Hardships

Memories

Adora's POV:

Its been 4 weeks since Catra has been placed into a medically induced coma. I've been visiting her every night after training with Light Hope. Tonight was like every other night, I would come by sing her favorite song by her bedside, hold her hand and run my hand through her hair like we she would do whenever I was sick as a kid, and when I got tired I would wrap my legs around hers and lay my head on her chest and listen to her heart beating. I miss her. I miss her annoying ass smirk. Her 'Hey Adora'. The way her tail wrapped around my waist when I would have her sleep at the bottom of my bed in the Fright Zone. When she would grab me and pull me behind her everytime Shadow Weaver would yell at us. She was right, she would always protect me from everything. From Shadow Weaver and her punishments. From being harassed and made fun of. She took the blame for all of it.

So here I was, laying in her bed running my hand through her fluffy hair. She looked so adorable when she slept. It kind of reminded me of when she came back from one of Shadow Weaver's punishments. She came back limping and groaning in pain. I walked over to her and helped her over to the bed and asked if she was ok. She told me it was fine and that she tripped. I sat her down next to me and she grabbed me by my waist and settled me onto her lap and wrapped her tail around my waist. Laying her head on my chest as I put my hand and in her hair massaging her scalp smiling when I heard her purring.

I smile down at her, when I remembered the memory. I ran my fingers along her jawline. " I heard that you're settled down", I sing softly, taking her hand in mine. " That you found a girl and you're married now. I heard that your dreams came true". I run my thumb over her hand and put my forehead against hers. "Guess she gave you things, I didn't give to you.
Old friend, why are you so shy?Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light". I put a hand on her chest and had to close my eyes to stop the tears from falling out of my eyes.

" I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited. But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it. I had hoped you'd see my face. And that you'd be reminded that for me, it isn't over", I lay my head on her chest and cuddle up next to her. Wanting for her tail to wrap around my waist and pull me closer to her. " Never mind, I'll find someone like you. I wish nothing but the best for you, too", I hear another voice say. My eyes widen and I look down at Catra, sighing when she was still asleep. I looked at the door and saw Bow leaning against it with a smile on his face. "Hey I heard you singing, are you ok? You seem pretty sad". I sigh and sit up looking at Bow and say, "Im not ok Bow. I-I almost killed my best fucking friend. And I-I know Im supposed to hate her. B-but I-". Bow places a hand on my shoulder and says softly, "You love her".

I scoff and say, "N-No I dont", I felt my cheeks heaten up and he giggles and says, "Its ok Adora. If she makes you happy and you care for her, You should go for it". I sigh and say, "H-How do you know s-she feels the same way?". Bow chuckles and sits down next to me and says, "She barely took her eyes off of you at the Princess Prom. And she was extremely hurt when you left her. Maybe she was hurt because she loves you too". I look back at my unconscious friend and sigh before saying, "I hope she gets better".  Bow nods and says, "Me too, for your sake. I know you're taking this harshly". I nod and felt all my composure crash down and I hugged Bow and sobbed into his shoulder. "I-I need her! I need her to wake up! I need to a-apologize for everything. I need to make it up to her! S-She can't leave me! Shes so f-fucking stubborn- S-Shes never bowed down to anyone! Why is she now!".

Bow hugs me tighter and whispers, "She'll be ok Adora. You need to have faith in her". I nod and squeeze his bicep and say, "Thanks Bow". He nods and says, "Hey Adora?". I raise a brow and ask, "Yeah, Bow?". He sighs and asks, "Why were you singing that song?". I sigh and lay back down next to her and say, "I sang that song to her when her first ex-girlfriend Octavia broke up with her. I also sang it to her everytime she was sick or-" I closed my eyes and let the tears fall and say, "When she would get beat by Shadow Weaver on my behalf". Bow sighs and says, "Dont feel bad Adora, you need to sleep". I nod and say, "Thanks, and you should tell Glimmer". Bow raises a bow, his cheeks becoming really red he scratches his neck and says, "W-What? Are youuu talking aboutttt". I giggle and say, "I know you like her". He sighs and says, "W-What gave it away?". I sigh and put a hand on his arm and say, " You're not a slick as you think Bowey Doughy".

Bow chuckles and says, "Ok Adora Flora, now cuddle up to your girlfriend and sleep ok?". My cheeks felt hot and I grumbled, "Shes not my girlfriend!!". Bow walks out the door and says smugly, "Not yet atleast!! Sleep Adora!!". I growl and wrap my body around Catra, laying my head down onto her chest, and gently grabbing right arm and wrapping it around my back and let my eyes close to the sound of her heartbeat. Wake up soon Catra. Please.

To be continued...