Catradora oneshots and short stories

Don't judge a book by its cover Part 4

This is a very long chapter. 7k+ words. Hope you don't mind. Enjoy :)

TW: cursing, reference/mention of abuse and neglect, sadness time, but it gets happy at the end!

Adora lied in bed that night, unable to fall asleep. Her mind wouldn't stop working. She was so worried about Catra. Adora wondered if she'd gotten in trouble with her mom, no matter what.

Sharon, or Shadow Weaver as Mara now called her, didn't seem like a friendly person. Adora couldn't imagine what she was like. The chill that ran up her spine when they'd first met was something Adora wouldn't be able to forget for a while. Her piercing gaze and sharp voice left quite the impression on Adora and Mara. However, the way she spoke about Catra, as if she were some creature and not her daughter. It sickened Adora.

She wondered how much of those insults were said to Catra's face.

Adora sighed, rolling onto her side. She lifted her phone off her bedside table, checking the time.

2:12 AM.

Adora groaned. She definitely wasn't getting a full night of sleep. Unlocking her phone, she mindlessly scrolled through her social media, doing anything to pass the time.

In the middle of watching a cute puppy video, a text came in.

Catra

Adora immediately clicked on the notification. She read the text.

Catra 😈: Hey, Adora. You're prob asleep rn. Just wanted to thanks for inviting me over. I had fun

She seemed ok. Adora felt a part of her relax. She quickly typed a reply.

Adora: Hey! No I'm awake. I was worried about you. Did everything go ok with your mom? Hope you didn't get in trouble cuz of me

Catra 😈: Careful Adora. People might think u like me ;) Lol I only got yelled at but it's whatever. I won't be in school for a while. Think I'm coming down with something. I already texted Scorpia to get all my school work until I get back

That didn't sit well with Adora. She frowned. When did Catra get sick? She'd just saw her a few hours ago.

Adora: oh well hope you feel better. You sure you're ok??

Adora bit her lip. She couldn't help but feel like something was going on, but with no proof otherwise, she could only take Catra's word as truth.

Catra 😈: yeah, dummy I musta got cramps or a cold or something. Don't worry about it. Now go to sleep! Can't have Brightmoon's star athlete sleep deprived

Adora snorted, hearing the tease in Catra's voice in her mind. Adora really didn't want to stop talking but she really needed to get some sleep.

Adora: ok. Goodnight, Cat

Catra 😈: gnight, blondie. Try not to miss me
;)

Adora giggled. She shut her screen off, placing it back on her nightstand. She turned over, snuggling into her blanket. She felt a bit better, talking to Catra. The confirmation of her being alright allowed Adora to finally drift off to sleep.
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The following days after were mundane. Adora woke up, went to school, hung out with Glimmer and Bow, occasionally their other friends would join, homework being done or just chilling. She had baseball practice which allowed her to focus on something other than the empty, bad feeling in her gut.

She wouldn't admit it to herself, but the longer she went without seeing Catra, the antsier she became. School was boring without her, not no much for Adora to look forward.