Title: Her Question; His Answer

Rating: K

POV: 3rd

Setting: AU [Kinda]

Characters: Bolin/Korra

A/N: Hey guys! It's been a few weeks since I updated this, and I'm so sorry for that. I have actually ritten about five or six stories for this but none of them really clicked with me, or they are just unfinished. Well, this prompt came to me after re watching the first five episodes of Book One, and thinking of a better way Chapter Five could have gone.

I'm kinda-sorta disappointed in myself for the shortness of this fic, but I'm happy of the story in it. Quality over quantity, no?

Anywho, on to the story.

Compliments, Comments, and Complaints welcome.

Disclaimer: I do not own The Legend of Korra, or any said characters.

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Chapter Two

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"Hey! Bolin, you cheated!"

"Did not!"

"Did too!"

Laughter chimes throughout the Probending Arena's attic. Bolin and Korra both kneel at a small wooden table in the middle a heated game of Pai Sho. After bringing Korra to the Noodle place, then to Harmony Tower, he figured a simple night at his place would suit both their needs.

Bolin still laughs as Korra's eyes narrow in concentration.

"Ha! Beat that!" She exclaims as she moves a tile across the board. Copying the Avatar's previous expression, Bolin's eyebrows furrow and his hand strokes an invisible beard. Indeed, it was a good move on Korra's side. But the Earthbender had seen this maneuver done before. He quickly lurches forward a red hued tile, knocking Korra's marker off the board. With a gaping mouth, she aims both arms at the game-board, bewildered by his impressive play.

"Done." Bolin states, a smirk growing ever greater on his face. Korra glances between him and the Pai Sho game, finding it hard to believe he could have recovered from a move master Katara had taught her all those years ago.

"But… But how? Master Katara taught me that, and she made that move up! It's supposed to be unstoppable!" Her arms flail upwards in denial. Bolin's elegant green eyes scan Korra's priceless and childish look and takes a mental picture of the adorableness.

"Eh, well," He says, standing up and walking over to Korra, offering her his hand. She fake-scoffs, but obliges, and is easily lifted off the floor-pillow. "I guess I'm just that great." He winks before allowing Korra's hand to escape his grasp. Bolin heads towards the small makeshift stove.

"Hungry?" He asks, glancing back as Korra slumps lazily upon his worn couch.

"Nah, I'm good. Those delicious noodles filled me up. Thanks for that, by the way." She says, picking at between her fingers. Bolin stiffens while pouring a soup into a pan. His mind starts to race. 'Did she enjoy tonight? Did she have fun?' He clears his throat.

"You… had fun, right? I mean, we could always do something else later if you didn't-"

"Oh no no no! I had lots of fun! Honestly! It's the most fun I've had since coming to this city. I loved it Bolin. I mean it." Her sentence begins as a chuckle, but ends as a nervous slur of words. After being downed by Mako's rejecting of her feelings towards him, Bolin had been with her the entire time. He probably would drop anything for her, and she honestly appreciated his unnecessary kindness towards her. Korra knew for a fact she was housing feelings for Bolin. Deep feelings, but noticeable feelings. Bolin's sigh of relief brought her back to reality.

"Whew! Good, because I want you to have fun, and be happy." As he finishes preparing the meal he cooked, he realizes that he too was no longer hungry, and takes a seat in his couch next to Korra. Awkward silence falls over the two. Both think of their feelings towards each other. The lightest contact of their skins sent tingles up both their spines. Korra is the first to speak.

"Bolin?"

"Yeah, Korra?"

"Why… are you so nice to me?"

Bolin turns and looks into her glittering blue eyes; wide with curiosity. The Earthbender does not break the eye contact. He keeps his hold on her sapphires. The answer to her question, of course, was that he liked her. Bolin had strong feelings for Korra. And that was the thing, he had strong feelings for Korra. Not the Avatar. No, the Avatar was the girl who threw herself into stupid situations, just to save an innocent life. He liked her for that too, indeed. But Bolin was falling for Korra. The silly, strong-willed, big-voiced, good-hearted Korra. The beautiful, strong, courageous girl who had single handedly stolen his breath away. That was who he liked.

After a few moments, Bolin knew exactly what to do. Here was Korra, the one he'd been chasing after for what seemed like a long, long time. She was his date for the night, and he was not going to let her forget this occasion easily.

Letting go of his worries, Bolin grabbed Korra's arm, and planted his lips upon hers.

Korra, of course, was not expecting this as her answer. Here she was, in an attic, kissing a boy. She had never been kissed before. But the sensation was something she would remember. Korra slowly eased into the kiss as Bolin's hand dropped to hers. Bolin's soft pink lips weren't lightly pressed nor hardly pressed against hers. His green eyes were unseen behind his eyelids. His left hand lightly grabbed hers while the other propped himself up. She didn't notice it until now, but his feet were intertwined with hers. When did that happen? She didn't care. All she cared about now was Bolin. As Korra's eyes closed, her thumb delicately drew invisible circles on Bolin's arm.

Bolin didn't know what Korra's initial reaction would be. However, it was a good one in his opinion. Landing his mouth on hers, he could finally know what kissing was like. Korra's lips were slightly parted; he guessed from shock. At that time her lips seemed to be softer than the silkiest satin ever woven; the lightest cotton balls ever made. It was not five seconds after Bolin's approach did he feel her body relax into his, and her head tilt the slightest bit towards his. All good things come to an end however. Korra pulled away after a good fifteen seconds.

None said a word, but rather they leaned into each other's side. Their hands were still intertwined. Bolin's next words were the simplest ones, yet they completely answered Korra's question, as well as fill her heart with an unfamiliar warmth that would stick with her for hours afterwards.

"There's your answer."