Adora's POV

The bus ride back to my house wasn't so bad since it wasn't too far from home, Catra and I's bodies still huddled close on the bus.

The kiss I shared with her felt different and when I kissed her it felt like everything wrong that was going on in my life was gone. I felt something I haven't felt in a long time from her, loved.

"Adora?" I heard Catra say

I looked at her pointing that the bus had stopped, I didn't even notice we got here. I was too lost in thought about what happened. I readjusted my backpack that was beginning to slouch on my back because of the bus seat.

I waited for Catra to get up, she first looked over at me and then grabbed my hand holding it tightly as she dragged me through the base of the bus and eventually reaching the exit. I blushed and thanked the bus driver as we hopped off the bus and made it onto the sidewalk of my neighborhood.

"Soo, where's your house?" Catra asked still holding my hand tightly.

I gulped nervously, I'm not used to holding hands with a girl casually in public. Even if it was Catra, I was always nervous about stuff like that.

I pointed to the small 1 story house that had a brown roof with tan colors for the outer walls, and a white garage.

"Wow, those color schemes are interesting" Catra remarked.

I lightly tugged on her hand, annoyed, "Hey, not my problem. Shadow Weaver gave me this house under her name so she clearly didn't care about this house"

"Of course, you're the favorite. She gives you a house and I get an apartment" Catra grumbled.

I sighed, "You can live with me you know? We don't have to worry about Shadow Weaver right now"

"Nah, I can't. I have all my stuff at my apartment, plus I would never hear the end of it from Scorpia. But I'll make sure to drop by a lot" Catra reassured.

"Alright, sounds good" I nodded and led her into my small, but kind of clean house? I took off my shoes near the doorstep, Catra soon followed. 

"You have a nice home" Catra complimented running her hand along the walls of my home. 

"Yeah" I replied nervously following her as she admired the small hole that I spend little time in, come to think of it. Due to these all these new events that are happening in my life, I haven't spent a lot of time in my own house except for sleeping and eating.

"Mind getting me some water?" Catra asked sitting down on the couch and turning on the T.V

I nodded and went into the kitchen to grab two water bottles, I smiled to myself realizing how easy Catra was making herself at home. I walked back into the room where Catra was sitting on the couch. I walked up to her and tossed the water bottle and dropped down on the couch next to her.

"So, do you like it around here?" I asked opening the water bottle and taking small sips.

I could tell Catra was dehydrated because she guzzled the water faster than ever, almost half of the water bottle was gone by the time I even took a sip out of it.

She sighed in relief probably from the water, "Yeah, I like it here. It has some good AC, plus you can see a pretty good view of the town"

I looked at the direction she was looking out, the sliding door that led out to the backyard. I stood up and opened the sliding door to get a better view of the scenery. I actually never took the time to admire the view of my background.

"Hey, look at this" I heard Catra say from behind me.

I looked at Catra as she showed a familiar picture, I squinted my eyes and put my hand over my brows to shield the bright sun. I then noticed it was a photo of us on a hill, the hill that I made the promise to never leave her. 

"Wow, that seems like that photo was taken forever ago" I mumbled looking at Catra, who continued to stare at the photo.

She frowned staring at the photo, that photo didn't exactly hold the best memories. I was about to tell her it was okay, but instead, I had a better idea. 

"Hey, come with me," I told her.

"Where?"  She wondered. 

I decided not to answer and to take her hand in mine and pointed over the wall of my backyard. I told her to jump it, over the wall led to a downhill slope which at the bottom of it had a small dirt path that was leading into the forest.

Catra squeezed my hand and smirked, "And I thought I was the one who dragged you into the dangerous situations"

"Shut up, where we're going isn't that far into the forest. In fact, the forest isn't even that big" I retorted.

Catra snorted, "I was kidding, calm down"

"And I can't joke too?" I snorted back.

We both let out a chuckle as we made our way into the forest. The trees surrounded us was calming for me, I felt the light breeze of wind hit my face as we approached the place.

"What is this place?" Catra asked confused looking around the open plain of grass.

I moved her head and pointed in the direction of a small hill with a tree, "Race ya"

"Oh yeah, it's on" She challenged, raising her eyebrow.

I rolled my eyes and counted down to 3. We took off sprinting our hardest to the top of the hill as we felt the wind push against our face. 

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We made it onto the top of the hill out of breathe, I heaved and stood up brushing the sweat off of my forehead.

"I totally beat you" I bragged.

"Lier, I was a foot ahead of you" She fought back.

"Whatever you say" I hummed walking along the hill that we stood on, I watched the horizon that was now in eye view because of the elevated ground we were on.

"I used to come up here a lot you know, I missed you in middle school. And well, this place reminded me of the hill we used to come upon when we were younger. Even if it isn't the same place, it just feels different" I expressed looking over at Catra with a smile.

She returned the smile and walked next to me, admiring the horizon with me. 

"I wonder how I even survived being in middle school without you" She replied closing her eyes as she gently interlaced our hands.

I agreed and enjoyed the feeling of being next to Catra. It was calming, I breathed in the air that was around us. It was refreshing to allow the fresh air enter my lungs and exhale calmly. I still remember the times I would come here alone and just wish that Catra would be here, but now. That wish has come true.

"Are you still going to homecoming with him?" Catra said killing the mood.

I held in my breath as I thought of my response, I had to go with him. I made a deal with him as long as I went he wouldn't tell him about my kiss with him, and I didn't have the courage to tell Catra that we kissed. I can't imagine the reaction she would have at me if I told her that, especially after I confessed that I would be with her. 

"I have too" I whispered sadly.

Catra let go of my hand furiously and slapped me right across the face in pure anger. I put my hand over my cheek and looked at her in shock.

"What do you mean you have to!?" Catra yelled at me.

"You don't understand.." I mumbled.

"What that you and him kissed?" She spat.

My eyes quickly darted to her as my mouth hung open not speaking.

"When were you gonna tell me that?" She growled again. 

I kept quiet as I played with the hem of my shirt nervously, I refused to make eye contact with her, scared of how she was looking at me.

"Answer me, Dammnit!" She yelled pushing my body against the nearby tree and pinning me between her two extended arms that were pressing against the tree.

"I was too scared" I answered honestly, shutting my eyes.

"Yeah, well. You know that guy that you plan to go with punched me in the mouth" She growled grabbing my hand and running my thumb along with the scratch that had blood running down it earlier in Mrs. Grants.

My mouth opened and let out a low growl, "He did that?"

She moved away from my hands and crossed her arms, "Yeah, he did. He told me if I laid a finger on you, I would pay the price"

My hands trembled as I didn't even realize that him asking about Catra in the car that one day, would have an effect. 

"He hurt you?" I mumbled, not really a question for her. 

"Duh, do you not see?" She answered annoyed.

"I'll kill him," I said looking down at my now clenched fists.

Catra scoffed, "Come on, Adora. We know you wouldn't lay a finger on a fly. You wouldn't have the balls to even cuss him out"

Anger flared into my chest as I looked at her, for once I saw a fear in Catra's eyes as I held a fiery gaze at her.

"I mean, that isn't the main issue. You kissed him! Why didn't you tell me? Don't you trust me" She said then challenging a harder gaze at me.

I grabbed her by the collar suddenly and pushed her against the tree, switching the roles now.

"You think I wanted to kiss him? I pushed him away, Catra! I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to get hurt, I let him take me to prom in case he wouldn't try and hurt you either!" I fought back

"Well clearly that didn't work out huh, I still got hurt," She said pointing to the small bruises on her face.

"Don't you see, I'm trying?" I said sadly.

"Maybe you should try harder. Maybe, you were right. Being together isn't the best idea" She said sadly but also it seemed the words she said were forced.

I felt my body go numb as she said those words, did she really mean that? Right, when I had decided to give her a chance, she changes her mind. Maybe, I was too late. Maybe, I made my decision to be with her was too late. Mrs. Grant was right, I really am going to lose her again.

"Are we going to lose each other again" I numbly spoke

"I don't know, Adora. I need time to think right now, maybe its best we stay away from each other for now" She said dejectedly.

I watched her begin to gather her stuff up and walk down the hill, but before she left she mumbled a few words.

"Goodbye, Adora..for now" 

She ran down the hill, I watched her figure become more distant and soon turn into a figure that is gone. What happened? Catra and I were getting along fine, laughing, having fun. Now, I'm left alone on this hill with nothing but guilt. I am convinced that our breaking apart and taking a break from each other is my fault.

I slowly dropped into a sitting position against the tree, the feeling of loneliness was coming back as I reached out into the thin air with tears escaping my eyes.

"Catra..come back.."