AN: Big thanks to bao-haus on tumblr for the cover picture.

Korra stood and shouted at Nescias to stop. She had no idea if he could hear her, but he didn't even slow down. "Uh, do you think I should stop him?" Korra said.

"I think you'd know better than I," Asami said. "You are the Avatar, after all. I'm an engineer. Spirits aren't exactly my forte."

"I'm pretty sure I remember someone saying something about me not having to be the Avatar while we're on vacation," Korra said, crossing her arms in jest.

"In that case, I think someone would be very disappointed if you left her all alone in the Spirit World to chase an oddball spirit," Asami said.

"Point taken," Korra said. "So, where to now? I did promise we'd go anywhere you wanted."

Asami yawned and rubbed her eyes. "Honestly, I'm pretty bushed," she said. "Why don't we just set up camp? We can decide where to go in the..." She paused. "Does the spirit world even have mornings? Or nights?"

"As a matter of fact, it does not," Korra said knowledgeably. "I can make us a couple of earth tents to block out most of the light, though."

Asami's eyebrow arched. "And what happens when I need to use the bathroom if I'm in my own earth tent? I'm not an Earthbender."

Korra quickly became flustered. "Oh. I could, um, I'm sure I can figure something-"

Asami touched Korra's arm. "Korra, relax. We've slept in the same room before. I haven't grown lion turtle fangs, okay? Nothing's changed."

"A few things have changed," Korra said sheepishly.

"Maybe for you," Asami said, slightly sharper than she meant to.

"Oh." Korra closed her eyes and breathed deeply. "I know-"

"Stop," Asami said. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean it. You don't have to say anything."

"Please," Korra said. "We're already on the topic. Just let me get this off my chest." Asami nodded silently. "I know I was confused and unsure of what I was feeling, and you weren't. I know I made you wait for a long time. But I also know that you're just...perfect, and I'm not."

"Korra, what are you talking about?" Asami said, incredulous. "You're amazing, and I'm far from perfect."

"I'm talking about how you have so much confidence in everything," Korra said, pacing. "I've never seen you doubt yourself. You've never even doubted me. I've been trying to hide it, but this is hard for me. The Water Tribe where I grew up is pretty conservative, and I never thought I'd be in this position until now. I've had my nose to the grindstone my whole life, either training or trying to be the Avatar or both. Nobody ever explained this stuff to me, and I never had a chance or a reason to really think about it, let alone ask questions. I once asked Jinora and Ikki for dating advice! Two girls almost half my age! Do you get what I'm saying?" Korra looked at Asami, desperate to see that she understood.

"I'm pretty sure I know what you mean," Asami said slowly. "But I just want you to know that all of that is completely okay. No offense, but I've always assumed you were a bit...sheltered. I'm not about to suddenly start thinking less of you for it."

"Sheltered," Korra said blankly. She collapsed onto the bench next to Asami. "Yeah, I guess that's what you call it when nobody ever bothers to mention to the Avatar, hey, maybe it's okay for you to fall in love with a girl! Don't sweat it, you're not a total freak, it actually happens all the time!"

Asami kept quiet for a while. Korra was about to suggest they go to sleep so she could put all of this behind her, but Asami spoke first.

"You're really in love with me?" she said quietly.

"Yeah. I guess? Jeez, I don't even know," Korra said, not meeting Asami's eye. "I mean, I thought I was in love with Mako, but that was just me being naive. What makes this any different?"

"I don't know," Asami said. "That's a question for you to answer, not me."

Korra rubbed her face. "Sorry. That was stupid. Of course this is different, but I'm still not sure. I like you, but it's more than that. I never feel like I have to pretend to be strong or invincible. I find myself dropping barriers I didn't even know I had up. I've learned so much about myself because of you. I owe a lot of who I am today to you. Even though I know I can never repay you for that, I really want you to feel some of what I feel when I'm with you."

As soon as Korra finished, Asami threw her arms around Korra. Holding her tight, Asami said, "Don't worry. I already do." She pulled away enough to look Korra in the eyes. "I know you said you're unsure, but I just want you to know. I love you, Korra."

Korra smiled and buried her face in Asami's shoulder again. "Thanks. I had a hunch."

Asami waited for Korra to break the hug. After indulging her for almost a minute, she said, "Seriously, though. We should set up camp. I'm going to fall asleep in your arms if we keep this up."

Korra laughed softly and rose. "Sorry. That doesn't sound like the worst thing in the world, though."

Asami stood and pecked her on the cheek. "It wouldn't be, but I'd rather do it lying down."