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Mako's POV

I just couldn't stop looking at her. I couldn't believe this had happened. I had waited for this day for years and it had finally come. I glanced over at the clock and noticed that it was still early. I looked over at Korra who was wrapped up in my arms and wiped away some of the sweat from her forehead before giving her a tender kiss on the temple.

Her lips twitched into a smile and she snuggled closer to me. I chuckled at this, tightening my hold, running my hand through her thick brown hair. I could feel her heartbeat against my chest and couldn't help but sigh. I was so content in this one moment. I couldn't take my eyes off her. She was just so…beautiful.

"You're staring," she muttered groggily.

I chuckled again and gave her a kiss on the lips. She smiled and nuzzled her head against my bare chest as she pulled up the sheets over her chest. Her cheeks were a rosy color flushed with our previous…activities.

"It's romantic," I teased, kissing her nose.

"It's creepy," Korra countered, a hint of playfulness in her tone.

It was odd seeing this side of her. She had been so distant since she came back. Jason was the only one that she'd opened up to and now…now I was part of that intimate circle. I wouldn't leave her alone anymore. She needed me, whether she liked to admit it or not.

"I love you," I whispered as I pulled her even closer to me.

Korra lazily opened an eye and smiled. She placed a hand against my cheek, rubbing her thumb against my skin. I couldn't keep the grin off my face as I watched her smile. It was the same smile from five years ago. I had missed that smile.

"I love you too," she admitted after a moment. "Even when it seems I don't. Even when I deny it. I do. Every second I was in that prison, you were always on my mind. I would do anything for you."

I smiled and gave her another kiss. "I hope you realize that I'm not letting you out of my sight ever again," I said.

She laughed a little at this, her eyes drooping from exhaustion. "Wouldn't have it any other way, city boy," Korra muttered with a yawn. "Besides, Jason needs a father figure in his life." And with that she was out.

Korra's POV

When I woke up later the next day, I noticed Mako wasn't next to me. I sat up in bed, pulling the sheets up to cover my chest when I heard a noise in the kitchen and smelled the aroma of bacon frying. I smiled at this and got up to shower, putting on my undergarnments before pulling on one of the Firebender's shirts over my head and walking into the kitchen. As soon as he caught sight of me, he smiled.

"Morning," he greeted with a grin.

I smiled and walked over to him, wrapping my arms around his neck as he placed his hands on my waist. I absently twirled my finger in his hair, looking into his amber eyes. I was completely in love with this guy. And now I could admit it.

Mako leaned forward and kissed my lips, which I reciprocated before he went for my neck...just like the night before.

"Mako," I whimpered. I felt him smirk against my skin before looking up at me. "You know I have to leave at some point. I have a son you know?"

"We both do," he corrected. I smiled at this. "At least stay for breakfast. You need to eat."

I nodded and leaned forward, giving him a soft kiss on the lips before sitting down. Soon after, the Firebender served us both breakfast and we ate in comfortable silence, his free hand wrapped around mine. Afterwards I changed and went into living room where the man sat on the couch.

Gently he pulled me down to him, his strong arms wrapping around me, his warmth enveloping me. I nuzzled my face against his shoulder. It was odd being this way with him. For the past five years I had been on my own, but he made me want to feel protected...and I liked it.

"What are you thinking about?" the Firebender asked.

"About you," I admitted. "About us…About Asami."

Mako took in a deep breath at this. "Asami."

"She's going to hate me," I whispered. It was a fact. I was about to take everything from her. Her father…and the man she loved.

"Korra, Asami always knew I loved you," he answered, giving my temple a kiss. "As bad as it seems, when I was with her…I was thinking about you. About how it would perfect if we were together." I looked up at him and watched him smile. "And I was right."

I smiled at this and let out a long sigh. Everything was almost in place. I still had a mission to finish but when I did…I would finally be able to be with him, with the two Firebenders I loved most in this world. Mako leaned forward and captured my lips, and I could feel my thoughts slipping away, all my worries and stress.

Then there was a knock on the door.

He let out a small growl. I laughed at that, giving him another quick kiss before slipping off his lap so he could answer the door.

"Is Korra here?" Howl's voice asked.

I got up and walked over to him, wondering how he'd found me and why he'd come looking for me.

"I need to talk to you," he said. I nodded and gave Mako an assuring nod before stepping outside. "It's happening."

"What's happening?" I asked.

"The Endgame," Howl answered. "It starts tomorrow. My contacts told me Hiroshi has a secret lab in his mansion that is connected to Amon's command center." Asami was my friend and I didn't want to hurt her but this…this was well beyond the line I had drawn.

Mako opened the door and looked over at us. "What's going on?"

"I have to go," I replied. "Can you please go to the island and stay with my family?"

"Korra-"

"Please?" I begged. I knew they would be safe with him, and I needed Howl right now. He nodded and I made a move to leave but turned around to give him one long appreciative kiss. "In case I don't see you again," I muttered lowly.

It was time to end this. On my terms.