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Korra knew that of all the young men in Republic City to be falling for, it shouldn't be Tahno. He was arrogant, he was cruel, he was a liar and a cheater and a bully. At least, that was the Tahno that everyone else seemed to know. Korra considered herself somewhat lucky to have glimpsed the shattered ex-bender beneath the glossy cover, and she liked what she saw.

Although it had been several days since she had kissed the Wolfbat's former captain, Korra found herself re-playing the moment in her head almost constantly. There was something that felt very right about the way their lips met, the way she felt when she was pressed against Tahno. It was friction of the best kind.

I have to see him again, Korra told herself. She was supposed to be meditating with Tenzin and the kids, but her thoughts were far across the bay. She wondered what Tahno was doing at the moment. Probably sulking over his lost waterbending skills, she thought.

"Korra!" Tenzin narrowed his eyes at his young charge. "Are you paying attention to your breathing?"

The Avatar started a little and gave what she hoped was a convincing exhale.

"Yup. Definitely."

She could tell that the Airbender didn't believe her, and she didn't blame him.

What's wrong with me? Korra wondered. She didn't like Tahno, she liked Mako. Right? Wasn't that the reason that she got butterflies whenever the firebender hugged her? Why she felt a surge of jealousy whenever he and Asami kissed in public?

But Korra knew that she was lying to herself. As much as she despised her growing feelings for Tahno, she had to acknowledge them.

Fine. So maybe I like Tahno a little. Just a little. No harm in a little crush, right?

"Korra…" Tenzin's voice carried a warning edge to it, and Korra glanced around to realize that the Airkids were balanced in different yoga poses around the gazebo. "Were you even listening?"

Korra flashed him her famous Avatar-smile.

"I was listening to my breathing."

Korra found herself returning to Tahno's apartment later in the week, despite Tenzin's numerous warnings that she shouldn't wander the streets after dark. He looked surprised to see her, but the ex-bender ushered her inside anyway.

"Back again, uh-vatar?"

Korra perched on the edge of the kitchen counter, breathing in the familiar aroma of spices and coffee.

"I just need to get away," she confessed quietly. Tahno chuckled, slouching against the stove.

"Is your airbending master that strict?"

Korra thought of Tenzin's firm rules and stringently enforced curfew and shook her head.

"It's not that…it's just Amon. And this whole fight against the Equalists."

Tahno's face darkened at the mention of the revolutionary's name.

"He's a monster, Korra. What he did to me…it was horrible. I…I still have nightmares about it," Tahno admitted. His eyes were glued to the floor. "It hurt, you know. When he took my bending. I could feel it leaving my body."

Tahno slumped against Korra, his head on her chest, her arms around his shoulders. There was nothing sexual about the embrace, it was purely innocent.

"I'm sorry, Tahno," Korra whispered. "I'm so, so sorry."

Well, I hope that y'all liked this little update. It's kinda short, but hopefully sweet.