Catradora oneshots and short stories

Don't judge a book by its cover Part 8

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Tw: bullying, cursing, hospitals, mention of shadow Weaver

If you asked Catra, no, she was not nervous. Just, unsure as to how the first day back in school would go. Adora was excited to go back, having missed classes and her friends all those days they were gone. She actually had something to look forward to.

Catra on the other hand, didn't. Yeah she had Scorpia waiting for her, but that was it. Scorpia had mentioned hanging out with other students during Catra's absence. It definitely sent doubt into her mind, wondering if Scorpia has found new friends to stick with.

Catra didn't think she could handle being alone again in school. Last time that happened....

Catra shook off the suffocating thoughts. She looked at her surroundings, realizing the car wasn't moving.

"Cat?" Adora's voice broke her out of her thoughts completely.

Catra looked up at Adora, seeing her staring back expectedly. Catra mentally scolded herself, not having noticed her surroundings.

"Sorry." She said, trying to sound like confident herself.

Adora's body language shifted, her face softening. She looked a little worried.

"Baby, you don't seem fine. You sure you're ready to go back today?"

Catra steeled herself. She didn't want to hold Adora back from going back to her normal life. She had felt bad enough that the blonde idiot stayed with her through her recovery. Adora had no reason to miss school other than she wanted to be with her. Catra refused to hold her back again.

Catra nodded, trying to look sure. Adora seemed reassured that she'd be ok. The two climbed out of the car. Adora went to Catra's side, immediately taking Catra's bag from her, slinging it over her other shoulder.

Catra frowned, giving her a silent arched brow. Adora just smiled.

"Don't want you to hurt your back. It's still healing."

Catra rolled her eyes, but turned away to hide the blush rising in her cheeks.

"Fine." She said. "Thanks."

Adora took Catra by the hand and the couple headed inside. As soon as they entered, Catra felt like everyone was staring at them. She definitely caught a few stares as they walked.

The occasional greeting towards Adora wasn't surprising. Adora was obviously missed. Teammates and random students she knew asked where she'd been. Adora would sometimes glance at Catra for a split second before giving a vague answer of needing to take care of something personal.

Of course, no one mentioned them holding hands. Catra might've fled if someone did. After what felt like hours, they finally were found by Adora's friends. Glimmer and Bow, along with a group of odd-looking people came up to them, all loud and annoying.

"Hey! How are you two feeling?" Bow greeted, a huge smile on his face.

Glimmer and Bow squished Adora into a group hug, Catra managing to scramble away in time.

Adora beamed.

"We're good, I think." She answered. "It's good to be back. How have things been here?"

Bow's shoulders slumped. "Boring."

Glimmer looked at Catra. Catra tensed up.

"Hey." Glimmer greeted. "How you feeling? Those lashes giving you trouble?"

She meant the ones on her back. Some of the deeper cuts on her back had needed to be closely monitored cuz they kept opening while Catra slept. Glimmer's mom had instructed her keep on her stomach and to not move around to much anymore.