A cool breeze blew through the branches of the tree, rustling the leaves and making the limbs sway ever so slightly. Tahno had a lazy and content smile on his face as the wind brushed against his face. Sitting under a shade tree in the park, the Waterbender felt at ease. He could remember walking through the park numerous times but found it hard to believe he'd never stopped to unwind. What a pity. Why was he there again? Oh, yeah. He had a sparring match with Korra.

Another breeze blew by, stronger and strangely different than the first. A grin appeared on the boy's narrow features. Not opening his eyes he said, "Having fun, Avatar?"

He heard her loud laughter from above him and finally opened his eyes to see her lying on the branch above him, a mischievous glint in her cobalt eyes. She smiled down at him. "How'd you know it was me?"

"Wind is wind. Airbending is Airbending," he replied vaguely.

Korra rolled her eyes before swinging down from the limb and holding her hand out for him to grab. Tahno accepted the offer, allowing himself to be pulled up by the freakishly strong girl.

"Shall we begin then?" he asked, his arms wrapping loosely around the Avatar's waist.

"Sure. No Bending right?"

Tahno nodded. "Don't feel bad if you don't win. It wouldn't be the first time." His whole aura radiated a playful cockiness. Korra smirked up at him. She could hear the challenge in his words. And, of course, she never backed down from a challenge.

"Just don't get your feelings hurt when I kick your butt, Pretty Boy." She stepped out of his grasp and took her position a few paces away, preparing for their match.

The match was pretty even for the most part; neither Waterbender giving in. Korra ducked as a sweeping kick hurtled toward her head before thrusting her palm upward, narrowly missing Tahno's chin. Tahno grabbed her wrist and twisted it behind her back, holding it there.

Korra jumped up and flipped herself over Tahno, freeing her arm and pinning his behind his back before pushing him away. An impressed twitch of his lips appeared as he shook his sore wrist. "You're learning," he complimented.

Korra grinned. The Pro-Bending champ swung his leg out but recoiled at the last second and landed a blow with his fist to her temple. The Fire Ferret stumbled back, her balance off and Tahno used that to swipe her feet out from under her. Korra landed on her back, rolled and then jumped back up before Tahno could pin her.

Tahno launched another kick, which Korra leaned back to avoid. She sent a roundhouse kick to his side, which he caught. He twisted her leg to the side. She went with it and landed on her hands before pushing back and landing a kick square in the boy's chest. The force sent him sprawling onto the ground. The master of the elements pinned him before he could even register what had just happened. He blinked up at her as smiled smugly down at him.

"I think I just wiped the floor with you, Pretty Boy," she panted.

She smug look on her face disappeared when Tahno suddenly pushed against her and flipped their positions. Korra's eyes widened momentarily before narrowing at the crooked grin on the swamp dweller's face. His breath brushed against her cheek as he chuckled tiredly.

"I'll give you this round, Sweetheart."

"Like you had a choice." This made Tahno laugh again as he planted a kiss on her sweaty forehead. "Get off, Romeo before you start getting ideas." The champ obliged and rolled over to lie on the grass beside her.

"Killjoy," he muttered. This made Korra give a very unladylike snort.

*** The sun was starting to set by the time the pair made their way to the docks. Tahno had been unusually quiet, his mind thinking of other things. Finally, Korra sighed. "Okay, what's up?"

Tahno looked over at her, his gaze regaining focus. "Just thinking."

"About?"

Tahno paused before answering. "I was thinking about that deal we made at Narook's." Korra tilted her head to the side, confused. "I told you that when you found time to visit your family, I'd find time to visit mine," he clarified.

Understanding flashed across the Southern Waterbender's face. "So you're leaving," she stated. The taller of the two nodded his head. Truth be told, he was a little nervous about going home. It had been so long. "How long will you be gone?" she asked.

"Only a week."

"When are you leaving?"

"Tomorrow."

Korra stopped mid-stride, causing Tahno to stop and look at her. "Why so soon?"

"I've been thinking about it since we got back from the South Pole."

"And you decided to tell me the day before you left?" Korra didn't understand why this bothered her so much. She'd been the one to suggest Tahno go visit the swamp. She'd bugged him about it persistently actually. But the fact that he hadn't bothered to tell her until now…

Tahno saw the emotions swirling in her sapphire orbs. He could tell she didn't want him to leave. He didn't like seeing her like that. "You can come with me," he suggested. He saw her consider it, weighing the pros and cons. He could almost see the gears in her mind turning. She'd told him once that she'd always wanted to go to the swamp, Katara having told her about what it had been like seventy years ago.

After a moment she shook her head. "Republic City needs me. It's in the midst of reconstruction. I can't leave. Not now. "

Tahno really hadn't expected any other answer from her. He knew her well enough. A sudden thought occurred to him, a chance to lighten the mood and make her a little flustered.

"Well, that's a shame," he said deliberately slow, walking so that he stood just in front of her. "It certainly is nice in the swamp. But dreadfully warm. I'm sure you've heard what the clothing arrangement is because of it." He paused, noticing the light pink hue her cheeks took on as the image started to form in her head. He chuckled lowly, leaning forward so his breath caressed her ear.

"Now, are you sure you won't reconsider my offer?"

Korra punched him in the shoulder, making sure it would leave a bruise. Tahno snickered as she tried to hide how flustered she was, walking passed him and toward the dock. He kept pace with her easily, a triumphant twist to his lips.

He suddenly stopped and Korra turned to face him, her brow raised questioningly. "How about, before I take you back to the island, we go to dinner?"

"Narook's?"

Tahno smirked but shook his head. "I know a place that has some excellent Fire Nation cuisine. Flameo Kitchen. I figured we'd try something new. Consider it an 'I'm sorry' present for leaving on such short notice. Besides, I need to take you on a proper date before I go."

Korra smiled before walking back over to him. She got up on her toes and pecked his lips, giving him a sign that she'd forgiven him. "Lead the way, Pretty Boy."

***** And thus I felt the need to add this. This will most likely be the last update till season two. Whenever that will air. *sigh* Sorry guys.

I'm Out Peace!