Book 2 of Legend of korra: Eclipse

Chapter 21: Senior Celebration Reunion

It's been a few months since Korra's epic battle with Mavaatu, and she's been thriving ever since. Her grades have made a remarkable comeback, and she's once again an A+ student. To celebrate her academic success and the last few days of her senior year, Korra is hosting a party at home, which is turning out to be an unforgettable bash. To make it even more special, today also marks her 18th birthday, making it a double celebration.

As Korra stepped out into the night, she couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. She had thought she was done with Asami, but here she was, calling her on her birthday. Korra's heart was racing as she tried to process what was happening.

"Hey," Asami said, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Hey," Korra replied, trying to keep her tone neutral. "What's up?"

There was an awkward silence between them, and Korra could feel the tension building up.

"Can you come outside?" Asami asked finally.

Korra sighed, trying to hide her annoyance. "Asami, I'm in the middle of a party. Can't it wait?"

But Asami didn't seem to pick up on Korra's tone. "I just wanted to talk to you about something important. It can't wait."

Korra hesitated for a moment before relenting. "Fine."

Asami waited patiently on the front porch, her eyes fixed on the door. She had barely hung up the phone when she heard Korra emerging from the party, her footsteps heavy on the stairs. A moment later, the door swung open, and Korra stepped out into the night, her eyes scanning the porch before landing on Asami.

Korra tried to push aside her annoyance, knowing that she still had feelings for Asami.

"So, what is it?" Korra asked, trying to sound casual.

Asami took a deep breath before launching into her story. "I've been thinking about our past, and I realized that I was wrong to let you go. I want us to try and start over... as friends first."

Korra's heart skipped a beat as she tried to process Asami's words. She didn't know how to respond, and so she just stood there, frozen in place.

"I...I need some time," Korra stammered finally.

Asami nodded, looking disappointed. "I understand. I just wanted to give you the chance to talk about it."

Korra nodded, feeling a sense of relief wash over her. She didn't know what she wanted yet, but she knew she needed some time to figure it out.

"Thanks for coming out here," Korra said finally.

Asami's fingers wrapped around Korra's arm, halting her progress back into the party. Korra's heart skipped a beat, her back still facing Asami. Asami's small smile faltered for a moment before she spoke.

"Korra, wait," Asami said, her voice low and husky.

Korra's grip on the doorframe tightened as she slowly turned back to Asami. Her eyes scanned Asami's face, trying to read what was going on.

Asami held out her hand, and Korra's gaze followed it. In her palm lay a small, intricately carved water tribe bracelet. Korra's heart pounded faster as she recognized the gift.

"You...you left this at my house," Asami said, her voice barely above a whisper. Then continued, "I couldn't bring myself to give it back to you until now. I know it's not a lot, but it's something that was important to your parents."

Tears pricked at the corners of Korra's eyes as she took the bracelet from Asami. She turned it over in her hand, memories flooding back. Her parents had given her this bracelet before they died, and it had become a symbol of their love and protection.

Asami's words broke through the haze, and Korra looked up at her, her eyes searching for answers. "Why now?" Korra asked, her voice still husky.

Asami shrugged, her face a picture of vulnerability. "I don't know. I just felt like I needed to give it back to you now."

Korra's heart swelled with emotion as she took a step closer to Asami. The water tribe bracelet still clutched in her hand, she reached out and pulled Asami into a tight hug.

Asami's face turned bright red as she hugged Korra back, her arms wrapping tightly around Korra's waist. For a moment, they just stood there, holding each other close.

Just as it seemed like they were lost in the moment, Asami's grip on Korra's hand tightened. "Korra?" she whispered.

"Hey?" Korra replied, her voice muffled against Asami's shoulder.

Asami looked down at Korra, her eyes locked onto hers. For a moment, they just stared at each other, the tension between them palpable.

Then, without another word, Asami released Korra, about to cry. Korra turned back towards the door. "I think I'll just head back inside," Korra said over her shoulder.

Asami felt her heart race faster as she took a deep breath before watching Korra walk back inside the house to the party. Asami quickly wiped her tears away as she walked back to her car to drive off.

As Korra walked back into the party, Kaito spotted her and beamed with a smile. "Ah, there's the birthday girl!" she exclaimed, slinging her arm over Korra's shoulders. Korra's eyes flicked towards her, and she couldn't help but smile at Kaito's enthusiasm.

But as Kaito asked, "Hey, are you okay? You looked a little out of it just now," Korra's smile faltered for a moment. She felt a pang of guilt, knowing that she had been so caught up in the moment with Asami that she had almost forgotten about the party.

But as she looked at Kaito's concerned face, she forced a genuine smile back onto her lips. "Yeah, I'm fine," she said, her voice bright and cheerful. "Just a little lost in thought, I guess."

Kaito's eyes narrowed slightly, but she didn't press the issue. Instead, she pulled Korra back into the party, laughing and chatting with the other guests. Korra went along with it, but her mind kept wandering back to the moment with Asami.

As they danced and celebrated into the night, Korra couldn't shake the feeling that Asami was still watching her from the shadows. She would catch glimpses of her out of the corner of her eye, but whenever she turned to look, Asami would be gone.

It was like Asami was trying to tell her something without saying it out loud. And Korra couldn't help but wonder what it was.

As the night wore on, Korra found herself gravitating towards the door more and more often. She would glance outside, hoping to catch a glimpse of Asami lingering on the porch. But every time she looked out, Asami would be nowhere to be seen.

It was like they were playing a game of cat and mouse, each waiting for the other to make the next move. And Korra couldn't help but wonder what would happen next.