"Chapter" Two.

I've been told that I made Korra a bit OOC.

I apologize, I'll try and fix that if I can. I'm just writing in the mindset that she has a lot on her plate- what with Amon and all-

I don't know.

I've also been asked if this will end up Makorra or Tahorra- I'm choosing not to answer that. You'll find out when the story is over.

I hope you like this chapter.

"I mean, can you believe him?" Korra rambled on, once more asking for Tahno's opinion on Mako's behavior. Tahno watched the Avatar with a slightly amused glance, his chin in his palm. Seeing her so often had cheered him up a bit, so he didn't mope around quite as much. The dark circles under his eyes were almost completely gone, and she had even convinced him to wear eyeliner and do his hair in the mornings. "You're not you without them!" She had insisted one day, and he had merely done it to humor her. Though Tahno found that making himself look pleasant every day did make him feel a little better.

"No, Uh-vatar. I cannot believe that your little fire bender has a problem with me." Tahno drawled with a grin, stopping Korra in mid-speech. She looked at him, and rolled her eyes, making Tahno chuckle.

"Come on, you know what I mean. He has no right to judge you. He doesn't know you like I do." Korra left out the fact that he went to see Asami everyday anyway. Though she didn't need to mention it, Tahno already knew that she was jealous of the couple. Just like he could tell that Mako was jealous of him. This fact never failed to please him in a sick sort of way. Opening his mouth to reply, Tahno was cut off as Korra started to ramble on again. Every time he opened his mouth to answer a question, it led to her ranting about some other thing, though they always related to the damn fire bender.

Frowning slightly, Tahno was determined to get a word in. "Korra-"

"Honestly, he's almost always bringing Asami to practice. Hanging all over her." She continued, the furrow in her brow getting more pronounced.

"Korra-" The former water bender tried again, though he was cut off once more.

"It's bad enough that he's "confused", but he doesn't have to rub it in my-"

"Korra." The volume at which Tahno spoke finally pulled the Avatar out of her rant, and when her eyes landed upon his scowl, guilt washed over her.

"Sorry, Tahno. I'm sure you don't want to hear about that." Korra looked down at the table, embarrassed that Mako had managed to get under her skin to the point that she would complain to Tahno. When with him, Korra always tried to focus on being especially up-beat and cheerful, so that hopefully he would act like he used to. Korra would rather see him arrogant and flirtatious instead of depressed and empty any day.

Watching her expression, the scowl on Tahno's face lessened slightly, and he sighed. Allowing a small smirk to stretch his lips, Tahno leaned down, allowing the space between himself and the Avatar to lessen considerably. "When you're with me… I don't want to hear about him." Tahno whispered to Korra, his voice deep and alluring, much like it used to be. Korra looked up at Tahno through her lashes, a small blush painting her chocolate colored cheeks. He knew how much he had grown to care for the Avatar over the past month. At first, he had simply been interested in teasing her a bit, just for fun. Though after spending actual time with her, Tahno became aware of her character. She was fiery, passionate, caring, and fun; and he wasn't planning on losing to some fire bender who didn't even pay any true attention to her.

"Tahno… I-" She paused, and leaned even closer to him; so close, that their breaths were beginning to mix. Opening her mouth to speak, Korra's expression suddenly turned to one of confusion mixed with guilt. Seeming to think better of her words, her mouth closed, and she began to lean away from Tahno. "Um… I think I mistook your words. Don't talk about Mako- got it. That's all, right?" Korra mumbled quickly, beginning to pull on her hair slightly. Tahno couldn't stop the twitch of his eyebrow and the slight quirk in his lip.

"Listen, Uh-vatar. I'm saying that," As soon as he had spoken, he had captured Korra's interest, causing her to look up at him again. Reaching out, the former water bender curled his slim fingers into Korra's collar, and he pulled her forward. Meeting her halfway, Tahno leaned forward and pressed his lips into hers. Korra's eyes widened to an incredible size, but what surprised her more than the kiss itself was the fact that she didn't try and pull away. She hadn't kissed anyone since the one time she kissed Mako- Yet this was different in every aspect.

When kissing Mako- It had been hasty. Teeth bumping each other, "we're both not entirely sure what we're doing" type of kiss. With this kiss, however, it was full of natural heat, and passion that Korra hadn't ever felt before. As Tahno pulled away just a bit, Korra thought he was finished, but instead he placed another quick kiss to her mouth, and then another, and another. On the last, Korra instinctively moved her lips to return Tahno's kiss, not caring about the few other customer's in the shop who could see them.

Finally pulling away, Tahno released Korra's collar, though they still remained fairly close. "… I'm saying… That I care about you, Korra." Tahno finished quietly, his voice barely above a whisper; which was very, very un-Tahno. He stared at her with his icy grey eyes, though she had never seen him look, or sound, more honest.

"I don't know, Tahno-" She started, and Tahno gently placed his fingers on Korra's mouth, causing her to look at him questionably.

"I can make you forget all about that fire bender… I'm willing to give you anything, Korra. It's hard to explain, especially for me- But, you've been here for me, and made me feel like I wasn't worthless." Tahno spoke very quietly, so that only Korra would be able to hear him, and he saw her eyes begin to water. Bewildered, Tahno leaned away from her immediately. "I didn't mean to upset you-"

"No. Uh… You didn't." Korra blinked quickly, a stray tear escaping her eye, which she immediately wiped away. "It's just… No one's ever said that to me before…" She said sheepishly, nibbling on her lower lip. Tahno watched her with a solemn expression, not saying a word. After about five minutes of complete silence between them, Korra looked at Tahno seriously.

"Tahno… I really like you. A lot." He stared at her silently, his expression blank. "But… I'm not sure yet. Let me think about it… Please." Tahno exhaled slowly, as if he had been holding his breath the whole time; and gently grabbing Korra's hand, he pulled it up, gently placing his lips against her knuckles.

"… Go for it." He breathed, looking up at Korra with a smirk, relishing in the humored grin that spread across her face, soon followed by her loud laughter.

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