Catradora oneshots and short stories

A 2nd chance at childhood part 10

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"Psst! Adora."

Adora's eyes snapped open, coming out of a deep sleep. She sprang up in her bed, wide awake.

"Huh? I'm up."

Adora couldn't see anything. It was the middle of the night, so there was barely any light. Only the tiny magical flowers that were on the bedroom walls illuminated in the dark.

"Adora?" The familiar voice of Catra was heard.

The smaller weight on Adora's lap was familiar. Adora put together the pieces.

"Catra? Is something wrong?" She asked.

Adora leaned over, reaching for her bedside lap. Flicking on the light, she winced at the bright light. Rubbing her tired eyes, she turned to look at Catra again.... Catra, who was no longer a toddler. Adora knew she shouldn't be this surprised that Catra had another sudden growth spurt, but she was. Gone was her baby fat and chubby limbs and wonder-filled eyes. She was now too thin and seemed uneasy. She was also naked, using only her blanket to cover herself.

"Let me get you something to wear." Adora said.

Catra got off of Adora, letting her get out of bed. Adora mindlessly rummaged around her closet for a moment. When she finally shook off the shock and the sleepiness, she decided on a t-shirt.

"C'mere." Adora instructed, turning back to Catra.

Catra climbed off the bed and walked up to her.

"I can do it." She mumbled.

Adora gave her the shirt. While Catra slipped it on, Adora found some underwear for her to wear. She had to cut a hole for Catra's tail and use a hair clip to keep it fitted.

"It's still really early. No one else is awake. Wanna go back to bed?" Adora suggested.

Catra played with her tail, fidgeting.

"Can I stay with you? I don't wanna sleep in a crib."

Adora made a mental note to ask the others to change out the bed. She smiled and nodded.

"Sure. C'mon."

The two got into bed. Melog appeared out of nowhere, hopping onto the bed. Catra curled up with Melog. She suddenly looked surprised. Sitting up, she pressed down on the mattress.

"I like this bed." She commented.

Adora hummed, a grin on her face. She turned out the light.

"Me too."

Giving Melog a scratch behind the ears, she laid her head down on the pillow and waited. In the silence, she suddenly heard movement. Adora felt a smaller body pressed up against her. Catra was curled up in a ball. Adora smiled. It wasn't her lover Catra beside her, but it was good enough.
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Waking up later that morning, Adora was reminded of the new situation. It was hard to ignore something poking at your face. Opening her eyes, she saw Catra sitting on her, an impatient look on her face.

"C'mon, Adora. Bow and and Sparkles are here. It's breakfast time." She informed.

Adora sat up, yawning. Just like Catra said, the rest of the Best Friend Squad was there, smiling and ready for the day. Well, Bow was ready, Glimmer was still in her pajamas, a cup of coffee in hand. Adora smiled at Catra.

"How old are you?" She questioned.

Catra thought for a moment.

"Shadow Weaver said I'm younger than you. I think this is our seventh or eighth year."