A/N: Hey guys! Welcome to the final installment of A Change of Mind. I know, I know, it sucks that the story is over, but if you read my note in my last chapter, you'll see that I've begun writing a brand new Korrasami story! It's action packed and full of ass-kicking and love and the goodness that is Korrasami! I really hope you guys enjoy this final chapter, and as always, thank you so so SO much for the lovely reviews that I am continuing to receive! You guys are literally the best in the entire world. If you have any suggestions for furture stories or you just want me to write you a little fic of your own, you can always message me on here or on my tumblr! So, without further ado, I give you chapter five! Enjoy, and I love you all! :)
Chapter Five
The rain had completely soaked Asami's clothes. Her entire body was aching and shivering. She knew that she should pull over and put the hood up, but she couldn't waste any more time. Korra had already told her how she felt, but Asami was too much of a coward to say it back. That was about to change.
Asami screeched to a halt outside Korra's house, turning off the engine and hopping out of the car as fast as she could. She slipped a few times trying to climb the stairs to the front door, but she managed not to fall over completely. She knocked silently at first, but there was no answer, so she smashed her fist against the door until it flew open.
Korra stood before her, eyes red-rimmed and puffy, dark circle under her eyes and her skin looked pale and sickly. Her eyes didn't have that beautiful sparkle Asami was hoping to see, rather they were filled with despair and heartbreak and anger.
"What do you want, Asami?" The bitterness in Korra's tone caused Asami to stand up-right. She hadn't realized how long she was silent for until Korra spoke again. "Are you going to say anything or are you just going to stand there?" Again, Asami was silent. "Whatever. Goodnight," she started to slam the door closed, but Asami stepped in front of it, the crushing force of the door hitting her hard all at once, releasing a cry of pain from her lips.
"Korra, please," she begged. Korra pulled open the door and Asami slipped in. She was sure that she had bruised something. "Korra, I want to talk to you."
"I'm not in the mood."
"Please? Just listen to me?"
"Why should I?"
"Because I want to apologize for-"
"I don't want your apology. You made your feelings clear, and I accept them. Now, can you pleaseget out of my house?"
"You obviously don't except them if you're being so harsh!"
"Look, I didn't wake up to come fight you, okay? If you'd just leave so I can go back to sleep I'd greatly appreciate it."
"No," Asami said sternly.
"Excuse me?"
"I'm not leaving you again." Asami could hear the sound of Korra's breath catching in her throat as the Avatar's stance straightened until it seemed that she was standing up so straight that it was painful.
Asami took one last deep breath befor opening her mouth to spill her guts.
"I'm not letting you go again. I shouldn't have let you go in the first place. I want it back, I want everything back, and I want you back, Korra." She inched forward from the puddle of water her clothes left on the floor to standing only a foot away from Korra, taking the Avatar's hand in her own. "I've been going crazy these past few days trying to get you out of my head, and I can't. My business is starting to fall behind schedule because I can't focus on anything else but you. Remember what I said to you when you were lying next to me, about how you make my heart race? Well, feel it again," she places Korra's hand on her chest and covers it with her own. "This is because of you, Korra. I've been a blind idiot, unable to see that it wasn't the sex that kept my heart racing, you were the reason I couldn't catch my breath." Tears began falling from Asami's eyes and she tried to brush them away, only to have Korra beat her to it, taking ahold of Asami's face in her cupped hands, brushing away the tears with her thumb. "I could have gone on my dream date this afternoon, but you were missing from it. I know that you told Kenji about the flowers and the music and the location, because you were the only person I told about those things. And I want to go on that date again, but I want you with me. I know I was an idiot and a jerk and I'm sor-" Asami was cut short when Korra crushed their lips together. The initial connection surprised Asami, but she quickly leaned in to it, throwing her hands around Korra's neck to pull her in closer. Korra's hands were placed delicately on Asami's lower back, stroking it gently to comfort her. Asami's worries disappeared with the feeling of Korra's heartbeat against her own.
When they finally pulled away, they rested their foreheads against one another's and stood quietly for a few minutes, the only sounds to be heard were the roaring thunder outside and Asami's quieting sniffles. Asami finally opened her eyes to see that familiar sparkle that she had missed so much. She couldn't keep herself from her loving laughter as she gazed into Korra's eyes and kissing her lips in quick little pecks. Asami's whole body shivered from joy… and probably from the soaking wet clothes on her body.
"C'mon," Korra said softly. "Let's get you dry."
Korra lead Asami up the stairs in to the bedroom, the candles and flower petals were still there. It was like Korra hadn't even stepped foot in the room since she was last here. Asami stripped free of her clothing, but for some reason was compelled to cover her breasts and private area with her arms. After hanging up her clothes to dry, Korra went in to her closet to pull out a pair of warm pajamas for Asami to wear. When she stepped from her closet to see Asami covering herself, Korra placed the items down gently on the bed and wrapped her arms around Asami.
"It's just me, you know, nothing to be afraid of." She pushed a few stray hairs back behind Asami's ear and kissed her on the forehead, making the older woman blush. She quickly put on the pajamas and sat down on the bed. Korra quickly followed, lighting a few candles so they could see well.
"You didn't come in this room after I left?"
Korra shook her head. "I couldn't bring myself to do it," she sighed. "Look Asami," she intertwined the heiress' fingers with her own. "I don't know if you're ready for anything serious, but I just want you to know I'm ready when you are, okay? We don't have to rush anything. We can take it slow if you want to, start a traditional relationship, you know? Like not having sex until we're in love, err, I mean, until you're in love with me, uh, because, you know," Korra's cheeks flushed a dark crimson, "I'm already in love with you, Asami. And uhm…" Korra's voice trailed off. She felt the grip around her fingers tighten and she took a deep breath to relax before looking over at Asami; Korra admired how Asami's sea green eyes sparkled in the candle light, taking her breath away.
"Okay, I think I can speak now," Korra laughs. Asami looks up at her and smiles.
"Go for it."
"Asami Sato," Korra started, "When I first met you three years ago, and I will be honest, I didn't like you."
"This is how you want to start your speech off?" Asami joked.
"Shush, I'm not done. As I was saying, I didn't like you all that much. Then I saw past your exterior shell and began to figure out the real you… and then we started sleeping together." They both chuckled. "I love you, and I love everything about you: your heart, your soul, your kindness, everything about you is beautiful and strong. Asami Sato, you were my first and my only, and I want you to be my last." Asami covered her mouth with her free hand as she tried her best to hold back tears. "I want to be with you for… for as long as I live and beyond, and I hope you feel the same way, too." Asami couldn't hold back her tears any longer, so she gave up trying. Tears streamed down her face as she gently clasped her hands around Korra's neck, pulling her in for a tender kiss. Korra could taste the salt from Asami's tears protruding on to her lips. They pulled apart; Korra wiped the remainders away with the back of her finger.
Asami placed a hand on Korra's cheek, running her thumb across Korra's cheek bone. She sat up, pulling Korra along with her. Korra placed her hands on Asami's hips, and Asami threaded her fingers through Korra's dark brown locks. "I love you too." Korra was taken aback by the statement, searching Asami's eyes for any sign of uncertainty, but there wasn't any. She grinned widely and tackled Asami down on to the bed, attacking her lips with a quick barrage of kisses. It is almost impossible for Asami to contain her sweet laughter while Korra attacks her face, so she lets it out. Korra had somehow managed to scoot them up to the top of the bed, placing Asami's head down gently on to a pillow. She stared in to Korra's eyes, loosing herself in that deep blue ocean surrounded by little snowflakes that seemed to dance every time Korra smiled.
"Now, it's time to set up some ground rules for this relationship. Any suggestions?" Korra asked.
"I wouldn't mind sleeping over," Asami pondered.
"What about cuddling?"
"It's a must!"
"Are we allowed to catch feelings?"
"As long as they aren't for other people, not that I have to worry about that from you."
"Should I be worried about you?"
Asami smirked. "Well, not entirely."