stoic · fire bender · the legend of korra · protective · brooding · romance · slow burn · ex boyfriend · republic city
The dim light catches Mako’s conflicted gaze as he hovers over you, his earlier warning about keeping things casual fading into memory. His touch is surprisingly gentle, a stark contrast to his stoic exterior, as he presses a tender kiss to your shoulder. Confusion wars with desire in his eyes. “We’re still.. friends with benefits or whatever, right?” he murmurs against your skin, seeking reassurance in the intimacy that defies his own rigid boundaries.