Asami’s inquiry threw him off guard. He knows that his relationship with Asami after the fallout of their relationship isn’t as great as he hoped it to be. Still, he didn’t expect the non-bender to make a general question be so specific. Rather than questioning his general reasons on why he left Asami for Korra, the young Sato specifies it to a question where he can’t really defend himself. The question itself irritated him. Did she really think that he only loved her because she was rich? That all of those affections and gestures of endearment were nothing more, but an act?

Mako wanted to laugh out loud. Though he acknowledges the fact that she’s angry at him, she still didn’t have to go to the point where she basically calls his act of devotion as lies. The fire bender thought that Asami knew him better. That she knows how hard it is for him to show how he cares for people because of this stoic front that he has mastered over the years. That she also knows that when he cares for someone, he really cares for that person because he knows how it feels like to lose a loved one.

As much as possible, Mako didn’t want to argue because he still felt responsible for the angered state that Asami is in. With a sigh, the adolescent endeavored to calm down his accumulating aggravation. “I didn’t love you because of material things, like money. I loved you because you’re this amazing girl who cared for me.”

Though he never really voiced how much he appreciated the non-bender, Mako made sure that he at least expressed it through his actions. “Granted that I was enchanted with your beauty during our first meeting, our relationship wouldn’t have lasted as long if I didn’t care for you. As for the money, not once did I ask for you to help me financially. You offered and I accepted for the sake of my brother.”

The fire bender’s statement sounded harsher than how he intended it to be, but he wanted to get it across that he didn’t love her because of her money. He loved her because she’s this down to earth girl who didn’t act like a spoiled rich girl. She treated him like they were in equal status despite him being in the lower class. Asami Sato – she was a queen before his eyes while he kneeled on the ground as her servant.

“What is being an Avatar? It’s nothing but a nickname given to people who can bend all the four elements. Love can’t be defined by a nickname. I love Korra, just Korra. I don’t care if people view her as the Avatar because to me, she’s just Korra. She’s just the obnoxious, loud, and hard headed Korra that we all know.” Was his explanation evident enough for her to understand? In some aspect his response might’ve been too direct, but when it comes to proving his love for Korra, he’ll explain it without faltering.

After explaining, Mako fell into a silence. Amber eyes gazed at the non-bender in hopes of letting her know the sincerity behind his confessions. That after this confrontation, maybe they’d go back to the way how things used to be. The fire bender wouldn’t mind being friends again.

Dear Korra,

I hate how stubborn you are. How you never listen to anyone else but yourself, who do you think you are? Ok you’re the avatar but still! Plus you always give this expression that makes you look adorable – I mean ugly.

I hate how your hair smells like lilac despite being out in the sun. How can your hair smell so good? Your hair’s so weird too! It shines and feels like silk whenever I touch it. I want to play – I mean I hate it so much.

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Mako had no problems with the young general staying with them for a couple of months. If it meant easing the troubles for Korra, then he really wouldn’t mind. “I don’t mind Iroh helping out Korra.” He replied honestly.

The sudden revelation, however, did make him grow a bit skeptical with the whole arrangement. Bolin had a way of always exaggerating things. Maybe this was just one of those scenarios where Bolin tries to pick up all the small details and bring it as a big thing. Although, Mako had noticed all the attention that Iroh has been giving to Korra. No…He couldn’t like Korra, not my Korra…right? Suddenly he felt anxious. The sudden urge of finding Korra crept up to him as he made his way through the corridors of Air temple Island. Abruptly, he stopped when he noticed a familiar figure with a sun kissed tan. The fire bender didn’t think twice before making his way to her. Upon reaching the certain avatar, he noticed the endearing mirth that she exchanged with the young general. Eyes twitching, Mako swiftly took her in his arms before giving her a long passionate kiss right in front of Iroh. So much for no PDA. 

A teasing grin printed across his face when he felt Korra kissing back. After receiving the desired response, he pulled back before eyeing the rather shocked general. “Oh, didn’t see you there. Sorry.” Not wanting to let go, Mako took the initiative of wrapping his slender arms around her curves before giving one sly sneer to the general. The flabbergasted look that the general displayed was enough to tell him that he got the message. Yeah, Korra’s mine. 

((what am i doing….possessive mako is possessive))
((WHY ARE YOU GUYS MAKING MAKO JEALOUS?)) 

The stranger sure did know a lot about his current situation with the avatar. There’s been countless of men from various age groups who’s been confessing their undying love to his girlfriend. He should be used to it by now, but he isn’t. How long can he keep up with the facade that he isn’t jealous or affected by it all? Apparently it only took him two days before snapping and almost punching the seventy sixth guy who devoted their abiding affection to Korra. The nerve of these people. 

Tenzin had advised him to not go near Korra whenever she’s healing people. Although he tried to refuse with the suggestion, Lin, however, agreed with the motion causing him to unfortunately and unwillingly, agree. So in short, he’s banned from going near Korra whenever she’s healing other benders. And boy did it suck big time. 

Mako crossed his arms, there was no point answering the first statement due to the massive embarrassment that he’ll be receiving. As for the second inquiry, he has tried to do something with that. His endeavor was quite an adventure, that he will admit. It was a success but it ended with another banishment from ever going near Korra whenever there’s press. Mako had merely kissed her while the press was around - it was a brilliant plan to tell the whole world that Korra is his while he is hers. Korra, however, found it less amusing and more idiotic. That time, it was Korra herself who banned him from being ten feet close to her whenever there’s a press. The fire bender questioned her decision though. He could’ve sworn he felt her kissing back when he kissed her. 

Sighing, he scratched the back of his head before expressing the misfortunes of his plots. “Let’s just say that Republic City will know soon enough…” Between his fingers, he held the paper with printed bold letter on the front page: AVATAR KORRA AND PRO BENDER TEAM CAPTAIN MAKO, DATING?!

Yep, they’ll know. 

((this was longer than I expected but I had fun writing this little drabble err half a oneshot LOL))

Did he love Asami? No. There’s a whole different concept when it comes to falling in love with someone and loving someone. They’re in different categories and people needed to know what the difference are. One can love the personality of a person and never reach that point of falling in love. Those are the causes of tears and heart breaks. Loving someone is equivalent to the yearning that you feel whenever loneliness starts to get you. When that loneliness gets you, you’d try to think that you’re in love with someone and even perceive that you are but sooner or later you’ll realize that this love that you hold is not the love that you portrayed it to be. Falling in love meant not realizing it until the proper time, and loving someone is loving them at the very beginning. The question had him questioning. Did was he in love with Asami or did he love Asami? Two different variations and he couldn’t help but agree with the grey faced stranger. “I love Asami, yes.” But he wasn’t particularly in love with her, per say…

He loved her the moment he saw her face.

He loved her the moment she spoke to him

He loved her the moment they went out on a date.

He loved her whole being without even getting to know her.

It’s different from falling in love and he knows that. Falling in love meant more time and moments together.

He was irritated the moment he saw her. She acted like a complete fan girl and all he did was brush her off. 

He felt idiotic when he found out that she’s the avatar.

She helped them despite giving her the wrong first impression.

She helped him when his brother was lost.

She became their friend, his friend, and he didn’t realize it but he fell in love with her. 

He’s in love with her but he loves another girl. Two different concepts that he realized too late. 

Mako didn’t understand why these strangers were asking him questions out of the blue. Wasn’t it enough for them that he admitted that he’s in pain? That letting her go would be torture for him? There are countless of reasons why he’s with his Asami. The fire bender wanted to believe that he was repaying her gratitude by giving her a shoulder to cry on. Asami had sponsored them when they had no money to continue in the arena and he had to make amends. And doing so required him to give her the attention that she needed. At least, that’s what he’s supposed to do…right?

No, that wasn’t it. No matter how much he wants the idea to push through his brain, he just couldn’t. He admits that he does have some feelings of affection towards Asami but, it didn’t compare to how he feels for Korra. Then for a second he thought of his brother. He thought of how Bolin had described Korra. Full of enthusiasm but nevertheless sincere. For the longest time he had tried to protect his brother from pain and in the end, he was the one who caused it. Mako concluded that he has the tendency of always hurting the people that he cherished.

Despite thinking about it thoroughly, he still found no answer to the stranger’s question. How can he when he himself can’t answer the question? He couldn’t just simply tell this stranger about his deepest feelings. With a huff, Mako replies full with coolness in his voice, “I’m with Asami because I like her and Korra is just a teammate.” Lies – he’s mastering it very fast and he didn’t know how to stop. 

The stranger’s question made him feel dejected in no words can describe. What was he supposed to feel? He could tell the stranger that he feels jovial for his brother. That he would feel proud that Bolin can find such a wonderful girl. But doing so would mean that he will have to lie.

Mako knows that he would feel too distressed to actually feel happy for his brother. The jealousy that he would feel would be beyond what he can handle. The fire bender could act nonchalant about it but he knows it would kill him inside. The picture of the young avatar with a different boy constricted pain in his heart. But this time it will be different, because this time it will be Bolin. And he has to take that into consideration.

“I would be happy for them” such lies that spat through his lips.

He would try to be happy for them.

He would try to let her go for the sake of his brother’s happiness.

He would try to let his and her heart be free from all the ‘what could’ve been’ and ‘what ifs’ by never looking back.

He would try, but he knows that it would take him years to accomplish.

It isn’t easy letting go of your first love after all.