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Mako's POV

Asami and I had gone to Korra's Gala together. Her father would be attending and she would have to go but she asked if I wanted to accompany her. I had agreed and she then told me we would be going to the reopening of Kuang's Cuisine, which was changing ownership. We arrived there but all the seats were filled. Asami tried to get us in but they said they only had one table left and it was reserved.

I could tell that it bothered the Sato heiress that we couldn't get in even with the fact that she was a Sato, owner of most of the city. I tried calming her down but I knew better than to mess with her in situations like this. Asami wasn't the rich spoiled kid everyone though she was but on occasion she had her moments you could say.

"Hey!" a voice called out.

I clenched my jaw. I knew that voice too well. I turned around to find the billionaire playboy and Korra by his side.

"Oliver Queen!" Asami said with a smile giving him a hug.

"You look beautiful as always, Miss Sato," he answered.

I rolled my eyes, typical Queen Language. I gave Korra a small smile and walked over to her. I had to admit that she looked as beautiful Asami did.

"You look…great," I said.

She smiled at this. "And you look good," Korra replied.

"Mr. Queen, your table is ready," the waitress said heading over to him.

My eyes narrowed. It wasn't hard to guess whose reserved table it was. I was about to complain when the rich boy cut me off.

"Will you like to share the table with us?" Oliver asked. "We can unite two tables."

"I don't think they allow that here?" Asami said.

"Sure they do," he countered. "I own the place."

I let out an annoyed sigh. Looks like I would have to share the evening with the one person I have never liked. We were led to the table and looked at our menu. Asami didn't seem the least bit uncomfortable but I noticed that Korra was probably feeling the same way I did and for the same reason.

The first time Oliver had come to the city he had began to date Korra. I would never admit it to her but I liked her but I knew she wouldn't go out with me because I was a nobody, the old Korra had been very shallow, although from what she told me the other night she had liked me too. I didn't know that back then.

After a Pro Bending match I had wanted to ask Korra out on a date and went to look for her at the apartment he had recently rented for her. But when I walked in I found her only wearing one of his shirts and him on boxers, making out. She stopped when she noticed I was there and when after me but I simply left. After that I went straight to Asami's house, she had told me she had feelings for me but I had pushed her away for Korra. We spent the night together that day.

"I need to freshen up a bit," Asami said standing up. "Korra, want to come with me?"

The ex-bender nodded and got up to with her. I made a face when I realized it was only going to be the playboy and me at the table. We sat in awkward silence for a moment before he began to speak.

"So, Mako," Oliver began. "I-uh, I should probably let you know that Korra and I are sort of dating."

I nodded. "Korra can date whoever she wants," I replied.

"Well I'm just telling you because last time you saw us in a rather-"

"I'd rather not talk about that," I said curtly. "But I'm warning you, Oliver. You hurt her and I'll snap your neck."

The Queen heir nearly choked on his drink and I had to force myself not to smile. He cleaned his mouth with a napkin and gave me a small nod. I chuckled.

"I'm just kidding," I replied trying to play it off. "Like I said Korra could date whoever she likes."

He gave me a fake a smile and I had to contain myself from bursting into laughter. Maybe the dinner wasn't going to be too bad after all.

Korra's POV

I was kind of glad Asami had dragged me to the ladies room. I could feel the tension between Ollie and Mako. The Sato heiress seemed to be oblivious to it apparently. The Firebender had caught us in a…inappropriate situation a few years back and shortly after he began to date Asami. I didn't know if it was because what he saw or if he really did like her. A few weeks after that incident I had gone missing and apparently they became a couple after.

"So, you're dating Oliver Queen again?" Asami asked with a smirk.

I rolled my eyes. "I'm humoring him, Asami," I corrected. "Yeah we're going out but…it isn't like that."

"It doesn't look like it from my point of view," she teased. "Besides, you two look good together."

I could tell what she was doing and I didn't like it. Asami and I were best friends. We would tell each other everything but that changed when I came back and found out she had been, as Tahno put it, screwing with Mako when she knew I liked him. Ollie had been a pawn back then and he still was. I found him attractive but…it was different.

"We should go before they murder each other," I muttered heading towards the door.

"What?"

"Ollie and Mako are probably waiting for us," I said.

She frowned but didn't say anything as she followed me out. Things would never be the same between us two.

Ollie's POV

I knew Mako hadn't been joking when he threatened me. The Firebender had never been fond of me and especially not after he caught Korra and I red handed you can say. We sat there in awkward silence until the girls came back. Korra sat close to me and I decided to tease the guy a little. I wrapped an arm around Korra and tried to bring her close to me. I could see his jaw clench at this and my mouth twitched, until I felt a kick from under the table. I didn't move for a second but then slowly removed my arm. Apparently Korra didn't like that.

"So how long have you guys known each other again?" I asked.

They all looked at each other before avoiding my gaze. I could see that the Sato heiress was made uncomfortable by the question. When I had met her and Korra five years ago they had been inseparable. Now anyone who paid close attention could see that they had drifted apart.

"We've known each other for a long time," Korra finally answered looking at Mako.

"You three have a lot of history," I said.

"Sometimes a little too much," Asami muttered.

"Korra told me about how she volunteers at the shelter with you Mako," I began. "How's that coming along?"

"Great," he said before turning his attention to my date. "I'm sure you and Asami are going to enjoy spending more time together now."

"What?" Korra asked clearly confused.

Mako frowned and looked over to Asami. "You didn't tell her?"

"Tell me what?" the Avatar questioned.

"Asami said she wanted to start helping out at the shelter like you and I told her about your idea to set up a self defense class," Mako answered. "She said she was going to ask if she could teach it with you."

"Really?" Korra asked surprised. "You said you hated going to self defense classes back when we were teenagers?"

"People change, Korra," the Sato heiress answered her voice clipped.

"You and Korra always wanted to work together," the Firebender continued. "Remember when we went up to the mountains?"

"The only thing I remember from when we went up to the mountains is that you stayed up with me all night looking at the stars," Korra replied with a small smile. "And that Tenzin nearly killed me when he caught us sleeping together on the floor."

Mako and she chuckled at the memory. I couldn't help but feel left out at the moment like Asami. I liked Korra, I really did but…I knew she didn't like me the way she liked him.

"You liked Korra didn't you," I said. The smile faded from his face. I could already feel the tension. "And now you're dating her best friend."

"Yeah, it happens," Asami answered. "I'm sorry Oliver but you'll have to excuse me," she added standing up.

"I need to go see what's wrong," Mako said leaving after the Sato heiress.

I paid the bill and stood up as well. I had to get out of there. Korra followed me out and I knew I was about to snap at her.

"I'm sorry," Korra apologized when we were outside. "I-I didn't know that was going to happen."

"No, I'm sorry," I answered. "I told you that I didn't want to get hurt again, Korra."

"I didn't want to hurt you."

"Oh so making me have dinner with the love of your life is what exactly?" I snapped.

"It was your idea for us to eat together!" she shot back. "And he isn't the love of my life."

"I saw the way you looked at him. That kind of love doesn't die. You still love him."

"I don't."

"Let's stop lying Korra," I said. "I am not going to change my path. I am going to kill everyone who had a hand in Helena's disappearance and you are still going to love Mako. Nothing is going to change. You used me."

"And you used me," she shot back. "Yes, I used you to get you to donate money to the shelter where I volunteer but it's for a good cause. You on the other hand use me and my feeling to try to keep me away from your little undead girlfriend or fiancé Helena."

I clenched my jaw. It was impossible...she couldn't have...

"What did you think I was stupid?" Korra asked. "That I wouldn't figure it out? Well I did Ollie. I was trying to get you to act rationally and see that what she is doing is wrong but since you didn't, I'm going to step in."

"You won't touch her," I told her darkly.

"Stay out of my way Ollie," she continued. "I don't want to hurt you but I won't let her kill anyone else. This is your last chance. Take Helena and don't come back."

"I should say the same, AvatarKorra," I managed to answer through my teeth. "Let her even out the score. They killed her parents, she deserves revenge and justice."

"Justice and revenge aren't the same, Ollie," Korra answered. "But you can't see that," she added before turning away from me.

I quickly headed over to my car. I needed to get ready because I knew Korra wouldn't hold back against Helena. I didn't want to hurt her but…I would if I had to.