Korra

"What about this?" Asami asks holding up a pair of olive green overalls. I get up from the bean bag chair, to get a closer look. I appreciate all the suggestions, she has been making , but none of the options scream carnival worthy.

"Do you want me to look like farmer?" I ask holding the outfit against my body.

"Of course not, overalls are in right now, along with the whole 90s fashion phase. There aren't many options for you, with your whole.."

Asami waves her hands in the air, embellishing how big I am, which is quite dramatized, if you ask me. I head over to her closet and hang the overalls back up.

"So you're basically calling me fat?" I ask pushing pass the many hangers jammed pack inside her closet.

"No, it's just your frame, is bigger than mines, that's all"

Mako is expected to pick me up around six o clock and I still haven't decided on an outfit. Most girls spend hours finding the perfect outfit for special events,such as prom, weddings, and even the first day of school. It's sad to say, but my special event happens to be a Republic City annual carnival. As I continue my search, I pull out a garment that should be stored in a dresser.

"Asami, why do you have your bras hung up in your closet?"

My personal stylist's leaps across the room to confiscate her garment out of my hand.

"It's not a bra, it's a halter top. It's what's in style now, like I told you" she replies.

"Oh, well I never seen you wear one before. Hey, I have an idea. Why don't you wear it to the carnival with us?"

She groans out of frustration because I been begging for her to tag along, for the past few days now.

"Korra, I told you I have a lot to study for!"

"On a Friday night? Can't you study on the weekend?" she gives me a stern look which tells me this is no longer up for discussion.

I plop down on her bed face down. Burying myself in myself misery.

The shift of the bed caused by Asami joining makes me roll over. So I end up looking up at the ceiling.

"I give up, it's pointless. What type of person even dresses up for a carnival ? It was stupid of me, for even trying. I'm the Avatar, appearance shouldn't matter to me."

She turns her head facing me. The smile on her face, is not a sympathetic one. It's a smile of amusement.

"What's so funny?" I ask offended that she finds my struggle pleasing at the moment.

"It's just, most people wouldn't get so worked up about their appeal, for a stinky and crowed carnival. Yet you're acting like it's the end of the world."

"You're a jerk, you know that? Why don't you use your smart mind and help me find something then?"

"Alright, I will" with that one comment my personal stylist shoots up from the bed and runs out of the room.

Asami

My Father had to fly out of town for business matters. So the whole carnival thing couldn't have happen at a greater time. Future Industries owner would not condone of The Avatar being out and about again.

I prepped Korra on how not to draw attention to herself. Even came up with L.A.A.P. Which stands for Limited Attention As Possible.

I look through my Father's closet. Pushing pass the ton of suits, in his collection. As a kid, I used to hide in his closet for hours, just to get away from the world. My Father would never reason with me, to come out. He would simply sit outside and patiently wait for my exit. That's how I found out about the trunk.

I drag the vintage olive green trunk from out of the closet. This is where my Father stores all his jerseys, jackets, and t shirts. Basically anything you would call weekend clothes are inside this trunk. I guess once Mother died, so did the part of him that once loved these items.

I collect a hand full of items and head back into my room.

"Maybe you can't fit my clothes, but my Father's might work."

"I can't wear a suit to a carnival! Don't you think that will draw attention to myself? Remember L. ?"

I laugh picturing Korra In one of Hiroshi's famous suits.

"No silly, these are t shirts that my Father used to wear. Back when he first met my Mother."

The Avatar gets up and puts on a blue jean jacket. She examines herself in the mirror moving her shoulders up and down.

"I like it" she says.

I walk around her, studying it. It does look nice on her, but it's not carnival worthy. A piece like this, screams you lack effort in the fashion department. Anyone can put on a jean jacket and walk out the door.

"Not really feeling it. Try this."

I hand her my Father's Fire Ferret hockey jersey. Once she slides it over her head it shallows her, causing her to wave the oversize sleeves in the air, in a circular motion.

"Look I'm a fan girl"

We both burst out in laughter. These past few days Korra and I finally started listening to one another. Not to brag or anything, but she made a comment about Amon being a coward and I bit my tongue and told her I respect her opinion. I think that's progress, if you ask me.

She picks up a plain red tank top. Examining the top, as if, it's the best thing in the world.

"Do you like this?" she ask.

It's a plain red top. There is no wow factor about it. I thought she wanted to step her game up? What she picked out looks like something she already owns. Then again, with the time crunch and all, our options are quite limited.

"Yeah, I like it, I don't usually see you in red. It's a nice color on you" I reply.

Her grin shows that she appreciates my approval and I feel a tad bit guilty for lying.

"I'm going to get ready, Thank you for your help."

"No problem, glad I could help" I reply back while opening my chemistry texts book.

As I'm downstairs grabbing a glass of water. The doorbell rings, leave it to Mako to be on time.

I open the door and see yours truly, wearing a plain black v neck and jean jacket accompanied with his signature red scarf.

"Hey, Asami" he waves nervously. I move aside to let him in.

"Hello Mako, don't you look very nice" he flashes his pearly whites.

"Thank you, it was this, or The Momos shirt"

I cringe remembering such a horrific and gruesome metal band shirt.

Being an Equalist you wear your uniform most of the time. It's rare that you see them out of their uniform, but once in a blue moon. When Mako's off duty, he will pull out this black t shirt with lemurs flying around with their heads chopped off, to show his love for his favorite metal band The Momos.

The shirt gives me the creeps, therefore I know, Korra would be, just as horrified.

"Thanks Spirits, you didn't. You want Kyoshi to have a good time, remember?"

He laughs but I'm serious. I don't want Mako hurting Korra. What I mean by that is, Mako really likes Korra. Now, the Avatar doesn't feel the say way about him. Therefore if Mako confesses his passion for the WaterTribe girl, it will break her heart. Knowing she broke his and lost a friend.

We sit on the couch which reminds me of the fight we had a week ago.

"We had some good times here." I tease patting down the couch cushion to lighten up the mood.

He's so tense and he should be. He has a lot of responsibility today, In order to keep the Avatar safe. If she could use her bending, I would have no concern. Hopefully Mako will be able to intervene quickly, if Korra feels the need to be a superhero.

"Asami?"

"Yes" I reply.

"How do you feel about all of this? Like are you comfortable with the fact, I'm taking your cousin to the carnival? With the whole kiss and all...?"

I cut him off understand what he's getting at and shake my head in approval.

"Totally Mako, what happened, happened. Let's just move on. I want you to have a good time and not worry about me. Just worry about, making my cousin is safe"

He sighs in relief, now that the elephant is out of the room.

"I will treat Kyoshi like Princess Peach" he says with pride.

"So she's a game to you?"

His face turns red. "No, I was joking."

"So you think taking her to the carnival is a joke?"

"NO" I watch him intensively, seeing if he's being honest.

"Is Mako here?" Korra calls out from up the stairs. Mako and I both get up and head toward the stairs.

"Yes, I'm here" Mako replies, with much happiness.

"Great, I'm on my way down now. Asami please don't have your camera ready. Like those tv shows, where the parents make you pose with your prom date."

Mako laughs but I don't know why this girl is so obsessed, with these damn tv shows and their cheesy scenarios!

"Ha Ha, good one Korra, but I left my phone in my room" I reply back.

"Well I didn't, can you take a picture of us, when she gets downstairs?" he ask.

Before I could decline, Mako digs into his coat pocket and hands me his phone.

I tap on to the screen for the camera app and move my head back in horror, seeing my double chin. Leave it to Mako, to have his phone on selfie mood.

"Wow Korra" Mako says. While I delete some of his head shots, to create more storage. So I can take this stupid picture.

I finally look up from the camera and my jaw drops.

There she was, standing in red tank top, which stops just barely below her chest exposing her toned stomach. Accompanied with with her olive green Capris which hugs her curves very well.

Mako grabs her hand helping her down the last row of stairs.

"You look beautiful Kyoshi" he says making the Avatar dip her head with a smile.

"Really? I turned Hiroshi's old tank top into a halter top." She replies still blushing.

"Well you completely nailed it. I think we have a fashion designer on our hands. Don't you think Asami?" Mako turns to me and this is all too much.

If I knew Korra was going to turn that basic red tank into that! I would have never agreed or approve of her wearing it.

It draws too much attention to herself. What about L.A.A.P?

Red is the color of aggression, she might as well have a target on her back. Like 'Hey I'm the Avatar, kill me'. My thoughts are interrupted by someone clearing their throat.

"Um the picture, Asami" Mako states.

"Oh yeah"

Look at me so lost in my thoughts, that I forgot about the damn picture. The picture that will forever be in his phone. Where he can look at, at any given time.

I hold the camera up horizontally.

"I don't like the placements of your hands, Mako" I state before taking the picture.

The Equalists drops his mouth in disbelief.

"My arms are on her shoulder!"

I take the picture and it turns out blurry, strangely. I would take another, but I don't want to waste their time. The quicker they're gone, the quicker they can get back.

"I want you to bring my cousin home before 10pm. That means you have to leave the carnival before 10pm, you understand?"

Mako salutes me.

"Yes, Lieutenant Sato, Ma'am" he holds the door open for Korra but she hesitates and turns back around.

"I totally forgot. I would hate myself, if I lost this on a ride" she digs into her pocket and pulls out this gold necklace. She places the necklace into my hand and I examine it. It's beautiful. It even has an emerald gemstone on it.

I look up at Korra waiting for an explanation for such a random, but lovely gift.

"I know, it's weird because we been fighting lately but, I got this a while back. I just been waiting for the right time to give it to you. You made a lot of sacrifices, and I want to let you know, I appreciate it all. When I saw this necklaces, it reminded me of your eyes. Which were the first thing, I noticed about you. Let's just say, this is a gift in return of the greatest gift you came me. Which happens to be, you in my life."

I don't even care that Mako is looking down at his watch. Anxiously waiting in the the doorway, fuck Mako! Korra just told me the most heartwarming words I ever heard.

I take my eyes off the piece of jewelry for a second. To acknowledge her presence here as well. Which I appreciate truly.

Hearing that my eyes were first thing she noticed, puts me at a lost with words. Even though, that day was rainy and gloomy, her eyes were the first thing I noticed also and that has to mean something.

The Equalist taps his feet, impatiently.

"I love it " I finally manage to say.

"You do?" she ask in a high pitch voice. Which causes her to clear her throat.

"I mean , I thought you would"

We stand in front of each other awkwardly causing us to giggle.

"Can I give you a hug?" I ask. Her facial expression makes me regret asking, because she looks a little taken back by my request.

"Yes, I mean, wow. I thought you hated hugs?" she replies back

The moment we step into each other's arms. Time stops, I didn't just feel something in our kiss. Even in the hug, I get the same feeling.

"I can feel your heart racing." she whisper into my ear.

I'm just about to reply back, when someone clears his throat. Causing us to pull apart.

"We should get going, with traffic in all" Mako says. I glare at him as he grabs Korra's hand.

"I'll try to bring you a candy apple back" she says with a wave.

Korra

I'm so glad Asami liked the necklace. I was afraid she would have declined it. I get so excited seeing her now, when she gets home from school.

She's making so much of an effort to form a relationship with me. I never had a girl friend before. The other day, she let me stay in her room, long enough to watch a whole movie!

I think it was called Mr. and Mrs. Smith, I loved every minute of it. Even though Asami got super awkward, when the whole sex scene came on.

To think about it, the whole ordeal was quite funny. The way she reached across my body to grab the remote in attempt to fast forward. Yet, failed miserably by turning the volume higher instead. I don't know what was funnier. The way she turned the tv off altogether or the awkwardness of Hiroshi eating breakfast with us the next morning.

For someone who's usually filled up with so much anger and hatred. She's certainly a character alright. I really wished she would had came with us. I hate knowing she's alone in that house by herself. That's no way to spend a Friday night.

"Aww why the sad face?" Mako ask driving.

I roll the window up, not liking the windy breeze "I just feel guilty that I left Asami all alone"

"You're so sweet. Worrying about your cousin. But we tried getting her to come, but she declined remember?"

"I know, I just wished she didn't have to be so stubborn."

" I agree with you on that one. Think about it this way, maybe there was a reason, she wanted to stay home." he makes a right, cutting through the park.

"Yeah, like studying" I reply sarcastically.

"Or maybe she's having company over" I turn to The Equalist and he raises his eye brows implying something that's not so gumdrops and rainbows.

I hit his shoulder.

"Don't you imply such a dirty thing"

He chuckles.

"I don't know Kyoshi, she was quite avid about us being home by ten o clock."

We pull into a parking spot and my driver runs across the car to hold the door open for me.

"Why thank you kind Sir"

"Anything for you Princess Kyoshi" he shuts the door and I can see the lights from afar.

"I hope you don't mind the walk. Parking sucks up front and I didn't want to have a hard time, pulling out."

"Why would you have a hard time pulling out?" I ask.

" Cars will be rushing to leave and the more traffic there is, the harder it will be to exit" I tap his nose. Seeing how flustered he's getting.

"I thought you had special Equalist clearance, and I don't mind the walk. I love being outside, every step takes me on an adventure"

"Oh Yeah? How about we run then?" Mako sprints pass me and I start to ball up my fist but then calm down. No bending Korra, remember, L.A.A.P!

I hop up and down to cool myself off, then charge after him.

Asami

I look at the clock and its 8:00.

Look at me, waiting for them to come back. It hardly been two hours yet. I'm so pathetic. I could have easily tagged along, but my stupid pride told me otherwise.

It's not that I was afraid Korra wouldn't share her time with me. I just didn't want to ruin her fun. Especially since Mako and I, would most likely be awkward, towards one another.

Korra deserves an amazing experience and I'm sure he's giving her one. So that's all that matters.

I get up from my desk and head downstairs to the movie room. I did enough studying for today.

Thanks to my preteen days. My film collection is made up of rom coms.

I pick out a film that doesn't seem so lovey dovey and pop it into the player. The moment I sit down, I hear my doorbell ring. I look at the time and its 8:45. There is no way they made it back this early. Especially with the carnival traffic.

I put the movie on pause and head to the door. I eye the baseball bat in the corner just in case I need a quick defense. Korra will be the last stranger I allow in this house.

I open the door and I see Iroh standing outside in a trench coat.

"What are you doing here?" I ask.

He smiles and runs back to his truck. What in the name of Vaatu is he doing? He lifts up what looks to be a boom box and places it over his head.

"Asami Sato, I want to let you know that. Every time I hear this song I think of you" he presses play and synth pop starts playing.

Times like these, I wished I had neighbors. So they could to watch, events like these unfold, and I wouldn't be the only one, to witness such craziness.

It's a bit breezy so I hug my body.

"Out of all songs, you choose that one?" I ask.

Iroh stops the music and puts the boombox down.

" It's Sorry by Justin Bieber, why not?"

I turn around to head back inside.

"Go home Iroh. If I wanted to play games, I would have went to the carnival."

I hear a thud from him putting the heavy object into his trunk.

" I reached the conclusion that I suck at apologies. It's like every time I try to fix things. I just make it worst."

I turn back around as he opens his car door. I'm totally going to regret this ,but I know exactly how he's feeling.

"Do you want to come inside and watch a movie?" I ask.

He turns around with hopefully eyes, like I just offered him a chance of a lifetime, which I did.

" Are you serious?" he ask closing his car door.

"Yeah, I have it on pause, but you have to be gone by 10pm.

Korra

Mako been wasting his money trying to win me this giant stuffed sky bison. The worst part is, all he has to do is pop some balloons.

"Sorry Man, you need to work on your aim" Mako slams his fist on to the table, out of frustration.

"This game is rigged" the old man glares at Mako and I pull him away because we don't want to draw attention to ourselves. L.A.A.P.

"I'm so sorry Kyoshi . Let's just say, that old man will be getting a very special visit soon" we look over our shoulders and the old balloon man, flicks us both off, as he counts his money.

"Oh I'm going to kill him!"

"You need to relax. I'm happy with this tiny bison, you won me" I say trying to cheer him up.

"I know, but I want to make this day special for you. Winning that sky bison would have made your day"

"No, it would had made my day the same, because being here with you, already makes my day special. Stop having expectations and just live in the moment because…"

I sit down at the water squirter booth and Mako hands the woman a yuan and I hit all three target winning a prize.

"Life is the biggest gift of there all" I hand the small ferret to Mako and he smiles.

"You're right Kyoshi. Maybe I should stop overthinking everything and do what I feel is right."

"Exactly"

He interlocks our hands and I stare into his hazel eyes and our faces inches closer together. We're about to make contact when….

"Yooooo Brother what's up" we pull away quickly.

"Bolin, what did I tell you about sneaking up on me like that?" the green eyed boy puts Mako into a head lock.

"Aren't you an Equalist? You shouldn't be so vulnerable to sneak attacks, or maybe.." Bolin lets him go and wraps his arms around me.

"Your lady friend here, has you so love strucked. That you can't focus. "

"Oh I'm going to kill you" Mako yells in rage while chasing his Brother around the many game stations. Leaving me alone, which must be his girlfriend Opal.

"I'm Opal, Bolin's girlfriend. Sorry about him, by the way" I shake her hand.

"Kyoshi, and It's fine. Bolin seems like quite the jokester" we look over at the two, still going at it.

"Trust me he is. You have beautiful eyes. Are you from the WaterTribe?" she ask.

"Yes, Southern, and so do you?"

She bows.

"Thank you for the compliment. I can't believe Asami didn't tell me she had a cousin."

"Yeah, it was sort of a surprise to her, as well. She can be very reserved sometimes."

"Tell me about it. I'm Asami's best friend and she hardly talks about the person she's head over heels in love with. Trust me, I can tell when someone's in love."

So Asami does have a crush and even friends. I'm surprised, by the friends part mostly.

"Can you tell me something about her crush ?" I ask trying to gain some knowledge about the mystery man.

Opal smiles.

"The boy name is Iroh. He's the quarterback of our varsity football team. He's quite handsome. He's been trying to win over Asami's heart for the longest. But I think he finally made a breaking point. Asami never looked so happy coming to school now." she replies bubbly.

The boys come back, out of breathe.

"I totally beat you here" Mako says leaning over, holding his knees.

"No…way….man….I gave you a head start" Bolin replies fanning himself.

"You two are crazy, I'll get you something to drink" I offer.

Mako digs into his pocket but I stop him.

"Asami gave me money, I got this."

I head over to one of the many food stands. I think lemonade would be a great choice. As soon as I get in line. I hear someone whistle. Whistling means attention and I need Limited Attention As Possible!

"Red, really is your color" I turn my head, to see who made such a comment. This can't be happening. The actress gets up from her seat, leaving her giant stuffed sky bison unattended.

"You won, that?" I ask in shock. She must be a pro, to be able to win such a prize. She looks back at the object I'm referring to.

"Oh that ole thing? Yeah I may be a movie star, but I know how to pop some balloons, as well as other things"

She replies while biting the bottom of her lip. I bring my attention back to the lemonade booth. I get to the window to order.

"Can I get four lemonades?" I ask.

"That will be 15 dollars."

I gasp at such a high amount for some lemons, sugar, and water!

I dig into my pockets and see that I only have seven dollars. Time like these I wished, I worked with June, so I could make some extra cash. I slide the money back into my pocket.

"Make that five lemonades" Ginger tells the man. The lemonade man swipes her card. I can't let her pay for the lemonade. It's generous of her, but I have no way of paying her back.

"No Ginger, I couldn't ask for you to pa…" she brings her finger to my lips.

"You're paying me, with that gorgeous body of yours," I shallow hard and hold the seven dollars back up creating some distance between us.

"Please take this, it's the least I could do." she smiles and slowly takes the money.

The man returns the card and I grab three of the lemonade and she attempts to grab the two but one of the drinks' top pops off. Just before I could stop the liquid from spilling. It lands all over Ginger.

"Sorry miss, I'll get you another one " the lemonade man says.

Ginger looks down at her top which is now soaking wet. You can see the outline of her bra, so I use my body and shield her.

Mako, Bolin, and Opal all rush over, and from the looks on their faces they look like they seen a ghost.

"Can you get the drinks, while I take her to the bathroom, to get cleaned up" I ask.

They all nod in unison.

"What are you waiting for? Let's go!" I order, causing them to break into action.

We had to go a couple of blocks up the street to find a bathroom. All the carnival had were porta potties.

I spot a tea shop and push open the door.

"Where is the bathroom?" I call out making everyone stops what they're doing. A staff member points to the direction towards the back.

"Thank you, kind citizen of Republic City" I reply.

We get to the restroom and I scan the room, to find that, there is no more paper towels.

"Spirits, there is no more towels or tissue!" I groan in agony.

Ginger giggles.

"What's so funny? This tea shop, is lacking the two common materials, that make a restroom!"

"I'm laughing because you carried me all this way and have yet to put me down."

I look down at Ginger in my arms and she was right.

"Why didn't you say anything?" I ask setting her down.

"I like being held by you." she replies looking at her reflection in the mirror.

I punch the air out of frustration. I should be at the carnival right now!

"How about you stop beating yourself up and go get napkins from up front" she suggests reapplying her make-up, as if it was damaged by the sugary lemon water.

I leave the restroom and go to the front of the counter.

"I need all your napkins. It's an emergency." The teen working the counter rolls his eyes.

"There are a bunch of napkins by the sugar and condiments" I turn around and see what he's referring to. I don't like his attitude.

"Well sorry you had to do your job, by answering my question."

"My job is to serve you, and you have yet to order anything." he replies back not fazed by my comment.

"Maybe if you were nicer, I might." the worker watches as I take the whole dispenser of napkins and run into the restroom.

The moment I push open the door. I see the actress standing in nothing but her jeans and bra and the container of napkins instantly drop out my hands. Hitting the floor with impact.

"So you found them. I thought, I would have to go out like this, to help you."

I collect the napkin dispenser off the ground and offer it to her.

" Here, I'll be waiting outside." she takes them from my hand.

"Aren't you going to help me dry off?" You got to be kidding me right now? This isn't a two person task!

"I mean, I got you here. I think I gave you all the help you need" I reply.

"Please, I'm really cold. You were running so fast. The dampness of my shirt might be making me sick. Feel me" she brings my hands to her chest.

Being this close to the water particles, I fight the urge to waterbend.

This is all too much for me, I'm supposed to be playing rigid games and eating junk food. Not in some tea shop bathroom,with some girl who has no clue what personal space is!

I back away rubbing my hands on my pants pocket to dry them off.

"Ginger, I admire your attention on me, but I'm trying to avoid it right now. I have to get back to my friends. So if you could dry off, that would be great."

She pouts once again.

"I only have two hands. With yours, I could get done a lot quicker."

Ugh, times like these bending is necessary. Forget Amon and his stupid rules. I need to get back to the carnival, before I have to head back home. I look over at the hand dryer and get an idea.

"Put your shirt back on "I order.

Which causes her to giggle in excitement.

"Alright boss lady " I motion for her to come over to the hand dryer.

"I'm going to lift you up and we're going to get you dry, okay? "

Why does she keep biting her bottom lip? That's the fifth time she did it today! Maybe her make-up is giving her some type of chemical reaction. If so, they need to recall her cosmetic brand.

I use my knee to press the button and swing her body back and forth touching the hem of her shirt to sneak some bending power in, to speed this process up.

she lets out a moan.

"Are you serious?" I ask in disbelief this can't be happening right now. I bet my past lives and Uncle Iroh are judging me so much right now.

Asami

"I can't believe, you had me watching, The Lion King" Iroh says while finishing the last amount of his popcorn.

"I told you, I didn't want to watch any love movies." I reply.

"Well sorry to break it to you, but there was love in that movie."

"NO, there were not, Iroh! Scar did not love Mufasa!"

" I'm talking about a Father and his son love." I flick some of my own popcorn in his direction. Which makes him fall to the ground and start crawling away.

"Iroh, is dodging bullets and crossing enemy lines." he says while I flick more popcorn his way.

I look over the couch and can no longer see him. I get up and look around.

"Where did you g..." I'm tackled to the ground. Attacked with tickles,which makes me burst out in laughter.

"The amazing Iroh, has hold of the enemy. She's a fighter…oh she's a fighter, time to break out the big guns."

"Spirits, Iroh I give up"

He gets up from on top of me and holds out his hand to help me up.

The moment he pulls me into his arms. I can tell from his eyes he wants to kiss me, so I take a step back.

"Asami, I really like you."

"Trust me, I know and I wished you didn't."

he drops his head.

"There are tons of girls out there who adore you. Iroh the famous lady killer."

he smiles and tilts his head back in disbelief.

"Yes, a name I was given. Not something I asked to be called. I'm a virgin Asami, so all those things you heard about me, aren't true. Everyone assumes this quaterback has the totally package. I just happen to be saving mine, for marriage. That's why I hate when other judge me before, getting to know me. These rumors are the reason, I have to put in some much effort."

It makes sense. The way he acted awkward, back at the bar when I most likely made suggestive comments. The way he would never defend himself, when his teammates would hype his ego.

Those stories about how he was a player, were all a lie and I believed them. I thought since he was the star athlete, he had to be all those things. It was expected. We all have expectations to live up to. Mine happens to be Hiroshi's brain whiz, quiet, yet gracious daughter and I hate all of it.

If those rumors about Iroh didn't surface. I sure he would have found the perfect girl by now. Same, if I wasn't so worried about ruining my Father's image. I could actually be happy for a change.

I put my hand on his shoulder.

"That's why I was so upset, when I thought you had a hickey. I just thought in the future you could be my first. I reacted negatively and I'm truly sorry, Asami."

He gets up from the couch.

"I should leave now."

I grab his hand to stop him. There is no way, he's leaving thinking this is all his fault. He didn't ask for his title and I didn't ask to be held up on a pedestal.

What we can do is, start being honest to one another. He made the first step and I have to now.

I take a deep breath. I'm taking a huge step right now.

Korra

I get back to the carnival and see Mako anxiously waiting by the gate. I run into his arm almost knocking him over.

"Woah superstar" he says lifting me up in the air.

"Sorry, I left like that. I got Ginger all cleaned up. Why did you all look at me so weird, when you saw us?"

He scratch the back of his neck.

"Well let's just say... Ginger, can be known for her bold gestures. Hopefully you weren't lured by her charm" he tease.

"Pshh no. She was quite civil actually. I would have never guessed people saw her that way." I cringe thinking about all my encounters with the actress.

"Good, because if so. My chances with you are totally out the window. How can I compete with a movie star?"

At that very moment, I realize this is not just a carnival trip, but a date. My first ever date, and I spent the majority of it in a tea shop bathroom.

Mako intertwines our hands and we walk up to Bolin and Opal.

"Are you two leaving already?" Opal ask disappointed.

"Ah yeah, Asami has strict instruction on getting this prize home before 10pm" he replies.

"Aww, at least ride the Ferris wheel before you leave" Bolin suggest.

I look up at the circular wheel.

"How about it?" Mako ask.

"Sure, that would be a great ending, to our wonderful time. Also I think we will get home in time." I reply.

"Unless, it stops while you two are at the top." Bolin adds stuffing a corn dog into his mouth.

"You really kill vibes bro" Mako replies in disgust.

I open up the mini door and grip onto Mako due to the unexpected shake of the cart, once we stepped in.

"Relax, it's built to rock back and forth" he tease.

"That's what they want you to think, but really it's because of the loose and lost bolts holding this cart together"

As we get higher, I can see how beautiful Republic City is. To think benders and non-benders, are all doing their own thing, at this very moment, is incredible.

"It's beautiful" I say astonished by the scenery.

"Yes it is" he's such a dork.

"You aren't even looking at the view." I reply.

"Trust me, I am and I have the perfect view."

For this being my first date, everything feels so perfect. I couldn't have asked for a better guy to go with. Mako has truly been a gentleman.

When I'm with him, I forget about the huge burden I carry as the Avatar. I just wished, I could be honest with him. I look at him across from me, looking down below us.

"Yeah, there is no way, someone could climb this thing. There is just no way. " he states.

First date or not, I want to do this.. He finally looks back up and I grab him by the collar of his jacket and bring him in for a kiss.

I pull away confused, something is not right.

"I'm so sorry." I say embarrassed. I turn away trying to look elsewhere but my mind is racing by the minute. With so many questions.

Mako grabs my hand and rubs smalls circle on it.

"Don't apologize. I wasn't expecting a kiss on a first date, but like you said. You shouldn't have expectations."

I smile nervously. A breeze sweeps across us and Mako begins taking off his jacket.

"It's a bit chilly, take my jacket." I thank him and slide my sleeves into the jacket. Waiting for my awkwardness to fade away. I need to talk to Asami.

We hear giggles from above us. We look up and I see Bolin holding his phone down on us.

"Bro, what the fuck? Are you taking pictures?" Mako calls up.

Asami

"All this time, you hardly went on dates in school. All because you weren't attracted to boys?" Iroh asks while taking a sip of his tea.

I cross my legs on the couch.

"Yes, at first I thought I was bisexual, but now I know for sure, I'm not."

"So did anyone help you come to terms with who you're? You don't have to answer that, if it's too personal."

"Yes, I had some help along the way,but a part of me always knew."

I used to watch couples interact with one another and ask myself, why I couldn't do the same with my pass boyfriends. It was as if, dating them were a chore that I didn't mind doing, because it was expected. Now I can see myself and have the wiliness to return such feelings, without feeling obligated.

"Are you serious? Do I know her?" he ask excited.

I cover my face embarrassed. I didn't expect Iroh to be so cool about it. He's truly a wonderful friend. I should have made more of an effort of finding that out before.

"Don't tell anyone but, I gave into temptation and sort of hooked up with the Charmer."

Iroh eyes enlarger in disbelief.

"No way, you and Ginger? That's so crazy but great, I mean was it great?"

I laugh at his awkwardness.

"Spirits yes, but it was a one time thing. It wasn't anything real and that's something I been wanting, for a long time."

Iroh frowns

"I'm sorry, you haven't found that special someone yet Asami"

"I think I might have though" his face lights up.

"Aww, do you plan on telling her?" he ask

"I want to but, I dont know how she will take it. I dont want to push her away, we're finally at a good place right now."

Also another reason, I'm so hesitate about telling her, is my fear of my Father finding out. That I didn't just catch feelings for a girl, but the Avatar.

"Well whatever you do, I'm proud of you, for being honest with me. If you finally gain the courage to tell her. Just tell her the truth and it will make everything a lot easier"

I pull Iroh into a hug and as he returns it. I catch a glimpse of the time. It's 9:50, that mean Korra and Mako should be home any minute now.

I pull away.

"Iroh you have to go, it's almost ten!" he shoots up and collects his shoes.

"Shit, you're right, I'll text you,when I get home"

"Okay, thanks for coming" I reply trying to collect the popcorn pieces off the ground.

"Thanks ,for coming out" he tease with a wink.

I lie down exhausted from such a long day. I think I'm going to tell Korra about the kiss we had and how much it meant to me. Something like that shouldn't be kept a secret. As I play with my new necklace, I get a text message.

I stare at the screen and I have a total of 25 picture messages. I click on the first image and smile at the silly couple pictures of Bolin and Opal at the carnival. They truly do make a cute couple. I keep scrolling, when I come across one picture that catches my eye, causing me to sit up from my bed.

I know you all hate me for the cliff hanger. Then again, when Ferris Wheels are involved someone has to be left hanging.

Maybe I should update again sooner, instead of waiting my average two weeks? What do you think?

Btw I updated my bio, so you should check it out. I included some awesome bands, that you might like.

Now I'm off to my sparring competition. Leave a review :)