A/N: Oh god... its late and I'm tried... mmmph.
Well, anyways. This chapter officially launches this story, there's dialogue, blah blah blah all that jazz.
I'm sleepy, so... shh
Before I begin though, I'd like to say thank you to those reading this so far, and thank you for bearing with me!
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Disclaimer: I do not own Legend of Korra

Air Temple Island was still by night, the only movement being the late night guards walking their routes.

Crickets chirped in the bushes and fire flies blinked lazily about the courtyard and gardens.

All was quiet until a spiral of water gushed from the bay's previously calm surface and tilted over the dock of the island. The water dispersed, splashing over the wood, as the young Avatar landed on her feet. She straightened out and stretched her back and shoulder muscles, letting out a loud yawn.

She'd just returned from the City after a long talk with Lin Beifong about the crime rates recent plateau. The two had looked over the rush of new reports but had been happy to discover that after a drop in the recent burst of disturbances, the rate had not risen. Korra had been able to relax a little, hopefully now the tension in the city would ebb away and things could get back on track again. It was just one less thing for her to worry about in the day.

Clasping her hands behind her head, she began the slow walk up to the Temple. It was late, well passed midnight, and by the look of things everyone was already asleep. She'd left the council's quarters along with Tenzin, a few hours previous before going to see Lin. He'd looked just as tired as she felt, and had she'd even noticed him uncharacteristically nodding off during the meeting.

It made Korra wish for a day off, not just for her but for everyone. She had barely seen the airbender kids lately, being up before and going to bed after them, and was beginning to miss their mischievous behaviour. She hadn't seen Pema much either, or little Rohan. The only people she saw daily anymore were Tenzin and Lin.

And her friends. She hadn't seen them at all, save a small wave or hello when she happened to pass them in the streets. Even though she lived with the brothers, she didn't see them at all at the temple. She was even missing Asami, though she wondered what her relationship with the girl was now after all that had happened. Her last vivid memory of the girl was getting back to the city, after she'd silently slipped onto a different sky bison on the way back. All she had said when departing was that she would see them around, her green eyes lingering on Korra and avoiding Mako all together.

Mako. Now there was another issue. Korra huffed as she walked up the steps to the main building, the firebender dwelling in her mind. They had kissed, a real, meant to be kiss this time, at the South Pole. They'd wasted no time in returning to tell everyone that she had regained her bending, leaving none to discuss their... relationship.

Was it even that now? She wondered what exactly they were. With the reconstruction, they had barely had time to speak, let alone talk about what they were now. She had no experience with romantics, but she didn't think they were exactly dating currently. They'd admitted feelings for one another, but nothing had really progressed to that point as of yet.

In fact, with everyone being so busy, she couldn't remember the last time she had seen or spoken to him. This brought a frown to her face. Even if where they stood was uncertain right now, she realized exactly how much she missed him. The way they worked together, the bickering or banter, even just his presence.

Lost in thought, she didn't realize she'd walked right passed a large mound of white fur at the entrance of the temple until a cold black nose prodded her hip. Turning at the sudden nudge, she breathed a sign of relief and placed her hands on either side of the polar bear dog's large face.

"Hey girl, did you miss me?" she said softly, rubbing Naga behind her ears.

She had hesitated on taking the animal with her to the city each day, not wanting to over exert or bore her. Instead, she usually left her companion at the temple to rest or play with the airbender kids until she returned home.

The beast gave a short whine, large pink tongue lapping at the girl's face.

"I know, I know." Korra soothed her. "Beifong kept me later than I expected."

Naga bumped her head against her cheek in what seemed to be understanding.

"Come on, we'll go to the kitchen and see if we can find something to eat." She said, standing and ruffling the polar bear dog's fur.

As she walked, she mumbled away her problems to the animal, as if she were human. Naga, in turn, seemed to respond; her big, brown eyes would look to her master, she would give the occasional grunt or sniff. Since she had been trained, the beast had adapted to human cues and speech, knowing specific names and such. Even before this she could easily pick up on Korra's moods.

She could tell her master was exhausted, exasperated and frustrated. If she hadn't mentioned the word 'food' the dog would have nudged her straight off to bed.

Soon the pair reached the sliding rice paper doors that led to the kitchen. Pushing them open and turning on the lights, Korra told her companion to sit in the dining room while she looked for something for them to eat, so as not to get fur everywhere.

Stifling a yawn, Mako wandered the halls of the temple. He'd returned home not long before and had washed away the day's work, before deciding that he was a bit peckish. Silently walking towards the kitchen, he held a hand up, fingers set alight with fire. He hadn't wanted to wake anyone, knowing that both Pema and Tenzin were exhausted, and that once woken the children wouldn't go back to bed willingly. Bolin, who slept in a room beside him, had been snoring loudly by the time he had wandered from the showers and wouldn't be stirred by the sound of his footsteps. The only other person he knew would be sleeping would be Korra, but that wasn't a problem because she slept on the other side of the island in the girls dormitories.

Korra. His brows furrowed at the thought of the water tribe girl. He hadn't seen her in a while, she'd always returned and gone to bed before him, and in the mornings he was usually up and gone before she woke up. He'd been more than tempted to sneak into her room before bed or when he was leaving for work to say hello, but had always decided against it. He knew she hated to be woken up, but even if he never stepped inside her quarters, he always went out of his way to take the long route by her room in the mornings.

He recalled, just a few days ago, when he walked by and her door was open a bit. Unable to restrain himself, Mako had swerved to peek inside the room. In the dim light, he still saw her, laying sprawled over her bed unceremoniously. She'd worn a loose tank top and shorts to bed, and the blue wraps she usually wore in her hair had been taken out and thrown on the floor. This made her dark chocolate hair spread wildly over her pillows while her body twisted up the sheets around her legs, as if she had been kicking them in her sleep. His eyes had instantly fallen on her face, so tired and calm. Her eyes were lightly shut and her mouth was open just slightly, he noted that she snored softly.

It had taken all his worth to shut her door quietly and continue on his way to the docks to wait for the ferry.

In that moment, of prying himself away, he realized the ache in his chest for her company. With all that was going on in the city, he never had time to see her and he was certain she was a lot busier than him. He found himself missing her during the day, reminded of her in everything. The blue streaking electricity he created at the plant was the colour of her eyes, and the brown leather of his smock reminded him of her hair.

Now, Mako went to bed each night hoping to catch a glimpse, wishing he had a day off with her to just hang out. He wondered if it would be awkward between them. After all, they had admitted their feelings to each other and kissed, walking back to the compound together, but afterwards had barely had time to think as they were whisked away and put to work. Hell, he didn't even know if she was his girlfriend or not.

Sighing as he walked, he approached the kitchen through the dining room. He was surprised to see that the lights were on, and felt a strange twinge in his chest when Naga rose from her place and into view to greet him. He met her part way, scratching her behind the ears as he continued to the open doorway, peaking inside.

"Korra?"

A/N: So? What did we think? Sorry, I know things are still a little slow.
They will pick up, be ready for some cute crap in the next chapter
Also, on my lovely deviant account, I have put out an Avatar-themed recipe! Ever wondered what those yummy water tribe noodles tasted like? Oh I have the answer to that: #/d589cbn

Good night all!
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