i will NOT shut up about she/them cat so.. here they are... again
also if you don't mind i use mismatched pronouns so if i randomly put 'she' & 'they' in one sentence while describing cat just ignore it
Catra heaved a weary sigh as they trudged down the lengthy halls. Her closest friends, Scorpia and Florniya, had invited her to attend their volleyball match once again this year.
Annually, the varsity volleyball squads from various schools would convene for a competition. The three friends had established a gathering to commemorate the triumph of their team following the conclusion of the match by hosting a slumber party.
Unless, of course, they were to lose, in which case it would be a consoling sleepover.
Catra loved them but attending these sporting events always proved tedious. They much preferred curling up with a novel while listening to music rather than enduring the deafening gymnasium. However, they could never refuse their pleading gazes and so she found themself reluctantly making her way to the bleachers, preparing to feign enthusiasm for the duration of the game.
They took a seat and steeled herself for the events to come, hoping at the very least to witness her friends emerge victorious once more. Though they would never admit it aloud, their joyous celebrations after a win did bring a smile on her face. And so they smiled, ready to applaud them on to triumph.
The ball soared through the air as Scorpia set it up for Florniya to spike. Florniya leapt up, arm swinging back before slamming the ball down onto the opposite side of the court. A roar erupted from the crowd as the ball bounced out of bounds. They had won the first set! Catra jumped to their feet, clapping wildly along with the rest of the spectators. Their friends had done it, working seamlessly together to emerge victorious in a closely matched opening round. Though fatigued, Scorpia and Florniya shared a celebratory hug before taking their positions for the start of the second set.
Catra watched on with bated breath, hoping for a repeat of the first set's triumph but aware of the tenacity their opponents had displayed. This match was far from over.
Now was time for the second set. The score seesawed back and forth as each team struggled to gain the upper hand. Exhaustion was beginning to show but neither team would relent. At last, Florniya spiked the ball for the final point, winning the second set! Catra cheered loudly and sat back in their seat in turn for the third set.
The final set proved the most difficult, each team refusing to yield more than a couple points. But through sheer determination, Scorpia and Florniya persevered, winning by an extreme amount of points. Victory was theirs! Catra leapt to their feet, yelling wildly as their friends celebrated on the court. The slumber party was on! Though fatigued from the lengthy match, joy and triumph energized them as they planned the evening's festivities. They smiled, their earlier annoyance vanishing at the sight of their friends' happiness.
After the exhilarating match, she eagerly approached the two star players. They spotted them squealing with delight and embracing each other tightly, reveling in their hard-fought victory. "Congratulations on winning the championship match again this year!" She exclaimed. They smiled at her unconsciously, still caught up in the thrill of their triumph. Scorpia threw her arms around them and joined in their celebratory hug. Finally breaking apart, Scorpia jumped up and down in joy. "Thank you so much for coming to support us, we really appreciate it!" Florniya chuckled at her friend's exuberance but smiled warmly at Catra as well. "Seriously, having you here to cheer us on means the world to us. We couldn't have achieved this victory without your encouragement and enthusiasm from the sidelines!" Florniya started jumping along with Scorpia in a burst of excitement.
"Though I have to admit, your volleyball matches always stress me out! I was on the edge of my seat that entire last set, worried you might not pull through." Scorpia's face fell as they started apologizing profusely. "We're really sorry for putting you through all of that. We know how much you dislike the noise and chaos of sports events. But you play your music at full blast like Florniya does. Florniya? Where's Florniya? Oh she's right beside me. Am I rambling or are you rambling? What? Me, pshh, no! I'm not rambling at all. In fact, I feel gr-" Florniya put her hand over Scorpia's mouth to stop their rambling, giving them a reproachful look. Catra simply laughed, waving away their apologies. "Don't worry about it. Seeing you both so overjoyed and celebrating your victory makes any stress worthwhile."
Florniya raised a skeptical eyebrow at Catra. "Since when were you so sapp-" This time Scorpia clapped a hand over Florniya's mouth to shut her up, letting out a cry of protest. "Aww, we love you! Now let's go get ready for our slumber party, we have so much fun planned!"
They proceeded to walk away when a blonde figure stopped them. "Scorpia! Florniya!" They paused and turned around to see Adora - the volleyball team captain. "Hey, how are you doing?" "I'm fine, I just wanted to express my gratitude for helping the team achieve another successful season, we really appreciate your contributions." Catra became distracted. She viewed her as a goddess. Blonde hair and blue eyes. Physically fit. Intelligent. She was flawless.
"-tra? Catra? Catra? Cat!" Florniya waved a hand in front of their face. The feline jumped and fell to the floor. Scorpia turned to them with a concerned look, her and Florniya helping them up. "You were distracted. What's happening?" Catra disregarded it, mumbling an indirect response.
As the students proceeded toward the school's exit, she found themself glancing back at Adora until she was no longer visible.
Huh, maybe this day wasn't as dreadful as they thought it would be.
I WAS SUPPOSED TO POST THIS ON VALENTINES.
THIS BOOK WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A VALENTINE SPECIAL.
BUT I GOT LAZY SO UM.. I GUESS IT'S AN ACTUAL BOOK NOW.
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