Bolin's POV

After a long training day with Mako and Hasook I finally had some free time! I loved my brother to death, I really did, but five hour practices were really pushing it! Not to mention that I thought our new Waterbender was going to quit on us. My brother had always been very strict when it came to Pro Bending; especially now that it our main source of income.

It was our dream to win the championship pot and finally get off the streets. But I still thought that if he kept pushing every Waterbender we had the way he was, we would end up not being able to compete and we would have to live on the streets. I think that was Mako's worst fear.

I'd tried to talk to him about it, but I didn't know what to tell my big brother. He'd risked his neck all these years for me, so I decided to just let him make the calls for now.

I made my way to the smaller gym across from the arena where I would go almost every day and watch the teen league play. As I walked in I got swarmed by a bunch of girls who were just totally head over heels and I couldn't exactly blame them. I was a ladies' man. I gave them my autograph and they left me in peace, giggling and whispering to each other. I winked at them and one actually fainted. I smiled at that.

Yep, they still fall for me.

As usual I walked around, seeing if the match was any good. When I noticed it wasn't I kept walking and made my way to the gym. Sometimes when no one was there I'd workout since our time in the gym at the arena was limited. A little extra light practice never hurt anyone.

When I walked in, however; I stopped dead in my tracks.

In front of me was the most beautiful girl I had ever seen! Her hair was a chocolate brown and her skin was a mocha color. She was lifting up a couple of weights, which should have been too much for her, but boy was she buff! She had on her grey practice uniform and after a moment I finally closed my mouth and fixed myself a little before going to talk to her.

Time to work my charm.

"Hey there," I greeted.

The girl let out a grunt before putting the weights down and looking over at me. For a second I thought I would faint. She had the most beautiful blue eyes! They were absolutely stunning.

"Can I help you?" she asked slowly, eyeing my warily.

"Oh, sorry," I said, shaking my head before holding out my hand. "Name's Bolin. I'm an Earthbender."

"Korra," she answered, giving my hand a shake.

I smiled before discretely rubbing my hand. She had a strong grip. The girl looked at me confused for a second before shrugging and going back to her exercises. I immediately followed, determined to get to know her a little.

"Are you new around here?" I asked. "You have to be because I know I would've noticed you before."

Korra raised a brow, seemingly amused before she smiled and nodding. "Yeah," she replied. "I just joined a week ago."

"Wanting to go Pro or what?" I asked. She nodded. "Well I think you have a pretty good shot."

Her eyes lit up at this. "You think so?"

"Korra, I know so," I replied, placing a hand on her shoulder. "Take it from a Pro."

"You Pro Bend?" she asked, setting the weights down, giving me her full attention. Being a Pro Bender has its side perks. Deffinetly catches the ladies attention. So I capitalize on this fact.

I smiled and nodded. "Yeah. My brother and I have a team. You can come and watch a game if you want," I offered. "I can get you the best seats in the house."

"Really?" Korra asked excitedly. I noticed how her smile seemed to light up her eyes, making the cerulean gems gleam. Spirits, she was beautiful. "I've always wanted to see a real Pro Bending match!"

"How about tomorrow's?" I asked with a grin. "We're playing at seven."

Korra bit her lip at this before slowly nodding. "Yeah, seven's fine," she finally replied. Though for a second I thought she might say the opposite. "Where can I meet you?"

"In front of the arena," I answered. "Maybe after our victory we can go out or something."

"You're really confident that you're going to win," Korra said with a chuckle, brow raised.

Now that had to be the best laugh I'd ever heard, and I couldn't wait to hear it again. This girl had everything!

"Always do," I said with a wink. "So, I'll see you tomorrow?"

"See you tomorrow," she repeated before going back to her exercises.

As I left the gym, I couldn't stop the grin from spreading across my face. This girl was one of a kind. She was special. I just knew it.

Korra's POV

It was needless to say that I was extremely excited. I was finally going to be able to watch a live ProBending match! I was so excited I didn't think I slept at all last night! I had just finished changing and was on my way out when I saw Tenzin head towards me. I stopped and waited for him when he signaled me to stop. I frowned at this, wondering what he wanted to talk to me about.

"Korra, where are you going?" he asked.

"I was going to go to a ProBending match," I answered with a smile, barely containing myself from jumping up and down. "I'll be back lat-"

"You are not going to watch that sport, that mockery of the noble tradition of Bending," the Airbender answered.

"Seriously, Tenzin?" I said. He had to be kidding. "I've always dreamed of seeing a ProBending match since I was a kid and now I'm just a ferry ride away from the arena!"

"Yes," Tenzin replied. "You are not here to watch that drivel. You are here to finish your Avatar training, which reminds me, you owe me a meditation session. Ever since you joined that teen league you've been neglecting your Airbending training. In my opinion, that is all the ProBending you need."

"But-"

"No buts," he said. "Go the meditation pavilion. I will check up on you in a few hours. Your plans for tonight are cancelled."

My mouth dropped. A few hours? A few hours?! He had to be kidding! I huffed before storming away to the mediation pavilion. I sat down and connected my fists together, trying to meditate. I heard a loud horn and I stood up just as the last ferry to the island was leaving. I sighed. So much for watching my first live match. I was going to be stuck here for hours!

That's when an idea came to mind. A few hours. Tenzin wasn't going to check up on me any time soon, and by the time he did, I could've gone and watched a match and snuck right back! He would never suspect a thing! And not having a ride wasn't a problem. I was an expert swimmer and I could use my Waterbending to help me out. I grinned at this and made my way to the edge of the island, jumping in and pulling the water up to cushion my fall as I made my way to the arena.

When I got there I quickly bent the water out of my clothes and hair, before going to look for Bolin. I found him near the entrance, already in his Pro Bending uniform. His eyes lit up as he came to meet me, holding his arm out. I laughed at this and took it as he led me inside, talking about how glad he was I had come.

"Best seats in the house, huh?" he said as he led me through a door.

"Wow," was all I said as I looked around. "This place is more amazing than I imagined!" We were on a balcony that overlooked the whole arena!

I was actually in the 'backstage' where the players changed into their uniforms. I pretty much had VIP seats! I went over to the edge looking around. The platform was at least twice as high as the one in the teen league and a lot longer too. The arena was also packed, unlike with us who the only audience we had were that composed of family or friends. The fans were already hooting and hollering, waiting for the action to start. It was...beyond what I imagined.

"Bolin, how many times have I told you, no free passes!" someone yelled.

I jumped up and turned to find a grouchy old man pointing at me, while yelling at the Earthbender. I smiled sheepishly and gave him a small wave. I should have known there were no free passes in here.

"Toza, she's with me," Bolin said.

My mouth dropped. Toza? The Toza! I couldn't believe this! I had heard him on the radio when I was a kid!

"What do you mean with you?" he barked.

"We're together."

I frowned at that. Not that I wasn't grateful, but that was not the case "Well it's more like together as in friends," I corrected, walking over to them. I didn't want anyone to get the wrong idea.

"Yeah, of course," he said, tugging at his collar. "I didn't mean to imply-"

"Oh, you implied it," I muttered to him.

"Whatever!" Toza said, throwing his arms up. "But let her be the last one!" he added before leaving.

"Sorry," Bolin apologized. "I forgot to tell him.

"So you bring a lot of girls back here, Bolin?" I asked teasingly, brow raised and the corner of my lips twitching into a grin.

His face turned a bright shade of red as he pulled his collar again. I chuckled at that before looking around the small locker room. I heard someone walk in and my mouth almost dropped. It was that Firebender I had met at the arena when I first signed up for the teen league!

"Korra," Bolin called. "I want you to meet my older brother, Mako."

"Hey, I know you," I began. "I met you at the other are-"

"Bo, we have a match to play," the Firebender called when the third teammate arrived, putting his helmet on.

"Oh, well, I guess I can talk to you after," I sulked when he completely ignored me.

"Don't mind him," the Earthbender said. "He just gets a little…focused before a match." I nodded at this. "Well, gotta go! Wish me luck, not that we'll need it," he added with a wink.

"Good luck!" I said with a smile, running to edge to get a view of the match.

"Introducing, the Fire Ferrets!" the spokesperson announced.

The crowd cheered at this and someone even said they 'loved' Bolin. I laughed at that. So my guess was that he was a 'heartbreaker,' he looked like a sweet kid though.

"After a long absence, the Fire Ferrets are back and have made it father than anyone anticipated," the commentator stated. "But tonight, they have their toughest test yet folks."

"Begin!" the referee called.

The players didn't waste any time. I noticed once again that their Waterbender was…off. His moves weren't as powerful or precise as the brothers. It was only a few moments before his sloppiness caused him and Bolin to be thrown back to zone two, leaving Mako alone.

Get it together, I thought.

It wasn't long after that Hasook, the Waterbender, was knocked off the ring. I sighed at that. This wasn't looking good. The first round ended, going to the Tigerdillos and I almost pulled my hair out. But there was still a chance they could win but if they didn't fix their offense, it was going to be a lot harder.

They were quickly knocked back to zone two in the first couple of minutes but made an impressive comeback when all three of them knocked the Tigerdillos all the way back, earning them the second round. I saw Hasook and Bolin cheer and I did the same. There was still hope!

"It's still anyone's match as we go to the third and final round!" the commentator announced as the third round started.

Hasook's luck ran out rather quickly after that. He was getting attacked from all angles and he stumbled right into Bolin, making both of them fall to the ground. Before either of them had a chance to get up they were knocked off the ring, leaving Mako on his own. My fist slammed into the rail in anxiety and frustration. Not good, not good at all!

Mako was knocked to zone three and though he was dodging all the attacks he was getting tired fast. If they lost this match, it was over for them! Mako stopped attacking and focused on dodging and I caught on to his strategy. He was wearing the other team out!

He threw a series of punches when he saw his plan was working, knocking the Waterbender right off the platform, followed by the Firebender until only him and the opposite team's Earthbender remained. The other player threw a disc after disc at the Firebender who did the same with his fire attacks, creating a cloud of smoke. When it cleared Mako came out and threw a fire attack, effectively knocking the player off the platform.

They'd won! They'd really won! And I got to watch the whole thing!

"One more win and we are in the championship tournament!" Bolin exclaimed as the team came back to the balcony.

I was about to reply when I heard Mako and Hasook arguing. The Firebender was scolding his teammate and with good reason. Hasook snapped at him before storming off.

"You guys were incredible out there!" I told Mako as he approached us. "Especially you, Mr. Hat-trick!"

"Oh you're still here?" he asked, his tone slightly annoyed as he walked right passed me, not even sparing me a glance.

"Oh you're still a jerk?" I snapped back. I may be a fan but his attitude was getting on my nerves.

"Nice!" Bolin commented with a smile.

"I've always been a fan of the Fire Ferrets, ever since I was a kid when Toza used to play," I said, turning to look at him.

"Yeah, he was the team captain," he answered. "My brother was trained by him and he has the title now."

I nodded. "Hey you think that when you have time you can show me some moves?"

"Sure," the Earthbender replied, his green eyes showing his excitement. "I'm just not sure how my Earthbending will translate to your Waterbending, but we'll figure it out."

"Won't be a problem," I answered with a smirk, crossing my arms. "I'm an Earthbender."

He blinked several times at that, his brow furrowing. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to assume," he apologized. "I just thought that well…based off your Water Tribe clothes, I just thought you were…a…Water Tribe gal."

"No, you're right," I answered with a half shrug. "I'm a Waterbender and a Firebender."

I saw Mako stop what he was doing and my grin grew. Guess that caught his attention. Bolin scratched his head, looking completely lost.

"I'm very confused right now," Bolin admitted.

"You're the Avatar, and I'm an idiot," Mako stated finally turning to look at me. I saw a flash of recognition in his eyes, and I knew he now recognized me. About damn time.

"Both are very true."

"No way!" The Earthbender's widened almost comically. "You're the Avatar?" I nodded. "Well then, want to go to the gym? I can teach you a thing or two."

"I'd love to but I actually have to get going," I told him, remembering I was supposed to be mediating right now.

He looked slightly disappointed at that but muttered an 'okay'. I thanked him again and told him I had better get going. I didn't want Tenzin to catch me. I'd never hear the end of it.

"Nice to meet you again," Mako said when I made my way to the door. "Avatar Korra."

"Been a real pleasure," I answered, feeling a little bit smug.

I got out of the arena through a window and jumped into the bay, swimming back to the island. When I got there, I dried myself again and practically ran to the pavilion, sitting down, connecting my fists and pretending to meditate. Though I was far too excited to concentrate properly.

"Well I must say, I'm sort of surprised," Tenzin said. I opened my eyes and found him looking down at me with a smile. "I didn't think you'd actually listen. That's enough meditating for today, why don't you go and get some rest?"

I smiled at this and nodded getting up going to my room. I lay down on my bed but couldn't even go to sleep. I replayed today's events in my head and I couldn't help but smile. After a while, I got up and leaned against the window frame, looking out at the arena. I would be getting no sleep tonight.

The fabulous Bending brothers everyone! Ha! Bolin is just so cute. It almost makes me feel bad that Korra doesn't return his feelings... Ah well! Cei la vie.

Remember to thank maila for all she does for this story! This would literally be nothing without her. Plus she'll be responsible for all Makorra mushiness yet to come, romantics are not my forte.

Well We Out! Peace!