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Asami
Despite the incessant rumbling of my stomach, I chose to skip breakfast after overhearing Bolin and Tenzin's conversation. Seeing as my plans were shifting, I needed some time to plot my next move, so I decided to go into town and meet with my father and Amon.
I walked up the path to Amon's headquarters, my heart beating a million miles per hour. Working as an undercover Equalist – it was such a simple job Amon entrusted to me, and it was all ruined now, all thanks to Bolin. What will my father think? He'll be disappointed in me, no doubt. But most importantly, will Amon spare my life? Shivers erupted all over my body at the gruesome thought, and I shook the idea from my mind. After weaving through stretches of dim, dank hallways, I finally reached Amon and my father's meeting room, preparing myself for the worst.
The minute I walked in, I was greeted with handshakes both from Amon and my father. They took their seats around the table, waiting for me to take my seat and give them my weekly update. The moment I sat down, the words flew out of my mouth like vomit:
"I failed."
My father gave me a questioning look and Amon simply cleared his throat, saying, "Please explain."
After that, the words kept flowing and flowing, and they just wouldn't stop. I told them everything. I told them about Bolin, about Mako and Korra, about Tenzin. A long, agonizing silence settled over the room, and I glanced anxiously from my father to Amon, willing either of them to at least say something.
After a few long seconds, Amon finally spoke. "It is alright child. You did fine. Keep on doing what you were told. I am planning on attacking Air Temple Island tonight. As the attack begins I'll have some Equalists escort you away from the island onto an aircraft."
I sat stunned, allowing Amon's words to sink in and register in my mind. Feeling numbness overtake my body, I nodded my goodbyes to the two men, and walked out of the room.
Well that definitely didn't goes as expected.
Mako
I spent the entire morning scouring the entire island for Asami, and was just about to give up on my search when I spotted her black mane by the docks.
"Asami!" I called out, jogging towards her. She turned around at the sound of my voice, a displeased and irritated expression on her face. Of course, I didn't have to ask why she looked so sour – I already knew the answer.
"Morning Mako," she greeted, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
Ignoring scorn the in her voice, I pressed on. "Where were you? I've been looking everywhere for you!" I stared into her emerald green eyes, demanding an explanation.
"I needed some space Mako. I don't appreciate my boyfriend having romantic rendezvous with another girl who isn't me." There was an iciness to Asami's voice, her words a painful slap in the face. But then again, she wasn't wrong – I shouldn't have been fooling around with Korra when I was with Asami. This needed to end. I grabbed Asami by the hand – much to her dismay – and led her to a nearby bench, waiting until she sat down.
"Look Asami, I've realized I've hurt you and there aren't enough apologies I can make to fix what happened. I'm sorry it has to be this way. I was just so confused. And I know that isn't an excuse for my actions but I do want to apologize for hurting you." I took a few seconds to catch my breath, the words tumbling rapidly out of my mouth.
I expected Asami to regard me with disdain and to refuse my apology, but I what I didn't expect was for her to stand up and embrace me. I hugged her back, making sure it came off as a gesture of friendship than one of romance.
"Don't worry you're forgiven," she said, a small smile forming on her face. "I know things are probably confusing but the point is you chose me over Korra, and that's all that matters." It was then that she wrapped her arms around my neck, and before I could register what was happening, leaned in for a kiss. I immediately pulled away from her, taking a cautionary step back. She stared at me in confusion, her eye wide with shock.
"What's wrong?" she asked, her forehead crinkling in confusion.
"Look Asami, I can't keep doing this anymore," I replied bluntly, hoping she would get the message.
She cocked her head to the side, staring at me with eyes resembling a lost child. "What do you mean? You're choosing me over Korra, aren't you?"
I let out a frustrated sigh, shaking my head from side to side, "No Asami. I never said that. And I probably should have said this first, so I'll say it now: we're done, Asami. Our relationship was good while it lasted, but we're through."
Her eyes darkened and narrowed into angry slits, and I took yet another cautious step back. "You're choosing Korra over me?! How could you?! I thought you loved me! All I've ever done is be true to you and this is how you choose to repay me? I can't believe you!"
"Look Asami, I'm only doing this so I don't hurt you anymore," I explained to her, hoping she would understand.
But all I got in reply was one last icy glare and a curt, "Whatever," before she turned around and walked away from me under the glaring heat of the sun.
I took a shaky breath, reassuring myself that I did the right thing. The next thing I needed to do was talk to Korra, and I chose to do so that same night, before dinner.
I stood outside the wooden door, raising my trembling knuckles to rap on the door.
"Come on in." Korra's voice floated from the inside. I opened the door and took a step inside the moonlit room. My eyes landed on Korra as she sat peacefully on her bed, her back upright against the wooden headboard. She turned to me at the sound of my footsteps, the moonlight reflecting off her olive skin and making her cerulean eyes shine in the light. She looked absolutely mesmerizing. I took a seat on the wooden chair beside the bed, placing my hand on hers and intertwining our fingers together.
"Korra," I began, looking straight into her blue orbs, "I broke up with Asami." Her body tensed when she first heard my words, but she remained silent. I moved my fingers to herface, stroking her cheek with my thumb. "Look Korra, I want to be with you, and all you have to do is say yes."
Korra shifted her body closer to mine, staring at me with earnest and sincerity. "Mako normally I would have taken you up on your offer right away, but I don't think this relationship would be a good thing right now, especially with the Equalist war going on."
I nodded my head in response, pangs of sadness rippling through my body. "I understand."
She wrapped her arms around my neck in a warm embrace, resting her neck in the crook of my shoulder. "We can still fool around and stuff, but I just don't want any commitments right now. Anything could happen in this war and I don't want you worrying about losing me or me losing you."
"I completely understand." I told her, rising out of the stiff wooden chair. She released my hand, offering me a crooked smile as she slipped under the bedsheets. I bent down and gave Korra a gentle kiss on the forehead. "I should get going. I'll see you in the morning." I gave her one last peck on the lips, and as I was about to turn away, Korra reached out and grabbed my hand, stopping me in my tracks. I turned around, giving her a curious look.
"Stay," she requested, her voice barely above a whisper. I said nothing, I didn't argue. Instead I climbed under the covers next to her, and stayed my first night with Korra.
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