Catradora oneshots and short stories

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Tw: mentions of Shadow Weaver, self-deprecating talk, mention of abuse

"Are you sure this is a good idea?" Catra asked for the millionth time.

Bow groaned, stopping in his tracks. He turned to Catra. Adora, Catra, Glimmer and Melog all paused as well.

"Yes, Catra. Don't worry. They're fine with this." Bow repeated.

Today, the Best Friend Squad was on their way to Bow's dads' house. It had been a while since they'd last seen the two men. It would be a day to relax and catch up. Catra had yet to meet Lance and George. When Bow insisted on Catra meeting them, Catra wasn't too sure. There were tons of people who hated her just for being raised in the Horde. Catra didn't feel too comfortable at the idea of being in the home of people who might not want her there.

The other three assured her that Bow's dads would love to meet her.

"You did help save the world. Plus, you're new. They love new people. Just be polite and they'll like you."

Catra huffed in exasperation.

"Ugh! If they kick the shit out of me, I'm blaming you." She threatened.

Adora placed a comforting hand on Catra's shoulder.

"I won't let anything happen." She promised, dead serious.

Catra bit her lip, holding herself. Her anxiety was making it hard to calm down. Her eyes flashed to Bow.

"You sure? Cuz i can turn around and head back if-"

"Catra." Bow cut her off. "Nothing bad will happen to you. My dads are the nicest people ever. They raised me, right?"

Catra looked him up and down.

"Yeah, I guess. Fine. I'm cool. Sorry for being-"

Bow held up a hand, an understanding smile on his face.

"I know. You don't have to explain yourself. C'mon."

Catra tightened her grip on herself in an effort to comfort herself. The small group arrived at a decent sized house. Catra could appreciate it being in the middle of nowhere. Solitude. She respected that.

Before they could get anywhere close enough to knock, the door burst open. A man with short brown hair and a nice mustache came out, practically beaming.

"Kids!" He greeted excitedly.

Catra snorted. Yup. Bow's dad alright. She watched as the other three morons of their squad were squeezed in a group hug. It was nice to know that Bow's parents were at least excited to see their son and his friends.

"George, honey."

Another man walked out. He had a look on his face that was similar to the one Catra gave Adora when Adora was doing something dumb but cute. This man seemed more serious. He simply strolled over to joined the huddle, without too much of a fuss. Must be Lance.

Lance chuckled, pulling Bow into a hug.

"Good to see you brought company. How are you?"

"Pretty good." Bow replied. "Just thought we'd come spend some time with you guys."

George lit up.

"Of course! We love company." He gushed.

Catra was hoping to go unnoticed. That wasn't in the stars for her. Both men noticed her. They looked shocked by her presence. Bow saw their reactions and smiled confidently.