"Bye, Miss Sato!" Shila called as Korra scooped her up.

Asami waved to Shila. Korra turned and smiled at Asami who winked playfully.

This was yet another day where Korra was late coming to pick Shila up. It had become a bit of a trend over the past several weeks, but Asami didn't mind staying after school for an extra hour with Shila.

That girl had a way of brightening up Asami's day no matter how she was feeling. The day Shila had to stay home from school after falling off of her bike, Asami had been worried sick and called to check on her during her lunch break and after school.

Asami watched with an easy smile as Korra carried Shila down the hallway. Her heart was swelling in her chest. Shila had come to mean so much to her over these past several weeks.

"Hey, you." Asami turned to see Bolin, the physical education teacher. He also happened to be the brother of Korra's partner.

"Hey."

Bolin smiled knowingly at Asami. "You love that little girl."

"I do, she's really something special."

"What about her mom?" Bolin asked nonchalantly.

Asami rolled her eyes. "Korra is a wonderful woman and a great mother. We haven't really spoken much outside of topical conversation."

"That's a shame. You two would hit it off." Bolin said with a low whistle.

"Why does everyone say that?" Asami asked absently.

"Mommy?" Shila asked as she finished her dinner.

"Yes?" Korra answered as she put her own dishes in the sink.

"Do you think we could have Miss Sato over for dinner?" Shila asked kicking her feet back and forth under the table.

Korra shook her head. "I don't know if that's appropriate."

"But she's really nice and I want to show her all the stuff in my room!" Shila said defiantly.

"Sweetie, no." Korra said softly, but sternly. "Miss Sato is your teacher and we don't know her very well."

"She could be my mama if you'd actually try."

Korra snapped her head over to Shila who was pouting. "Uncle Mako teach you that one?"

"Yes!" Shila said indignantly. "He said you'd be happy if you actually tried."

"He is going to get a piece of my mind tomorrow." Korra mumbled. "You can read for an hour, but then bed time. We're going to the park tomorrow."

"Go get it, girl!" Korra called as she threw the tennis ball. Her dog, Naga, went charging after it.

She scooped it up in her mouth and charged back towards Korra, dropping the ball at her feet.

"Can I throw it?" Shila asked.

Asami wiped the sweat from her brow and leaned back to stretch out her back. She loved going for runs on clear days like this. She straightened up and took a look around the park.

She smiled as she saw and elderly couple holding hands on a park bench, kids running through a fountain, and a father and son fishing at the lake.

She had been so caught up with the beauty of the park that she didn't see the tennis ball flying at her face.

"Shit!" Korra said quickly as she saw the tennis ball hit the jogger. "Naga, stay here with Shila."

Asami clasped a hand over her face. "What the hell?" She murmured as she saw the tennis ball at her feet.

"I am so sorry about that!" A woman called. "I didn't realize my daughter had such a good throwing arm."

Asami glanced up in irritation, but the mood vanished instantly when she saw concerned blue eyes.

"Korra?"

"Asami?"

The two women stared at each other for a moment. Korra's eyes dipped down Asami's body. The teacher was clad only in running tights, which clung to her, and a deep red sports bra. Her hair was pulled back and she was covered in sweet. Korra felt the blush cross her face.

Asami arched a brow slightly when she noticed Korra's tight tank top and shorts. The shorts weren't long enough to obscure the vision of Korra's muscular, well-defined, thighs. Korra's own short hair fell just below her chin and was tousled from a day of physical activity.

"Are you alright?" Korra asked quickly, ripping her eyes away from Asami's body. "Shila wanted to throw the ball and I didn't realize she had that kind of power."

"It's alright." Asami murmured. "I don't think it'll bruise."

"Where did it get you?"

"My cheekbone, hurts like hell."

Korra bit her lip. "Here, we have some ice packs in our cooler. It might help with the swelling."

"It's swelling?"

"A little." Korra said softly. "I'm really sorry."

The detective lifted her hand to Asami's cheek and her fingers brushed across it slowly. Asami's eyes fluttered shut as she relished in the feather light touches.

"I think some ice might be a good idea." Asami said breathlessly. "I feel a little faint."

"We have stuff for sandwiches if you need to eat something." Korra took Asami's arm and helped her over to where she had a picnic blanket laid out.

"I should be ok, I probably just need to sit for a moment." Asami said as they reached the blanket.

Shila stood quickly. "Miss Sato! I'm sorry, did I hit you?"

"Yeah, but it's ok, sweetie." Asami said as Korra sat her down. "Your mommy is going to let me have borrow an ice pack."

Shila frowned and threw her arms around Asami. The teacher smiled tenderly and patted Shila's head. Korra arched a brow as she studied the look on Asami's face. She opened the cooler and wrapped an ice pack in a towel before handing it to Asami.

"Thank you." Asami said. She rested the ice pack to her injured cheek and Shila pulled away.

"Mommy, can I make Miss Sato a sandwich?"

Korra raised her eyebrows. "Well, you'll have to see if Miss Sato is hungry."

"Miss Sato, are you hungry? You should stay and have lunch with us!" Shila said excitedly.

Asami glanced up at Korra, who nodded. "I'd love to, Shila."

"Yay! I'll make everyone some sandwiches! Even Naga!"

Korra and Asami chuckled. "I'll go grab some drinks from the stand." Korra said turning to Asami. "Do you have a preference?"

"What do they have?"

Shila looked up. "Go with Mommy! The sandwiches have to be a surprise!"

Korra crossed her arms. "We're not leaving you alone."

"I have Naga! She'll keep me safe." Shila said, patting Naga on the head.

Asami glanced up at Korra, who shrugged. "Alright, Naga, you keep Shila safe."

Naga barked in response and sat at attention at Shila's feet. Korra held out a hand and helped Asami to her feet.

"We'll be back in about five minutes." Korra said. "Naga, on guard."

"She'll stay with Shila?" Asami asked skeptically.

Korra nodded. "Naga was a police dog for several years. I adopted her when she was retired form service after she was injured in a raid."

"You have a penchant for the lost, don't you?" Asami asked with a soft smile.

The detective shrugged. "I'm a cop, what do you expect? Let's get something to drink."

Asami followed Korra to the drink stand. The teacher glanced back at Shila and Naga. The five year old was messily making sandwiches; Asami couldn't stop the smile that came to her lips.

"So, how's Shila doing in school?" Korra asked, almost disinterestedly.

"Oh, she's a delight." Asami said, turning back to Korra. "I wish all the children were more like her."

"Good."

Asami raised an eyebrow at Korra's blank expression. She bit her lip and stopped walking. Korra turned back to her and frowned.

"I get the feeling you don't like me." Asami said, looking away.

Korra shrugged. "You're my daughter's teacher. I like you well enough."

"You just seem distant."

"I'm sorry. Its just work."

Asami frowned when Korra looked away. She rested a hand on the detective's shoulder.

"You need to talk about it?"

Korra's eyes widened when hers met concerned emerald eyes. She cleared her throat and shifted. Even in jogging clothes, Asami's beauty and kindness were still overwhelming.

"A perp walked due to lack of evidence." She admitted softly. "I'm trying to forget it, but it creeps back in my mind and stays there."

"I'm sorry." Asami said gently. "What was the crime?"

"Drugs. Selling to be specific." Korra said somberly. "Now Lightening Bolt Zolt is back on the streets peddling his Red Sand. I screwed up."

"Korra, I'm sure you did the best you could." Asami reached over and tucked some hair behind some of Korra's hair behind her ear. Her hand trailed down and she cupped Korra's cheek. "You can't beat yourself up. You'll just have to bust him next time."

The detective relaxed under Asami's touch. A peaceful grin formed and she leaned into Asami's hand. Korra's hand covered Asami and she squeezed gently. The women smiled at each other as they withdrew their hands.

"Thanks, Asami." Korra said softly. "So, what do you want to drink? It's on me."

Shila smiled luminously before turning to Naga.

"See? I told you they liked each other!"

Naga barked in response.

Asami laughed as Shila swatted Naga away from her sandwich. Korra whistled and threw Naga a dog biscuit.

"Do you like your sandwich, Miss Sato?" Shila asked hopefully.

"I did." Asami said with a wink. "In fact, it was the best sandwich I have ever had."

Shila's eyes brightened and she clapped. "Mommy, did you hear?"

"I did." Korra said with a smile. "You're amazing, sweetie."

"I'm glad you stayed to have food with us." Shila said with a bashful smile.

Korra smiled slowly, her gaze locking on Asami's. "Me too." She said softly.

"Well, I guess it's a good thing Shila has a good throwing arm." Asami said leaning closer to Korra so their shoulders brushed. Korra grinned and blushed. Asami giggled softly.

Shila smiled when she saw Korra and Asami steal a glance form each other and then look away.

"So, Asami, do you think you'd like to join us for dinner sometime?" Korra asked, attempting to seem nonchalant. "Shila would love to show her the drawings in her room."

"But when I asked you said she couldn't." Shila said with a frown.

"Uh." Korra said quickly and Asami smiled knowingly. "Whoops."

Asami sat up straight and smiled at Shila. "Well, if it's ok with your mommy, I'd love to come to dinner."

"Mommy?"

"I just asked, didn't I?"

Asami turned back to Korra. "When is good for you?"

"Um, maybe this coming Tuesday?" Korra asked with a dreamy grin.

"That sounds wonderful. Should I bring anything?"

"Your appetite." Korra said with a charming grin. "I'll handle everything else."

"Yah!" Shila cheered.

Korra lifted the cooler as Asami finished folding the blanket. Shila put the leash on Naga and gripped it tightly.

"Thanks for helping us tear down." Korra said.

"Oh, not a problem. Thanks for inviting me to have lunch with you."

"How's the cheek?"

"Still a little sore." Asami bit her lip and smiled bravely. "Maybe a kiss would make it feel better."

Korra coughed and blushed suddenly. Asami chuckled a laid the blanket on top of the cooler that Korra was carrying. Shila yawned and tugged at Asami's hand.

"What is it, sweetie?"

"Will you carry me? I'm tired." Shila asked as she rubbed her eyes.

Asami nodded and took Naga's leash before scooping Shila up into her arms. Korra smiled at the sight. 'Maybe dating isn't such a bad idea.' She thought to herself.

Two women stopped at the drinking fountain and panted. One glanced towards the parking lot and her eyes widened.

"What is it, Jin?"

"Isn't that your son's teacher?" Jin asked point towards the parking lot.

The other woman turned and she gasped. "Yes, it is and she's with Shila and her mother."

"Korra? The police detective?" Jin said quickly. "Oh, Ming, this is too delicious."

"Looks like they're hitting it off too." Ming said crossing her arms. "I mean Korra's single, has been for a long time. What's the harm?"

"Don't you think it's a little inappropriate, what if she plays favorites?"

"She doesn't. Asami Sato is a good woman." Ming nodded thoughtfully. "She and Korra would probably be good together."

"I say you call the rest of the parents. This gossip is too good."

Ming looked at Jin deviously. "Oh, you know I'm calling them."

Korra strapped Shila in her car seat as the child began to nod off. Asami shut the trunk carefully, as to not wake the young girl. Korra shut the back seat door and moved to the back the car.

"Thanks." Korra said. "I had a great time, but I'm sorry my daughter threw a tennis ball at you."

"Don't be." Asami said softly. "I think it turned out to be a pretty great day."

"Yeah." Korra said with a goofy grin. "Does your cheek still hurt?"

"A little, yeah."

The detective smiled and stepped closer to Asami. The teacher blushed as Korra pressed a soft kiss to her cheek. Asami had to fight the temptation to turn her head and capture Korra's lips.

"There. You said a kiss would make it feel better." Korra said with her own blush.

"Thanks." Asami said breathlessly, her heart pounding in her chest. "I'll see you Monday morning."

"Monday, it is." Korra said. She smiled and moved to the driver's seat. Asami stepped back as she watched Korra get in and start the engine. She waved as the car pulled away.

Her hands went up to her cheek and her face broke out in a large smile.

Here, a lot of grinning, smiling, and fluff to make everyone happy.