So, guess what? New story. Aw yeah.

Summary: Mako is feeling uneasy about how friendly Korra and Tahno have been lately. While paying less and less attention to his girlfriend, he finds his feelings for the Avatar growing. Will he be able to get his feelings though to her in time, or will Korra have moved on while Mako was "confused"?

Disclaimer: I do not own TLoK or any of the characters, settings, etc in any way, shape or form. (Unfortunately.)

"So… I know things are confusing right now, but I hope we can still be friends."

That was what Korra had said- Those were her exact words. And yet here she was- they had just finished practice and she was getting ready to go and see… Him. She had gone to see him almost every day for the past month. Mako scowled slightly, watching Korra begin to pull her thick Water Tribe coat over her head.

"So… Korra," Mako began, and the young Avatar looked over instantly, her eyes showing a gleam of happiness which the fire bender couldn't help but be bothered by. As she continued to watch, Mako took that as his initiative to continue. "Where are you going so early?" He decided on, trying to sound as pleasant as possible; though he was positive he knew just where she was headed. The young Avatar grinned fondly as she looked down at the floor, an almost bashful look on her face.

"Oh… I- I don't know. Maybe to Narook's… Grab a bite to eat." She said with a shrug, and Mako couldn't stop the way his fists clenched and began to grow a little hot.

"Narook's? Great! I'm starved!" Bolin piped in, standing close to Mako as he too began to change his clothes. Korra's expression turned to one of slight remorse, the corner of her lips turning down slightly.

"Bolin… That'd be great, but… I was going to meet Tahno there." Korra said quietly, lightly folding her arms over her chest. Bolin's face fell only slightly, and he let a small smile appear on his face.

"Well, that's alright. Have fun, okay?" Bolin had accepted that the young Avatar didn't feel the same way for him, and both of the brothers knew about her recent interactions with Tahno- yet neither were exactly warming up to the former Wolfbat quite yet. Mako frowned as he saw Bolin change his clothes, his cheerful mood had deteriorated just a little.

"Sorry, Bolin. Next time, okay?" Korra asked, placing a pleading smile on her lips as she looked at the earth bender. He glanced at her, grinned, and then winked as he started to leave the practice room. After he left, Korra glanced over at Mako, and did a small wave. "I'll see you later." She stated, and quickly turning on her heel, started to walk out.

Before he was even able to think about his actions, Mako swiftly went after her. "Korra!" He called, his voice echoing throughout the practice room, causing the Avatar to jump slightly, turning around to see him.

"What is it?" She asked, looking a bit uncomfortable now that she was alone with the sour-faced young man.

"What is with you lately?" Mako demanded, and Korra frowned at him.

"Nothing..? What's with you?" She questioned back, beginning to make her way around him. Mako quickly sidestepped, blocking Korra's path. Beginning to grow frustrated, Korra stuck out her lower lip in a pout, crossing her arms over her chest with a huff. "What?"

"Haven't you been spending a little too much time with Tahno, Korra?" She didn't miss the way he snarled Tahno's name. "How can you go from hating the guy, to hanging out with him practically the next day?"

"Actually, no. I don't think I'm spending too much time with him. I think the time we spend together is just the right amount." Pausing, Korra glanced up at Mako, looking him directly in the eye. "And for the record, I never really hated him, okay? We were rivals in probending, and now we're not. Come on, Mako. The guy lost his bending. He needs a friend." The tone that her voice held was laced with disappointment, as if she had expected better from him. Having been momentarily silenced, Korra took this as her chance to begin leaving again, walking around Mako's still form. "Besides, Mako. Aren't you seeing Asami? What do you care who I hang out with?" Her suddenly cold tone made the fire bender glance down at the ground with guilt.

Korra glanced back one last time to be sure Mako wasn't going to follow after her, and seeing that he wasn't, let out a sigh and trotted out of the room.

Slow start, I know.

But, guess what? I have more written.

Peace out, girl scout.