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High school party scene in this chapter, just like i promised ;)

"Korra, honey?"

Blue eyes looked up from her computer screen, which was currently playing an episode of Lost. Korra had learnt about the show from Asami, who was crazy nuts about it. One benefit of the fact that the show was over was that all the seasons were online, and Korra had been hooked on watching it over the past week or so.

Her mother gave her an apologetic smile. "Sorry to interrupt you, but I have to go to work for a few hours and our grocery list is getting big. Could you do the shopping today?"

Korra raised her eyebrows. "I thought you didn't work on Sundays."

"Making myself some future vacation time," her mom responded as she grabbed her bag. "Bye, sweetie!" she said, and was gone.

Korra sighed, smirking. Her mom really had a way of making Korra do things without waiting for her consent.

After a heavy afternoon of grocery shopping, Korra was practically done for the day. Apparently, grabbing a few veggies was harder than it looked.

When she started her engine, however, she saw how close she was to a certain Starbucks. That is, the Starbucks were Tahno worked.

Although the senior wasn't sure why, she started her engine and steered her car towards the coffee shop.

When she got there, a part of her was surprised to see how oddly vacant for a Sunday, given that it was Starbucks (and Starbucks is hardly ever vacant). She turned her attention to the cashier counter, where, sure enough, Tahno stood, eyes downcast at something in his hand.

"Hey," Korra greeted, tucking her keys in her pocket. "You work on weekends, too?"

Tahno looked up from his cellphone (quite the diligent worker, Korra thought sarcastically), smiling slightly once he saw that it was Korra. "Sometimes," he responded. "Though today's a bit weird. No one's around."

Korra glanced around the empty shop. "I noticed," she said, turning her attention back on Tahno.

A sudden silence threatened to settle on the pair.

"So, what're you here for?" Tahno asked, not unkindly.

Korra suddenly froze. She really didn't know why she was there at all, and wasn't quite in the coffee mood. "Um," she began. "I guess…I should thank you for showing up at the game on Friday? Even though, I mean, it's not like you went for me or anything- but still, thanks for supporting me- I mean your school! Since I play for the school team, and… um." Silently cursing herself, Korra pulled her phone out of her pocket to avoid eye contact.

"No problem," she heard Tahno's velvety voice say, though when she looked up, he was wearing an amused smile. "Hey, I think I can take a break for a few minutes. Want to chill for a while?"

The girl shrugged. "Do I get free coffee?" she asked jokingly.

"As long as it's our secret," Tahno responded, causing her to grin.

"…And then when I got the ball- even though my teammate's pass was terrible- I just went for the kick, and it completely sailed in," Tahno finished, tearing a piece of his muffin. "And that's how I scored the winning goal for our district championships." He gave a satisfactory smirk.

"No wonder you're the MVP," Korra commented, taking a sip from her cup. "You planning to play for college?"

"Not really," Tahno responded. "I like soccer, but it's not on my college bucket list." Suddenly, a customer walked in, alerting the seniors. "Well, break's over," Tahno sighed.

Korra was just about to say goodbye when Tahno added, "You're coming to my party next Friday, right?"

The girl pouted. "What party?"
"Mass invite? Facebook?"
Korra gave him a look. "I don't have a Facebook, genius."

"Well, consider yourself invited. You should come," Tahno responded. He gave her a smirk. "That is, if you can handle it."

Korra rolled her eyes, laughing. "I'll be there," She tossed over her shoulder as she turned to leave.

That following Monday, Korra and Asami were parked in the school parking lot, seated in the car as Asami took in everything that happened to Korra the previous Saturday.

"So, let me get this straight," Asami recapped for the thousandth time. "You kissed him. He kissed you back. Your hot boss sees you guys-"
"His name is Iroh," Korra muttered.
"Iroh sees you guys, and then walks away pissed. And then Mako acts all awkward."

"Sounds about right," the blue-eyed girl sighed, pulling her bag over her shoulders as she exited the car. "It just doesn't make any sense! Why would Mako respond so positively and then suddenly shut himself off like that? I thought I had warmed up to him this time around." She groaned. "And then Iroh. Why did he act so weird?"

Asami laid a reassuring hand on Korra's shoulder. "Boys don't make sense most of the time," she said. "I guess the best thing you can do right now is see how it all flows out. But…" Asami stopped Korra, making her pay full attention. "Don't be too hard on Mako. He's had a…tricky childhood."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Korra asked, concerned.

"I think he should be the one to tell you, if he chooses," Asami responded after a pause. "Just don't push him." Suddenly, The bell rang, effectively cutting off the girls' conversation.

"Well, I'll see you at chem," Asami smiled at Korra before walking to class.

Korra's headphones were plugged into her ears, playing a Vaccines song as she made her way to her car at the end of the school day. She was just about to unlock it, reaching for the keys in her pocket, when someone tugged one of the buds out of her ear.
"Hey!" She exclaimed, turning around to see whoever had done that.

It was Mako. He looked furious.

"What's your problem?!" Korra said. It came off sounding meaner than necessary, but Korra didn't really care- she was still confused about Mako's behavior on Saturday, and felt as if she deserved some answers.

"My problem? My problem is that I've just waited 30 minutes for you to come to your tutoring session just to have you blow me off! I don't have any time to just waste like that, Korra!"

The girl froze inwardly. She had completely forgotten about the tutoring session. But her anger from the guy's mixed message on Saturday still ruled her emotions. "Well, I guess we're even!" She found herself saying.

"What're you talking about-"

"You know exactly what I'm talking about! You kissed me back, and then two seconds later, just walk away like it was nothing-"

"I was taken by surprise!"

"Why don't you just admit it?!"

Korra and Mako were nose-to-nose now, practically fuming at each other. Korra vaguely noted just how close they were.

"Admit what," Mako said quietly, his amber eyes not leaving Korra's blue.

Korra wanted to scream. This guy was really stupid sometimes. "The fact that you like me, maybe? That the kiss meant something to you?" She knew she was aiming high, but Korra also knew that Mako felt something for her- that kiss wasn't a bland one.

The amber-eyed boy sighed, looking away. "I can't…afford to feel something for you, Korra."

The senior paused, confused. "What do you mean, 'afford'?" She looked down, suddenly aware that Mako might be rejecting her. "If you don't like me, have a pair and say it," she found herself demanding, her blue eyed flitting back to Mako.

"It's not that," he responded, still not looking at her. "I just-" his amber eyes finally glanced back at her, and Korra found her heart quickening its pace slightly.

"I like you, Korra," Mako finally said. "But I don't think we should jump onto some relationship at the moment." His gaze softened. "I'm sorry."

Korra was even more confused now. It was pretty obvious Mako was rejecting her, but why lie to her about his feelings about her?

Tired of interpreting his annoying vague answers, Korra just shrugged. "Whatever," the girl responded, ripping her gaze from Mako.

She turned around and walked quickly back to her car, not allowing herself to even think of tearing up.

As she pulled up to the café on Wednesday afternoon, Korra felt anxiousness take root.

After the awkward run-in with Iroh on Saturday, how the hell was she supposed to act around him? Pretend like it never happened? Confront him about it? Korra groaned. Deciding that it would be better to just rush in instead of contemplate about the situation inside her car, the girl got out and walked into the diner.

"Hey, Amon," she said, greeting the man behind the counter. He gave her a half-hearted wave as she made her way to the employee room to grab her apron.

The senior opened the door, spotting the aprons.

She also spotted Iroh, smoking and doing something on his phone.

Korra bit her lip before entering, not sure how to deal with her boss. Finally, she chose to go for the casual approach.

"Isn't smoking not allowed indoors?" Korra asked jokingly as she grabbed her apron. As she looked over her shoulder, she saw Iroh glance up and tuck his phone into his pocket.

"Didn't hear you come in," Iroh responded as he took another drag from his cigarette.

An awkward silence settled on the two as Korra finished tying her apron.

Seeing no other way out, Korra was just about to walk out of the room, when Iroh finally said something.

"Hey, Korra," he said, making her turn around. "Do you maybe want to catch some dinner after tonight's shift?" He ran his hand through his hair. "You've been pulling a lot of weight around here, so I thought you deserved something."

Korra grinned. "I could go for some dinner, yeah," She answered. Iroh smiled back in response.

Four hours later, Korra and Iroh were seated in some booth of a 60's styled diner, looking over the hamburger menus with milkshakes on the table.

"Everything here is dunked in, like, thirty pounds of oil," Korra commented as she looked through the various burgers.

"Just the way I like it," Iroh responded, causing her to smile.

The two ordered, making discussion and getting a few laughs. However, the moment Korra hoped wouldn't come approached her when Iroh bit his lip and looked away.

"So, your boyfriend's name is Mako, right?"

Korra froze mid-bite (totally attractive), glancing at Iroh. "He's not my boyfriend," she responded. "But yeah, I know him."

Iroh raised his eyebrows, looking back at her. "Did something happen...?"

"It's complicated," Korra answered, shrugging.

"If you want my advice, high school relationships are bullshit anyway," her companion said, trying to console her. "There was this girl- her name was Tai Lee- she and I had dated for two years, and I was completely heads over for her." Iroh shook his head at his own foolishness, chuckling. "So heads over that I gave her my credit card number and ended up with a huge bank statement."

Korra's eyes widened. "You're not serious."
"I wish I wasn't."
She found herself laughing. "You were an idiot!"
Iroh laughed, too, chucking a piece of his tomato at her. "It was high school!" He excused. "Two long years ago."

Korra rolled her eyes. "You're still an idiot, in my opinion," she teased, earning another tomato piece.

"Asaammmiiiiiiii."

From upstairs, Asami's voice called out, "I'm coming, I'm coming!"

The raven-haired senior appeared at the height of the stairs, dressed in her usual casual clothing. Korra couldn't see what took her so long to get ready.

"I've been waiting for three years," Korra exaggerated, getting up from the couch.

"Sorry!" Asami responded, pulling her keys from her purse. "I completely messed up on my eyeliner and had to redo it, which takes forever." She smiled. "But hey, we'll still be at the party on time, so no worries." She turned around, smirking at Korra. "You ready for this?"

Korra pouted. "Yeah…? It's just a high school party."

"It's Tahno's high school party. I've heard that they're crazy." Asami grinned. "But I guess we'll be the judge of that."

"I think this qualifies as 'crazy.'"

"Definitely," Asami answered as she observed the long line of cars parked around the neighborhood.

Loud music thumped from a certain house near the end of the block. People were strewn all over the lawn, and from the angle they were standing in, the duo could see people in the pool towards the back of the house as well.

"The cops are totally going to be here tonight," Asami muttered before starting her way towards the house, Korra beside her.

As they strolled around the house, socializing with people they knew and sipping out of red cups, Korra could feel herself getting a little hazier. Of course, all she had to drink was some fruit punch, so she didn't think much of it.

"You came," she heard a voice from her right say. Turning, the senior saw Tahno leaning against a wall.

"Big party," Asami yelled over the music. "How're you planning to cover this one up from your parents?"

Tahno waved a hand. "I've done it before," he said. He glanced at Korra. "Don't have too much to drink," he smirked.

Korra raised her red cup. "All I'm drinking is punch," she said. "Anyways, I need to pee. Where's your bathroom?"

Tahno pointed down the hall, which is where Korra pulled Asami towards with her.

"Korra! Where the fuck were you?!"

Asami's concerned voice floated over Korra, who was slumped on a couch, talking to whoever even glanced at her.

"I was right here, loony," Korra slurred, gently flicking Asami's forehead.

The green-eyed girl frownned. "I've been looking for you for the past two hours!" Asami groaned. "I can't take you home like this. My dad'll freak." She arched an eyebrow. "How many drinks did you have, sweetie?" the girl asked as a second thought.

"3, maybe 4 cups of punch?" Korra responded. "It's really good punch, Asami. Punch, punch!" Korra giggled at her own joke.

"Oh, dear lord," the raven-haired girl said under her breath. She promptly glanced up, apparently seeing someone that she recognized.

"Mako!" Asami called out.

Korra paused for a second, trying to realize what Asami said- but before she could say anything, Mako was standing above her with Asami.

"What the hell happened to her?" he was saying.

"She's, like, completely out of it. I can't take her home like this-my dad just got back from his trip, and-"

Mako sighed. "Leave it to Korra to do something so stupid."

Korra frowned. "I can hear you, ya know!"

Mako glanced down at her, before looking back at Asami. "I'll take her with me."

Asami sighed in relief, giving Mako a hug. "You're a lifesaver." She turned back to Korra. "I'll see you tomorrow, okay? Sober up until then." Patting her head, Asami vanished into the crowd.

Korra sat up. "Did she seriously leave me alone with a poo-poo head like you," she slurred, pouting.

Mako frowned. "What did you have to drink?"

"A bunch of that reaaaally good punch."

He pinched the bridge of his nose. "You do know that the punch is severely spiked, right?"

Korra didn't respond to the question; instead, she pointed a finger at Mako. "You're hot," she blurted out.

Mako raised his eyebrows slightly. "You're drunk, Korra. Let's just get you out of here."

The next morning, Korra woke up to a bright light shining right into her eyes, through the blinds of the adjacent window.

"Fuck," she muttered, feeling a severe headache taking control all of the sudden.

"You awake, sleeping beauty?" A cheerful voice asked.

Korra recognized it as Bolin's.

Slowly, the girl shuffled herself to an upwards position, blinking herself awake. "What am I doing here?" she asked Bolin once she was somewhat awake. Her friend was seated in a chair across from her, reading some men's magazine.

"Welcome to Casa De Bolin! Oh, and Mako," he added. "As for what you're doing here, I don't really know," Bolin stated as a side note. "But you're welcome either way!"

"Thanks, Bo," Korra said, smiling sleepily.

"I'm going to make us some pancakes," Bolin said, moving to the kitchen. "Chocolate chips okay with you?"

"Yep."

Just then, Mako walked into the room.

"You're probably not feeling good," he stated as he scratched the back of his neck, letting out a tiny yawn.

The blue-eyed girl noted how nice Mako looked in his undershirt- but the headache distracted her from paying full attention at the sight in front of her.

"What happened?" she managed to ask, gratefully accepting the glass of water he handed to her.

"You drank a bunch of that punch at the party last night. I had to take you home, since Asami's dad just got back in town." Mako crossed his arms. "Almost puked on me three times."

Korra winced. "Sorry about that." She set the glass on the table near here, folding her hands in her lap. "But, um, thanks for taking me in."

Mako glanced at her, and Korra suddenly felt a surge of affection for him. His hair was tossed everywhere- pieces of it sticking up in random directions, with some flattened onto his forehead. His eyes had that soft look about them that he got sometimes- the one that he also got when she had kissed him.

Shaking herself out of it, Korra looked back down. She couldn't think about the kiss anymore. Mako wasn't into her like that, anyway.

"You're welcome," she heard him say.

Mako shuffled closer to her, his hand reaching out to suddenly move a couple of strands of hair away from her face.

Korra looked up, surprised at the sudden show of affection.

The guy pulled his hand away, apparently realizing what he was doing, and scratched the back of his neck. "Um, I'm going to help Bo with the pancakes," he muttered as he walked towards the kitchen.

He hadn't walked fast enough to make Korra completely miss the blush on his cheeks, however.

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