When our eyes met

Chapter III: Will I see you again?

"What is it?!" Adora couldn't help but growl out the whisper, her eyes looking down at Glimmer and crossing her arms over her chest. "I told you that she is the leader of the worst damn nation and you're still around her? You brought her to us!You really want to get killed or get us killed? What are you thinking ?" She hissed, her eyes looked at her only to give her a small push on her shoulder "Hey- I've decided that I'm not going to let rumours tell me what to think. I'll judge her myself. Now, if you'll excuse me.." She bowed slightly before turning and walking away, irritated at Glimmer, but she knew they would eventually work through this. Glimmer couldn't hold her back, she couldn't tell her anything other than stay behind and glare at the woman. Her eyes looked at the woman while she was leaving and took a small breath before tightening her fists to walk back to her friends and that...feline.

Adora was still mad, Catra could see it so she would wrap both arms around her left arm. Blue eyes looked down at the feline who was offering a smile at her. The cat girl didn't know if she should feel comfortable around these people or not even if something told her she was..not welcomed there, her guard would be up again that's for sure. Her eyes scanned her surroundings as ears would tilt up and still remain close to the only one she felt more comfortable with, Shera. She greeted them obviously, had a word or two and as the time passed she didn't think they were as judging as she thought, or they weren't because she was in front of them, she didn't know what they would say if she wasn't around. Adora, in the meantime, noticed that Catra was still staying close to her and she made an effort to include her into the conversation. She always had a hand on her arm or their shoulders were brushing against each other only to reassure and comfort her or at least she was trying to. She kept her voice quieter than she normally would have, though still audible for everyone, as she didn't want to irritate Catra's ears, especially with her being so close to her. Seeing she still didn't relax, she paused, before bending closer to her ear to murmur "Would you rather go walk around the garden? I've heard that it is open for exploration for the party members'' she spoke in confidence while Catra was already thinking of how rude it would be to attempt to walk away "I'll go grab my coat. '' She hummed after excusing herself for leaving. The girl went back to her own seat to grab her cardigan and see her mom dancing with ..someone. A tall man with white and hints of silver hair. He must be someone with power, she guessed.

Catra walked to the door made of glass, to open it and go outside. She supposed Shera would have been there too, so it wasn't that she would be alone to call her guards. She quickly covered herself with the coat, hating the cold weather, as always, her tail slowly moved and a silent purr escaped her throat at the heat that she felt. Adora was already waiting outside so when Catra came out, she smiled gently and offered her arm to her again "I noticed you weren't really comfortable with my friends, I figured you might prefer somewhere else instead" "What? No ...no they were ...lovely... I'm not used to being around many people... so talking to them or.. starting a conversation is difficult" Though the opposite happened with Shera, she would always think of something to tell so she could stay around her. "You seemed uncomfortable, is all. You weren't talking much, and staying close to me, ears constantly shifting. I probably should have asked you up front..." She followed as she moved around though, just as eager to stay close to her as Catra had been to her. Catra cursed herself under her breath, why was it so difficult to hide any emotion? Her ears were always going to give her out just like they did now and many times in the past. "I would be fine, but... thanks, I like it more here" She breathed out in a sharp tone, nuzzling in her coat. Her eyes looked at the garden while walking forward. Orbs glowing in the dark. Adora noticed her irritation at that and smiled "You're good at masking, don't worry. I'm sure nobody else noticed. I've just-... I've just been very good at reading people. Or at least their body language." She nodded to her thanking her, just smiling "No need to thank me. I just wanted to make sure you were comfortable. I did not want to ruin your night at the ball after all" Catra cut her sentence quickly when she said that "No ..no, in fact, I bet you can't ruin this night, it's the best ball, I told you already." Her eyes looked up at her only to take a short breath to change the subject "... The night's so cold.... Aren't you cold?... Didn't you bring any coat?" She could give her hers at any time. Thankfully, the night sky was beautiful to watch and some lanterns here and there were making it possible for Adora to see the road since Catra could see in the dark "Oh, the fabric of my suit is thick, it keeps me warm enough, I'll be alright"