Roze's Corner: Yay! Okay, so I am going to try and write my first Legend of Korra fic! As always, recommendations and advice are always welcome ^_^ And just to note that yes I am a hugeeee Borra shipper so if I bash Mako I am sorry and I will try to not do so.

Overview: It only took one argument for Korra to see how much had went wrong with her relationship with Mako over the two years that she was with him. All the lies and hurt amounted too much and it just took one true look at everything for Korra to leave him. Bolin hasn't seen his brother nor Korra much in those two years but when she suddenly appears on his door step in distress he doesn't hesitate to take her in. Will old feelings return and new ones develop or will the unseen forces of the unknown interfere?

A/N: Omg you guys are aweeeesommeeee! I feel much better to write ^_^ And who knows? maybe ill actually do a makorra story *gasp*. But to the readers that are wondering, yes this will be a complete Borra story :D. I love them and you guys too much to make it a Makorra now.

Chapter 5: Donning a mask

"Dinner was delicious! Korra, you and your mom are wonderful cooks!"

"Thank you Bolin, my mom was the one who did most of the work though."

"Now, now Korra, you did a lot too."

Watching mother and daughter interact, Bolin turned to the children with their father and Lin. It was not often that he was able to be in a family environment since Mako and him had no parents. Even then, Mako had Korra while he really had no one to confide in.

"Bo... You okay?"

"Hmm?"

"Your eyes."

Turning to his brother now, that's when the earth bender realized the water coming down. "Shoot, probably just from keeping my eyes open for too long." Wiping his cheek, he started collecting all the plates to take into the kitchen.

"You need any help Bolin?"

"Yes please ."

Giving his wife and daughter a kiss on the cheek, he helped Bolin get the rest of the dishes and both of them brought them into the kitchen.

"Ah, that Bolin, such a good kid."

"Good but needs to control his emotions and feelings a bit better."

"Lin."

"Tenzin, you know its true. And now with this new threat back he can't let those get in the way." Facing Korra, Lin had a stern face on. "Korra, you have to try and keep out the eye of the public."

"Kinda hard to do since I am the avatar."

"Well first you need to go back with Mako to your house, at least it's out of the heart of the city and you don't have to worry about a lot of people seeing you."

This brought a small frown to her face. "Not a lot of people saw me here."

"Even so, doesn't take but a second to figure out your here if you step out accidently."

Sliding down in her chair a little, Korra didn't know why she was so reluctant to leave Bolin alone now.

(In the kitchen)

"Thank you so much for the help."

"It's no problem, you took care of my baby girl when you didn't have to."

"It was no problem, I know she would've done the same for me if I was in her situation."

Looking at the young man, the water bender heard the adoration in his voice which lead to his next question. "Do you like her?"

"Pardon?"

"Do you like my daughter?"

Pausing, he then sighed and put away the dried dish before taking another. "Yes... I still do."

"So why not go after her then?" Handing him another dish, he did not realize the old wounds that he had opened up.

"I tried to... When she first joined the squad, she had a melt down with Mako. I already had a slight crush on her that just kept evolving as I spent time with her. So I was like what's the worse that could happen and I took her out to eat and showed her around. You know, just to help her open up a bit and get to know her better."

'Korra never told me this.' "I'm sorry, I didn't realize..."

"It's fine, sorry to cut you off but many have said that. I've gotten over the fact that she doesn't have an interest in me."

"I see." Handing him another dish, curiosity got the better of him again. "So did the date end well or..."

"Mmm, it was going to... Except for one thing."

"Which was?" Handing him the last dish, Tonraq saw the earth bender stiffen up as he dried the dish.

"I really don't want to say, it might make you dislike the person."

"Person?"

"Yea, they showed up, she got into an argument with them and next thing you know I came back with flowers and they were kissing. At the time I cried like a child but I honestly didn't know what to do. They were the closet to me and then to see them like that..." Putting the dish away, Bolin resisted the urge to get mad. "It hit hard."

Feeling sympathy, the water bender patted Bolin on the back. "He's not a true friend then, anyone who does that to you should be cut off. As for Korra, well, she made her choice."

It took a minute for the hidden meaning to come but when it did, Bolin smiled. "Thank you."

(Back out at the table)

"Well Korra, you know what you have to do."

"I know mom." 'Doesn't mean I have to like it.' "So am I leaving tonight?"

"For what?"

"Oh!" Turning around, Korra smiled at Bolin and her father. "Welcome back guys."

"Thank you, so what's this I hear about you leaving tonight?"

"Well... Lin, do you want to explain?" Korra didn't feel right telling him.

"Of course." Placing her elbows on the table, Lin interlinked her fingers and rested her chin on them "We feel it's best that Korra return home and that you have no contact with her for the time being. We don't know how strong this enemy is or what technology they possess. And since your right in the heart of the city it's too dangerous for Korra to have contact. No members are known nor do they give any indication of where they will strike next. We need no out spread panic like there was with Amon."

After that, no one said anything, awaiting a reaction from the blind sided bender.

"... If it's for her safety then it's best."

While the other's let a breath of relief, Korra felt hurt in more ways then one. Staring up at Bolin, she noticed how he avoided her eyes.

'You're safety matters most to me, I'm sorry Korra.' Connecting their stares, Bolin had to cover up his emotions when he saw cerulean pools plead silently for him to change his mind.

Looking down, Korra resigned that she would not have contact with her friend for a while and hid her tears using her hair. 'It isn't fair...'

A/N: And were in the clear! ^_^ Sorry for not updating but I really didnt have the time nor energy to do so until now haha. Anyways, r&r and as always leave tips on what could use improvements! Happy Holidays to you all :D!