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The Colonel watched as the raven beauty started to wake, shifting under the covers, the muscles in her back shifting under creamy skin. Korra had been up all night, watching her lover as she slept, unable to rest. Her mind wouldn't shut off about what had just happened. They had finally slept together. She had wanted to run away. But she had stayed. Asami was her best friend, her confident, the woman she...
Slowly the ravenette opened her eyes, blinking and a slow smile spreading across her face as she remembered the night previous before she reached across the bed, still half asleep. Korra watched as she stiffened minutely before turning her head and those piercing emerald eyes focused on the woman in front of her. She sat up, lifting the sheets to cover herself as she watched the brunette. For a moment she stared and waited as the military woman lowered her head.
"I... I couldn't... I wasn't going to leave. I wouldn't leave you like that. But the holding... I... I don't..."
Asami reached out, grabbing her friend's hand and giving it a squeeze. She was a little disappointed that the Water Tribe woman hadn't been in the bed with her when she woke up but she also understood. Korra had never been one to stay after getting her fill of her one night stands. The fact she'd even stayed in the room was a giant step forward.
"Hey, it's okay. You stayed. Baby steps."
The dark skinned woman managed a smile before standing up and pressing a gentle kiss on the heiress' forehead. The engineer smiled and pulled her down for a real kiss, her lover making a sound of approval before pulling away.
"I'll make us some breakfast while you put something on," she offered.
"Who says I was going to put something on?"
Korra smirked in response, her cerulean eyes drifting down to give the naked woman a once over. "I won't complain."
The ravenette smiled and shook her head, reaching for her towel and robe before heading into the bathroom to take a shower. It wasn't long after that the house was filled with the aroma of her bacon cooking. The Colonel filled a couple mugs with coffee before returning to the skillet and flipping the pancakes over as a pair of hands wrapped around her midsection. She smiled and felt the heiress kiss her shoulder before moving to her neck, nipping on her skin lightly.
"You keep doing that and I won't be able to finish breakfast," she breathed.
Asami hummed in response. "I can always order take out."
The military woman needed no further invitation. She quickly turned off the stove before turning and lifting the heiress into her arms, the pair making out as they headed back upstairs.
Looked like today was going to be spent in.
The Colonel's leg moved up and down compulsively as she waited to see the doctor. For some time now the military woman hadn't been able to get a good night's sleep. Catching an hour or two of shut eye at best. At first she hadn't thought much of it, having been used to the odd sleep patterns due to her profession. But now it was interrupting her every day duties, if the recent training exercise was anything to go by. She was visibly tired and even the light had started bothering her eyes.
So after a few sleepless nights she'd gone to the doctor to get a prescription of sleeping pills. Kya had been reluctant to give them to the Water Tribe woman, telling her that her problem wasn't physical but psychological. As if Korra needed another reminder. She was more than aware of what she had, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The physician had tried to get her to talk to a psychologist but she simply told her all she needed was sleep and that she'd be fine.
"We're almost ready for you, Ms. Jordan," the nurse said with a smile as she approached the waiting patient with a clipboard. The military woman sighed irritably, nodding her head. "Just a few questions. Did you sleep last night?"
She shook her head. "No. No I didn't."
"When was the last time you slept?"
"I don't know."
The nurse hummed scribbling down something. "Can you be more specific?"
Korra pinched the bridge of her nose before fixing her sunglasses."Uh, maybe two days ago?" She replied. She couldn't even remember.
"Hmmm. And the light hurts your eyes." A nod. "Any hallucinations?"
Her mind went back to the time she had seen her team members outside the diner. The flashes that came when she had tried to spend we night with June...
"Uh...yes. Sometimes"
The older woman smiled at her before leading her into the exam room and letting her know the doctor would be seeing her shortly. The Colonel sighed and sat on the examination table, waiting patiently. Mako had offered to accompany her but the military woman had declined. He would want to talk her into seeing someone about her condition and she wasn't up to arguing. She already knew what she was capable of of she lost her temper and in her current state...
"Hello, Korra," Kya greeted a she went inside her room. "It's good to see you again. What can I do for you today?"
"I can't sleep," the Colonel answered, slightly irritated. What was the point of having answered all those questions if the doctor didn't bother to read the report?
"Is that why you're wearing sunglasses?"
A nod. She gestured for her to take them off and the military did as she was told. The Waterbender examined her eyes before allowing her patient to put the shades back on.
"It's been more than two days, hasn't it?"
The military woman shrugged in response. "I don't even know," she admitted. "I've caught winks of sleep but...it doesn't last more than an hour or two."
"Korra, you realize that this isn't healthy, right? There are people that can help you-"
"I didn't come here for a lecture," the Colonel snapped. She sighed and shook her head. "I'm sorry, that was rude."
"I know it's hard. But maybe you should give it a try," the older woman answered with a smile. "I'll give you another refill for now and a referral to a psychologist I know can help."
Korra sighed and nodded taking the prescription. She hated to admit it but Kya was right. If this problem persisted...it wasn't going to help her or her new relationship. Which is why the heiress could never know. She could deal with it on her own. She couldn't ruin this good thing they'd started.
Asami walked into the mansion, shutting the door behind her before putting the bags of takeout on the table. She had promised Korra she'd get off early but the meeting she had been in had dragged on longer than expected. So in order to make it up to her best friend she had grabbed their favorite food and a couple of beers. Personally she liked hard liquor but Korra was known for wanting to have a cold one with her dinner every once in a while. The engineer noticed it was quiet as she took off her blazer, wondering where her friend was. Usually she'd be in the weight room or in the living room or... She smiled to herself. The bedroom.
The heiress slipped off her shoes, quickly heading up the stairs and into her bedroom. She felt a pang of disappointment when she found the bed empty, her lover nowhere in sight. For the past couple of days they'd been quite active in that department and she thought perhaps this night would be no exception. With a sigh she went back downstairs.
Finally she stopped at the military woman's room, knocking before going inside. She managed a small smile when she saw her best friend sprawled in the middle of the bed, arm dangling off the edge. The ball of white wagged her tail at the heiress, trotting over to her and letting out a sound of approval when she scratched a particular spot behind her ears. Gently, Asami took off the younger woman's shoes, grabbing a spare blanket from the closet and covering her up. She leaned down to kiss her but thought otherwise. The Colonel was a known light sleeper, it was already a miracle she hadn't woken up when Asami took off her sneakers.
The ravenette stifled a laugh when Naga brought her bowl to her, knowing her four legged friend must be starving. She quietly led her out of the room, taking the bowl and filling it with food before sitting down and eating her share of the takeout.
For the first time in months Asami had left the company early. She smiled to herself as she made a few pit stops, thinking about the surprise she had in store for her girlfriend. They had seen very little of each other lately but the time they did spend together was spent well. Sometimes she wondered why they hadn't sped things up in their relationship. Though, it was more than just the sex. While Korra wasn't much for public displays of affection, there were moments she'd do something sweet, just because she felt like it, little things. It endeared her even more to the ravenette.
When she arrived home she prepared dinner, the lasagna they both loved so much, then headed up to shower. She wrapped a towel around herself, heading into her bedroom and opening the box on the bed, putting on the lingerie followed by her robe. Then she went down into her wine cellar, taking out the bottle of the Colonel's favorite wine and two wine flutes as well.
She made sure everything looked perfect and once she finished she decided to call the base to make sure her lover would be coming straight home. The military woman sometimes went out with her Firebending friend after but tonight Asami had other plans.
"Republic City Military Base," a familiar voice answered, causing the heiress to internally sigh. Of course.
"General Iroh," she greeted civilly. "It's Asami Sato."
"Asami? Well this is a surprise. What can I do for you?"
"I'm looking for Colonel Jordan. May I speak to her?"
A scoff. "The Colonel hasn't been in today. I'd think you of all people would know that."
The heiress furrowed her brow. "She's not in?"
"No. Probably in some woman's bed," Iroh answered offhandedly, unaware of the changed relationship between the two women. "If she comes in I'll tell her you called."
"No that's fine, it wasn't important."
Asami hung up, sitting down on the sofa, this nauseating feeling churning in her stomach. Where was she? Why hadn't she gone to the base? The General's words played in her mind. 'Probably in some woman's bed.' She shook her head. No. Korra wouldn't do that. She wouldn't-
Her thoughts were interrupted by the front door opening and Naga's happy barking. Not long after the brunette came into view, wearing civilian clothes. A rare sight.
"Hey," Korra greeted with a kiss to Asami's cheek, a small smile on her face. "You're home early."
"Yeah, meeting ended sooner than I thought it would." She studied her friend, taking note of how tired she still seemed. "How was your day? Soldiers give you a hard time?" she asked discretely. Please, tell me the truth, she thought. Where were you?
"Uh, no. I'm just a bit tired." Asami felt her heart sink before she absently shook her head. Korra wouldn't cheat on her. She wouldn't. "Want me to order some take ou-Oh, is that my favorite wine?" Korra asked when she happened to notice the wine bottle sitting on the coffee table and the two flutes, still empty of any wine.
"The lasagna is almost ready and, yeah, I thought you'd like something to relax you."
The Colonel grinned widely, looking the ravenette over, just now noticing the robe and what she had no doubt lay underneath. "I know something else that will relax me," she answered, leaning forward and kissing the heiress's neck.
Asami managed a smile, trying to enjoy the feeling of the military woman's lips on her neck. But there was still that niggling feeling in the back of her head. Something was up, that was the only certain fact. Asami wouldn't jump to conclusions, it wasn't in her nature. She'd just have to keep an eye out.