Chapter 3
KPOV
I cannot believe I just did that. I barely know the guy! "Uh-I mean as like friends, not like a date, date…" I finished lamely. My cheeks were burning. Could this get anymore awkward? When I looked up Mako was smiling.
"I'd love to," he said. "Narook's is always good. How about there?"
I smiled back, relieved. "Perfect, you free around 12:00, Thursday?"
"Sounds great." He walked me to the door and we said our goodbyes. When he closed the door behind me I breathed a sigh of relief. That had been really uncomfortable but hopefully I'd get a new friend out of it.
I danced my way back to Air Temple Island, the thunder storm fiasco far from thought. I have a date with Mako! I sang to myself. 'Well, just as friends,' the little voice in the back of my head reminded me. Well yeah, just as friends, but still! The whole ferry ride I was elated and so high energy I felt like I would float away.
"Korra!" A worried voice punctured through my happy bubble. Tenzin was rushing to me. "Korra, are you alright?" I smiled at his fatherly antics.
"I'm fine Tenzin, no need to worry. I got caught in the storm and waited it out at a friends' place." He eyed me distrustfully. I laughed. "Honestly, there's nothing to worry about." He shook his head but dropped the subject.
"If you're honestly fine then go help Pema and Jinora make dinner, I've got to go make sure Ikki and Meelo aren't doing anything dangerous." I saluted and headed off towards the kitchen. I heard him sigh then head off to find his two youngest children.
MPOV
I needed to call Amon, to update him. I checked to see that the avatar was gone. I couldn't have her over hearing me and becoming suspicious, not when I had come so far. It made my job less complicated when I found her in the park. The fact that she wanted to see me again, and for lunch no less, made my job a cake walk. I picked up the battered old phone to call Amon.
The Lieutenant answered. "What?" he snapped into the phone. Pleasantries apparently were a myth in this place.
"It's Mako, let me speak to Amon."
"Mako," the Lieutenant said with disdain dripping from his words. "What news do you bring?" I scoffed.
"The news is for Amon, Lieutenant not you."
"Amon is at a rally," he said. I could hear the sneer in his voice. "And as his second in command you will tell me." I sighed in annoyance.
"Tell Amon that progress has been made with the avatar."
"Such as…" he prompted.
"That is all that is relevant. I will inform Amon later of further progress," I said curtly.
"Hardly worthy to tell Amon," the Lieutenant scoffed. "In fact, maybe I won't. I wouldn't want to trouble him with this nonsense." I was livid, but tried to keep calm.
"If you don't Amon will blame you, you could easily be replaced," I taunted, goading him on.
"You don't know anything you little street rat!" he snarled into the phone. "Amon has told me that should you fail I will be the one to bring him the avatar, I might beat you to it. Amon doesn't care, as long as he has her." He hung up, leaving me to pace worriedly. Obviously Amon doubted that I could handle my job, if he had already assigned back up. I couldn't let the Lieutenant beat me. Bolin and I needed that money. I suddenly thought of Korra, alone, afraid, hurt… My hands clenched in anger. No, pull yourself together Mako! She is yours and Bolin's meal ticket. No time for empathy.
AN: Hi guys so this ones a little shorter, sorry about that. But I felt bad making you wait and the idea popped into my head so there you are. Hope you enjoyed. AlecTheUnicorn did not edit this so please excuse any grammatical errors you see. R&R Reviews are loved. PM me if you have ideas for the story or questions :)