Finally together - SMUT (Catradora)

Chapter 8 - The plan

We ran through Brightmoon, our steps resonating through the empty corridors. Adora slammed the war room door open and Glimmer raised an eyebrow, irritated. «So, like I was saying... Adora and Catra, please take a seat... Entrapta found a way to use Horde prime's technology to teleport us to different parts of the universe. » Adora sat down with her back straight, listening carefully. I crossed my legs and leaned back, looking around. Why was I here? Did anybody wanted me at this table except Adora? I felt like I was imposing myself. I decided to lay low, trying not to get noticed, and listened to the queen. « So, in a week, I'd like to send some of you to different planets as ambassadors of Etheria. While you're there, I want you to gather as much information information as you can on the people living there, the level of magic of their planet and the damage Horde prime inflicted on their world. Bow already mapped out most of the planets in this quadrant of the galaxy. Once we gather more information we'll meet again and plan our reconstruction project. Any question? ». Bow talked for a while about the information he wanted to get and how he would build a 3D database. Entrapta looked way too excited. I still felt uneasy. Adora was absorbed by the discussion and I didn't feel connected to her at this moment. This chair wasn't very confortable. I uncrossed my legs and put my hands on my lap. I looked around at the room. It was so opulent, it mad me feel small. The princesses were all listening with a serious look. Scorpia caught my gaze and winked at me. I answered with a shy smile. I felt some relief. I was glad she was there. At that moment, Adora's hand gently slid on mine and I felt her warmth. I looked at her and she gave me a glimpse, smiling, and returned her attention to the front of the room. The room didn't feel as chilly as it did a moment ago. I squeezed her hand and focussed on it for the rest of the meeting.

When we got out, people were cheerful. Adora was excited by the plan and talked around. Scorpia was also busy so I felt alone again. I decided not to let myself drown in my loneliness this time. I went to Perfuma and initiated a conversation.

« - Hey Perfuma.

- Oh hi Catra!

- So, uh, did you enjoy the meeting?

- Oh yes, I'm excited to be part of this new adventure! »

I kept looking up to see if Adora was free. I just wanted to escape this small talk and be alone with her.

« - So how is it going with Adora? You must have a lot to talk about.

- It's fine, I said, looking away.

- How do you feel now that everything's over?

- Well, uh, relieved I guess... I do feel guilty about what I did though.» Oops, that slipped from my mouth... Why was I opening up to her like that? I looked down but then I felt her arms around me. «I understand, » she said after hugging me. « But you did so good too. We all know that you saved Glimmer and Adora. I know you have a good heart, Scorpia tells me about it all the time. You know, you dealt with a lot of things, it might take a while to feel better.

- Yeah, I guess...

- You know, if you ever need a break, or if you need to talk (she winked), please feel free to come to Plumeria, it would be great to have you there. » Why did she wink? Why did she invite me? Why would she want me there? Glimmer called out everyone to go down to eat and I was glad I could escape from this. Everyone was heading out to the cafeteria. Adora came close, took my hand and walked with me. I felt relief. When she was around, I didn't have to think about everyone else's thoughts about me. She was there, and this was all that mattered. I wanted to hold her waist and bring her close to my body but I didn't want everyone to look at us.

I didn't say much during the meal, I let Adora do the talking. She was talking about Sparkle's plan and got pretty excited. It got her eyebrows moving like crazy, like every time she got enthusiastic about something. It was cute. We decide to share desert because we were both full, but when our plate arrived, she almost shove the whole thing in her mouth. I remembered that, a long time ago, I mentally noted never to share food with her and it made me smirk. It also brought back memories of the past. I hadn't thought much about the past in the last few days, I tried to look forward, but it came back to me very clearly: memories of really dark teenager moments. At that time, I felt alone and weird all the time. Diners in the Horde weren't fun, except when Adora and I would escape and eat on the roof. We would cuddle and look at the moonrise. I remember thinking that she was only things nice in my life. She was a real light in this dark place. Even though she acted like a dumbass most of the time, she was the only one there with a bright clear laugh and comforting eyes. Everyone else was agressive or sad. Nobody was kind with me except her. I remembered this before, but I had never realized how sad my childhood and teenage years were. Now that I knew people outside the Horde had nicer youth, it saddened me more. I wondered what we would be today if we've had lived normal lives.