Korra's POV

After yet another victory, we had all decided to get take out and celebrate at Toza's house. The old Earthbender had asked Mako and Bolin to take care of his apartment while he was out and we figured it would be all right if we hung out as long as we cleaned up any messes.

I was seated on the couch, eating a slice of pizza, watching my favorite movie with Bolin. It was also Asami's favorite and when I looked up to discuss the funny part coming up with her I caught her and Mako in a make out session.

I looked away, losing my appetite. Bolin laughed at the funny scene and looked over at me, telling me that he thought it was the funniest thing he'd ever seen. I managed a small smile before getting up from my seat, unable to sit there any longer. I opened the door and leaned against the frame, looking out toward Avatar Aang's statue.

I let out a sigh. For the past couple of weeks I'd thought I'd gotten used to my best friend dating my Firebender teammate but…it still made my stomach twist when I saw them together and I knew I was only really fooling myself. I liked Mako, but he didn't like me. I actually barked out a small bitter laugh. But that's life, right?

"What are you doing out here?"

I jumped, turning around to see the very Firebender that occupied my thoughts. He laughed at me and shook his head, which of course gave me permission to glare at him before turning back toward the bay.

"I asked you a question," he said, one corner of his lips turned upward. He was amused and curious.

"And what makes you think I'm going to answer?"

I was surprised when my retort wasn't met by a snap and a growl of annoyance. I turned back to find him studying me before he sighed and shook his head, walking over to me. "Why do our talks have to end in a fight?" he asked me quietly. "Why are you so…abrasive?"

I clenched my fist. "Oh, I'm abrasive?" This guy had some serious nerve. Which either made me insane or just plain stupid for liking him so much. "Look whose talking Mr. I-Don't-Talk-To-Anyone-Not-Even-My-Teammate!"

"That's what I'm trying to do now!" he shot back, his voice rising in his frustration.

"Yeah, well what about when Amon ambushed me after one of our matches, huh?" I questioned. "Where were then? You didn't bother to ask how I was doing, instead you chose to yell at me the entire practice for not bothering to show up for three days!" I had fought back my irritation and anger toward the whole situation for weeks now.

"The tournament's important to me!"

"I can see that much," I yelled back, turning to leave when he caught my arm. I tried to pull away but his grip was firm, but not enough to hurt. He sighed.

"That's not what I meant," he said, his tone softer. I slowly turned back to look at him and he released my arm. "Look…I was worried about you. But Asami told me about what had happened, and that she'd talked to you. She said you were okay, so I figured you didn't need me to baby you." He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, some regret in his expression. "Maybe I should have checked on you. Despite what you may think, I do care about you, Korra."

My heart sped up a little, but I didn't allow my expression to change. I did, however; swallow. "You do?"

"Of course," he answered with a slight smile. "Even though you drive me nuts."

We both laughed at this, and it was then that I noticed how close we were to each other. I frowned at this, watching his amber eyes watch me. He must've noticed our proximity as well. I wasn't sure which one of us did it first but we started to lean in…I could feel his breath on my face, my heart beating in my chest…but then I remembered whose boyfriend I was with.

I dodged by looking down to the ground. I couldn't do this to Asami. I wouldn't.

"You should go back inside," I told him, my voice barely above a whisper. "Asami is probably wondering where you are." Though I wanted more than anything for him to stay.

He sighed and nodded his head, going inside and leaving me alone outside. I leaned back against the wall, sliding down to sit on the floor and closed my eyes. I seriously liked this guy…but I couldn't betray Asami…I just couldn't.

Bolin's POV

It was after the movie finished that I noticed Korra hadn't come back. I put down my clean plate and looked around, noticing that Mako was gone as well. I walked into the kitchen and found Asami washing the plates and decided to bring the ones in from the living room and help her out. She smiled at me before looking around, she had probably noticed her best friend and boyfriend where nowhere to be found.

Not long after Mako walked back in with this odd look on his face. He walked over and told us he would take over the dishes.

"Where's Korra?" I asked, drying my hands on the nearby dishrag.

"Outside."

There was something in his voice but I couldn't quite figure out what it was. I shrugged and went out to find my Waterbending teammate sitting down on the ground, her arms wrapped around her knees. I couldn't help but sigh. Spirits, she was so beautiful.

"Hey, Korra," I greeted, sitting down next to her.

"Hey, Bo." Her tone was the same odd, dejected tone as Mako.

I frowned but shook my head. "What are you doing here?" I asked. "Shouldn't you be inside celebration with the rest of us? Your movie just finished."

"Oh, it did?" She didn't sound very interested in this fact. "Its just…I needed the fresh air, clear my head, you know?"

"Yeah, I feel you," I agreed, folding my arms behind my head, leaning back against the wall. "You were amazing out there, by the way," I added after a while, referring to the match.

She smiled a little at this, looking over at me. "You think so?"

"I know so," I answered, my genuine smile spreading across my face. "Korra, you're the smartest, funniest, toughest, buffest, most talented girl in the world!" And she was.

The Waterbender tilted her head, watching me curiously. "You really feel that way about me?"

"I've felt that way about you since the moment I saw you," I admitted truthfully, placing my hand on top of hers. "And I've been wanting to ask you if you'd…go out on a date with me."

"I…" She stopped there, shaking her head and pulling her hand away from mine and stood up. "I'm sorry, Bo. I can't," she said, sounding apologetic. "I don't want you to get the wrong idea… We're friends and I don't want to hurt you. I'm sorry."

My smile tightened, and I nodded. "It's fine," I lied. "I understand."

There was an awkward silence before Korra broke it. "I'm going inside," she informed me.

I nodded again and watched as she left, leaving me alone. I took a deep breath. Well that didn't go as planned. I sat there thinking about why Korra wouldn't go out on a date with me when a familiar trio approached me. I sighed and stood, ready to head back inside when one of them put a hand on my shoulder, tugging me toward them.

"Hey, Bolin. Is that any way to treat your old friends?" the Waterbender asked.

"Oh…hey…Shady Shin," I muttered nervously.

"What are you doing out here all alone, eh?"

"Just getting some fresh air," I answered. I let a moment pass. "I'm going to go inside now. Mako's probably wondering where I'm at."

"You still letting that brother of yours tell you what to do?" Shin asked, his two goony friends snickering behind him. "He aint the boss of you. Listne, Lightning Bolt Zolt is looking to hire some extra muscle, and he's gonna be paying real good," he told me, flashing a large roll of cash. My jaw dropped. That was a lot of money. "You'll be able to buy yourself or your girl anything you want."

I blinked a couple times. "My girl?"

"Yeah, girls like guys who have money," he said, his grin widening because he knew he had my attention.

I furrowed my brow in thought at this. I remember Mako telling me about the time him and Korra had gone to the fair and he'd won her a stuffed fire ferret. Maybe I could buy her something nice…and try to ask her out again. I was about to give him my answer when a truck screeched to a stop next to us and masked figures hopped out.

My eyes widened. Equalists.

Shady Shin and his group quickly shifted their attention toward the intruders and tried to get the masks to back off. I took advantage of the distraction and made toward the door when a bola came out of nowhere and wrapped around my legs, causing to crash to the ground with a grunt.

A man stepped forward, chuckling as he stood above me, his eyes hidden behind eerie green goggles. I had to admit, he was one scary man.

"Night, night, Bender," he grinned before landing a kick to my face.

Everything went black.

Mako's POV

I was insane. That was the only explanation. After what happened a few minutes ago, I had to be going insane. It was either that or… No. That wasn't possible. I mean…I didn't like Korra, did I? The idea made my stomach lurch and I couldn't even concentrate on my conversation with Asami, or what she was saying. I would smile and nod here and there, praying to the Spirits that she wouldn't need my opinion.

I internally sighed. I had been initially surprised when Korra had confessed that she'd wanted me to ask if she was okay. The Avatar had always struck me as independent, stubborn, indestructible. But of course that had been very ignorant of me. She was human, just like me.

If I was being honest with myself, I had been worried after Asami had told me what had happened that night. I'd wanted to go see her, but she had assured me that she was fine. Then when she had finally showed up to practice had yelled at her, because I knew she could take it. She had proved me right.

I sighed. Korra.

I did like her. There was something about her… I didn't know how to describe it. I mean, I did like Asami, a lot. I kept reminding myself that I was better off with Asami because, lets face it, Korra was brash and impulsive and stubborn. She was my exact opposite. She was…just Korra. Whether I liked her more than Asami, because I did like her, was still up for debate. I had wanted that kiss to happen. And that confused me.

"So what do you think?"

I blinked, coming back to reality. "Hmmm?" I looked over to my girlfriend.

"I asked if you'd like to have lunch with my dad and I next week?" she repeated, raising a thin brow at me.

"Oh, yeah. Sure," I answered, turning my attention over to the Waterbender asleep on the couch.

I smiled and walked over to her, Asami doing the same, holding my hand. She smiled and took off her jacket, laying it over the shorter girl. I huffed before looking around. "Where's Bo?"

"He was outside, last I saw," the heiress replied.

The screeching of tires had me immediately on alert and I made my way outside, slamming the door open. My eyes widened in horror as I watched Bo being thrown into the back of a truck by a group of Equalists before they sped off, disappearing around the corner before I could move a muscle.

No! No, no, no! This wasn't happening!

"What's going on?" came Korra's half asleep voice from inside.

"They took him," I said through clenched teeth. I turned to look at the women. "The Equalists took my brother."

So...yeah... Sorry for disappearing off the map there for a little bit. Lots of things got us sidetracked, what with new stories and actual life such as vacations. (I know right? Who would think we had a life?) But hopefully this makes up for it some. Maybe?

Anyway, hope ya'll enjoy and we'll see you soon. Also, check out Maila08's stories The Legend of Avatar Korra and Atlantis. And check out our story on my page Into the Grey. They're not bad reads if I do say so myself...

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