"What do you mean?" Korra asked pulling away from Asami slightly. "I thought we agreed to take our time?"
"We did," Asami said with a nod. "But I just want to know where we stand. Korra, I'm falling so hard for you. I've never felt like this before."
"Come on, let's sit down."
The women sat down on the couch and Asami leaned back into it. She glanced over at Korra who was smiling warmly.
"What?"
"You said you've never felt this way before," She said softly. "Me either."
Asami grinned and blushed. "You have no idea how much I had been hoping you'd say that."
"About as much as I was hoping you would," Korra whispered moving closer to Asami. "Over these past several months, I haven't been able to get you out of my head. Our stolen glances, friendly conversations, everything. I always thought about you, but I hesitated because of Shila."
"I know," Asami said. "Her needs are more important than anything."
"What she needs is a complete family," Korra said gaze dropping to Asami's lips.
"That's where I come in?" Asami asked dreamily.
"Yeah," Korra whispered before kissing Asami deeply.
Asami smiled into the kiss and let Korra take her in her arms. The teacher slipped her arms around Korra's shoulders and held her close. They parted and smiled at each other.
"I want you to meet my parents," Korra said suddenly. "They're going to love you."
"Aren't they in the Southern Water Tribe?"
Korra nodded. "Yeah, but they're coming up for a conference next week."
"I'd love to. My dad had wanted to meet you both today, but," Asami trailed off with a chuckle.
"We had a sleepy kid on our hands," Korra said. "Today was amazing. Thank you."
"I wanted to spoil her." Asami shrugged. "I'd like to spoil you at some point."
Korra smiled softly. "Oh, you can."
Asami raised her eyebrows. "How so?"
"Let me hold you tonight," Korra said softly.
The teacher grinned. "That can be arranged."
Korra chuckled and leaned back on the couch, taking Asami with her. Asami smiled and rested her head on Korra's shoulder, smiling softly.
"I can't believe this is happening to me," Korra whispered softly.
"What?" Asami asked without raising her head.
Korra smiled and pressed a kiss to Asami's head. "I get to hold you, be with you, and to fall in love with you. I never imagined something this wonderful could happen to me, or that I'd even meet someone as dynamic and amazing as you."
Asami nuzzled into Korra's shoulder in an attempt to hide her blush. "You're pretty incredible, too. You're smart, strong, beautiful, honorable, and a wonderful mother."
"I think you'd be a pretty wonderful mother, too," Korra said stroking Asami's back.
"Yeah, I'm starting to think I might."
Shila rubbed the sleep from her eyes and sat up in bed. She set Hoppy aside and got out of bed. She pushed open her bedroom door slowly and stuck her head out. She heard faint whispers and soft chuckles.
She tiptoed out of her doorway and stuck her head around the corner. She smiled when she saw Asami and Korra cuddling on the couch.
They were exchanging soft kisses and whispering to each other. Shila leaned further around the wall so she could hear.
"So, are we ready to meet the respective families?" Asami asked softly.
"I'd say so. I think we need to get comfortable with this."
Asami nodded and nuzzled into Korra. The detective smiled and her eyes slid shut.
"Mommy? Mama?"
Both women sat up as Shila made her way into the living room. Asami moved from Korra's lap to the other side of the couch.
"Sweetie, what is it?" Korra asked.
"Are Gram Gram and Grandpop going to meet Mama?"
Korra nodded with a smile. "Yes, they will and they're going to love her just like we do."
Shila smiled and crawled up into Asami's lap. "I love you, Mama!"
"I love you, too, Shila," Asami said kissing Shila's forehead.
"Mommy! Don't you love Mama, too?" Shila asked eagerly.
Asami looked over at Korra with a slight blush. Korra slid her arm around Asami's shoulders and pulled her close.
"Come on, Shila, let's put you to back to bed."
Asami stretched and rolled on her side. She smiled softly as Korra snored quietly next to her. She brushed Korra's hair out of her face and kissed her forehead.
Korra stirred next to her and opened her eyes slowly.
"Are you still awake?" Korra asked sleepily.
"I was asleep for a little while," Asami said softly. "But I woke up and I've been watching you sleep."
"Why?"
"Because you're beautiful," Asami whispered.
Korra chuckled throatily and nestled into Asami. "Can we go back to bed?"
"Yes, babe, we can."
"You called me babe, I like that," Korra mumbled sleepily. "I love you, baby."
Asami's breath caught in her throat. She wrapped her arms around Korra and pulled her close. Her heart pounded in her chest as Korra slipped back to sleep.
'She loves me. Spirits, she loves me.'
The teacher smiled softly and her eyes slid shut.
Asami checked her lipstick in her compact mirror. Korra chuckled and grasped her hips.
"You look fantastic, my parents are going to love you," Korra said as she pressed a kiss to Asami's cheek. "Don't fret so much."
"I just want to make a good impression," Asami said nervously. "You and I are getting pretty serious. I've been staying here for the past ten days, your daughter calls me 'Mama', and you…well…"
"I what?" Korra asked as she leaned against the kitchen counter.
Asami blushed slightly. "The night when you and I talked about us…you said you loved me."
"Wait, what?" Korra asked dumbstruck.
Asami sighed and stood up straight. "We were in bed and you were mostly asleep. You just kind of let it slip."
"I am so sorry, I don't…I…" Korra ran her hands through her hair nervously. "Spirits, I can't believe I did that."
"I wasn't upset," Asami said softly. She turned and slid her arms around Korra's shoulders. "It was nice. I mean I rather enjoyed it."
"I'm still allowed to be embarrassed," Korra said sullenly. "I screwed up the first kiss and a love declaration."
"I thought it was sweet."
"I just…I thought saying it this soon would be moving too quickly," Korra said softly.
Asami chuckled. "I've been playing house with you and Shila for over a week now. I've been taking her to school and bringing her home. I haven't been to my flat in four days. Do I need to continue?"
"I get the picture," Korra said. "Can I at least say it right?"
"If you want to," Asami said with a wink. "I might even say it back."
Korra grinned brightly. "Well, if that's the case, then I love you, Asami."
Asami leaned in and captured Korra's lips. Korra pulled her close and kissed her deeply. Asami broke the kiss and opened her mouth to speak, but was interrupted.
"Mommy! I think Gram Gram and Grandpop are here!" Shila called from the other room, as there was a knocking on the door.
Korra sighed. "Of course they are."