when I let Mako tested it out… let's just say I had to rethink things. I could also use Other transmissions like the RAD 4-speed with unique gearing for either engines, and the C-3 automatic behind the 2.3 L and 2.8 L…." Her voice trailed off and she blushed. "And you totally have no idea what I'm talking about… great way to make a fool out of myself."

I smiled. "you're right I don't most of it but I think I'm starting to see why you find it so interesting."

She pouted. "you really shouldn't tease me like that Korra."

I took Asami's hand in my own and looked her in the eyes. "I wouldn't do something like that… especially not to you 'Sami." We stood there for a few minutes and I found myself leaning in to kiss her… I have this uncontrollable urge to do so but before I could act on that impulse, she withdrew back.

"Uh Korra I… I should really go get ready. I don't think I can go to that party dressed like this and covered in oil." She said blushing and pulling her hands from mine.

"Uh right… so um I'll just wait…" I trailed off and looked at the ground trying not to make an awkward situation any worse.

Asami picked up on the que and interrupted. "Oh sorry. Umm could you wait in the living room." She said rushing towards the door. She stopped and turned and gave me a once over and smiled. "I forgot but you look really… nice." I get the feeling she really wanted to say something else but hey I'll take it. She disappeared and I went to find the living room which was more difficult than you would think.

~A Little Later~

Asami came down the stairs and I swear my jaw hit the floor. She said something and I closed my mouth and swallowed before my eyes met hers. She giggled a little. And with one eyebrow raised she said "Hey you doing okay there Korra?"

"Uh… y-yeah…" I cleared my throat. "Yeah… wow Asami you look…" I couldn't tear my eyes away from her.

"Good I hope." She said as more of a question than a statement in a nervous tone.

"I was going to say Amazing. I mean wow." She smiled. She wore skinny black jeans with a crimson shirt and her black leather jacket and knee high boots.

'Breath Korra.'

I quickly turned away from her. "Uh we should get going. I'm sure the others are already on their way over to the party." I quickly headed for the door. As I reached for it, the door opened and I took two steps back.

A man with a tired expression stood in the doorway "Asami can you tell me why there is a giant… thing in the front yard." There was annoyance in his voice as he waited for Asami to answer. Before she did his attention turned in my direction. He looked me up and down his green eyes settled on the tribe markings on my arm. And he glared at them.

"Dad… this is Korra. She's a friend from school… she's the one taking me to the Party…" before she could finish introducing me he cut her off.

"She's water tribe?" He asked.

"Yes." She answered.

"A water bender?" He responded.

"Y-Yes she is." Asami said in a nerves but stern tone. I felt her hand slip into mine. Her hand is trembling. Asami's Father glared at her.

"You did not say anything about this being a party with Benders." He said as anger started to creep in his voice.

"I didn't think It was necessary to mention." She responded in a flat tone.

"Asami you are not going to any bending party and certainly not with some self-absorbed water bender." He said. I know he's insulting me but I just want to punch the crap out of him for Asami's sake. I mean Spirits What Father talks to his own daughter like that. "How could you even think about doing something so absurd. You know what her kind did you us. You know what her kind took from us. Don't tell me you've forgotten." Asami cut her father off with a gaze that could kill.

"No Dad I haven't forgotten… I think about that day all the time, every minute of the day. But Benders are not the only ones responsible for what happened that day. Bender or not, Korra is a good person and an even better friend. When I'm with her I don't think about the past and I certainly do not fear it the way you do. I like Korra maybe even enough to date her if she feels the same. Out of respect for you I've kept my personal life, the people I hang out with and date, to myself… but I will not stand here and let you bad mouth any friend of mine. I am sorry Dad but your view of Benders as something other than people… I don't share it."

Asami's grip on my hand tightened and she pulled me out of the house and down the driveway. She stopped at the end probably at a loss of what to do next. She isn't saying anything so I positioned myself in front of her to get a better look at her face. I was met with water filled emerald eyes. She's trying not to cry. When her tears started to fall i reached up and wiped them away. Without thinking I leaned in and kissed her. She must have been lost in thought because when I pulled back she wore a surprised expression.

"What was… that for?" She asked in a low tone.

I shrugged and smiled. "I needed to do something to get you to stop crying…"

She wiped her eyes and smiled a little. "So you kiss me?" she said.

"Hey it worked didn't it?" I said nudging her.

"I suppose…" she said.

"Anyway let's head out shall we?" I said and she nodded. I cupped my hands around my mouth and called out "Naga!"

Asami looked confused "Naga?" she said. I nodded in the direction behind her. She turned slowly before quickly side stepping. Naga came running and only came to a stop after successfully nocking me to the ground and licked me. I laughed and pushed her off of me.

"'Sami this is my best friend and our ride for the evening. Naga." I grinned at her expression. She was stunned. She slowly turned to me.

"S-she a giant polar bear dog…" she said.

I smiled. "yup." She gave me a concerned look. "don't worry Naga is really nice… here hold out your hand." She shook her head in protest but once I took her hand in mine she gave up her protest almost immediately. With her hand in mine I reached out to Naga. Naga sniffed Asami before licking her hand repeatedly. Asami seemed to take to Naga quickly after that.

I climbed onto the saddle on Naga's back and held out a hand for Asami. She looked up at me for a few minutes before taking my hand. I grabbed her and pulled her up on the space behind me. She hesitated before slipping her arms around my waist. I felt her chest press against my back as her hold tightened. Asami is really… soft.

'focus'

"You ready to go?" I asked. She rested her chin on my shoulder.

"Yeah…" she began. "Hey Korra…"

"Hmm?" I pulled on Naga's rains and we exited the gates to the Sato Manner.

"How come you haven't said anything… about what my Father said." She asked in a sad tone.

"Well… you didn't seem like you wanted me to. Was I wrong to assume that?" I replied.

"No…" she said. She held on tighter. I can almost feel her quickened pulse. "Hey Korra?"

"what's up 'Sami?" I said. She kissed my cheek.

"Thank you… for everything." She said. I'm so glad she can't see my face right now because there is no doubt in my mind that I'm blushing. I swallowed and focused on the streets in front of me.

~Meanwhile~

~Hiroshi Sato~

"Hello… yes… there has been a change… you can add my daughter to the list… She'll be at some party tonight. She might put up some fight… you are not to harm her understand. Just do whatever you think is best… and do not tell her of my involvement….

Authors Note: first off Merry Christmas ^.^v secondly my intention was to jump right into the party but I thought there needed to be some sort of set up for the events that take place at the party. As I stated in the previous chapter a storm is coming the question is who are the main players and what happens to Korra and Asami…