Title: Of Green Monsters and Green Eyes
Summary: "Korra wasn't jealous; especially not of her and that was the truth… for the most part" eventual KorrAsami Read and Review
Paring: KorrAsami
Warning: eventually will contain girlxgirl so if you don't care for that find another fict to read.
Disclaimer: LoK no es mio
There was a feeling in the pit of Korra's stomach somewhere between excitement and utter dread when she thought about the upcoming (read "impending") meeting.
She was going to the park with Asami to 'hang out'…
And sure, that may seem like a completely normal thing for a teenager to do, but to be honest Korra had really never just 'hung out' with anyone before. She had meant it when she said her best friend was her polar bear dog, Naga. Other than that, Korra really never had anyone her age, at the south pole, that she could call a friend. They were either one of her bending teachers, a guard from the Order of the White Lotus, or some sort of parental figure to her. And for the most part it was great, like having a large family but it wasn't the same as having a friend.
Of course Asami wasn't really her 'friend' either. At least Korra couldn't really call her that yet. Honestly Korra wasn't even sure if that where this was heading.
Did Asami consider her a friend? I mean, Korra did spend a majority of her time glaring at her or ignoring her. And despite having scarce previous experience to reference Korra was sure that friendships didn't start out like that.
But it wasn't like they hated each other or anything, so that as a good start. Right?
And to be honest Korra really want sure what Asami wanted. It not like she really brought it up again. Korra supposed she could have asked why everything seemingly went back to 'normal' after they made plans but she didn't. So now she was standing, pacing really, counting down minutes before she should go to the park to meet up with Asami. Naga was staring at her wagging her tale impatiently as if to say "Are we going to go yet?" Eventually Naga let out a short yip to vocalize her question.
"We'll leave in a few minutes, Naga…" said Korra the polar bear dog rested his head on the going and made a small whine as if to ask, "Why?" All she had heard was that they were going to the park and although she had only been there a few times it was a nice place; it was warm, with lots of trees and no funny lemurs that flew around her head and chattered.
"One minute Naga…" the polar bear dog issued another whine of protest.
Korra looked at her pleading eyes "Okay fine. We'll go now, but if we're early; I blame you…" Naga snorted. Korra wasn't early to most things even when she wanted to be there and Naga could tell form the way she was acting Korra, at least consciously, didn't want to go. Korra climbed onto Naga's back and the polar bear dog took off bounding to the edge of the island and into the water.
When the arrived at the park Naga was still a little wet from the swim and as soon as Korra hopped off her back, she decide to dry off.
"Naga, no!" Korra looked sternly at the polar bear dog, who quickly stopped shaking off the excess water.
"Naga…" Korra chided "Now were all wet…" Naga gave a guilty look
"I thought you weren't going to show up?" Korra turned to face Asami who was smirking slightly, looking back and forth between Korra, who was now damp with water, and the equally soaked polar bear dog.
Asami had seen Naga before but not up close. Naga was at least two feet taller than her and Asami's head probably just reached her shoulder. The animal could have been intimidating if its tongue wasn't lolled out of the side of it mouth and it ears weren't flopped down and tail wasn't wagging profusely accompanied by happy panting.
Korra looked over to Asami "Naga heard me say park and she wanted to come I hope that's okay…"
Asami nodded "Of course, "she said turning to Naga "So this is your polar bear dog?" she asked staying a little too still to really look comfortable. Korra nodded, noticing the girl's sudden discomfort
"Yeah, you can pet her if you like… she always pretty friendly" Asami look uncharacteristically unconfident as she stared at the giant polar bear dog, who's head was still towering over her.
"Come here…" Korra said, motioning for Asami to come closer. Asami stepped forward, but didn't go any further.
"Closer. Come on, Naga's a sweetheart… Aren't you girl?" Korra began to scratch light behind the polar bear dog ear stretching up to reach. Asami reached an arm out shakily. Naga bent her head slightly towards the girl welcome the stranger affection. She couldn't figure out why Korra hadn't wanted to come to the park, especially if they were going to meet this person. She seemed nice and not like the little air bending pups, who pulled at her ears and tail sometimes, without meaning to. Naga barked happily to voice her opinion.
Asami was no longer startled though; she just smiled and turned back to Korra.
"So how long have you had Naga?" she asked glad to have something non-boy related to talk about. Korra seemed relived too as she replied.
"Since I was seven, after I found out I was the avatar I found Naga and she kind of been my only fiend since." Asami looked at Korra sincerely, then back to Naga
"You know I always wanted a pet like turtle duck or a baby rabbiroo." She sighed "But Dad said it'd be too much responsibility and that the little baby would grow up some day and I have to take care of it alone." She paused quietly thinking about something for a moment before continuing. "I still wanted a pet, but I didn't ask for one after he said that; because I knew he was right"
"I remember asking my bending master if I could keep Naga and he said no at first, but then I tried to keep him anyways as a secret." Korra smirked "They notice after a while that random amounts of dried penguin meat were going missing daily." Asami laughed and suddenly the both felt more at ease. The whole" just talking thing" was turning out to be a lot less complicated than either of them had expected.
They fell into and easy rhythm of question and answers as the conversation bounced from topic to topic: their favorite foods, things to do for fun, their childhoods. Asami even told Korra about her mother's death and though Korra couldn't quite understand her mother being gone forever she knew what it was like to have to be without your parents for a long time. About an hour or so later Naga roamed around the vicinity as Asami and Korra had found their way to a patch of grass just sitting down and talking. Finally the conversation came back around to "guys". Asami hadn't forgotten about Korra's proclamation of her type (dark hair, green eyes).
"So, Bolin huh?" Korra raised an eyebrow, as she questioned what in spirits' name she was talking about.
"Your "type" remember…?"
"About that I meant…" Asami interrupted her
"Korra, if you like him just tell him, I know for sure he diffidently likes you back so I think you should definitely go for it" Asami said in a voice that was almost a forced tone of apathy
"I don't think so I mean I just sort of said that yesterday I don't even know why..." Korra admitted trying to change the subject "I mean… I don't even think it's him I like. I just might like people with… well, still there are plenty of people in Republic City it's not like my options are limited to the fire ferrets… Wait! What I mean to say…" Korra tried to continue her rambling but Asami caught her.
"Stop, I get it. Your right your options are definitely not limited to the Fire Ferrets or anything like that…" she gave a small light-hearted laugh before continue "I'm just saying you seemed pretty sure when you said that the otter day so I just assumed." Korra nodded blankly and the easy conversation they had been having a few minutes ago slowly descended into an awkward silence.
"I have to go home… it's getting dark out." said Asami getting up quickly. Korra nodded in agreement
"I have to go too; Tenzin might send out a search party or something if I stay out any later" Asami's nodded back dully, then she gave Naga a pat on the head, before giving Korra a quick hug. Then again maybe it wasn't that quick. When Asami stopped hugging her Korra, took a step back uncomfortably.
"Well goodbye, I guess… I'll see you at the next fire ferrets practice." Korra smiled, slightly taken aback.
"Goodbye, then" Asami smiled back and went in the direction of the nearest street.
Korra called Naga over from the tree she was staring at trying to make sure the squirrel-pigeon stayed in it.
"Come on Naga, time to go home." the polar-bear dog made loyal yip as Korra got onto her back.
"Let's go Naga" she directed and Naga began to make her way out of the park and to the water line.
To say Korra was confused was and understatement; and frustrated? Even more so…
Korra didn't like Bolin at least not like that.
She wasn't even sure she liked Mako like that, it's just…
She knew only other explanation she could think of for why she had said that was…
And that was impossible
She couldn't like Asami like that she hardly knew her, they were hardly friends.
Besides the obvious she was a girl for spirits sake. So no she definitely couldn't like her like that.
And on top of it all, Asami had a boyfriend, who she had feelings for.
Then why did the thought of her loom in her mind and cause her stomach to turn and twist. It wasn't a sense of dread any more, and much more than nervous excitement.
And the thought of feeling 'that' was kind of frightening, so she tried to put it out of her mind. She though, if she put out it out of her mind she could convince herself that the feelings didn't exist or at least they weren't real.
If only it could have been that simple…
Sorry this for the delay, I was waiting for the next episode to first of all see if I could find out more about Asami and second of all see how off script this whole story would go. I really want to stay as cannon as I can with writing a story and I find it more difficult to do with a series that's so new, but hey I'm trying. Still the next chapter will include stuff from the last episode but I won't be able to post until Tuesday or Wednesday because I have a trip to New York I'm going on with my school's Concert Chorus. So until then, Read and Review. - ; ) Song
P.S. i've been doing so reaserch on the 1920's (the time period estimate for LoK) and apparently it was one of the few times in history homosexuality was leaning more towards the socially acceptable side. (if that's incorrect please correct me, i read it on wikipedia)but on another note this is also based of my own experiernce of coming to terms with my sexuality, (I'm bi) and my own crush on a girl friend of mine. so this whole thing was sort of a way for me to vent about the situation.