Asami's POV

After five years I was finally going to see Korra again. Tahno had two weeks of vacation due to the season being over before practice began and I decided I needed some time away from the company. I had sent my best friend a letter, letting her know of our arrival and she had called as soon as she received it, sounding very excited. I couldn't help but smile as I told her what time our plane was scheduled to arrive. She told me she'd take care of the hotel bill even though I insisted she didn't have to. Finally, the day arrived and we were back in Republic City.

Tahno grabbed his bag and I did the same. He wasn't happy about seeing Korra but I had talked to both of them. They would be civil with each other for me. My best friend had unwillingly agreed, but knew it would upset me if she didn't. My husband on the other hand…he could be really inconsiderate if he wanted to be but he did promise to try and not make any snide remarks around the younger Waterbender. I spotted Korra and Mako, waving at her before she came running over to me, nearly tackling me to the ground.

I chuckled, pulling back to finally get a good look at her. She definitely didn't look like the teenager she had been when I had left. She looked older, more mature and there was this smile on her face. Mako approached us, his hand sliding around her waist, pulling her closer to him. I smiled in greeting to them both.

"Hello, Mako."

"It's good to see you, Asami," he greeted. "Korra's been going nuts since you told her you were coming."

I laughed, shaking my head. Typical Korra. I called Tahno over, not missing the roll of his eyes as he finished signing an autograph. I sighed. "Tahno, you remember my friends, don't you?" I said, wrapping my arm around his.

"Ah yes, the Fire-Rats."

Mako's jaw clenched and I saw Korra wrap her hand around his as she tried not to glare at my husband. I nudged the pale Bender, giving him a pointed look and he pulled away from me, not happy about the scolding. He was not a child, but he sure knew how to act like one.

"Excuse me, it's the Avatar and her husband," he corrected. "The Firebending Squad."

"Mako and I were thinking we should all go to Narook's," Korra said after a moment, trying her best to defuse the situation. "A double date sort of thing, our treat."

"We'll get this one," Tahno said. "Wouldn't want you to waste all your savings."

"Listen, you-"

"Here's the hotel address, we'll meet you there," my best friend said quickly, giving me a card before dragging Mako away.

I sighed in irritation and glared at my husband who simply shrugged. He wasn't even trying to get along with them. I made this known the entire way to the hotel until he threatened not to show up if I kept nagging him about it.

"Just please try," I begged him. "Korra is my best friend."

"I'm not going to be hypocrite like them, Asami," he snapped, pulling up into the lot. "We both know they hate me and I am not their biggest fan either. Now let's get this over with and don't do the arm thing, you know I hate it."

Not long after we arrived at the restaurant I spotted the other couple. The Firebender did not look happy at all and I could see Korra talking to him, probably telling him to just ignore my husband. I didn't really blame him for being so upset.

We sat down and Korra and I started to talk, catching up as we ordered our food and waited. Mako's arm stayed wrapped around her the entire time and I could see the love and adoration in his eyes when he looked her. She'd feel him staring and look up, smiling and kissing his cheek before returning to the conversation with me. They were so…in love. So happy. I couldn't remember the last time Tahno looked at me the way he looked at her, or if he ever had. I didn't like the feeling that started to rise in my chest.

"So you both still Pro-Bend?" I asked after a moment.

They nodded. "Mako and I still do the big league competitions every once in a while but usually I'm stuck in council meetings," Korra admitted. "He trains the rookies though."

"You train the rookies?" my husband asked with an amused twitch of the lips. The Firebender nodded his head once. "Well then it's a good thing it's our treat. Wouldn't want the little Avatar not be able to pay the bills. You must be getting paid crap."

"I can take care of my family."

"With that job, I doubt it."

Mako stood and Korra did as well, but only to keep Mako from launching himself across the table. Tahno simply leaned back in his chair, smiling smugly as he took a sip of his drink. I could hear my best friend whispering to her husband to calm down, that Tahno was just trying to get under his skin. My husband rose and waved at a group that had just walked in the door before looking over at us.

"I'm kind of bored here and some of my old buds just arrived," he said before looking at me. "See you back at the hotel."

I closed my eyes tightly before looking at Mako, who was still glaring at Tahno's retreating figure. He was furious. "I'm sorry," I apologized, ever the diplomat. "He's usually not like this." Lie. Lie. Lie.

"Its fine," Korra replied, giving me an understanding smile. "It's not your fault you're married to that." I flinched at the venom in her tone and she muttered an apology. "I think we're going to go."

"No," Mako answered, seeming to have calmed down a bit. "You've been looking forward to this for weeks."

"You don't have to stay."

"I'm fine."

Korra sighed but sat back down and we all dug in as the waiter set our food down. It wasn't the same for the rest of the night, I was hurt, upset, angry at how Tahno had acted. Even though I knew Mako wanted nothing more than to leave he stayed because he knew how much it meant to Korra. My husband on the other hand had ditched as soon as he got the chance. Once we finished my best friend called it a night and I apologized again for what Tahno had said. Mako didn't say anything but left money on the table to pay for what we had ordered. I sighed.

So much for our double date.

Korra's POV

I had never been so happy at the amount of self-control my husband possessed. Because if Tahno had made those remarks at me, he would have needed facial reconstruction after I got through with him. Today had been a total disaster and I was more than just a little mad with that chump but I didn't want to upset Asami and because Mako didn't want to upset me, he had kept his mouth shut. I could tell he was irritated when we arrived home, growling and muttering under his breath as he took off his jacket. I sighed. He had every right to be mad. I decided to give him some space, looking at my phone to see the long string of texts from Asami, apologizing for what happened today.

I replied back, telling her to stop apologizing before taking a deep breath and heading upstairs. I walked in our room to see Mako changing and I smirked before going over to him, wrapping my arms around his chest. He sighed and I kissed his shoulder blade, mumbling into his back.

"What was that?" the Firebender asked.

"I'm sorry you had a bad day," I whispered. "It was stupid of me to even consider going on a double date."

He sighed, pulling his shirt over his head. "It wasn't your fault I didn't have a good time. It was that dick that ruined everything."

"I'm sorry. But you know how he is, you shouldn't let him get to you."

"He implied that I couldn't take care of you, Korra," Mako answered. "That I wasn't worthy of being with you and he's right. I'm not. You deserve a better life."

I shook my head, placing my hand against his cheek, making him look at me. "The money doesn't matter, it never has and you know it," I told him. "Besides you earn more than I do. You make me happy and I love you. Don't you love me?" He nodded his head. "Then nothing else matters. Money can't buy what we have."

He let out a long sigh, wrapping his arms around me, his chin resting on my shoulder. "Since when did you get so wise?"

I rolled my eyes. "Thousands of years of training."

Mako chuckled before picking me up before he threw me on the bed, hovering over me as he tickled my side. I squirmed, trying to get away to no avail, tears forming in my eyes. Finally he stopped, rolling off me and I smacked him as he gave me that stupid grin of his.

"I was supposed to be making you feel better," I told him as I turned to face him.

"You always do," he whispered before kissing me.

I smiled against his lips, flipping him so he was on his back and I was on top of him. He raised a brow and I laughed. "Thank you for tonight," I whispered to him.

"It wasn't for free." He was teasing, I could hear the playfulness in his voice. But I couldn't say it wasn't a tempting thought.

I rolled my eyes. "Don't push your luck."

He laughed and I stood and changed before joining him back in the bed, curling up against his chest, feeling my eyes close as his body heat warmed me, holding me close. Mako kissed my temple and I snuggled my head under his neck, my arm wrapped around his chest. I was content.

Mako's POV

I watched as the Sato heiress and my wife sparred. For the past couple of days they had been hanging out, shopping, going on walks, or just spending time at home. I'd come home from work and they would be chatting away and I'd shake my head, a smile on my face. It seemed almost like no time had gone by. Today they both had wanted to hit the gym and I had decided to tag along. Not like I had anything better to do.

As I watched I couldn't help but think back on these couple of days. Though for the most part they were getting along, there were times when I could swear I could see…envy in Asami's face. I'd give Korra a kiss and look up to see her jaw clenched, anger in her eyes. At first I had brushed it off, thinking I was seeing things that weren't there but I started to see it more often and I had to wonder. Okay, so maybe that's why I had tagged along. Not that Asami would ever hurt Korra. At least that's what I told myself.

I saw Korra dodge, sending a kick toward her best friend's head, but stopping in midair before making actual contact. Asami growled, kicking the brunette's feet out from under her. I sighed. My wife never did learn to look out for that one. She rolled on the floor, dodging a kick from the older girl and I raised a brow. That was close. Too close for my liking. The Waterbender stood just in time to avoid another hit and I stood. I didn't like where this was heading.

Asami had a look of concentration on her face but I saw something else. Anger. I pushed my hands in my pocket as I followed the fight. Korra sent a kick at the heiress torso, knocking her back, separating the two. She raised her arms, panting, already tired and I didn't blame her. They'd been going at this for a while and had been moving nonstop. Asami's eyes narrowed as she threw a kick at her best friend's face, actually making contact, making my wife's head jerk to the side.

"Hey!"

"I'm so sorry," I heard Asami apologize as she kneeled next to Korra.

Korra held her hand against her cheek, eyes closed and I knew it must have hurt. I went to her side, moving her hand and gently inspecting the damage, noticing the stinging red skin painting her cheek. I turned to look at Asami, who stood back up before she looked away, crossing her arms over her chest. I felt a hand against my cheek, forcing me to look back at my wife.

"I'm okay," Korra tried to reassure but I could already see the bruise beginning to swell.

"You hit her."

Asami sighed and nodded. "Yes. I'm sorry. You don't need to get all protective."

"It's fine, really. It isn't a big deal."

I sighed at my wife's words as Asami started to gather her things.

"Asami, wait!" my wife called.

"I'll meet with you tomorrow. Tahno's going to be getting home soon." She paused, turning around to face the Waterbender. "Put some ice on that. I'm really am sorry."

My wife waved her off. "It was an accident, don't worry about it." But I could see the way my wife's shoulders were tensed, the way her eyes looked just a little bit doubtful. So she'd noticed Asami's behavior too.

Asami nodded her head and left. I went over to the ice packs, grabbing one and bringing it to Korra. She flinched when I pressed the cold pack against her face as she managed a smile, trying to make it all okay.

"I'm fine," she insisted. "You don't have to be mad. It was an accident."

"Korra-"

"Asami wouldn't hurt me on purpose. You know that." But there it was again, that uncertain twitch in her expression.

I sighed and reluctantly nodded my head. Given past history I wouldn't completely bet on that but I didn't want to upset Korra. One thing was for sure. I was going to keep an eye on her from now on.

Asami's POV

There was something wrong between Korra and I. We had been growing apart for years now, and it was only made more blatantly obvious as we spent the day together. We did nothing but play chess and cards, talking very little. We had kept in touch through texting, letters and emails...but it just wasnt the same.

We had decided to get out of the house and walk around the park. I was thankful for the fresh air. After a few minutes, a group of kids ran up to Korra, asking for a picture. She smiled. "Do you mind, Asami?" she asked, holding the kid's camera toward me. I reluctantly agreed and snapped the picture, trying to hide my irritation.

"How'd it come out?" she asked after I handed the camera back to the owner and they took off, giggling and carrying on about meeting the Pro-Bending Avatar.

"Just fine."

She furrowed her brow. "Can you be more specific?"

"It was horrible, was that specific enough for you?" I shot at her as I started to walk away. So much for keeping calm.

"Asami!" she called after me, running to catch up. "Do you wanna catch a movie? We haven't been to one in a while," she offered.

"I wish I could," I lied. "But Tahno will be back soon and then we leave for the Northern Tribe."

"Oh." She sounded slightly disappointed. "Well, maybe next time then." I nodded as we started back toward the hotel.

On our way back, we passed a couple shop windows and it took me a second to realize that Korra was no longer by my side. I looked back and found her staring at one of the displays, a slightly sweet smile on her face.

I walked back and saw that it was a baby boutique. "It's cute, isn't it?" she asked, eyeing the various baby toys and clothes.

I couldn't help but smile. "I can't wait to have a baby." Just the thought was enough to make me giddy, warm.

Korra nodded her head. "Yeah, I know what you mean."

I raised a brow at this, diverting my attention to the shorter girl. "You do?"

She finally looked over at me. "Yeah, why wouldn't I?"

I shrugged indifferently. "I just thought that someone like you wouldn't want kids," I replied. She furrowed her brow at this. "You're so obsessed with your career and your Avatar duties."

"I'm not obsessed," she countered. "And just because I have responsibilities doesn't mean that 'someone like me' wouldn't want children."

"Wanting them and caring for them are two different things," I pointed out. "It's a full time job."

"For some people."

"Yes. For those who actually take their responsibilities seriously and don't just have kids to satisfy their overweening egos," I answered, turning away from the window to continue on my way to the hotel.

Korra grabbed my arm and turned me back around so that I facing her again. There was a familiar anger in her eyes and I knew that her patience had finally worn thin.

"What the hell is your problem?" Several people turned their heads in our direction as they walked by due to the fact that Korra's voice had risen in her irritation.

"Lower your voice."

"No. I wanna know what's eating you," she shot back. "You've been a total bitch ever since you came to Republic City. I've tried being patient, I've tried to be nice, but its like you're intentionally trying to make me miserable."

"Don't you get it?" I asked exasperated. "We've grown apart. It happens to the best of friends and its happened to us. We might as well face it."

Korra honestly looked confused by this. "What are you talking about?" I didn't reply for a moment, trying to compose myself but I was just so mad. I felt so miserable."'Sami..? Come on, we're best friends."

Her happy marriage. Her success. My scum of a husband. My still struggling company and tainted name. "It was always about you!" Every emotion that I'd kept bottled up for the last few years was spewing out of my mouth like word vomit. I was so sick of holding back, and letting her walk all over me. "You started dating Mako, you two forgot about me! You were practically dating as soon as Mako broke things off!"

"What?"

I smirked down at her condescendingly, my emerald eyes meeting her sapphire head on. "Aren't you afraid you got him by default?"

And there it was. One of Korra's many insecurities. She wanted people to think she was indestructible, that she was as confident as she seemed. But I knew the truth. Had since the day we met. I knew every insecurity she had, and I knew that was one of her biggest.

"Do you think he would've picked you if I hadn't left, if my father hadn't been involved with the Equalists? Would he still have chosen you?"

The anger in her eyes had been replaced with pain and uncertainty. I almost regretted having asked the question. Almost.

Korra opened her mouth to protest, to tell me I was wrong, but then quickly shut it. I could tell that I had only helped that seed of doubt in her mind grow. After a moment, she squared her shoulders and scoffed.

"Goodbye, Asami."

And then she turned and started her trek back home, leaving me standing on the sidewalk to find my own way back to the hotel.

Makos POV

It was getting late and my wife still wasnt home. I was starting to worry. Asami's plane would've left hours ago but there was still no sign of Korra. I had tried calling her phone but she had apparently turned it off.

With a sigh I stood from the couch and grabbed my jacket, intent on going out and looking for her. But then I heard the door open and my wife came in, soaked to the bone.

"Korra?"

She didn't answer me, didn't even acknowledge my presence as she made her way upstairs to our bedroom. I followed and watched as she discarded her clothes on the ground and changed into her pajamas, laying down on the bed when she was finished.

I frowned but did the same before covering her up with the throw that lay at the foot of the bed. I tried to pull her to me but she resisted.

Something was definitely wrong.

"Korra, what's wrong?"

It was silent for a while and I thought she wasn't going to answer. But then she rolled over so that she was facing me and I could tell she'd been crying. This had me worried. I reached and rubbed my thumb against her cheek, waiting for her to say something, anything.

"Do you love me?" It wasn't anymore than a whisper and she wouldn't meet my gaze.

"Of course I do."

A beat passed. "Would you've still married me if she hadn't left?"

I took a deep breath. Now I understood. Korra and Asami had hit a few rough patches the last few years. They had been working through it, I knew they had. When Asami had first returned, besides Tahno, everything seemed to be going so well...but Asami always had this look in her eye, when she noticed me and Korra, this deep envy. And I had to wonder...

"Why are you asking?"

"Please, just answer me, Mako," she insisted, her voice still barely audible.

"Korra, I love you. I always have. And nothing has ever, or will ever change that," I began. "I still think that I'm not worthy of someone as amazing as you and I thank the Spirits everyday that for some reason you love me back. It's always been you, Korra."

My wife bit her lip, tears forming in her eyes before they slid down her cheek. I pulled her to me, placing my chin on top of her head. Her body shook and I heard her take a few shuddering breaths. I hated seeing her like this. I needed to know what had happened.

"Did you and Asami fight?" I asked after a moment.

I felt her nod against my chest. "She said I got you by default," she admitted. She looked up at me. "That's not true, is it?"

"No," I answered gently. "Asami and I... We had a relationship, sure. And it was a good one. But, my feelings for her never came close to the way I feel about you."

She lowered her gaze but I tilted her chin up so that she was looking at me.

"The whole time I was with her I'd be wondering what you were doing, what it would be like if you were with me instead. I know that's horrible to think like that but..." I shook my head. "And then all that craziness with Amon... and I hated that I couldn't get to you, help in some way."

It was quiet for a moment as I let that information sink in. I knew I had hurt her in the past. And it was a miracle she'd forgiven me. I never wanted her to doubt my feelings for her. I never wanted to see her upset like this ever again. It was the most heart wrenching thing I'd ever seen.

"I'm yours. And no one else's."

My wife smiled at this. Korra was beautiful, but she was most beautiful when she smiled. She snuggled into my chest and I held her against me, happy to have her in my arms.

Korra's POV

It was my husband'a kiss that made me realize I had fallen asleep on the couch. Earlier I had gone to the doctor to get the results of the physical I'd gotten two weeks ago. Mako and I would be starting Pro-Bending season soon and I had to get the clear from the doc. I hated going to them, knowing that I'd spend hours in the waiting room and thirty seconds getting examined. However, I did start to get worried when the doctor kept me waiting for longer than usual. I fidgeted, impatiently wondering what in the name of spirits was going on.

The news I got made me glad I'd waited around.

I felt my Firebender lift me up from the couch and I smiled, nuzzling my head against his shoulder, hearing his chest rumble with soft laughter. He sat me on the bed and I smiled at him as he went to change. I lifted the covers up, sliding under them and sitting up in bed.

"I'm sorry I woke you," he apologized as he joined me.

"It's fine,"I assured as he pulled me close to him. "I was waiting for you."

"Oh really? Why is that?"

I couldn't help the smile that appeared, an arm wrapping around my midsection. "We're having a baby," I whispered excitedly.

Mako said nothing at first, his eyes staring into mine before he sat up. He placed his hand over mine, a silent question in his amber eyes. I grinned and nodded my head.

"Aren't you excited?"

My husband shook his head, this silly grin spreading across his face. "I'm ecstatic."

I laughed and he cupped my face, giving me a deep loss before lying down, pulling so that I was laying half on top of him. I snuggled closer, my arm slung over my torso. He placed his hand over mine again and kissed my temple repeatedly.

The anticipation was almost overwhelming. We were going to have a family.