Mako looked into the mirror for what seemed like the hundredth time.

"Bro, you look great, who would've thought you'd be this nervous to go on a date," Bolin was leaning against the doorframe of Mako's bedroom. He had stopped by earlier when Mako called saying he had a problem. Bolin was ready for anything when he got to Mako's apartment, except for Mako asking him what shirt he should wear.

"I haven't been on a date in a while, and I really like this girl. This is going to be the first time she sees me not sweaty. I want to look nice," Mako said, adjusting his red scarf, again.

"Well if all goes well, you'll see each other sweaty again," Bolin said, the whole time trying not to burst into laughter, but he finally did when he saw that Mako's face matched his scarf.

"Bo!"

"I'm just kidding, Mako. You might want to take a chill pill before you go," he laughed again.

Mako turned around and gave Bolin a death stare.

"Alright, alright. But you look fine. Stop stressing, besides if she said she wanted you to ask her out, she obviously likes you, so dont worry."

"I guess you're right," he glanced over at the clock, "crap, I have to get going or we're going to be late." Mako grabbed his keys and wallet from the coffee table and headed out the door.

When Mako got out the taxi in front of Korra's apartment, he asked the driver to wait for them. He entered the apartment and took the steps two at time, when he got to Korra's door, he didn't knock right away. Instead he passed his hand through his hair and straightened out his sports jacket, then took a deep breath before he finally raised his hand to the door and knocked.

After a couple seconds Mako heard "I'll be there in a second!" followed by a thud and a muffled 'oww," he let out a chuckle.

"I can hear you, you know," Korea said when she opened the door moments later, "but I'm glad my pain could bring you join," she smiled at him but all Mako could do stare.

Korra was dressed in a beautiful flowy, bright blue dress that stopped just a couple inches above her knees. Her hair was down, which was something new to Mako, he had only ever seen her with her hair in ponytails or buns. She wore nude heels which made her slightly taller, but still shorter than him.

"Hey, Cool Guy," Korra said, bringing his attention.

"Huh? Oh I-I-I'm sorry," Mako apologized, he could feel his face getting red so he looked down at his shoes, "are you ready? I have a cab waiting outside."

Korra chuckled to herself, which caused Mako to look up, she put a finger up which Mako took to mean "one second," Korra turned back and walked the distance to the couch to grab her purse.

"Alright, City Boy, let's go," Korra gave him a warm smile before stepping into the hallway and closing the door behind her.

"So Mako," Korra asked when the waiter had taken their order, "how were you able to get reservations here on such short notice?"

Korra hadn't been living in the city all too long, but she had read enough newspaper articles to know that Chez Narook was the most popular restaurant. She remembered reading that there was a three month waiting period.

"Do you know Asami Sato?" Mako asked her.

"The CEO of Future Industries?" Korra wasn't too sure how that would answer her question.

"Yeah, well we've been really good friends since college and she's an investor of this restaurant, so I just gave her a call,"

Mako thought back to his embarrassing conversation with Asami. It was Bolin who had suggested he call her and ask her for the reservations, but Mako was nervous asking her. He was never one to ask for any favors.

He had been on the phone with Asami for 15 minutes trying to ask her, he kept stuttering and mumbling things to himself which made Asami laugh at him, which made him even more nervous.

"You know Mako, if you wanted reservations to Chez Narook you could have just asked," Asami said after a while of listening to Mako's rambling.

"How did y-"

"Bolin texted me right before you called me. I already called Narook, your table for two under your name will be ready at 7:30 ,"

Mako was sitting on his couch, his head on the back of the couch and his index and thumb were pinching the bridge of his nose.

"You let me go through all that when you already knew why I called?"

He heard Asami chuckle on the other line, "I was getting a taste of how much you like this girl. And from what I've heard, you like her a lot,"

"I didn't even mention her!"

"Mako, I've been an investor at Narook for three years now and you have never asked for a reservation there. Bolin calls all the time! Almost every special holiday he takes Opal. And you, well you've only gone when I've forced you to go."

Mako sighed, "well I really like her..."

"Aww Mako! I have to say I didn't think I would hear those words come out of your mouth. I'd love to keep chatting but I have a meeting in a few minutes. Call me tomorrow, I'm going to need to ask you questions about the service at Chez Narook. And you can also tell me all about your date!"

"I will Asami, thank you,"

"Anytime!"

Mako was about to add something when the waiter came back with a bottle of champagne, "Gift from Mr. Narook," the waiter poured them two glasses and walked away.

Mako felt slightly embarrassed, "perks of being friends with Asami' he mumbled, as he lifted his glass, making Korra giggle.

"So you and Asami are good friends?" Korra smirked, raising one eyebrow and her glass before taking a sip.

Mako considered telling Korra the whole story, he though against it, but if this lead anywhere, she would find out eventually.

"Well we dated briefly in college," he said slowly.

Korra nodded her head in understanding. Her face fell slightly, barely noticeable, but Mako noticed.

"It wasn't anything too serious, we dated for six months, but things didn't feel right so we broke up." he quickly added.

"But you guys managed to stay friends?"

"Yeah, by the time we broke up, her and Bolin had become friends too, he was really good about not making us feel awkward when we were around each other, and eventually everything just started to feel normal again. She's actually engaged to my cousin."

"Bolin is your brother?" Mako nodded, "wait, is he the one that ran past us in the park the other day and earthbent the ground in front of you so that you would trip?" Korra remembered Mako looking embarrassed and yelling at Bolin before jumping up and chasing him.

"You remember that, huh?" Mako asked, feeling embarrassed again.

Korra started laughing and nodding her head. She slowly stopped when the waiter came back to their table with their dinner. He said a cheery "Enjoy!" before walking back to the kitchen.

"You should know," Mako started, "I totally won that one."

Korra gave him a questioning look, a piece of Artic hen already in her mouth.

"Ever since we were little, we've had this sort of war with each other on who can embarrass who the most," he said cutting a piece of the fire bird and eating it.

"What did you do?"

"I firebent a hole into his pants,"

"That's not too bad," Korra commented.

"You should say that to everyone who saw his ass running through the city,"

Korra couldn't help but burst out laughing again. Every since that day, Korra knew Mako could have fun, but she didn't expect him to do something like that. Maybe this date was going to be better than she expected.

This is part one of the date, I know this seemed to be more about Mako, but I've got an idea for part two where they talk more about Korra. I hope you guys enjoyed! Please review c: