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Asami opened her eyes slowly, her body felt so heavy; it took everything she had just to open her eyes. And when she did it was to see Korra holding her hand and laying next to her. "It wasn't a dream." She whispered as her eyes wandered over the firm jaw of her friend. Everything had changed in one night.
Korra remembered their joint past, and she was here with her like it was when they were children…except when they were kids Korra had never kissed her like that. Asami reached up and lightly touched her lips, Korra had kissed her. But it was just a friend kiss right? Friends kiss like that?
Who cares if it was warm and sweet and perfectly meshing. It so didn't matter that Korra's lips on hers had been the best thing in the world. Or that at this moment Asami was moving closer to kissing Korra again. It didn't matter that Korra was watching her as she came closer and closer and closer until….
"Just kiss me." Korra whispered, her breath blowing over Asami pale lips. Asami's eyes widened, she hadn't noticed Korra wake up, and she certainly didn't know if she…
Korra's hand was on the back of her head and pushed their mouths together softly. All thought went out of Asami's mind as the taste of Korra hit her. It was a gentle kiss, full of sweet unspoken words and soft forever promises. When Korra moved to pull away Asami stopped her with a hand on her cheek, softly pulling Korra's bottom lip into her mouth. Korra groaned a little and Asami felt her confidence soar.
They broke apart and Asami looked into Korra's eyes. "What does this mean?" Asami asked softly, nervously. She didn't want to guess at what was going on. Or grasp at straws in the dark. She wanted Korra to say exactly what was going on and what was happening; she needed to know that this wasn't just some minor thing Korra would forget.
"What it means is…." Korra said her arms going around Asami's waist and pulling her tightly to her. "That you and I, in the eyes of the Stars, are married. At least that's what the Stars believe a Soulmate is, you and I were tied together by a red string at birth." Korra said rubbing her nose against Asami's, making Asami laugh a little.
"What do you mean red string?" Asami asked snuggling into Korra's warmth. Asami was always cold, and Korra was always hot….maybe they had been made to perfectly complement one another in this manner. To balance one another perfectly.
Korra smiled and rolled onto her back pulling Asami to her side and snuggling her close. "That would require a story, and we both know I need something to eat. How about I hop downstairs and grab us a bite to eat and then I'll tell you." Korra said rubbing Asami's back. Asami nodded her okay and Korra smiled. Korra disentangled herself then kissed Asami's forehead and slipped out of the room; leaving the door open on her way out.
Asami was looking at the ceiling when footsteps entered the room and the squeaking of a chair told her someone had sat down beside her bed. Asami turned her head and gave a guilty sigh as she spotted Mako. "I wanted to say I'm sorry." Mako said and Asami's eyes snapped to him.
Mako looked very serious, but not in a bad way. "I know I made things hard for you. I acted like a jerk and treated you like crap. And it was totally wrong. I know you might not accept it but I just wanted to tell you sorry." Mako said and looked at Asami with a sad apologetic smile. Asami had never disliked Mako, sure she thought he was selfish but she didn't dislike him. Asami reached over and placed her hand on Mako's.
"Hey we're still a team right? A family. You. Me. Korra, and Bolin we're a big happy family with lots of drama." Asami said and Mako smiled happily. After that they started talking, like really talking and Asami began to understand why Mako had been so cold. It hadn't been because he hated Asami, or because he was angry Bolin had adopted Asami; it was all because Mako was like Asami….he didn't want to be alone anymore.
They were laughing and having a blast when Korra came in with a tray. She looked between them surprised, she was about to say something when Mako stood up with a smile. "Take care of her Korra, she's a very special addition to the family." He said and started to walk out of the room. Korra turned and was again going to try and talk to Mako when he spoke. "Korra it's okay, I think we were both trying to fill a hole. We wanted something so bad we didn't think to stop and make sure it was right." Mako turned around and gave Korra a real heartfelt smile.
"You're one of my best friends Korra, and nothing in the world will change that. I have to say I'm sorry for something else as well. I knew Asami was your human and I didn't say anything. I didn't want her to have you because I thought that would mean I would be alone. I'm sorry…..to the both of you." Mako said and walked out leaving Korra smiling in bewilderment.
She turned to Asami and saw the heiress watching her with a smile. "Was that weird? It felt a little weird." Korra said coming over and sitting on the bed before sitting with her bed against the wall and the tray in her lap. Asami slowly sat up, slowly and with great care. Once she was seated and her breathing had returned to normal Korra put the tray in her lap and kissed her cheek. "Eat while I talk and then we can discuss what just happened with Mako." Korra said and Asami nodded.