A lot has been going on. I'm sorry I haven't been able to update recently. Hopefully, it won't be that way for long. I'm going to do my best to stay constant with the updates. I'm still gonna reboot 'Ordinary Day' and keep working on all my other stories. Just give me some time, alright.

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Hearts On Fire

chapter twenty: Someone to help

Mako's P.O.V

I pull up in my driveway and we just sit there a little while longer in silence. Korra sighs deeply, then looks over at me with a reassuring smile. I stare back at her blankly before opening my door and getting out of the car. I take Korra's bag from her and walk her over to her house. When we reach her front door she stops and turns to me.

"I know you still don't agree, but I really can deal with it. I know your there for me and everything, but I don't you to worry so much."

"I don't think there is any possible way for me to not care so much about you." I say, looking away from her

She leans over and kisses me at the corner of my mouth and hugs me. I return the embrace. We live next door to each other, but a lot could go wrong and I can't be there to stop it.

"Keep your window open, okay." I say

She nods in response and lets out a soft chuckle. "Stop acting like I'm moving away and you won't see me again." she says as she pulls away

"I'm just going home. What's the worst that could happen?"

"You know the worst thing that could happen."

"Well, then don't think about it." she says crossing her arms over her chest.

I frown at her as she stares back at me.

She can't seriously be getting upset with me about this...can she?

"I already told you to stop worrying. You thinking about the worst possible scenario is worrying, Mako."

"Well, tough!" I through my hands up and let them fall back to my sides. "I'm gonna keep the first aid kit in the kitchen because I know that you're gonna need it the next time they try to kill you."

She looks up at me opens her mouth as if to say something.

"Well, maybe-" she starts, but then the front door squeaks open to reveal Korra's mother. "

She looks at me then at her daughter.

"If we did kill her, it would sure as Hell make my life a lot easier." she says coldly before grabbing Korra's arm and dragging her into the house.

I remain on the porch for a few extra seconds. Then I look at my house. Then I look at my car. I sit behind the wheel and think of somewhere to go. It's only around 7 and I know of a little cafe that doesn't close til 10.

I walk into the cafe and walk over to the counter and sit on one of the stools. A tall, tan man with familiar blue eyes is standing on the other side of the counter.

"What can I do for you today?" He asks happily

"Can I have a double fudge cupcake and a Caramel Macchiato, Please."

"Isn't kind of late in the day for coffee?"

"Probably." I say flatly

"Alright then...coming right up." he says squinting at me, as if he's studying me.

I sit there thinking of Korra and how, regardless of whatever she says, something has to be done. I don't sit there for long before the tall man brings my order. I begin to eat my cupcake when I notice that he's still there.

"Um...Yes?"

"You wanna tell me whats bothering you?"

"With all due respect, sir, I don't know you."

"Then who better to talk to than someone who is neutral on the subject and couldn't tell anyone you knew?" He says smiling. "So, what's wrong?"

I set down my food and look at him. I mean, who else am I gonna talk to?

"My friend, she's in trouble and she doesn't want my help. There are...people, that hurt her. I'm the only one who knows about it and she doesn't want me to do anything."

"Don't you care about your friend?"

"Of course I do."

"Then you should do something."

"I want to do something, I just need help so that everything goes okay."

"If it was my daughter they hurt, I would probably go to jail for murder." he says seriously

"You have a daughter?"

"I sure do."

He reaches for his wallet and pulls out a picture. I take the picture from him.

"It's an old picture, but..." he trails off

I look down at the picture and suddenly I can't breath. It all just catches in my throat and I can't remember how to function.

"Korra..." I finally breath

"Yes. Do you know her?"

I nod my head dumbly. "We live next door to each other."

The man smiles brightly at me. Overcome with joy. "I just moved here to be closer. I haven't seen her in years. I'm so glad to meet you. I'm Tonraq!" He says reaching his hand over the counter to shake my hand.

"I'm Mako."

"So are you close to my daughter?"

I swallow hard and prepare myself for what I'm about to say.

"Tonraq, sir...she's the friend I was talking about."

So that's the end of this chapter. There are a few more surprises for you all in the coming chapters. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I'm sorry if it was kind of boring. Hopefully I'll be updating soon. Please read and review!

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