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Tw: a depressive episode and self-deprecation

Catra knew she should probably go to school. Do something with herself.

However, her one day without medication was enough have her fall into a bad headspace for weeks. She could feel the weight of her depression on her chest, slowly building up. Catra had tried to do something about it. She tried to keep busy at school, spending time with friends, Adora included. After their shopping spree, Adora's friends and Catra had an unspoken truce. They were grateful that Catra had helped Adora, since Adora hadn't told any of them about her mom.

They were more than willing to pitch in and help the Grayskull pair out. Adora and her mom cried when they fundraised enough money for her mom's medication and hospital bills. Glimmer even suggested Adora get a job with her at the local cafe.

Catra's moms even pitched in and created a bank account and left quite a lot in it for the bills and stuff. Adora was hesitant to accept the money, but she couldn't deny she needed the help.

In weeks, Adora's life was turning around for the better. She seemed happier, less stressed.

Catra had spent some more time with her and her mom. Marlena was a gem. Sweet, spunky, had a great sense of humor. She was just as unsure to accept the financial help from Catra and her moms. They had to practically shove the money into their hands and refuse to take it back.

It was great being so involved in Adora's life. Her friends had accepted Catra as a regular.

Even Glimmer didn't comment on her presence in the small group.

Adora's friends were annoying, but not so bad. They were whacky and goofy. Catra had no idea how they'd managed to still be alive. She had taken it upon herself to be the only functioning brain cell amongst the four of them. Turns out Bow and Glimmer loved that she was a magicat. It annoyed Catra when Bow called her cute.

She was not cute.

The two groups merging together was quite something. No one really knows when it happened. They all just started talking more to one another in and out of school. Of course, there were a bit of head-butting, but they got passed that. Eventually they became a huge group.

Catra was never one to have many friends. It was, frankly, overwhelming at times. She'd tried to keep it on the down low, not wanting to draw unnecessary attention.

Catra spent that time hoping and pleading with the gods above that it wouldn't get bad.

It got bad.

When her alarm went off one morning, Catra was too exhausted to get up. Which is weird because she's slept all afternoon and all night. She shouldn't be this tired, yet here she was. Catra sighed.

A gentle knock on her door got her attention. The sound of the door opening and footsteps walking in didn't phase her.

"Honey?" Spinny said, walking into Catra's line of sight.

Catra's mom looked concerned, her brow furrowed.

"Sweetie, you're not going to school?" She asked.

Catra sighed and shrugged.

"Sorry. I don't want to be wasting my life, and I know you expect more from me-"

Spinnerella shook her head.

"No no, sweetie. None of that."

She walked over and sat down on the edge of the bed.

"Talk to me, Cat. What's wrong?

Catra sighed.

"I'm not having a good day. I can't do it."

Spinny bit her lip.

"Ok. Well, do you need to call your therapist or just want to have a chill day?"

Catra reached out slowly for her mom's hand. The woman gladly squeezed her daughter's hand, trying to will all reassurance into her.

"I wanna stay home." Catra responded. "I'll text my friends and let her know."

Spinny nodded.

"Ok. I'll let you sleep for now, and I'll come get you for lunch. Alright?"

Catra nodded silently. With a kiss to her head, Spinny left the room.

Catra sighed. She dragged her phone towards her. She lazily unlocked it after staring at the screen for a minute, trying to remember her password. She texted Scorpia, partially whiny, partially blunt.

Catra: I'm not going 2 school today cuz I'm sad af. I hate life.

Catra didn't have to wait long for a reply.

Scorpia: :( aww Wildcat! That sucks. You need anything??

Catra could've smiled if she had the energy. Scorpia was an angel amongst heathens.

Catra: nah. Maybe Adora to come and cuddle. I low key miss her XD

Catra snorted, the joke making her feel the slightest bit less pathetic. She wondered if Adora noticed her not being there.

Catra: tell her and the gang hey for me if you want. Maybe I'll text her later. I'll be mostly in bed all day, prob crying lol

That was what she did most of that week, anyway.

Scorpia: I told them! Lonnie said we're swinging by later to visit.

Ew. Visitors. Catra cringed at the thoughts. She hoped they'd forget about it.

Catra: I don't like you guys

Scorpia: It's Lonnie. You know damn well u lyin! Shut up and go to sleep or drink water! You better be here tomorrow or I'm draggin ur ass here! This school is whack without you.

Catra: mhm

Catra sighed. She closed her eyes, tossing her phone aside. Catra turned over and tried to go back to sleep. Her brain wouldn't stop. Having depression was annoying. You're tired but can't sleep when you want to.

Catra lied there for hours just staring at nothing, with occasional emotional outbursts. A text notification sound brought her back into the present. Catra sighed and felt around for her phone. She found it and looked at the screen.

Adora: don't be mad

Catra was confused. What did she do? Adora had just gotten a phone and whenever she got a text like that, it wasn't good. Another text came in. From Lonnie?

Catra clicked on it.

Lonnie: I just dropped Adora off at ur house FYI. Your welcome

What?!

Catra sat up, throwing the covers off. Catra hurried out of her room and down the hall. Making her way down to the first floor, she could hear her moms already at the front door.
They were talking to someone.

Catra padded through the front area of the house, seeing her moms talking to a certain blonde. Seeing Adora in her home made Catra feel strange. Her stomach twisted, but not in a bad way. It tickled almost. Adora was here. Why was she here?

"Hey, Adora." She spoke up, her voice gravely.

Adora looked her way. She smiled softly at her, walking towards her, her bag slung over her shoulder.

"Hey, Catra. Surprise. I hope you don't mind me showing up unannounced."

Adora's face turned pink, a nervous look taking over.

"I wanted to see you. Scorpia told me you wanted to see me since you're not feeling too great. I can leave if you want."

Catra was shocked. Adora was here because Catra had wanted her to be. She'd cared enough about Catra enough to come.

"You did?" Catra asked, her voice quiet. "For me? Why?"

Adora stuffed her hands onto her pockets and shrugged.

"We're friends and since you were there for me when I needed someone, I thought I'd come by and be with you. Is that ok? It does seem kind of creepy now that i think about it."

Catra huffed in disbelief.

"Yeah. Sure, I guess. We can use this as a sort of making us even, if you want."

Catra felt extra eyes on her. Turning around, she saw her moms looking at them. She glared at them, daring them to say anything to embarrass her in front of Adora.

"I'm actually glad you're here." Netossa said instead. "We're going grocery shopping and I really didn't want to leave you alone. This solves that problem."

Catra saw the look in her eyes when she said problem. Catra had always had issues with mental illness, thanks to her less than amazing upbringing. As a young teen, she had gotten quite bad. Catra didn't like to think about it. She'd only ever told Scorpia about that time in her life. The implication of what her mom was talking about made Catra look down at the floor, shrinking into herself a little. Adora must've noticed.

"You ok?" She asked, concerned.

It was cute. Catra nodded unconvincingly.

"Yeah. I'm just tired. Let's go to my room or something."

"Have fun." Netossa called, a smirk on her face.

Catra had to hide a blush. Adora was going to her room. She was in her house for the very first time. Catra led Adora through the house and up to her room. Walking into her room, Catra crawled back into her bed. She snuggled into her blanket, exhausted in every way. She looked at Adora, who was looking around in surprise.

"Yeah." Catra sighed. "It's not what you'd expect. It's not a mansion like in the movies."

Adora shook her head.

"This place is still worth more than anything I could ever own." She commented.

Adora held herself, almost afraid to take up too much space. She looked around the bedroom, not even putting her stuff down. Catra rolled her eyes.

"Hey." She said.

Adora looked at her.

"Get comfortable. Put that stupid bag on the floor like a normal teenager. Don't freeze up on me now, blondie. You're allowed to breathe and move here. You'll work yourself up like that. Chill out."

Adora slowly placed her shoes and bag against the wall.

Catra decided to move over, leaving space for Adora on the bed. Adora noticed the action. She sat on the bed, shocked at how comfortable it was.

"I love your house." She said.

Catra couldn't help but grin. Adora was like a puppy. Excited over small stuff. Catra hummed in agreement.

"It is pretty nice. My moms are business people and lawyers. So, they gots mad money. They don't ever flaunt or show it off."

Adora lied down on the bed, facing Catra on her side. Catra's eyes raked over Adora. Today, Adora was wearing denim skinny jeans, a blood red tank top and a letterman hoodie. Adora's newly muscular body filled in nicely. Her biceps flexed when she rested her head on her hand. She looked like a jock. It was definitely her style.

Adora smiled.

"What?? You like my outfit?" She said.

Catra tried not to blush, caught staring.

"Oh, yeah. You look good. Fit."

Adora beamed excitedly, looking over her outfit  proudly.

"I'm so happy that I finally look not starving. I started working out and I think it's really paying off. My new job is kind of hands on when it comes to stocking the warehouse."

The excitement and gratefulness wasn't lost on Catra. It felt good that she'd made Adora so happy. Seeing her smile like this, made her feel a bit better. Plus, the view wasn't bad.

"I'm glad I could help." She said earnestly.

Catra sighed, tearing her gaze away. She looked up at the ceiling, thinking.

"This just proves the old stereotype. You can be rich, and still be sad as fuck. You can be poor and the happiest person ever. It always the people who doesn't deserve wealth who gets it the most."

Adora frowned.

"Are you saying you don't deserve it?" She asked, a twinge of sadness in her voice.

Catra shrugged. She knew the answer, but didn't want to say it.

"I guess. I'm not a good person. You're a great person, yet life gave you a shitty hand."

Why was it always the good ones who got the short end of the stick? Adora deserved so much more. The world.

"Catra." Adora said, reaching a hand out.

The hand rested on Catra's arm. Catra looked up at Adora, her vision blurring slightly. Catra tried to ignore her burning eyes. Adora looked at her seriously.

"You're a good person." She said. "Bad people wouldn't care about someone else who was struggling. You cared about me and so, you helped me. You have a heart and used your wealth to help my mom and I. You're good and you deserve everything you have."

Catra didn't reply, not knowing what to say. Silence fell over them. The hand on her arm sent heat into Catra's skin. It was electrifying and gentle and comforting.

Catra had to cover a yawn that came out.

"Tired?" Adora asked. "I can leave if-"

"Stay." Catra cut her off softly. "Please. I don't want to be alone right now."

Adora relaxed again and nodded.

"O-Okay. No problem."

Catra curled up slightly, staring at the other girl. She wanted to say something. Just to talk to her.

"We can just talk." She decided, breaking the silence. "Since we're friends, I guess, maybe we can get to know one another better?"

A nervous flutter filled Catra's stomach. It made her nearly nauseous. Her hands picked at the blanket, needing something to do.

"Sure." Adora said. "Umm, cats or dogs?"

Catra gave her a stone cold face.

"I'm literally part cat. What do you think?" She sassed.

Adora snorted.

"Ok, sassy. Don't bite me."

Catra rolled her eyes.

"You're an idiot." She groaned. "Get out."

Adora giggled when Catra playfully pushed her.

"What? Too good for us commoners?" She shot back.

Catra scowled.

"Duh. You're all peasants. You especially." She declared snootily.

Adora laughed. Catra's heart stopped when Adora snorted. It was cute. She smirked, proud of herself.

Adora settled back down. She grinned at Catra, lying on her stomach, her arms folded.

"You're funny, you know that?" She said.

Catra tried not to show how the compliment affected her. She hummed in acknowledgement.

"I know. I'm amazing." She sighed nonchalant.

Adora rolled her eyes.

"Well, then. Talk to me, oh great one. Tell me more of your awesomeness."

The two sat there, swapping stories about their lives. It was a great distraction for Catra. It was easy to talk to Adora. She joked around and seemed genuinely interested. They talked about their life goals and what they wanted after high school. Adora wanted to go to med school and be a doctor.

Adora in a doctor coat sounded hot.

Catra hurriedly pushed the thought away. She cleared her throat.

"That sounds cool. It'll take forever. Couldn't be me."

Adora shrugged.

"Yeah. Plus, I'd be debt forever and that's not something I need more of. I'll probably go to be a physical therapist or something instead. Something to help people."

Catra liked that about Adora. Always so selfless and giving. You didn't find a person like that too often around there.

"I'm sure you'd figure something out. You're Adora. The universe loves you. I mean you met me, so you did something right."

Adora groaned, but had a smile on her face.

"Yes, because everyone just adores you." She teased back. "The school outcasts as your only friends."

Catra sat up. She shoved Adora firmly.

"I'm gay! I was born an outcast of society." She defended herself half-heartedly.

Adora cackled, clutching her stomach. The sound was like music to Catra's ears. Adora suddenly stopped, a surprised look on her face.

"Are you purring?!" She squealed.

Catra paused. She hadn't even noticed she was purring. Catra's cheeks warmed in embarrassment. Purring was a behavior she didn't do often. It was considered a vulnerable action that was stomped down during her time in foster care.

"Sorry. I'm being weird." She muttered. "I try not to do it. Sorry."

"No, wait." Adora quickly said. "It's ok. I like it."

Catra stared at her for a moment, unsure how to respond. Adora just smiled at her and shrugged.

"It's cute." Adora admitted, her own face growing pink.

Catra stuck her tongue out at her. Adora just booped her nose, making her scrunch her nose up. Adora rested her chin on crossed arms.

"You're a lot different than I thought you were." She noted. "You're really chill and down to earth. Nice to be around."

Catra sat up, leaning back on her hands.

"Glad you think so. Tell anyone and I'll kill you."

Adora ignored the empty threat.

"You are. You'd think rich people would be assholes and flaunt their money."

Catra snorted.

"Oh trust me. Some do. Some families I know are such snots and toss their money at others cuz no one likes them otherwise."

"At least you're not like that." Adora pointed out. "You're a real person. Mostly."

Catra groaned unhappily.

"Yeah. Not my proudest moment." She admitted, her ears flattening.

A hand on hers made Catra look back at Adora again. Adora had that dopey soft smile.

"It's fine, Cat. You apologized and you made up for it in a big way. We've already had this comversation. It's done and over with and now we like each other."

Like each other. The many implications made Catra's heart sputter.

"Like each other?" She asked.

Adora's eyes widened when she realized what she'd said. She laughed nervously.

"Yeah..... um.... so, you're gay, right?"

Catra nodded slowly, unsure where this was heading. "Right..."

Adora slowly sat up. Catra watched her curiously, her own heart pounding. Adora fiddled with her hoodie strings. Catra could see her mind racing.

"Well, I am too." Adora then said. "And I think you're really cute and amazing and sweet and I wanted to know if you...... would like to..... go out on a date."

Catra hadn't seen that coming. Catra was in shock.

"You mean it?" She asked, raising a brow. "You like me? Like, in a gay way?"

Not her best sentence, but it got the point across.

Adora nodded, avoiding eye contact.

"Mhm. If you're not interested, I'd totally understand. I mean I'm way below you in social class, so-"

"Shut up." Catra commanded. Adora stopped talking, looking up at her.

Catra smiled.

"Sure." Was all she said.

Adora's eyes widened, not believing what she was saying.

"Yeah? Wait, really? Like ok?" She rambled.

Catra rolled her eyes. She rolled over so her back was to Adora.

"Come over here and nap with me." She said. "I want to cuddle with my new girlfriend."

Adora shook herself out of her shock. She scooted over excitedly. Catra took her arm and wrapped it around her waist. The buff arm held her securely. Adora squeezed her, giggling in Catra's ear.

"You're so small now." Adora cooed

When Adora grew muscles, it made Catra look small in comparison. Having Adora wrapped around her, holding Catra like this, it did something to Catra. She could get used to this.

Catra scowled.

"Shut up, meathead." She laughed. "You're only taller by like a few inches. Get over yourself. You get muscles and sudden it goes to your head."

Adora hummed in amusement.

"You know... I never thought I'd be here. Like this, with you. I'm happy."

Catra interlaced their fingers, a smile on her face.

"Honestly, me too. Didn't see this coming, but I'm happy like this."

Catra reached back over her shoulder and stroked Adora's hair.

"Thanks. For everything." She said.

"For what? You literally changed my life, Catra."

Catra nodded.

"Yeah, but so did you. In a different way. You helped me be less of a rich, bitchy person. I can't explain it very well. Just trust me that you did something good for me. So, thanks."

Adora was quiet, opting her just kiss Catra's shoulder in response.

The two lied there, in their own little happy world. Not as a rich girl and a poor girl.

Just two girls. Just as they saw one another.

The end.

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