Title: Korrasami 1

Fandom: Avatar: The Legend of Korra

Pairing: Korra / Asami Sato

Rating: PG

Notes: Thank you for checking out my HBO-ish version of Avatar: Legend of Korra Book 4 Balance. This story is rated M: mature. This story has elements of the Avatar: The Last Airbender series, A:TLA graphic novels: The Promise, The Search, The Rift, and The A:TLA Escape from the Spirit World series. So if there is something you don't understand, drop me a line as I happen to be a super fan, lol.

This story follows the LoK cannon material for the most part with the addition of a new/old villain and a slight alteration in the timeline of Book 4. There is no 3 year time gap and Korra stays in Republic City to recover. And I know I wasn't the only one who wondered why Katara didn't show up at Jinora's ceremony, so I changed that. I loved the original Book 4 Balance. My story is everything I wanted to see in the series but didn't.

I don't own these characters, but I do love them.

"I want you to know that I'm here for you if you ever want to talk…..or anything. – Asami Sato to Korra at the end of Book 3 episode 13.

Air Temple Island

The rest of the team seemed oblivious to the tear Korra shed during Jinora's anointment ceremony. Even her parents Tonraq and Senna just assumed that their daughter's eyes were puffy because she was still healing from her ordeal with the Red Lotus two weeks earlier. Tenzin was too busy preparing the newest air benders for their missions in the Fire Nation. Mako and Bolin were too excited about Bolin's new lava bending talent. Everyone was focused on themselves….except Asami Sato the only non-bender on Team Avatar and the CEO of Future Industries (the world's largest supplier of civilian and military transportation vehicles and weapons). Asami felt the gentle tremble of the wheelchair as Korra took a breath. She knew her friend had been crying. So she did the only thing she could do for her by softly placing her hand on Korra's shoulder. She knew how proud Korra was so drawing everyone's absent minded attention to her tears was not a good idea. After a few moments she felt her body begin to settle.

Asami couldn't stand seeing her friend that way, but there was something she couldn't stand even more. When she first joined Team Avatar she just assumed because of the almost constant state of emergency that people were just preoccupied. But as she watched people half-heartedly talk to the young Avatar, her suspicions were confirmed. People cared more about the Avatar than they did about Korra.

Jinora's ceremony went beautifully. Asami stayed steadfast behind Korra's wheelchair as everyone passed by bowing and giving thanks to the young Avatar for saving the city and helping to reestablish the air nation. Korra half smiles and lightly nods her head as the President of Republic City wishes her a speedy recovery as well as reminding her of the situation in the Earth Kingdom as he leaves the temple.

One by one the temple emptied out until only the monks, air benders and Team Avatar remained. Korra was pretty much a robot by that point in the day. She didn't even try to identify who was talking to her anymore. It was all just empty words spoken by shadows. No one knew just how much damage Zaheer's poison had truly done to her. To say she was depressed was an understatement.

Asami squeezes the handles of the chair a little tighter as Mako bends down to one knee taking Korra's hand trying to make eye contact with her. "Hey Korra, everything's gonna be okay, I promise. We're gonna keep things safe until you're well enough to…."

Asami clears her throat loudly interrupting him. Her eyes widen as he looks up at her. She mouths the words. 'Not now' as she quickly glances at Korra then back to Mako who furrows his brow in confusion.

He sighs squeezes the Avatar's hand and stands to his feet. "We're here for you alright, so if you need anything, you just give me a call, okay."

Korra's eyes are blank and almost half shut. "Korra?" Mako asks seeing that she doesn't seem to be listening to him.

The Avatar blinks a few times and sighs finally giving him eye contact. "Yeah, thanks." She says almost inaudibly.

He smiles and heads out the door looking back as Asami takes a knee next to Korra. The raven haired beauty rests her hand on the armrest of the wheelchair. "Why don't we get out of here, huh? I'm sure Tenzin has everything covered. What do you say? You ready to blow this popsicle stand?" Asami asks watching Korra stare sorrowfully into her lap. She reaches out placing her hand on Korra's shoulder again. "Korra?" She says softly.

The young Avatar jumps slightly like she was surprised. She half smiles registering the concerned expression on her friend's face. "Oh hey Asami, I'm sorry what were you saying?"

Asami smiles. "I just wanted to know if you were ready to leave."

Korra nods. "Yeah."

"Great….great." Asami says getting to her feet. She walks towards the entrance and asks Lin Beifong to help them to the foot of the stairs. Korra watches as Lin nods and smiles as she looks over towards Korra with pity in her eyes. Korra clinches her jaw tightly as the two women walk over to her. She hated that she needed help down a flight of stairs she could have easily traversed in a single bound a few weeks ago. The young avatar keeps her eyes focused in her lap as Lin lowers them to the temple entrance.

Lin shakes Asami's hand and pulls her in close as she whispers. "Take care of her Miss Sato."

Asami nods and sighs then takes Korra aboard the airship. The trip back to Republic City is quiet as usual. Attendants run back and forth making sure the ship is functioning properly. Asami sits next to Korra examining her out of the corner of her eye. The Avatar sighs letting her shoulders slump further into the wheelchair as a soft warm hand covers her intertwined fingers. The azure blue eyes of the Avatar find their way to Asami's silhouette. Asami has her eyes focused forward as she watches the captain switch some of the control levers.

Korra watches her for a few moments then directs her eyes back to her lap examining her friend's beautifully manicured hand. She smiles to herself as she unclasps her hands and enfold them around Asami's. She found that the longer she held her hand the less empty she felt inside.

Asami closes her eyes and takes a deep breath still not looking at Korra. She so wanted to cry in that moment. She just holds her friend's hands a little firmer acknowledging the contact.

They hold hands for the rest of the trip. Asami takes in a deep breath feeling her heart tremble as the ship prepares to land, she didn't want to move. She needed to reiterate something to her friend, but she was nervous all of a sudden. Korra squeezes her hand a bit tighter as a ship attendant comes over to Asami.

"Excuse me Miss Sato, but we'll be landing soon and we need you at the helm to radio the docking station." The man says.

Asami sighs and nods at him. He bows and leaves. "Korra…" Asami says as she looks down into her lap trying to will herself to speak. "I, want you to know that I meant what I said." She turns to see Korra's blue eyes locked on her and to her surprise her friend's bleak expression had all but disappeared. She swallows softly and takes in a breath. "I'm here, okay." She examines Korra's face with lidded eyes. "If you want to talk…..(she pauses her eyes accidentally fall to Korra's lips) or anything… I'm here for you."

Their eyes are locked for a breathless moment. Korra blinks a few times breaking their eye contact and releasing Asami's hand. "I, I know….thanks." She says under her breath. Asami reluctantly pulls her hand away as she stands up. She can feel her heart beating a little faster as she walks up to the com station. The young CEO gives her head a quick shake as she picks up the speaker to radio the ground crew confirming their landing. She looks back at Korra for a moment asking herself why she found it so hard to talk to her all of a sudden. Then Korra lifts her head and their eyes lock again.

Asami feels a slight chill as her body shivers. She smiles takes a few deep breaths and turns back to the communication console with a look of deep concern spreading across her face. Concern for herself. 'What was that?' She thinks.

Korra watches her for a moment as her gaze falls down to her lap again, she softly rubs her hands together already missing the warmth of her friend's hand. 'Thanks Asami.' Korra says to herself as the ship lands in Yue Bay.

A Future Industries car takes them to one of Asami's two story Brownstones in the center of the city. Everyone thought it best that Korra get the best medical treatment possible so they shipped in one of the doctors from Zaofu, an Earth Kingdom physical therapist, and the best healer in the known world Katara of the Southern Water Tribe. It was fortunate for them that she left her secluded life to attend her granddaughter's anointment ceremony and was willing to relocate to the city to aid the Avatar.

Asami shows Korra around the house and teaches her how to use the controls so she can get her wheelchair up and down the stairs as well as where to find everything she might need while she stayed there. "So this is the main bedroom. Your parents brought some of your clothes from home, I hope that's okay." Asami says as Korra looks around the room with a despondent expression on her face.

She sighs getting no response from her friend and still feeling nervous after the flight. She'd thought about holding her hand again while they were in the car together, but decided against it thinking it might be too much for Korra, and she needed to curb her own odd feelings towards her friend. "Soooooo, uh, Katara will be here in the morning to start your healing treatments. And then your physical therapy starts up tomorrow afternoon, so your schedule is going to be pretty full for a while." Asami says finding herself rambling all of a sudden.

She swallows hard and moves to leave the room. "Well I guess that's about it. Why don't I give you some privacy? I'll be downstairs for a bit, then I've got to head out. Uhh, the intercom is right there on the night stand, just let me know if you need anything." She says as she shuts the door.

She heads downstairs and sits in a recliner in front of the fireplace silently admonishing herself. "What the heck is wrong with me today? Why am I getting so nervous all of sudden? I'm over the whole Avatar celebrity thing. It's just Korra, we've known each other for a year now. She's my best friend." She says staring into her hands remembering the feeling of Korra holding her hand on the airship. She smiles softly and is startled by the intercom.

"Asami…" Korra's voice almost inaudible.

Asami sighs and flips a switch next to the table. "Yeah, I'm here. I'm here. Do, do you need something? Is everything okay? I can call for a doctor for you. Wait are you hungry? You must be hungry, huh?" She says smacking herself in the forehead with the palm of her hand trying to get a grip on herself.

The young Avatar takes a deep breath. "Did….did you really mean what you said?"

Asami closes her eyes and takes a deep breath feeling her heart flutter again. "Yes, of course I did. Anything, whatever you want. I'm here." She swallows hard as the intercom goes silent for a few moments. She had no idea what Korra was about to say, but she felt herself in a panic suddenly.

"Then... can you... stay with me… tonight?" Korra asks apprehensively. "Asami?" She asks not hearing a response from the intercom. There is a soft knock at the door. Asami takes a deep breath. She had no idea why she came up there or how her body moved so fast.

Korra looks at the door. "Come in." Asami opens the door and steps inside seeing Korra in the bed under the sheets. She swallows hard and blinks rapidly. Her friend's blue eyes are so intensely deep that Asami is frozen in the path of her gaze. Korra takes a deep breath and looks away. "I know, this is asking a lot…."

Asami interrupts her as their eyes lock again her voice full of certainty and resolve. "Korra, I said anything. I meant it."

The avatar gazes into her eyes then looks away toward the window embarrassed by her request, but she felt like she would fall apart without it. "Would you… would you mind holding me…for a little while?" Korra closes her eyes. She felt pathetic to be in so much need, but she knew what she felt the moment Asami touched her hand on that airship. She felt alive again. Like someone actually cared about her, not just what she could do for them. "I know its stupid to…" She's interrupted as Asami's arms enfold around her. Korra keeps her eyes closed trying to hold back tears as her friend hugs her tightly and lays back into the pillows.

Asami feels that her heart is about to beat from her chest, she's almost light headed as she whispers to the broken woman in her arms. Asami has no idea what to say as Korra turns in her embrace wrapping her arms around her. "I…I…I'm here Korra. I'm here for you." She stutters out as Korra cries even harder snuggling into the crook of her neck. Asami takes in a few deep breaths trying to calm herself down. She was so grateful that she could be there for her friend. She also had no idea why she felt so nervous earlier. This was Korra after all. The girl who enjoyed burping contests with her polar bear dog Naga. There was no reason to be nervous.

As Korra began falling asleep, Asami felt herself become calmer and calmer. She breathed in a deep sigh of relief as Korra's body finally lay still against her. Asami laughed, admonishing herself as she closes her eyes. 'I was just stressed because of everything that's happened lately, just like everyone else is. Yeah that's it. I was just concerned about her. Perfectly normal.' She thinks to herself. 'Geez I drive myself nuts sometimes. I need a vacation.' She says finally falling asleep.

Asami got extremely hot as the night wore on. She had absent-mindedly gotten into bed forgetting that she was fully clothed. She looked down to see Korra cradled against her chest, arms still wrapped around her waist. She smiled as she gazed at the sleeping avatar. 'You really are beautiful…..and strong I know you'll get through this.' She thinks to herself seeing Korra's toned arms and realizing just how tight a grip she had on her even in her sleep. Fortunately Korra was a heavy sleeper and Asami had been doing yoga and was able to get her jacket and shirt off without waking the avatar. She felt much cooler, unfortunately Korra was now drooling on her chest.

Asami rolls her eyes and smiles resolved to her fate. Korra was not going to let go anytime soon and she really didn't want to disturb her. She looks over at the clock. Katara would be arriving in a few hours. She closed her eyes thinking over the work she would need to catch up on from yesterday. She feels Korra shift again as one of her muscular thighs presses between her legs on a particularly sensitive spot. Asami gasps and bites her bottom lip hard also feeling the avatar's mouth against her neck suddenly.

Asami breaths through puckered lips. She was stimulated that was for sure, but that wasn't Korra's fault. Those were just particularly sensitive spots on a woman. She takes a deep breath and swallows softly trying to think of the best means of dealing with the situation, as Korra moves her thigh again. Asami works overtime trying to fight back a moan, that escapes as a whimper. After a few minutes her body settles down and she decides that she'll be alright as long as Korra doesn't move again. Though the wetness beginning to pool between her legs wanted the exact opposite at the moment. Asami also couldn't fight the satisfaction she felt having Korra ask her to be there for her. The most powerful woman on the planet laid against her so intimately, so innocently. It was a new feeling and she liked it.

Asami savored the thought as she finally falls off to sleep.

The alarm clock rings startling Asami who jolts awake sitting up knocking it off the nightstand. Korra had moved back to her chest at some point during the night. Asami lies back against the pillows covering her eyes with her forearm as she takes a deep breath calming herself down. That alarm was louder than she remembered. She lays her arm back down and gazes at her friend with a smile. 'Geez Korra you can sleep through anything can't you?' She caresses Korra's dark brown hair moving a strand from her face. Asami's heart began to ache the longer she looked at her.

She and Korra were great friends, but they had never been this close before. This was a new experience for Asami. She was surprised at how natural it felt. She grew up an only child and didn't know what it was like to have a sibling. And even in her experiences at boarding school she was never this close to any of her female friends. She smiled thinking to herself how much she appreciated Korra for bringing so many 'firsts' into her life. She giggled feeling Korra crawling up her body again. Asami lay still letting the avatar move where she pleased. She eventually settled into the crook of her neck again. Asami made sure to move her thigh this time. Korra began mumbling against her neck making her laugh. She couldn't believe how comfortable she was with Korra, this was a testament to their closeness.

Then the doorbell rang. Asami looks over at the clock forgetting that she had knocked it off the nightstand. "Korra..., Kor...raaaa." She says quietly in a sing song way. She pulls her head away staring at the sleeping avatar's face and taking her shoulders gently shaking her. "Korra, come on, you gotta get…." She's rendered speechless as their lips connect.

Her eyes widen as the sleeping avatar snuggles back into her neck whispering. "Korrasami." And laughing in her sleep.

Asami blinks rapidly and swallows hard as her heart beats faster suddenly. She takes a deep breath as the doorbell continues to ring. "Korra." She says firmly but loudly, now gently pushing the 5'9" avatar off of her. "Korra!" Asami yells finally getting out of her arms.

Korra slowly opens her eyes seeing Asami reaching for her shirt and jacket keeping her back turned to the avatar. She stands and walks to the door. "Korra, that would be Katara. It's time for your healing session."

The caramel skinned avatar slowly turns over pulling herself up by her arms. She can hear the nervousness in Asami's voice. "Is everything…." The door slams. "…okay?" Korra asks now swallowing.

She furrows her brow then lies back against the headboard staring at the door. Korra takes a deep breath and gazes at her hands. They were still so warm from holding Asami all night. She smiles softly appreciating her friend so much more than she ever had. But why did Asami seem so nervous all of a sudden. Korra suddenly has a flashback of her dream last night. Then she shakes her head remembering the kiss, but it was just a dream. There was no way Asami could know about it. She sighs as the bedroom door opens. Asami averts her eyes as she holds the door for Katara.

Korra furrows her brow again. "Asami, is….is there something wrong?"

The onyx haired woman just half smiles still not making eye contact. "No, everything is fine. I've just got to head off to work. I have a lot to catch up on. I hope your session goes well." She says quickly already halfway out the door. She stops as Katara grabs her wrist and looks into her eyes. The 85 year old waterbender's grip was as light as a feather but as tight as a vice. Katara glances at a confused Korra. Then focuses on Asami. She smiles recognizing the expression on the young woman's face. It was the same one she had when Aang first kissed her so suddenly all those years ago.

"Take a deep breath my dear. Everything is fine right? No need to hurry. The work will get done when it needs to be done. Now I would love a cup of tea. Why don't you go downstairs and make some, huh? I'll be down after Korra's treatment." She says with a quiet wisdom.

Asami opens her mouth to speak. "But…"

"Now now, Asami, don't argue with your elders. Go on now. I'll be down soon. Look in my bag and use the leaves marked with blue. I like my tea steeped a little longer anyway." She says turning and walking slowly over to Korra's bedside. Asami sighs meeting Korra's eyes for a moment then quickly averting them. "Close the door behind you dear." Katara says as she pulls up a chair.

Asami closes the door and heads downstairs shaking her head rationalizing why she should listen to the old woman. She didn't want to go into the office preoccupied that was for sure. Korra didn't seem to know what had happened. That didn't mean that it didn't happen, but what was she supposed to do about it. It was just a kiss. It didn't mean anything, right. But why was she scared all of a sudden?

She opens Katara's bag and finds the leaves. She brews them up, then sits down in the living room to clear her head. The scent of the leaves was very calming. She felt a lot more relaxed, but couldn't get Korra off of her mind. That kiss kept replaying in her head. Each time it got slower and slower. Asami began to feel the softness of Korra's lips, the warmth of her body, the way she said their names together. Asami shook her head finding that her eye lids were so heavy she could barely stay awake. She laid back in the recliner and fell asleep.

"Now now Avatar Korra, how are you feeling today?" Katara asks as the avatar lays flat on her back.

Korra sighs and closes her eyes. "Tired."

Katara covers her hand in glowing water and holds it over Korra's chest. "Is that so, you seem to have slept pretty well by my eyes." She says moving her hands up and down and back and forth over her body.

The young Avatar lifts her head. "Lie back dear." Katara says.

Korra sighs heavily feeling as though her emotions are moving of their own volition. "I don't mean sleep Gran. I'm tired. Tired of fighting, tired of betrayal, tired of trusting, tired of… men… their either trying to kill me or order me around." Korra says as her heart beats faster.

"Deep breath dear."

Korra breaths in and out. "No one cares about me Gran Gran."

"Oh that's not true at all. I care about you and what about all of your friends?" Katara says.

"I know you care Gran, but all anyone else cares about is the Avatar."

"Well that is who you are after all." Katara says.

"No, Gran. I'm Korra. Being the Avatar is a job. And that's all everyone cares about. They only care about what I can do for them. That's it, and I'm tired of it. They only want me to get well so they can put a saddle on my back and ride me til I die, then reincarnate so they can do it all over again. Maybe Zaheer was right. What use is there in repeating an endless cycle over and over again."

"Be a dear and stick out your tongue." Katara says.

As soon as the young avatar does a hand, made of ice plucks her chin causing her to bite her tongue. "OW! What was that for?!" Korra asks as the old waterbender pushes her forehead back down into the pillow.

"That's what happens when you tell lies dear. I'll not hear such things come out of your mouth again. Your friends and family love you whole heartedly. And that is the truth. Whether you are the avatar or not."

Korra sighs. "Then why aren't they here?" She asks as tears roll down her cheek.

"Someone has to make sure you have a world to return to and someone had to open the door for me to come in and heal you. You aren't alone dear. " Katara says as she moves her hands to Korra's legs making the young woman wince for a moment.

The avatar smiles as she thinks of her friend. "Asami." She sighs. Katara notices then moves her hands back to the Avatar's chest. She could feel the energy in Korra's heart center was a lot lighter and more fluid. She knew exactly what it meant.

"She is a lovely young woman isn't she?" Katara comments. "She's brave, loyal, kind, intelligent, and wise beyond her years. Someone would be fortunate to have her by their side."

"Yeah, she is really great. I'm glad she's here, I know how busy she can get. I'm sure she'll end up with someone amazing." Korra says with her eyes still closed.

"You remind me so much of Aang. I can see him in you." The old woman says as Korra looks up at her.

"Really?" Korra asks.

Katara nods and sighs softly as though deep in thought.

"What is it Gran?" Korra says laying her head back and closing her eyes again.

"He was such a creative man, always knew what he wanted and wasn't afraid to go after it. (She pauses for a moment) Korra do you remember Rasa and Septa?" The old woman asks her.

Korra sighs and shakes her head suddenly realizing why the old waterbender was being so complimentary of her friend. "Asami's not lar Gran."

"That's not what I asked." Katara says quickly.

"Yeah I remember them." The young avatar says.

"They really are a darling couple. Do you know how they got together? It really is a fascinating story." She says.

Korra takes a breath realizing that she hadn't ever asked the two women how they met in part because she never thought about it. They were always so happy everyone assumed they'd always been together. "No Gran, I don't know, but what does that have to do with anything?"

"You know of all the elements water is the most adaptable even more so than air. Waterbenders know how to go with the flow and become what we need to get the job done. You've been through a lot lately Korra. Your body isn't the only thing that needs healing. Your heart is also wounded. And only one kind of medicine can heal it." Katara takes a deep breath as she places her hand on Korra's forehead. "Did you know that Septa wasn't lar, but she loved Rasa all the same. She'd always say, 'Rasa is the only woman for me.' And she meant it." She says laughing to herself.

Korra rolls her eyes. "Gran, I'm not…I mean…Asami's great and everything, but…"

"You know Aang was as an amazing waterbender too. He saw things so clearly sometimes, but the things that were right in front of his nose were always a bit tricky for him. He was funny that way. It seems you two have that in common. The deeper the waters the harder it can be to see."

"Gran..."

"Korra, your session is finished for today. I believe that you can be completely healed, but the medicine won't work on you just yet. I'll be back in a few days for your next treatment. You just lay down and rest for a while, while your body acclimates to my treatment." Katara says as she stands to her feet.

"But Gran, I just woke up." She says as the old woman pulls a leaf out of her pocket.

"Chew on this." She says then moves to leave the room.

She closes the door behind her as she takes her time getting down the stairs. She passes Asami who is knocked out in the living room. Katara smiles then goes to make her tea. She sits in front of the young woman and waves a scented leaf in front of her noise.

The young woman opens her jade green eyes and blinks a few times before yawning. "Oh Mrs. Katara, I'm sorry I must have fallen asleep. Let me go get your…" She says seeing two cups of freshly poured tea on the table in front of her.

"It's fine sweetie, we're all set. Are you feeling any better?" Katara asks.

Asami takes a deep breath. "Yeah, I mean yes mam. I feel much better."

"Call me Gran Gran."

Asami raises her eyebrows. "Oh okay…Gran…Gran." She says with a smile.

Katara sips some of the tea savoring the flavor. "So why were you in such a hurry earlier?"

Asami blinks a few times as she brings her fingers to her lips. She can feel her heart beating faster again suddenly. She puts her legs together and places her hands on her knees. Then she brushes her hair behind her ear nervously, not making eye contact. "Oh it was…"

"I'm an old woman dear, and while I love a good story, with all due respect, I'd prefer one that's not made up." Katara says with a gentle telling smile.

Asami sighs and finds Katara's warm aqua blue orbs. "Korra…kissed me. I mean, it was an accident. She was asleep and doesn't know that she did it, at least I don't think she does."

Katara sips her tea. "Mmm, how do you feel about that sweetie?" Asami takes an apprehensive breath.

"Calm down dear, have another sip of tea." Katara says as the young woman does as she's told.

"I, uh, don't really know." She says pushing her hair behind her ear again and scratching her neck.

"Did you like it?" Katara asks nonchalantly. Asami's eyes widen then she looks down at her knees.

"Breathe dear. It's alright. Just be honest, this is just between you and I. It won't leave my lips unless you tell me otherwise." Katara reassures her.

"I….I…It was nice." She says finally releasing a relieved breath and giving Katara some eye contact. "Does that make me weird? I mean, Korra and I are friends."

Katara just decides to cut to the chase already knowing what she felt between both girls. "Yes it does." She says sipping her tea as Asami's eyes widen in fear. Katara laughs. "Relax dear, you are far too young to be so high strung. I'm only having fun with you. You are perfectly normal and more self-aware than I was at your age. Now, may I ask how this sleepy kiss transpired?"

Asami sits up straight. "Korra…." She stops herself wondering if her friend would be alright with her sharing this information with her.

Katara picked up on it right away. "I trained and advised Korra from the age of 4, there isn't much I don't know about her dear. Not to mention I was married to her previous incarnation. Fire away." She says confidently.

"Well, I was so happy I could be there for her. She was so sad even after Jinora's ceremony. I told her I would be here if she needed me. So she asked me if I would hold her last night. I mean she's been so down and quiet lately, it just meant a lot that she even spoke with me. So, I held her until she went to sleep. Then this morning when you rang the doorbell, I tried to wake her up, that's when she kissed me. I kinda freaked out." She says taking a deep breath.

"Did she say anything?"

Asami nodded her head. "Yeah she did, she said…Korrasami." She says with a small smile.

Katara begins laughing. "Aang used to do that too. He always had the most amazing dreams. Some things never change. May I ask why you got so flustered?"

"I mean wouldn't you be?"

"Not if I cared about the person."

"I…I care about Korra." Asami says sitting up in her chair suddenly. "I mean she...she's like a sister to me….and we're both…girls."

Katara smiles and pats Asami's knee. "You remind me a lot of myself when I was your age. Both Korra and the Avatar need someone like you on their side. Keep up the good work sweetie. I remember when the Avatar first kissed me, I didn't want to admit that I liked it. I didn't trust myself as much as you do." Katara puts her cup of tea down and stands to her feet.

"Wait, Gran Gran, what about….(she lowers her voice) what about the kiss? What should I do?" Asami says.

Katara puts a warm wrinkled hand on the young woman's cheek. "What does anyone do when they are kissed by someone they care about? This isn't really that hard is it? Not for a smart young woman like you." She pats her cheek and leaves the house.

Asami stands there staring at the door with her mouth slightly open. She takes a breath furrowing her brow. If Korra were a guy, she'd know exactly what she needed to do, but that wasn't the case. The heiress turns and looks up the stairs.

She gulps making her way to Korra's room. The first thing she needed to do was apologize. She didn't mean to be so short with her earlier, she was just scared, understandably so. She really did care about her, the kiss was just an accident, it was fine, it didn't really mean anything. She says to herself as she gently taps on the door which opens slowly, not completely closed.

She peeks in and can see that Korra is knocked out. Asami smiles as she tip toes in and goes to pull the sheets up to tuck her in. She looks down at the beautiful caramel skinned avatar's face feeling a tightening in her stomach the longer she stares at her. Asami feels mesmerized suddenly remembering the softness of Korra's lips. She unconsciously lowers her face to Korra's, tucking her hair behind her ear the closer she gets yearning to feel that sensation again as it replays in her mind. Korra giggles, startling her as she snuggles under the covers. "Korrasami." She whispers again with the same sleepy laughter.

Asami smiles moving her face away as her heart beats a little faster. She sighs backing out of the room a look of concern suddenly begins to spread across her face. Asami realizes that what she was feeling in that moment wasn't something she should be feeling for a friend.

She gives her head a quick shake remembering that she needed to get back to work. She heads out the front door. As she gets in the car, she can't help but smile thinking that Korra was probably dreaming of her. These sudden thoughts and feelings were scaring her. Asami adjusts the rear view mirror looking into her own eyes. 'It was just an accident. I just need to be there for her…as her friend and that's exactly what I'm gonna do.' At least that's what she told herself. She sighs as she drives away from the house. "It didn't mean anything." She whispers.

TBC….

Lar: Gay (Korraverse only)

Actual meaning: Lar is Scandinavian and it means Victorious.