Borra Week Day 7 topic: Say Goodbye (fic 2)

Summary: Bolin and Korra spar to practice their pro-bending

The pro-bending arena was almost eerily quiet. Normally there were at least a few other teams there working out in one of the weight rooms or sparring on one of the practice arenas, but not today. Perhaps it was because it was so late. Bolin had suggested they come to practice a bit because Korra had just had a heated argument with Tenzin and was still a little on edge. One wrong move and Bolin had a feeling he'd be eating fireballs. She needed to get her tensions out somehow.

"So, what do you wanna do? We could do some earth bending in the Earth practice room. Or you could work on your water bending moves." Korra was still relatively new to pro-bending and while Bolin would be the first to admit that his girlfriend had some killer moves, they weren't quite appropriate for this venue. He was leery to suggest the Fire room because he preferred to keep his eyebrows on his face.

"I just wanna spar someone. One on one. What do you say, Bo?" She was having trouble even staying in one spot, shifting her weight from foot to foot.

"Uhh, sure. Heh. Earth versus water. No funny business!" He'd seen her fire bend and he did not want to be on the receiving end of that.

"Yeah, sure, whatever, let's go!" She was itching to take her frustrations out on something. For a fleeting moment Bolin wished Mako were here too, instead of out somewhere with Asami. At least he could take her flame-throwing.

"Okay," Bolin positioned himself on the opposite end of the arena. That quickly Korra bent water from the surrounding pool and launched it directly at him. Bolin quickly threw an earth disc in front of his face to shield himself, but the force of the water still pushed him back a zone.

"Hey, go easy on me!" He called, "I wasn't even ready!"

"Sorry," Korra called back, already preparing her next move. "I just feel really on-point today!" she punctuated the statement with another jet of water which Bolin managed to evade this time. At least he was getting some good practice in.

"Is that all you've got?" Bolin teased, launching a disc in her direction. She easily shattered it with a well-aimed blast.

"I could ask you the same question!" Her cheeks had the beginnings of pink in them from the exertion. As they sparred, they shot teasing jeers at one another. Though normally they were pretty well matched (as long as Korra stuck to one element) Bolin could feel the edge Korra had on him tonight. Maybe he should provoke a fight between her and Tenzin before every match…

They pair were soon breathing heavily, looks of concentration painted on their faces. Bolin knew the fight was Korra's, and she probably knew it too. Finally one well-aimed shot sent him flying over the back edge. For the second he clung there, Korra waggled her fingers in his direction. "Say goodbye, Bo!" She crowed as he fell into the water with a splash.

When he surfaced there was a wide grin on his face. "Okay, you win!" He spluttered as she bent a small wave of water in his face.

"Haha! That was great!" He was glad to see that she was in considerably better spirits. He crawled up the ladder and she ran to help him back onto the platform. "Oh, Bo, you had no idea how badly I needed that. That fight with Tenzin-"

"I know," he replied, pulling her into a bear hug and getting her just as soaked as he was in the process, "But that was pretty awesome." He was slightly awed by how well she had fought.

"Wasn't it?" She pulled back. "I think I even taught myself a new move!"

"Tahno had better watch out." Bolin said with a grin. Korra laughed and leaned in to give Bolin a quick kiss.

"That was the most fun I've had in a long time, Bo, seriously. You're the best."

"Aww, shucks," He felt a blush creeping onto his cheeks. "Thanks, but I'm pretty sure that's you." Korra smiled softly and her cobalt eyes grew tender as she leaned in to give him a second lingering kiss.

See? This is a much better, more positive way to end Borra week ;) I hope you've enjoyed reading as much as I've enjoyed writing! Thanks for all the support!