Yearning, Learning - [Catradora Drabbles] [Returns 09/29/23]

5 - Modern AU

When she sees Adora cover up a yawn, Catra figures it's time to try to convince her into catching a break. "Want to go get some food?" she suggests, placing her hands on her shoulders, "You've been here for three hours now."

The blonde closes her book and sets it aside, a hand bringing itself over her forehead and another on Catra's left one. She sighs, a smile showing after it. "Would it be okay, though?" Then, she frowns, letting Catra's hand go. "It just feels like I haven't studied enough yet."

"C'mon," the brunette persists, nudging her shoulders. "You've got two whole months. That's plenty of time!" To further ease matters out, Catra rubs her cheek against Adora's, fur tickling the latter's face and driving out a few giggles from her. "I'm sure you'll do good, but burning yourself out like this'll get you nowhere." She lets her shoulders go and plops down on the chair next to hers, a hand now placing itself on her shoulder. "How about it? There's a coffee shop right by the corner."

She can see Adora hesitate for just a moment, her shoulders drooping along with her frown. Her gaze scrunches up, forming lines on her forehead. "You'll get old ahead of time if you keep thinking it too much."

Thankfully, that's enough teasing to get her out of her stump. She stands up, glares, and chases after her, although quietly. It's a silent pursuit, with Catra dodging chairs and tables while Adora tries her best on doing the same thing. Trained and skilled as she was, the brunette was still more agile than her, her feline genes helping even things out between them. The romp continues until they both reach the door, being shushed by the librarian the second the bells chime too loud, their exit the least graceful of their chase.

The two women burst into laughter as soon as the door closes. Adora slumps against a wall while Catra crouches down, taking a moment to compose themselves. Ten minutes pass, and they're ready to go, the scents of coffee and pastries caught when they finally snap out of the leftover adrenaline from the run. The blonde helps her girlfriend up with the stretch of a hand, keeping her hold on her as they make way to the shop. Sun shines over them as they walk, the clouds parting with the strong wind that blows past. Rain warns to arrive with the droplets they can feel against their skin, these cold to the touch.

"Wanna run for it?" Adora suggests, aware of Catra's dislike of water beyond that of showering and soaking her feet at the beach.

Surprisingly, she shakes her head, a smile forming when she winks at her. "I'm fine," she says, grasping her hand stronger. "It feels nicer when I'm with you." There's a pause in her words, her continuation making matters less romantic. "That, and I'm kinda tired out by what we did back there."

Adora laughs, replying with, "...Same here."

They both share a grin and a bursted chuckle, minds thinking the same thing. "We're kinda letting ourselves go, aren't we?" Catra comments, letting her hand go when they both make it to the coffee shop. "In training, I mean."

With how peaceful things had become, training had lost its frequency. Now, they only did it for fun and for old times sake. "I think we are," Adora replies, smile widening. She holds the door for her, sweet scents augmenting as they step in. "But it's been a nice change of pace. Even with college looming over... I like the new life we have now."

Catra nods, pressing a quick kiss to her lips right before approaching the ordering counter. "I think so, too."

• • •

Hello!

After a few health-related matters and a break taken for that same reason, I'm back with the usual updates for this story. Updates will continue being twice a week, though I've chosen to shake things up a little by changing the prompt list I'll be using for all 30 drabbles of this fanfic.

I'll be leaving the music prompts one for a separate drabble compilation, featuring a series of mixed SPoP couples, such as Scorfuma, along with Netossa and Spinerella! For the current compilation, I decided to switch it up for Pride Month themed prompts.

That'll be all for now, and take care. :-)