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?

Chapter 6: Longing farewells

(A couple of hours later)

"… Well I think it is late enough." Getting up off of the wall, Lin walked over to Korra who was curled up on a couch asleep. "Korra, you need to start packing up, were going to be going in a half an hour or so."

Flinching lightly at the earth benders touch, Korra opened her eyes and looked up. "Alright." Sitting up, her mouth made a motion to speak but she held back her words. She knew that even if she put up a fight her parents would just pack find a way to pack her stuff. ' No use in dawdling then…' "Bo?"

"Yes?"

"Do you have a suitcase I can use?"

"Sure, follow me."

"How about this one?"

"It's too big, I only have a small amount of clothes here." Chuckling, Korra placed another suitcase in the growing pile on the floor.

"I know but you still have other odds and ends to collect as well. It has to be big enough for those to fit too." Digging on the top shelf, Bolin sifted through more bags, carrying cases and the odd satchel here and there.

"I understand but there's a reason I am leaving so late in the night. And plus if I need to run I cant do it with a large bag."

Running a hand through his hair, Bolin was at a loss of what to pass to her. Everything so far was either too big, too small, or didn't feel exactly right. "Hmm…" Hearing light scratches on the floor, his gaze went down to Pabu who was making his way up his shoulder. "Hey there you."

Nibbling in his owners ear, Pabu cast a glance once towards Korra before climbing up Bolin's head and jumping onto the top shelf.

"Hey! Pabu!" Going after his pet, Bolin pushed and pulled down bags in order to reach him easier, but to no avail as the nimble ferret dodged his hands with ease. "Dammit Pabu, what are you doing?" Pushing a few more bags out the way, Bolin finally managed to grab Pabu who happened to be situated in a suitcase. "Got you." Pulling down the luggage, he recovered the flighty ferret and placed him on the bed. "Wonder what got into you."

"That's perfect!" Taking the bag out of the stunned bender's hand, Korra held it to her chest.

"It is?" Putting Pabu down on the bed, Bolin was stunned that Korra took to the bag so easily.

"Yes, it is."

Smiling, Bolin sighed in relief internally as he began fixing stuff on the top shelf. "I'm glad you like it, you can keep it if you like."

"Oh I couldn't…"

"I insist, you see how many bags I have already." Pushing another bag back into place, as he reached down to pick up another back, a softer palm rested on the top of his hand. Looking up, his eyes met stunning blue as they both picked up the bag.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome."

Watching the scene, Pabu tilted his head to the side as he watched the interaction between his owner and his master's friend. Tilting it the other way, his presence was made know when a foot stepped too far and he made a large noise as he fell head first into the carpeted floor.

"Pabu!" Not hearing the sigh of relief from Bolin, Korra picked up the irritated fire ferret and petted his head. "Gotta watch out buddy."

"Not the first time sadly he's done that, whatever catches his attention sadly takes away brain cells from coordination." Laughing at his friend, Bolin laughed even harder as Pabu turned his head at him.

Frowning, Korra whispered in Pabu's ear before setting him on the floor and watching him run off.

"Ah, I needed that." Turning around to get another bag, Bolin felt Pabu run and paw his pant's leg. "Hey buddy, you want to come… What the heck!" Ignoring Korra who was currently laughing her head off, Bolin tried to shake Pabu out of his pants. "Pabu! What are you doing!?"

"Getting revenge is what!" Falling back on the bed, Korra continued to laugh at Bolin's misfortune.

"AH! Pabu!"

Hearing the commotion, Tenzin raised an eyebrow as his gaze followed Bolin who was jumping between the hallway and his room. "Is something wrong?"

"Korra told Pabu to do something and now he wont get out of my clothing!" Shaking his shirt, his cheeks turned red as the occupants began laughing at him.

"Bobo funny!" Clapping his hands, Rohan laughed along with his older brother and sister.

(Later)

"Ah finally." Closing the door to Pabu's cage, Bolin patted the mischievous ferret on his head before returning to the living room with the others. "I don't know what Korra said but that was one experience I don't want to go through again." Taking a seat near his brother, he hissed as some of the small cuts he received made themselves present.

"Well, what made her want to sic Pabu on you in the first place?"

"I insulted him."

Looking at his brother, Mako thought carefully about his next words to prevent himself from calling his brother an idiot. "What did he do to cause you to make him upset?"

"Fall off of the bed and onto his head."

Rolling his eyes, Mako gave a hidden thumb up to his teams mascot. "Is Korra almost done packing yet by the way."

"Yea, shes just adding odds and ends to it."

(inside the room)

(Korra's P.o.V)

"There… Finished." Closing the top of the bag, I left it unzipped as I sat next to it. Resting my palm on the surface, I took a gander at the room Bolin had lent me for the past week and a half. I offered to take the guest room across the hallway but he insisted I sleep in here. "So nice, even when he doesn't have to be…" I honestly thought that being an earth bender he would have a lot of more neutral tones decorating the room but it seems when it comes to décor he prefers the shades of summer. Taking in a deep breath, the earthen scent that was in the room calmed my frazzled nerves as I arose from the bed. "It'll be a while before I see anything close here again." Touching the large vanity mirror, the oak felt cool under my hand as looked into the mirror. "Wow, what a difference good medicine can do." A couple of days ago, traces of the bruises remained lightly by indications of slight bumps. Now everything was gone and it didn't look like a thing happened to me. Going back over to my bag, I hastily zipped it up and picked it up from its perch. Glancing at the room one more time, I gave a small smile as I closed the door behind me.

"Are you ready Korra?"

Entering the living room, whatever festivities that were going on stopped once I stepped in. Placing the bag on the floor near my feet, I nodded once, too afraid to of my voice giving away my true thoughts.

"Alright then. Bolin, I expect to see you in tomorrow, try not to come in too late."

"Yes Chief."

"Come on Korra." Picking up my bag, I walked with my mother to the door. Standing off to the side, I let everyone else leave first in favor of having a private moment with Bolin before I too left.

"Thank you for watching over her again."

"Never a problem."

Eyeing my dad as he walked out the door, I wondered when did he get so chummy with Bolin.

"It was nice seeing you again Bolin."

"Same to you Tenzin."

"Be sure to drop by the temple sometime, Pema and Jinora miss you a lot. Been a while too since we all had a chance to sit down and have a good meal together."

"I definitely will, tell them I miss them as well."

"Bye Bolin!"

"Hehe, see you two later."

Watching Bolin say his farewells, to Tenzin and the kids, my heart melted once Rohan got into his arms and gave him a big hug.

"Bye Bobo."

"See you Rohan."

Making sure that everyone had left, I felt a hand on my waist and turned to see Mako.

"Im guessing youre waiting to say your own goodbyes."

"Yes."

"Lemme take your bag then."

Kissing him on the cheek, I watched as he joined the others before turning back to the earth bender who stood near the door. "Hey there."

"Hey."

I didn't know what to really say to him… A simple thank you might've sufficed but it would've been hollow and meaningless.

"I'm going to really miss you Korra."

"And I will miss you a lot too Bolin…" There was so much that could've been said afterwards but…

"Come Korra! We have to go now!"

Turning towards Lin, I nodded at her before giving a hug to Bolin. "I promise I will see you soon." He was still for a second before his arms wrapped around my fame.

"I know you will."

Pulling away from him, I didn't look back as I rushed out to the others and took off into the night.

(Korra P.o.V end)

Watching them leave, Bolin waited until they were out of sight to close and lock his door. Releasing the breath he didn't realize he was holding, the earth bender went into his room and collapsed onto his bed. "… It smells like her." Deciding not to get up and change, he fell asleep right there where the security of her scent gave him comfort.

A/N: DONE! Chapter 10 being started on now!