You and I [Desami Fanfiction]

Chapter 25: Don't Worry

Desna

I stay outside for a few minutes, my lips still tingling, my legs still aching.

“Desna!” I hear a harsh voice call. For moment, I almost think it’s Asami, but I know better than that. I turn to see my sister hurrying towards me.

“Desna, is that what this is all about?” she demands. I must look as lost as I feel, because she groans. “You and Asami.”

“What about us?” I ask her in a bitter tone.

“Can’t you see what she’s done to you? She’s playing with you, trying to win your trust! Desna, you should have heard the things she said about Father-.”

I cut her off. “Like that he left me there to die? That he cares more about the spirits than me? Those weren’t just her words, Sister,” I scoff.

Eska’s mouth hangs open. I let out a sigh and shake my head. “I didn’t mean that. Don’t worry. But Asami truly cares about me.”

“Is that why she just kissed you and ran off? I know of similar relationships.” I can tell by Eska’s tone that she’s now referring to her and Bolin.

“I made her go,” I argue, knowing it’s true. “And anyway, what would you know about it?”

“I know what I just saw, Desna,” she says, her tone now pleading. “I know how you feel about her.”

“No,” I growl. “You don’t. And anyway, you shouldn’t be spying on us. It’s my business who I associate with.” With that, I head back into the house.

“I’d say you did more than just associate,” Eska mutters, just loud enough for me to hear.

Asami

The trip back to the city seems to get longer each time you take it. This one drones on all night, leaving me alone in the dark with my thoughts.

I was still mad at Desna for making me leave. A small part of me said I should go back, but I didn’t want to make Desna anymore mad at me. And anyway, he had said he loved me, so maybe he wasn’t too mad just yet.

Finally, the lights of the city come into view. The probending arena is all lit up, and I remember that tonight is the night Bolin’s final mover is scheduled to air. I’ve made it back just in time to catch it.

I park Varrick’s boat close to the arena and hurry inside. I can see by the dim lights that it’s already started. I doubt Bolin even noticed my absence, and I wasn’t sure Mako was here at all. I’m almost to my seat when I see a movement in the crowd. I watch as Bolin heads out the door I just came in, and I follow him out.

“Hey, Bo, what’s wrong?” I ask my friend. He’s leaning over the railing, looking down at the water thoughtfully.

“I guess I just miss my friends,” he mutters. “Everything is going so well for me, but it feels empty without everyone around. Korra’s gone. Mako’s in jail. You’re doing…business lady stuff. Team Avatar’s fallen apart.”

I stifle a giggle at his comment about me. So that’s what he thought I was doing all this time. I can’t help but feel a little guilty as well. I had hardly given Korra a second thought since Desna told me what happened to her. She could be dead, and here I was worried about my love life.

“I know,” I tell Bolin. “Things have changed so much since we first met. Why don’t you come back in and watch the rest of the mover with me?”

Bolin simply shakes his head. “You go ahead. I need another minute.”

I reluctantly leave Bolin alone as I take my seat again.

We seemed to be just getting to the action part of the mover. From what I could tell, Unalaq had Ginger and his minions were coming after Nuktuk. Just as I’m finally picking up on the mover, a crash comes from the other side of the arena. Everyone turns to look at Bolin.