Then sun was slowly setting as Korra pulled her white 2002 Jeep Wrangler in the parking lot of her work. She noticed that there were some cars already there, some she knew and some she didn't. Korra could hear muffled noises of music coming from inside the club. Knowing that it was either Men's or Ladies' Night at the club, Korra was contemplating on walking in. She then pulled out her new white iPhone that she got with a two weeks' worth of tips, and texted her friend Asami.
Why did you want me to come to the club? It's closed tonight.
It didn't take long for Asami to text back, but not on her phone.
This is Asami. Dropped phone yesterday and the keyboard stopped working, so I stole Iroh's phone for the moment. Don't tell him when you get here please, he doesn't know. Just come to the club, ok? We're throwing a party and we need an AWESOME BARTENDER! \(^o^)/
Korra laughed and typed back.
Don't you already use his phone to take pictures of yourself? Also, even though I enjoy the flattery, the music coming from outside the club makes me worry.
Not soon after Korra's phone said that her message was read, Asami came walking out of the club and straight toward Korra. "Geez Korra, would you just come inside already!"
"As long as you promise no funny business," Korra demanded as she crossed her arms.
Asami groaned. "Korra, you work at strip club, so you need to get used to being around strippers. I mean, look at us. I'm a stripper and we're both best friends."
"That's different," Korra interrupted. "We've known each other since middle school. Besides, I'm not going in there if Bolin's going to tease me about being uncomfortable around male strippers."
Asami shrugged. "You'll have to get used to it soon. Anyway, it's like the guys are in there stripping right now. We're just having a party, so come on."
Korra sighed and gave in. "Ok. But, if Bolin tries to dry hump me again, I will punch him."
The two girls walked in the club and were welcomed with flashing lights, screams and laughter, and one of the male strippers on stage doing a usual show.
"Asami!" Korra yelled, but found herself alone when she saw Asami going back to join her boyfriend in a booth. Before Korra could walk out of the club, one of her female co-workers grabbed her arm. "Korra, I'm so happy you're here! I'm just dying for one of your Bloody Marys." Next thing Korra knew she was being pulled to the bar.
Hours had past, and Korra had just given what she hoped to be her last drink of the night. She was getting tired, hungry, and extremely uncomfortable when more of her male co-workers danced on the stage for fun. All she wanted to do was go home, sleep, and finish her college work.
"Wow, I can't believe you actually came today. Great, I owe Bo money now." Mako said as he walked up to the bar.
Korra groaned from behind the bar as she set her glass of water down. "I swear if Bolin comes over here and teases me again, I will punch him."
Mako threw up his hands and smirked. "I won't stop you."
After a light laugh between the two, a small silence followed. Korra smirked and took out a glass for Mako. "So, let me guess, Scotch on the Rocks?"
Mako's face was covered with a shock expression. "How did you know?"
"It's easy when you ask for it nonstop when I'm behind the bar." Korra then grabbed a small crystal glass and dropped two ice cubes in them.
Mako laughed. "Nothing special for this drink?"
Korra raised an eyebrow at him. "Will you shut up?" She then grabbed one bottle of alcohol and threw it up behind her back while she grabbed the other one and then let if follow the first bottle. Korra then caught the bottles one at a time and spun them over her hands and caught them at the right position for the liquid to pour out in the cup. She then spun them back over her hands a couple more time and then easily placing them back in their rightful place.
"Not really what I was expecting." Mako said with a disappointed tone.
"You shouldn't have gotten a boring drink. Besides, if you want a better show, go to Vegas." Korra smiled at him as she handed his drink.
"Ok, well, I don't know if you knew, Scotch on the Rocks is just a few ice cubs with only scotch. Nothing else." Mako was now playing a game with his co-worker; he wanted to see how far he can push her.
"It's called a Godfather. One and a half ounce of Scotch, and a half ounce Amaretto; I think it'll suit you better." Korra caught on to Mako's little game and refused to lose. Mako picked up the glass and looked at the caramel colored liquid and the dark skinned girl in front of her. Korra was getting annoyed. She slammed her hand on the counted as she looked away from him. "Oh my God, would you just drink it? I didn't do anything to it."
A smirk pulled at the corner of Mako's mouth. He brought the glass to his lips and took a sip of the drink. After a good taste sample, he sat there and thought for a moment. "Not bad." That was all he could say about the drink, just because he was still playing his game. Korra just rolled her eyes at him and walked to the other end of the bar toward her register. Mako took another sip of his drink and followed her. "What are you doing?"
"I'm giving you your bill." Korra responded without looking up at him. "The boss said that if I was going to serve, I need to charge. So, either pay now or start a tab and pay the total of what you have later."
"I'll start a tab." Mako said with a shrug. As Korra continued working on the register, Mako thought of something to ask her. "Hey, maybe after this party, would you like to go out and get some breakfast?"
Korra raised an eyebrow at him. "Like with you, me, and everyone else?"
"No, just you and me." Mako said bluntly. "You've been working here for a while now, and I think we should hang out."
"Why exactly," Korra said unconvinced.
"Because you seem cool to hang out with, I mean just talking to you if fun." Mako stretched and thin smile on his lips.
Korra studied Mako for a moment. It was weird for guys to ask her out on a one on one kind of date, usually they would end the same way. But, the way Mako's explanation sounded and smile looked, he seemed to have good intentions in mind. She then shrugged her shoulders and sighed. "Fine, I guess. But just so you know, the nearest place that serves breakfast won't open up for another six hours."
Mako shrugged his shoulders. "We could just hang out here till then."
"Uh, no sir; I'm going home to finish an essay for class and get what little sleep I can get and then meet you there." Korra said as she closed off the register and walked out from behind the bar. "Just text me where and when, and I'll be there."
Mako looked down at Korra with a smirk. "Yes ma'am," he said lightly.
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A/N: Sorry for the wait y'all. I'll try to get back to this more. I would really love to read what y'all think about this chapter.