I can't decide if I want to make this story smutty or not. So far I have kept it pretty clean, however I had another ending for this chapter that ended in smut but decided to go with this one instead. Hope it's not too disappointing.
It had been a week since Mako had confessed his feelings for Korra. He had decided to give her some space. He wasn't giving up on her, but he needed to rethink his game plan. So he was surprised when it was Korra who approached him.
"Hey Mako", Korra pushed some stray hairs behind her ear absentmindedly "Congratulations on your promotion. So how does it feel to be Republic City's first Director of Foreign affairs?"
"I'm not sure yet. However I look forward to the challenge and opportunity that the position will give me."
"Bet the money doesn't hurt either, eh?" Korra joked nudging him with her elbow. "Always so serious" replied Korra when he just stared at her not laughing. She cleared her throat. "So anyway, how about you come over to my place tonight. We can have a celebratory dinner or something."
Was she asking him on a date? "What about your boyfriend?"
"There is no boyfriend. Never has been since you."
So then she had made it up? "Yeah that sounds good. What time should I come by."
"How about 7:00. I usually don't get home till late and I would like to clean up. Here is my address." Korra handed him a folded note. She stepped on her toes and reached up to kiss his cheek.
"Don't be late." she turned and skipped off. Mako's fingers lingered on the spot where she had kissed him. A promotion and a date with Korra on the same day. Things were looking up for him.
Mako knew that Korra was sharing an apartment with Asami for the last three months. He should have known it would be in the most lavish part of the city. He had to pass security before he was even allowed into the lobby and the elevator attendant was probably dressed more expensively than he was. He felt subconscious of his appearance when he knocked on the door.
"Mako, Hi come on in." Asami said.
Mako stared at Asami for a moment, mouth slightly agape. She looked ravishing in a red sleeveless, calf length dinner dress, with nude stockings and black stiletto heels. As he followed her into the apartment he had to remind himself he was here for Korra.
"Are those for Korra?" she pointed to the red rose bouquet Mako held.
"Yeah, I know she is not much into flowers but I figured I shouldn't come empty handed."
"It's not that she doesn't like flowers. She just feels guilty getting them. Once they are picked they are already starting to die. Here let me put them in a vase."
"Oh." was all Mako could think of to say as he handed the flowers off. Mako hadn't known that about Korra. It seemed Asami knew alot more about Korra then he did. He knew Asami was her best friend but he knew Korra first and was in love with her. He felt shame that Asami would know more about Korra than himself.
Asami motioned for Mako to follow her. She led him into a dining room with a table that was covered with an assortment of food. It didn't escape his notice that the table was set for three. He was hoping he would be having dinner with Korra alone, and he had assumed by Asami's clothing that she was going out.
"Have a seat. Korra will be down in a minute." Said Asami as she placed the flowers in a vase on the center of the table and arranged them to her liking. "Can I get you a drink?"
"um sure," Mako replied "Anything will do."
Asami walked over to the bar mixed a drink and then handed it to Mako. "Fire whisky, and honey water. I have become quite a fan recently of trying to cook and mixing cocktails. Korra is always a good sport about trying my concoctions. She says everything I make is delicious, though I think she is lying most of the time."
"I am not." said Korra. Both Asami and Mako turned to look at Korra at the sound of her voice.
"Korra, You look…" Began Mako
"Beautiful" Asami finished Mako's thought.
Korra was dressed in high waisted, wide legged, Navy pants. A powder blue silk shirt clung to her womanly curves; pulling slightly around her bust, pronouncing the rounded swells.
"Are you wearing makeup?" Mako asked surprised, unable to stop himself.
A mixture of dark/light blue and gray eye shadow haloed her blue eyes making them stand out even more against her dark skin. Her cheeks were flushed and her lips tinted with a sheer pink. Korra took a seat between Mako and Asami.
"You don't like it?" replied Korra, slightly embarrassed.
"No, I like it very much. I have never seen you wear makeup. It makes you look very pretty. Not that you weren't pretty without it. I just…" it was Mako's turn to be embarrassed.
"It's ok" laughed Korra "I know what you meant. However the credit has to go to Asami. She likes doing my makeup from time to time. She is a talented artist when it comes to makeup."
"Well when you have the perfect canvas it's not really that hard." said Asami looking at Korra. The two girls smiled at each other and Mako couldn't help but feel like he was an outsider to an inside conversation; clearly missing something. The girls soon turned their attention to Mako though and before long it felt like old times. The three friends ate, drank, told stories and laughed.
They eventually moved their party into the living room and the three of them, with Korra in the middle, sat on a sofa. The hours passed quickly by and Mako thought it must be very late. He tried to read the time on the grandfather clock, but it was across the room and he was a bit drunk. He couldn't get his vision to focus on the needle thin hands of the time face. At one point Asami whispered something into Korra's ear and Korra gave Mako a slide glance as the raven haired beauty shared her secret. Mako wondered if he had outstayed his welcome.
He cleared his throat about to make his excuses, when Korra stopped him by placing a hand on his thigh.
"Mako." Korra said quite seriously. "Asami and I would like to tell you something. You are the first person we are telling about this."
"Ok" said Mako, a bit perplexed.
"Asami and I...Well, remember when I told you I was in a relationship with someone?" Asami placed her hand on Korra's shoulder reassuringly. "It's Asami, the two of us are a couple."
Mako had to work very hard at keeping his face stoic. He felt a mix of emotions hit him instantly. Anger, sadness and jealousy welled up in the pit of his stomach like a fiery beast. Was this a joke? The two women he had loved at one point in his life were now paired up against him. Did he do this to them? Did he hurt them so bad that they abandoned the male sex, to find love in the likeness of each other? The fiery beast died down as guilt and shame took over. Here was two of his friends sharing a secret they trusted him with, and all he could think about was himself. Though why tell him now, after he just confessed his feelings for Korra? Did she feel she owed him an explanation? He felt crushed and defeated and yet at the same time wanted to support his ex-lovers.
"How long?" was the first thing Mako could think of to say.
" Three months." Answered Asami.
"We confirmed our feelings for each other right after Varrick's wedding." said Korra
"And how long before that did you two have feelings for each other. I guess I just need to know if either of you really loved me, or if I was just a cover to hide the fact that you preferred women?" Mako felt the words were pathetic as soon as they left his mouth. He wished he could take them back. "Forget it." He continued quickly. "If you two are happy, then I can learn to be fine with it. Korra...and Asami too, all I really want is for you to be happy. I'm sorry Korra that I put you in an uncomfortable position by admitting I still lov.."
Mako's words were silenced by Korra's mouth on his. Now he was confused even more. He thought about pulling away, but her mouth was soft, warm and wet and it was so easy to lose himself in her kiss. She pulled away but didn't have any time to question her kiss before Asami kissed him. Her kiss was shorter, however it was none the less sweet. The two girls were now seated on either side of Mako.
"I'm not sure what to make of this." confessed Mako.
"We are answering your question stupid." said Korra. "Yes we really loved you."
"And we still do." finished Asami. "Mako, the three of us have a history together. I don't think it's coincidence that each of us are involved in a rotating love triangle. We were, and are still in love with each other. If we don't consolidate the relationship I think we are bound to stay in an eternal love-power struggle."
"So...you want me to?" Mako wasn't stupid. He knew what Asami was requesting, but he also was having a hard time believing what he was hearing.
"Join our relationship." Korra was practically bouncing up and down. She always had a hard time hiding her emotions. Right now she was giddy and excited.
Mako rubbed the back of his head. "Believe me, this is any man's dream come true, but this is reality. Reality is never as simple as the dream. There are a lot of issues with this, such as jealousy, and public reception. I want to just jump right in, but I think I need time to think about this."
Korra was clearly disappointed and Mako felt guilty at making her look so crestfallen. Asami however nodded her head. "Of course you can think about it Mako. I know what we are asking is very unconventional and I understand your concerns. I have them also myself. However, for me this is the most logical choice to keep the three of us from intermittently hurting one another. Please take all the time you need in making a decision. No matter what you decide I will respect your choice."
"I won't, so your answer better be yes." replied Korra.