The Rebellion Within

Chapter 17: Engineering

"I mean, he could somehow go MIA."

"Korra..."

"Hell, on the battlefield? Might accidentally get shot by a captain with really bad aim."

"Korra!"

"What?! I'm just saying." Asami could only giggle as Korra looked down at her with a full on grin, the morning sun kissing both their naked skin; and Asami took the opportunity to take in the sight of Korra's muscles flexing under the shine of the sun, while the captain was propped up on her elbow. "Wouldn't it be easier?"

She had a point.

"Korra, you're not disappearing Mako after I sign the paper. It's suspicious. " She let out a soft sigh as Korra trailed small kisses up her jaw up to her chin. "Besides I have a plan for that."

"Care to elaborate?" Korra bit the nurse's bottom lip and tugged it softly, causing Asami to let out a soft hum. She tried to sear Asami in a deep kiss, but felt a soft hand on her lips and a small push.

"Your breath stinks, you know? What if you poison me?" They both giggled and Korra shook her head, pulling away slightly.

"Then we shall both die together, since yours is also terrible." Asami snorted and Korra buried her face on the nurse's neck, cuddling closer to her.

Being here, entangled with a naked Asami on the bed was a gift; and Korra welcomed it with open arms. Yes, the circumstances were disappointing and they upset her at some degree; but she knew that whatever she was thinking, Asami had thought about it at least twice already. She could see it in some glances, the guilt hiding behind Asami's eyes; it was unbearable to see her this way. It even made her ask the question during one of the more quiet moments of the night, if Asami had given up control out of guilt. She remembered the shock in Asami's eyes, replaced by a look of pure love.

"I'm doing this because I love you and I feel the safest with you. You give me so much, you make me feel as precious as a drop of water in a hot desert. Don't ever doubt what I feel for you nor think I'm driven by guilt. The guilt does linger, I won't lie, but it doesn't cloud my judgement when it comes to you. I just wish these circumstances didn't exist..."

The raw emotion of Asami's words was enough to ground the captain, and the need to show her that no matter the circumstances Korra would be here every step of the way grew; because Asami wasn't some random nurse or soldier with whom the captain let out her frustrations with and tried to make herself forget where she was. No, the nurse with the emerald eyes and beautiful smile was so much more than those lousy one night stands. Asami was her protection, her ammunition, her escape, she was everything Korra needed.

The sound of Korra's stomach rumbling pulled her out of the thoughts. Maybe she could even be my breakfast.

"What are you thinking?" She heard Asami's soft voice and felt the gentle tracing of her fingers around her back, stopping and tracing over a scar she had on her left side. At first, last night, she flinched upon the touch, but now it felt so soothing; knowing that Asami didn't care about her imperfections. She planted a loud kiss on the pale neck and leaned up on top of the nurse.

"About breakfast and that we should probably get you back to your duties." She smiled at Asami's annoyed face and grinned when the nurse let out a really loud whine.

"But your bed is so comfy...and warm...ugh" She buried her face on Korra's pillow, her voice muffled. "And it smells like you."

"You know you're welcome to stay here whenever you want. You just have to ask nicely, duchess." To this Asami turned to glare at her, making Korra laugh rather loudly.