Connection ~ (Highschool AU - Catradora)

Chapter 16

Adora's POV

Hours had gone by as I laid numb against the tree not knowing what to do, or what to say. The last thing I remembered before falling asleep was getting into a fight with Catra, and then she decided that we should take a break. I wonder what I could have done better, I felt guilty and had remorse for the actions I had done. I should have just talked to Catra about my emotions, or just have never pushed her away the first time we kissed. Too many emotions flowed through my mind, too many to catch or think about at once.

"Adora!" I heard muffled yells. I thought it was just my imagination thinking it was Catra calling for me, which I know would never happen. So I decided to block out the noise and close my eyes.

"Adora!" I heard the scream again, this time more clear. My eyes flew open as I felt someone touch my shoulder.

There were Bow and Glimmer, they didn't look happy. They looked more worried and scared, which made me nervous.

"What are you doing up here?" I asked looking at Glimmer who was crouched down touching her hand on my shoulder.

"We wanted to hang out you since we've been so busy and all. But you weren't home, and we noticed Catra's jacket that was lying on your sofa, so we assumed that you were busy. But then we noticed the sliding door was left open so we assumed you went here, cause you always do and then we found you here" Bow explained.

I took in the newly processed information and couldn't think of a response, but the part of Catra's jacket caught my attention. 

"I have return Catra's jacket" I mumbled slowly getting up but a light hand pushed me back down.

I stared at Glimmer who was giving me a disappointed frown, "Adora...are you okay? Did something happen with you and Catra?"

I shook my head furiously, "No, why would that happen. Were just the best of friends right now"

Glimmer looked at Bow and shook her head, "Adora, don't you trust us? We know when you're lying, we're your best friends! Also, you have a bunch of tear stains on your face so obviously something happened.

I exhaled hard and put my hand up to cheek feeling the stained tears that were on my face that led a trail down to my whole face.

I held my head down and put my arms over my huddled legs and curled into a ball, "Catra...she decided that it is best if we just take a break from each other. I told her about all the stuff with Antonio, I think she was mad that I kept things from her and that I don't trust her"

Bow crouched down next to Glimmer and mimicked her by putting a hand on my shoulder, "Adora look at us"

I did.

"Listen, we are here for you. I think Catra is right, ever since you guys have reunited things have gone downhill. Plus, you still have to see each other since you have that afterschool thing, which you haven't even told us about. But that's for another time, we don't want to pressure you. Also, Catra did say that you did need a break, which means that she isn't cutting you off forever" Bow said trying to give reassurance.

Bow and Glimmer were always the greatest at cheering me up, through middle school, through all the hardships. Even if I'm still sad about Catra, I know I will always have them to help me through anything.

I let a few tears escape my eyes, which caused Bow and Glimmer to panic not knowing what to do. I gave a smile and a light chuckle throwing my arms both of them and bringing them down for a group hug.

"Happy tears guys, and thank you. You guys are the best, and I promise to be with you through anything as well" I gushed.

They both gave me a tight hug back, even if the hug wasn't the most comfortable, it was something that I really needed right now.