Turning Pages

Summary: Korra and Mako are an unlikely couple, yet it doesn't stop them from being together. They bicker, joke, and live through the good and the bad. They do this because in the end, they know it's going to be worth it.

Beginnings

It has been a month since Mako, Bolin, and Asami began residing on Air Temple Island. Tenzin and Pema were very generous to give them a new home, as they considered the thought of more helping hands around the house. The three air bending kids enjoyed the trio's stay, as well. Korra was happy that she got her friends a new place to stay, but sometimes she wished she were living in a place where she wasn't exposed to Mako and Asami's relationship.

Korra sat on her bed, the moon casting pale light into her window. She stared blankly at the wall opposite to her, almost expressionless, numb. This behavior has been occurring for the past four days. She of course, did her best to hide it from everyone else. But what has caused the Avatar to act like…like a zombie? Well, in short, Mako and Asami.

Korra remembered everything so vividly that day. The hallway, the way the sunlight shone through the window, Mako and Asami, and the feeling of her heart plummeting into her stomach, the acid wasting it away in seconds. Korra was walking through the many hallways of Air Temple Island, hoping to find someone to hang out with. When she turned the corner, she froze instantly. In front of her was Mako and Asami at the hallway, in the middle of what seemed like a heated kiss. Korra had already accepted the fact that the two are a couple, but she has never seen them so intimate.

"Come on legs, move!" her mind yelled, but her legs didn't obey. Instead, Korra let out a small yelp of surprise, loud enough to break the couple apart. Korra's eyes grew wide, feeling her cheeks grow hotter by the second. Mako and Asami could only stare back, horror in their eyes.

"Korra!"Asami started, trying to cover her embarrassment. Mako was trying to cover his embarrassment as well, "Uhm, well...This is awkward. Listen, this isn't what-" Mako was cut short when Korra ran past them in the speed of light.

Korra ignored the yells from the couple to come back. Korra didn't understand why she ran. It was just a kiss.She didn't understand why her eyes blurred with her tears. It was just a kiss. She didn't understand why she felt numb all of the sudden, as if her heart was really consumed by the acids in her stomach, no longer feeling emotion. It was just a kiss.

The clouds in the dark sky covered the moon for a brief moment, enough to break Korra's flashback. She just couldn't believe that something like that could break her.

She scoffed and muttered to herself, "Amon couldn't break you, but a stupid kiss could."

Amon, a nasty, ruthless nonbender with dangerous motives couldn't break her. A kiss, so simple, full of love and intimacy did. A kiss shared by Mako and Asami. Korra just couldn't take it anymore. She just couldn't.

The floodgates finally opened, releasing all her sadness away. Tears streamed down her face, not showing any sign of stopping. Korra didn't care though, for no one would be awake at this hour. No one would judge her for being weak because of some boy. No one would judge her for finally showing emotion. No one would be there to comfort her.

Mako lay awake, staring at the bright moon outside. The pale light illuminated his face, which was filled with stress and worry. What's the reason for this state of consciousness? Well, in short, guilt…and Bolin's snoring from the other side of the room, but mostly guilt. Mako's been feeling this guilt for the past four days, and it was all Korra's fault.

Mako remembered everything vividly that day. The hallway, the argument with Asami, and Korra's pained expression. The argument with Asami started a few days before though. It was centered on the idea of breaking up.

"Break up?" Mako croaked, "Why?"

"Mako, don't tell me you still feel something for me. I've seen the way you look at Korra...And the way she looks at you. Face it, Mako. We're better off as friends. I'm completely okay with it." Asami argued.

Mako stayed silent, knowing that Asami was right. Asami continued, "The only reason why you're still with me is because you're afraid to love Korra."

Mako finally stalked off, anger etched on his face, promising to ignore her from now on.

A few days after the day of the incident, Mako broke his promise, and talks to Asami, leading her to the middle of the infamous hallway.

"I'm sorry. You're right. We're better off as friends," Mako admits, "but can we just share one more final kiss? Kind of like a good-bye? Think of it as a closure to our former relationship."Asami laughed, and agreed.

"This will be our closure. Take care of Korra, alright?" and with that, the two share their final kiss, giving in emotions of what could've been. Mako could only think of sharing kisses with Korra, but his thought was cut off by a sound of surprise at the end of the hallway. Asami and Mako pulled away from each other, gasping as they saw the emotions flicker on Korra's face. "Oh no…" Asami thought.

"Korra!" She said as embarrassment filled in her voice. Mako just couldn't believe it, "Crap." "Uhm...Well this is awkward. Listen, this isn't what-"but Mako is cut off, blurred with the vision of Korra running passed him. Asami and Mako call out to her, but the speeding girl ignores them.

A cloud loomed across the bright moon, interrupting Mako's horror of a flashback. Mako sat up, sighed, and decided that a nice walk would do him some good.

Light footsteps tapped on the wooden floor. Mako wandered the quiet home, not worried about anyone being awake. He's been so caught up on feeling guilt for Korra; he didn't notice that his mind had subconsciously led him to the front of Korra's room. Mako gulped and shook his head, and started to turn around to a different path when he heard soft sobs inside Korra's room. 'Korra's awake…and crying?" Mako grew worried immediately, opened the door, and into Korra's room.

Korra had been so wrapped up in her sudden release of emotions, she was scared half into the Spirit World when Mako came bursting in with the most concerned expression she had ever witnessed on his face.

"Mako! W-what are you doing? Shouldn't you be s-sleeping?" Korra scolded, trying her best not to make her voice crack, but failed.

Mako's eyes narrowed, retorting with, "Don't worry about me. Why are you crying?"

Korra's eyebrows rose, "I wasn't crying! What gave you that impression, huh?" Korra did her best to elude Mako, but her hoarse voice and sniffles gave her away. Mako moved closer to Korra until he sat right next to her on her bed.

"Korra, please don't lie to me. I did something stupid, didn't I?" Mako whispered, earning a wide-eyed expression from the young girl next to him.

"….wow, Mr. Hat Trick. You know you did something wrong? That saved me a couple minutes." Korra whispered back. Mako chucked, despite the situation, and Korra let out a small laugh herself.

"Korra, what you saw a few days back…it's not what you think." Mako started. Korra was about to retort with her own comment when Mako added, "Just let me finish, okay?" Korra nodded, and turned her head to face Mako properly.

"Asami and I… we're not a couple anymore. We're just friends now. That kiss you saw? It was sort of a closure to our relationship. Asami made me realize that she wasn't the one for me." As Mako was saying this, he studied Korra's expressions. It ranged from confusion to hope, pain to curiosity.

"Korra, I've been so worried about you. You've been walking around like a zombie! Please say you'll be okay. I know I've been such a jerk lately; you can punish me later, but please go back to your normal self. I miss your cockiness, your loud voice, your laugh, your smile. I miss everything!" Mako pleaded.

Korra stayed silent for a little, taking in all the things Mako had said.

She asked, "Mako, who is the one for you?" Korra looked up at him, a knowing glint in her eyes, signaling that she finally found out what Mako has returned her feelings for him.

Mako couldn't help but play along, "The one for me is pretty strong. She has the most beautiful blue eyes in the world. She's also very intelligent, but I sometimes forget when she opens that big mouth of hers." Korra gasped in fake disgust, and playfully slapped Mako's arm. "I'm also sitting next to her."

Korra couldn't help but grin. Mako and Asami were on good terms, and Mako finally admitted that he liked her. She also couldn't help the tears escaping her eyes.

"Korra! I thought I cheered you up. Are you still upset?" Mako fussed, but calmed when Korra smiled brightly at him.

"Sorry Mako, I'm just... Happy. Very happy." Mako couldn't hold back anymore. He needed to kiss her. So he did.

Korra felt soft lips on hers, causing her to go tense for a bit. She realized that Mako was kissing her. Mako was kissing her. Korra internally screamed for joy, and kissed back slowly, not wanting to rush this moment. The kiss was very innocent, brief, as if someone did something wrong, everything would fall apart. Korra's tears stopped, for she no longer felt sadness or any other emotion besides pure bliss. Fingers were tangled up in hair, and soft caresses were felt all around. Mako felt Korra smile into the kiss, knowing that he fixed things up with the girl he was meant for.

They finally pulled apart, grinning like mad, and with furious red cheeks. Mako gathered Korra up onto his lap, stroking her thick, but soft hair. Korra rested her head on Mako's shoulder, playing with the hem of her shirt, and broke their comfortable silence.

"Mako? What are we now?" Korra asked. Mako smiled lightly, this girl has lived a very sheltered life, and answered, "Well I think you're my girlfriend, and I'm your boyfriend?" Korra's wide grin that Mako grew to love showed, and she showered him with more kisses. Mako couldn't help but laugh.

"Korra, promise me that whenever you're upset, call me. It killed me when I saw you crying like that." Korra pouted but understood her new boyfriend's concern, and nodded.

"Just know that I'm going to be a handful, Mr. Hat Trick," Korra winked, "You're gonna have to deal with me."

Mako chuckled and replied with, "Don't worry, Miss Hat Trick. I'll be willing to try."

Korra kissed Mako once more and mumbled with, "I like the sound of that."

Thank you to anyone who is reading my story right now :) I am a beginner at these types of things, but I'll get better! I promise!

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