Time To Heal

Chapter 50

“Umm….how do I do this?”
Korra bit her lip to keep from laughing at her girlfriend’s annoyed expression as the ceo attempted to straddle the otter penguin.
“Just hold on to him…Trust me…you won’t hurt ‘em.” She replied, just as a curse filled the air.
“Well…at least I’m not the only one who has no idea what to do.” Asami stated, glancing over at where Desna had fallen face first into the snow.
Korra chuckled and fed another fish to the black and white creature.
“Come on…just sit here and hold on…he’ll do most of the work. It’s easier than riding your scooter.” The southerner replied while helping Asami onto the creature.
Korra laughed as she watched the creature ski down the hill, imagining the look of shock on Asami’s face.
“If you’re such a pro then race your mother and I.” Tonraq challenged, earning a smirk.
“Okay old man. Bring it.”
Desna and Eska both stood watching the family’s interaction, sharing an amused look as Asami trudged back up the embankment, covered in snow.
“I don’t know how you people live out here.” She muttered, walking by them and sitting next to Naga who nuzzled against her.
Asami had no idea how she could still be cold, though she was sure that something had frozen her blood by the feeling that ran through her body. Closing her eyes she leaned farther back into the polar bear dog’s fur, glad that she may finally get warm.
She hadn’t even heard anyone approach when she something warm being thrown over her before she felt heat suddenly. Opening her eyes she saw a familiar shawl thrown over her and a small fire being started.
“Why didn’t you tell me you were cold?” Korra grumbled, putting an arm around Asami’s shoulders and pulling her closer.
“I can handle it.” The engineer argued, earning a chuckle as the avatar rested her chin on her shoulder.
“Okay miss tough girl but you’ve got nothing to prove. You’re always bundled up anyway.” The southern native laughed before stealing a kiss
“I just wanted to show you a good time today. If you hated it you should have just told me.” She
muttered as they broke away, earning a sigh.
“I don’t hate it Korra…I just don’t enjoy riding something that waddles and slides down banks.” Asami assured, causing her girlfriend to laugh.
“Oh come on! It liked you!” Korra retorted, earning a snort.
“Well I’d like it better if I wasn’t on its back when it plowed through a pile of snow.”
Korra glanced down at Asami again, smiling as she responded
“Well….look on the Brightside. At least you don’t have it as rough as they do.”
Asami looked up then in the direction that Korra had pointed, only to see a playful bout between the twins and Korra’s parents; though the two ended covered in snow.