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I'm in the Band

Chapter one: Meeting

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Korra woke up to the alarm beeping loudly in her ear. She groaned and hit the button, not wanting to wake up. Her dark hair knotted and in her face. She didn't care though, a few extra minutes of sleep wasn't going to kill her.

It was hard getting back to sleep though. The bustling life of the city outside her apartment window was loud. Cars beeped their high pitched horns, and people talked loudly on their phones or to each other. Korra groaned and lifted her head from off of the pillow. Hair stuck to her cheeks. Great, she was sweating.

She groaned once again and rolled out of bed. Her mind was still clouded by sleep. She wished she was asleep right now. She staggered over to her closet door, tripping once or twice on getting there. She grumbled something about early mornings and opened the closet door.

She then grabbed a light blue t-shirt with baggy black pants with a studded belt. She smiled at her wardrobe choice, knowing Asami wouldn't approve. Korra then grabbed her over-used black converse. She knew that she should get new ones, but she just didn't like spending time at the overcrowded mall.

She gathered up her clothes and walked over to her bathroom. She slid the door opened and walked in. The cool tiles welcomed her feet, for Korra she thought it was freezing since she was used to the warm blankets on her bed. She went over to the shower and turned it on. Korra took off her white tank top and threw carelessly to the corner of the bathroom. Then, she took off her shorts and undergarments, and along with her shirt, she threw them.

She nodded and stepped into the warm shower and pulled the glass door closed.

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Mako awoke from sleep and rubbed his tired eyes. He pulled the covers from off of him and swung his legs out of bed. He walked himself to his bathroom which he shared with his younger brother, Bolin. He opened the door and closed it. Mako then walked over to the bathroom sink, wanting to get his tooth brush and toothpaste.

He grabbed them both and put some toothpaste on the brush. Then, he put the brush into his mouth and began to brush. He heard the door open. His brother, he knew it was his brother.

He walked in slowly and his eyes droopy, he obviously still wanted to be asleep. Mako looked at his little brother. Bolin, sixteen and a sophomore in highschool; he had black hair that was very stylish, with one curly strand that was too stubborn to be pushed back. Bright green eyes complimented his usually cheery face. His brother also had the bushiest eyebrows. But, that's what got him the ladies; at least, that was what he told him.

Bolin waved to him and went placed himself next to him. He was silent, which was usual for Bolin in the morning. Mako saw him yawn before placing the hairbrush in his mouth…at least almost before he grabbed it from him and gave him his toothbrush.

"Thanks, Mako; what would I ever do without you?" Bolin thanked before putting the brush in his mouth. Mako smiled and ruffled his brother's hair.

"I don't know Bo, I don't know." Mako told him.

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Korra got out of the shower and wrapped a blue towel around her. She walked over to her pile of clothes on the bathroom counter and grabbed her bra. She sighed as she pulled the annoying thing on. It was a nuisance to her for wearing it, but as Asami always said, you need whether or not you like it.

She then placed the rest of her undergarments on. After getting her undergarments on, Korra picked up her light blue t-shirt and pulled it over her head. Korra pulled the shirt down and noticed it was all wet. Then she looked noticed her damp hair and shrugged.

"It's just water, it'll dry." She grumbled, pulling on her pants. She then grabbed her studded black belt and placed it into the loops. After she was done with buckling, Korra grabbed her white socks with her torn-up converse. She knew Asami would drag her out shopping one of these days, so she didn't worry about it. Plus, she didn't really care how she looked. No one seems to know that she exists.

Though, Asami's words keep popping in her mind. 'Of course they'll know who you are this year! You're the drum major, Korra!' Korra rolled her eyes. She-as some people called her-was a band geek. She was in the band and was proud of it. She didn't care what people thought of band, it was amazing.

Korra smiled to herself, this year was her last year at High school, and she was ever so happy that it was. She continued to smile and she put her hair up into three pony tails. Two in the front and one in the back; that was another thing she couldn't wait to get rid of, people mocking on her hair.

Sure, it was strange but that's why she liked it in the first place. She liked being different from the others, but that was the one negative of band. You had to wear uniforms. This year though, she will stand out, she would be wearing something different from everyone, and she would be wearing whatever theme they would be doing. Meaning, if they did Alice in Wonderland, then she would be wearing an Alice dress.

Korra couldn't wait for the teacher to announce the theme. Her heart was pounding. Yes, normal teachers would've given the band students the theme and music during the summer, but Mr. Washington was different. He liked giving out the music and telling the theme in the beginning of the year.

When she finished getting ready, Korra took off from her bathroom and headed straight to the kitchen to see two very familiar faces.

"Good morning, Cousin, how are you today?" Her cousin, Desna asked. His usual bored expression was on his face, and his sister was matching him.

"Oh, good morning, Desna, Kirima; what brings you two here?" Korra asked.

"We are here because you are driving us to school." Kirima answered, crossing her arms. Korra made an 'oh' face and walked towards the door.

"Well, come on then, Asami is probably waiting!" Korra told them opening the door.

"Who is this Asami?" Desna asked. Korra face-palmed and looked at their waiting faces.

"Asami Sato, my best friend! I can't drive so she is driving us to school today!" Korra announced, making jazz hands.

"Oh, wonderful, we have a cousin who doesn't know how to drive, great just great." Kirima said walking out the door.

"Oh, Kirima, at least you have a cousin who is best friends with the guy that you like!" Korra teased as Kirima flushed.

"S-shut up!" Kirima hollered before going down the stairs of the apartment complex.

"Kirima likes someone?" Desna asked. Korra nodded and dragged her cousin down the stairs. "Aren't you going to lock the door?"

"No, Mom and Dad do that!" Korra told him, "Now let's go, before Asami leaves!"

They both hurry down the three flights of stairs and walk into the parking lot. They can see Kirima looking around helplessly, looking for this Asami. Korra rolls her eyes as she goes over to a dark red convertible and hops in.

"Come on, Desna, Kirima, before we're late!" Korra yells. They both nod and go over to their cousin.

"Korra, I thought you hated school!" Kirima said, getting in the back along with her brother. Korra made a face at the word and nods.

"I do, but today is the first day, and I would like to start on the right track." Korra then turns to Asami. "So, Asami how is your boyfriend?" She asks.

Asami looks at her and smiles before putting the car into drive.

"Iroh is fine, Korra." Asami laughs as she presses the gas pedal and speeds off. Korra grins as she looks back to her cousins.

"You guys okay back there?" She asks as she sees their faces looking petrified.

"Y-yeah, we're fine!" Desna answers shaking a little, she looks over to Kirima to see that her face is anything but fine.

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"Come on, Bolin, we are going to be late!" Mako calls. Bolin finishes getting on his shoe and grabs his football gear.

"Yeah, yeah, I'm coming!" Bolin calls. Mako sees him walk up to him with a smile on his face.

"Are you ready, Bo?" He asks. Bolin nods and opens the door. They get out of the house which they share with Toza, one of his parents family friend.

Toza was close to his family before his parents died. Toza had been generous enough to offer the boys to live with him. They both agreed and they have been living with him ever since.

Mako and Bolin exit the house and Mako closes the door and locks it. Mako then gets out his car keys and opens the door of a light blue convertible. It was Bolin's idea to get the car, he insisted on the car being blue and Mako had agreed.

Mako took the driver's seat since Bolin didn't know how to drive yet, and Bolin took the passenger seat. They drove in silence since it was still early in the morning.

As they pulled up in the school parking lot, they saw another car pull up next to them. They recognize the first girl immediately. Asami Sato, head cheerleader. The other kids they didn't know. Though, Mako did know the one in the passenger seats face.

She was in his math class last year, and she was Bolin's friend.

"Hey, Korra, Asami, how are you?" Bolin asked as they got out of the car. Korra that was the girl's name; it was nice, it seemed to fit her.

"Hey, Bo, long time no see! You remember my cousins?" She had the nicest voice to Mako. It was nice. It reminded him of his late mother.

"Yeah, too bad that we didn't hang out that much, and hello, Kirima, and Desna, I hope you remember me!" Mako rolled his eyes as he saw the girl flush and the boy next to her wave.

"Oh, Korra, this is my brother Mako!" Bolin introduced.

"Yeah, I know him, star football player, and quarter-back." Mako looked at her, flabbergasted. How did she know so much about him, and yet he didn't even know her name. "Oh, in case you're wondering, I'm in the band, that is how I know so much about you."

Mako nodded, she was in the band. That was how he didn't know her too well. She was smiling at him, smugly. She looked even cuter with that little smug look on her face.

Mako shook his head. He couldn't be doing that! She is a band geek, and he is the star football player! It would ruin his reputation if he was caught with her. Though, Asami was her best friend and she was head cheerleader…maybe just maybe.

"Hey, Korra, you ready to get moving?" He heard one of the girls say. He looked up and saw it was her cousin. He saw Korra nod and get out of the car.

"Yeah, let's go. It was nice meeting you, and I'll be looking for those Hat tricks." She told him before getting out of the car. Mako couldn't help but stare at her. She was unique, something you didn't get at this school too often.

It wasn't long before he saw his brother waving a hand in front of his face. Mako looked at him as he gave him a questioning look.

"Bro, were you just looking at Korra?" He asked. Mako shook his head and got out of the car. He could feel his brother smile as they got out of the car. Oh, the teasing will soon come, Mako just knew it.

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So, this is a new story I'm working on. I know I should be working on my other stories, but this idea came up at my sisters football game (She's in the band XD) I am also in band (I play flute) so, yeah I am bored at home a lot. So, I have another story called The Resistance so please check that one out. This is Modern era NO BENDING! That's right no bending! I did add Korra's cousins and I named the girl Kirima because that was the name that people on Tumblr were calling her. I can't wait for season two! I am having a shipping crisis, I ship Bolin and Kirima, but I also ship Bolin and Asami, but I also ship Iroh and Asami…my brain, who to ship who to ship….that is why I am doing this differently. In this story, Iroh will be with Asami! So this is Irosami!

Okay, I need to stop babbling! Well good bye and I hoped you enjoyed this and I am working on Memories we Made Together (it's the new title for 'Promise'!) That's right, I finally made a new title up and I it is awesome! But, of course, I will soon regret this and change it back…so not happening.

So please review, and I'll see you for chapter 2!

Patty Loves Giraffes~