AN: Hello again my dears, hope you're all enjoying your weekend!

Sorry for the lack of updates, am currently also posting my stories on AO3

and I was in the Netherlands untill yesterday :)

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Chapter 7

It had taken Asami more then a day to recover from Korra's statement about her parents.

"What!? They're coming here?!" she had practically shrieked through the living room and Korra had flinched from the high-pitched voice of her girlfriend. The heiress was in total panic, not from meeting Korra's parents. Well, okay that's a lie, she was stressing about that too, but most of all, she didn't want to disappoint.

Korra had quickly dropped what she was doing and settled next to the vixen. She assured her that her parents would love the pale beauty and that she would probably be taken out on some shopping spree with her mother.

It took a few more kisses and cuddles for Asami to calm down completely. Although Korra was sure that her girlfriend was milking the situation in the end. Even more so when Asami started to gently scratch the back of Korra's neck which caused the Southerner to purr.

Korra reluctantly pulled away to prepare dinner and in the end, they ate peacefully on the couch as they watched a movie.

Two days later.

Asami woke up in the middle of the night. Her right hand moved over the pelts in search for her girlfriends warm body. She didn't find her and blinked a few times after she managed to open her eyes. "Korra…?" she whispered softly. She waited a minute before she called for her girlfriend again. Nothing.

She turned onto her back and slowly sat up straight with her back against her pillows. A shiver went down her spine from the cold and she quickly pulled the pelts up higher. She let her eyes slide through their room and noticed that a soft light came from under the door. Asami smiled to herself and scooted over to the edge, her bare feet touched the wooden floor. She wrapped one of the pelts around her body and made her way over to the bedroom door.

She was finally able to walk around without her crutch, although Korra always kept an eye on her to make sure she wouldn't walk around too much.

Asami opened the bedroom door and for a moment, she was speechless.

Korra was sitting at the table and leaned over several, official looking papers. Pencil in hand. A sandwich in her mouth which she was happily munching on while both hands were free for the documents below her fingertips. Her short chestnut hair was messy and Asami's guess was that Korra had been unable to sleep after tossing and turning in bed and decided to get out instead. Doing, whatever it was she was doing.

She moved behind the Southerner and wrapped her arms around Korra's waist from the bed. "Baby… what are you doing…?" she mumbled and nuzzled her face against the back of Korra's warm neck, enjoying the woman's scent. "Come back to bed…" she placed soft kisses on Korra's warm skin and she heard her chuckle.

After she had shoved the leftover sandwich al the way into her mouth, she turned slowly to look at the vixen. She smiled and after she finally swallowed the contains of her mouth, she was able to give Asami an answer.

"Hmmm… was going over some things… I know you wanna earn your keep so I've been searching for a solution." She broke free of Asami's hug and the latter whined softly from the loss of contact. When it was mentioned that she would get back to work again, a smile presented itself on her face.

"You have? Will you tell me?"

Korra had turned around, got up and was now facing her girlfriend. "I will yeah, but not here, I can feel you shivering even under that pelt." She chuckled and after Asami had wrapped her arms around Korra, the two moved back to the bedroom.

The caramel beauty got under the covers first and sat with her back against the pillows. Both legs stretched which were straddled by Asami when she crawled on top of her. She leaned forward, both arms around Korra's waist and her head resting on the Southerner's strong shoulder.

This had become one of Asami's most favorite cuddle position. She let her hands slide over the small of Korra's strong back and kissed the tanned skin of her warm neck. She could never get enough of this woman. "Mhn… so… tell me all about your idea…"

"You sure you're gonna stay awake long enough?" Korra grinned and looked down at Asami, who looked back at her with narrowed eyes and a playful smile on her lips.

"Tsk… you're talking about me going back to work! Of course I'll be able to stay awake." She moved up and locked their lips with one another.

A soft 'mhmm…' escaped them both as it continued for a minute before Asami eventually pulled back. "Sorry… I can't get enough of your lips…" she said shyly and nestled in her former position.

Korra blushed deeply and just smiled sheepishly. "Heh… well, I am totally not going to complain…" she cleared her throat once before she continued. "Well, I always wanted to start my own business. Until now I had no idea what I wanted but now I do. what do you think about starting a garage with me?"

Asami sat up straight almost immediately and just stared at her girlfriend in disbelief. Her mouth slightly open. "Are… are you serious?" she asked with a smile on her face and a hopeful undertone in her voice.

"I… well… yes? Unless you wouldn't-" she was cut short by a bone crushing hug.

"Korra! That's amazing! I'd totally want to start a garage with you!" she was practically bouncing on top of the other woman who now shared her happiness and enthusiasm. After a few minutes, Asami suddenly stopped all together and a shadow of sadness crossed her beautiful face. "But… I… I don't have…" she started, she looked at her girlfriend with tear filled eyes, unsure of how to form a proper sentence of her thoughts.

Korra looked worried and cupped Asami's face with both hands. "What's wrong? You changed your mind?"

"No… no! I…" she muttered something under her breath, too soft for Korra to hear.

"What…? I didn't get that…"

Asami took a deep, shaky breath and repeated herself. "I don't have any money." She stated simply.

Korra blinked a few times and just stared right at her girlfriend who had done the exact same thing not so long ago. Out of the blue, she started to laugh. "Ooooh sweetheart…" she breathed and gave Asami a quick peck on her lips. "You're my sweet nerd. You shouldn't worry about money. All I want to hear is a yes or a no. Simple as that…"

"But… babe, where… I mean, you can't just start something without a proper budget."

Korra smiled and stroke a pale cheek with her right hand. "I'm selling my place, I have quite some savings PLUS, I bought this place cheap and did all the work that needed to be done either myself or with help from my father. It's worth a lot more than when I bought it. It's also completely paid off."

Asami's hand rested on Korra's shoulders and a smile appeared on her lips as she looked at the other woman. "I love you…" she blurted out and a soft pink decorated her cheeks.

"I love you too." She returned a genuine smile.

They spend an hour chatting. Korra explained a plan she had in mind and Asami couldn't do anything else but agree. It was an amazing plan and if everything worked out, Asami wouldn't be the only one with a job.

The two eventually fell asleep around four in the morning and Korra's parents would arrive until late in the afternoon.

Korra was dreaming about pancakes. She sat on a barstool and was happily munching. The fact she was aware that she was dreaming was because Asami was cooking and wore nothing but an apron to protect her from, well, Korra wasn't sure. Anyhow, Asami never cooks. Nor would she wear -just- and apron. It didn't stop her from enjoying her imaginary pancakes and the amazing view of Asami's perfect behind as she stood behind the stove.

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiingggggggggggggggggggggggggg!

She woke up so abruptly that she fell out of bed and onto the floor. Her behind came in contact with the hard surface and she felt a stinging pain spread throughout her lower body. "Damnit…" she groaned and slowly got on her feet, rubbing her sore behind. She looked at the digital clock on her nightstand and saw it was only 9am.

She rolled her eyes and groaned again. "I swear to god… if it's the neighbor again because my mail was put in the wrong box… I'm gonna strangle him where he stands…" she whispered and looked over to Asami who was slowly waking up as well.

"I'll be right back… I need to shoo someone away." She grinned and saw an amused smile appear on her girlfriends face who nodded in acknowledgement. Korra disappeared through the door in nothing but her sweatpants and a sleeveless top, aiming for her front door. She cracked her knuckles on her way there as the doorbell rang again.

RINNNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!

"I'm coming! Geesh!" she opened the door aggressively and with an even more aggressive "what?!"

"Surprise!"

Korra's eye grew wide in shock. Four arms were wrapped around her in a tight and bone crushing embrace. The woman was her own height and kissed her cheek. The man towered out far above her. His broad shoulders and strong arms held the younger woman in a tight hug. When he finally let go of her, Korra still seemed to be in somewhat of a shocked state. She couldn't believe it.

Her parents were here already. Far earlier then she had expected them. "Mom! Dad! You're here!?"

Tonraq grinned at his daughter. "That we are indeed… we wanted to surprise you and by the look of horror on your face, I'm sure we did." His grin only grew wider when he noticed his daughter's state. "We didn't interrupt anything, did we?" the question earned him an elbow against his ribs from Senna, Korra's mother. Korra on the other hand turned bright red. "Totally worth it!" he whined and rubbed his ribs.

"Well, at least I know where your sense of humor comes from sweetheart…" Senna said and looked at her daughter. "You always seemed to ask us why we played Pai Sho in bed when we were around friends." She let out a soft chuckle and smiled. "So… will you let us in or will your father and I be staying in the hallway for the rest of our stay?"

"Uhh… no no! Of course! Come in… heh…" she rubbed the back of her neck nervously. "Uh… don't mind the mess… we hadn't expected you guys yet."

Her mother made a dismissive motion with one hand. "Pff… don't you worry about that! I've cleaned your room more then enough when you were younger." She looked at her husband who held all the luggage. "Put it in the spare bedroom dear, we'll be in the living room." She said and the two walked through the hallway into the living room while Tonraq made his way to the spare bedroom.

"It's good to see you mom, how's things in the South?" she asked and gestured to her mother to sit down on the couch.

"Oh you know, same same, but different." She chuckled and sat down. She looked through the window. It was snowing rather hard outside and the clouds were still quite dark. "And how are you dear?" she asked and turned her gaze towards her daughter who came walking towards her with a small tray that had four cups on it.

"Doing well." She started and settled next her mother. "Enjoying the time off, spending time with Asami." She continued and handed a cup of steaming tea to her mother. She held her own with two hands and tried to cool the substance by blowing in the cup.

"How's she doing?"

"Better now. She's nervous…"

"What for?" Senna asked surprised.

"Well, she's gonna meet my parents. She's scared you two think she's not good enough for me."

Senna giggled softly. "She's got nothing to worry about… what you told me about her so far, on the phone, she sounds like a real sweetheart."

"Please don't say anything about… her situation… she doesn't know I told you."

"Her secret is safe with me." She said and sipped her tea slowly. "Hmmm… Jasmine tea… my favorite."

Korra smiled at her mother and sipped from her own tea. "It's Asami's favorite too."

"Ha! Another reason why this girl is perfect for you. You better not let this one go Korra. She's a keeper."

"You haven't even met her yet." She snickered softly and put her cup back on the tray.

"You can tell a lot from someone's taste in tea dear… I mean, your last ex for example. You told me she didn't like sugar in her tea. How unnatural is that!"

Korra laughed and smiled at her father who had come in as well. She got back on her feet and used her hand to try and straighten out her messy hair. "I'll go and prepare my girlfriend. I hope she woken up properly by now so the shock of your early arrival will be less intense. All three chuckled softly and Tonraq settled next to his wife.

Korra made her way over to the bedroom and disappeared behind the door. She found Asami all dressed, combing her long black hair which she then pulled in a loose tail that rested on her back. She wore one of Korra's many hoodies. This one was dark blue and had a moon printed on the front. Jeans didn't feel very comfortable and so the heiress wore a grey sweatpants instead. She was finished with her hair and turned her gaze to Korra, a doubtful smile present on her face and a flicker of fear in her eyes.

"How do I look…?" she asked with a soft voice.

"Totally and utterly smashing. You make me look bad." She walked over to the woman and hugged her tightly. "Don't worry Sami… they'll love you." She rested her forehead against Asami's who let out a shaky breath. The Southerner kissed the engineer tenderly once before she pulled away. Sapphires locked with Emeralds and they looked with absolute adoration at the other woman.

"Alright… well… let's do this!" she gave Korra's hand a final squeeze before the latter guided her out of their bedroom. Her heart was racing. Pounding against her ribs as they made their way to the door. Korra opened it and she was led outside and into the living room. Her breath was caught in her throat when her girlfriends parents came into view. They were standing up straight, both were smiling friendly. She looked from one to the other and answered their smile with one of her own.

They eventually stopped and they stood right in front of Korra's parents. She squeezed her girlfriend's hand tightly and she was sure she'd crushed a few bones.

"Mom, dad." Korra started and turned her gaze from her parents, to Asami and back again. "Meet my girlfriend, Asami."