Adora's POV

It has been a stressful couple of weeks ever since the incident with Glimmer, Bow, and I had with the police. About a week after the incident with the police, I had word that I was able to go back home and attend school again which was good news. But the doctor had told me that I have to attend physical therapy starting today, which is supposedly going to help my shoulder, but I doubt it.

Although there is some good news, Catra and I have been going strong with our relationship. Surprisingly we haven't gotten into a huge argument that deprecates our lives. Homecoming is coming up close, and I still haven't decided what to wear. Catra and I have talked about it, but not too deep into it. Glimmer has asked to go dress shopping, but I haven't found the time to go with her since mid-terms are next week. Which is the week before homecoming, so that means I have to power study everything.

I sighed staring down at the jotted down notes that were turning sloppier and sloppier the more I began to write as the hours went by. I looked over at the clock to see it was '2:30', I had started studying around 11. My first physical therapy session is supposed to be in about 2 hours, which I'm nervous about since the doctor hasn't been notified about the time I hit it against the door. My shoulder feels better now but it's not completely healed, I completely am unable to use my shoulder, and can feel no blood flow to it. So, I assume that using my shoulder and my left arm is out of the question.

I looked at my dangling left arm and rubbed it with my right arm, every time I brushed it or touched it. I didn't feel anything like it's just numb forever. Though, I have gotten used to the feeling of it being that way. Luckily I can still use my fingers and wrist, but anywhere higher than that, is pretty much dead.

I random buzz from my phone shot me out of thinking, I looked over and saw it was from Glimmer.

'Hey, Mom is taking me dress shopping' It said

I tapped with one finger a response back.

'Can't. Physical Therapy'

I waited patiently for her answer, watching the three bubbles appear.

'After?'

I contemplated my answer, Catra and I promised movie night today. But that isn't till around 8, so I think it should be fine.

'Sure, what time?' I typed back.

'Just shoot me a text when you're done with your session, I'll pick you up then'

I send her a thumbs up as a response and that was the end of the conversation. I'm generally surprised that Glimmer didn't invite Bow. But, it is dress shopping so maybe she wanted it just to be the 2 of us.

I yanked my pencil off my table and tapped it against my lip, as I stared at my computer that was playing random Minecraft music from my recommendation. I then stared at the stacks of books from my different classes that were my material for studying the mid-term.

I then received an incoming call from someone. I smiled at the name that appeared on the screen, as I put it up to my ear. Pausing the video that was playing on my laptop beforehand, so she didn't have to hear it.

"Hey, Catra," I said first.

"Hey. I'm coming over in about uhh..." pause "like an hour, I know that isn't when I'm supposed to take you to the therapy session. I just, ya know. Wanna see you before, plus we have movie night remember?"

I smiled at her way of telling me she wants to see more.

"Yeah, I remember. Also, after therapy, I'm going dress shopping with Glimmer. Soooo, if you wanna hang out with Scorpia or someone, I won't be back at my house till around 6 or 7ish" I told her brushing the eraser shavings that were laying on my paper.

I notice her slight pause before answering, "Yeah, that's fine. Whatever at least to get to see you after and stuff"

"Aww, are you jealous?" I teased.

"W-What no! Go hang out with Glitter or Sparkles!" She said embarrassed.

I giggled, "It's Glimmer. And, whatever you say".

A short silence came through the phone, I almost thought she ended the call until she finally said something.

"Do you want me to come?" She asked a little nervous.

"That's dirty" I teased again.

"ADORA!" She hissed.

I let out a laugh. "I'm kidding!" My voice went soft then, "Yeah, I want you to...yea like just stay near me. You don't have to be right next to me, just there"

"Got it" She whispered, noticing my softer tone.

"Anyways, I'll see you when you get to my house," I said in a much louder voice.

"Alright, bye"

"Byeeee"

I pressed my thumb up against the red end call button, then tossed it back onto my desk staring off into space again.

'Might as well get some work done before she gets here' I thought to myself.

As I continued to work, the random thought of Mrs. Grant entered my head. She hasn't contacted Catra and I, in a while. Although she has been softer on me since I was injured, I'm sure she's on Catra about that fight club. It's coming up in less than 4 months, and she has yet to give us information about it to us. We have attended a few of her after school meetings on Tuesday, but it's mostly just her talking about how we need to watch these videos about how fight clubs are set up and the rules. But anything physically, she hasn't touched on that subject one bit. But, I'm sure after homecoming she will do something about it.

I looked back over at my left shoulder and squinted at it.

"Come on" I whispered trying to move my shoulder just in the slightest but it just wouldn't budge. I squinted even harder and it still dangled lifelessly.

I groaned and ran the palm of my other hand against my face and groaned loudly.

"What are you groaning about" A sudden voice spoke.

I jumped in my seat to see Catra smirking with her back to the doorway.

"Jesus, Catra. You scared me" I sighed. I turned my head to see it was already 4, did the time go by that fast? It seemed like I literally just called Catra.

"Sorry" She teased, I knew she didn't mean it but whatever. I watched her make her way over to me, I was still sitting in the chair making her taller than me in this instance.

She then leaned down and place a small kiss on my lips, which I kindly accepted. As she broke off, I captured her lips one more time before I peppered a bunch of kisses onto her face.

"Blegh! Adora! Yuck, you're just like Melog!" She whined pushing my face off of her.

"Sorry, I guess your face is just so cute. How can I not kiss it?" I smiled.

She tilted her head, "Is that supposed to be a compliment?"

I gave a side shrug, with my right shoulder. I saw her eyes move from mine to my desk, her eyes practically bulging out.

"Girl, jeez. What in the world are you doing with all those books?!" She exclaimed.

I looked at her funny, "I'm studying for mid-terms, something you should be doing as well"

"Ugh, shit. I forgot mid-terms is next week, I'll study tomorrow or something" She shrugged the topic off.

"Catra! You should have been studying last week as well!" I said as I looked down at my notes. I was pretty impressed with the work I've done so far, although math is a little confusing for me. I'm sure I'll get it eventually.

She groaned and flopped onto my bed, "Yeah, whatever. At least I'm getting a good night's rest-" She then paused sitting up, "You're getting a good night's rest right?"

I whipped my head around, surprised by the sudden concern in her voice.

"Yeah, why?" I mumbled confusedly.

She let out a small sigh, but covered it by a cough, "Nothing".

I smirked and got up, moving towards where she flopped onto the bed. I hovered over her, my body not quite touching the bed yet, "Why are you worried about me"

She covered her face and rolled on her side, "No, shut up! I just wanted to make sure you aren't overwor-"

She then caught herself and groaned.

I laughed and pointed at her, "Hah! So you do care about me!"

"Shut up!" She whined pulling me down onto the bed that she laid sprawled onto. I shrieked as I landed right on top of Catra's stomach face first.

"Oooo..squishy," I said smooshing my face into Catra's toned but also smooth stomach through her graphic t-shirt.

She squirmed feeling my face moving against her stomach, "Ah-Adora! Stop that tickles"

I continued to make the same movements, then finally moving my head back up to where Catra's face was. Our eyes making contact, the sight of looking to Catra's heterochromatin eyes never got old. They held so much emotion when she looked at me, it was almost intimidating when I looked into them.

I felt her placed her arms around my shoulders and pull me into her, the side of my face smashing into the crook of her neck.

"You're in a cuddly mood," I said moving one of my hands onto her waist.

She scoffed and pushed me closer against her, "Yeah, well don't get used to it".

I giggled and enjoyed being snuggled against Catra since she is rarely in a mood like this. Usually, it's me to initiate contact with Catra but sometimes she gets in moods and wants nothing more than to just cuddle me. But, I'm not complaining.

I inhaled her scent and smiled, making me nuzzle even closer.

"You smell good" I sighed happily.

"You say that all the time" She laughed.

Ah yes, that laugh. The laugh that warms my heart and brings a huge smile to my face every time I hear it.

"Are you complaining?"

"No"

"Good"

That was the end of the conversation before I had fallen asleep in her embrace.

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"Adora, wake up. We gotta go" Catra whispered shaking me, we were still in an embrace.

I hooked my legs around her waist and clung to her, "No"

"Come on Adora" She whined trying to pull me off.

I let out a small whimper, "Noooo, I want to stay and cuddle. Screw getting my arm better"

"Aodraaa, we have to go. I want you to get better" She replied.

I didn't respond, Instead, I continued to be defiant and lay close. She then mumbled a 'fine', that almost sounded angry. So I decided to get up, but suddenly Catra lift us both up off the bed.

"Ah! Catra!" I yelled hooking my right arm around her neck. I was like a koala clinging on for dear life as walked out onto the porch, stepping down the stairs to get to her motorcycle.

I shrugged off and looked away from her, "Meanie"

I felt my face heat up as she placed her hands on my waist, pushing her lips against the shell of my ear.

"If you don't get on this motorcycle, I will kick your ass all the way into the therapy place and...no movie night today" She whispered, but I knew there was no real intent, just teasing.

I whined trying to wiggle out of her hands but she kept me there, "Got it?"

I nodded, then she let go of my waist.

"Are you sure...we won't get caught on this thing?" I asked grabbing the helmet she was handing to me.

"Nah, we're fine" She assured getting onto the motorcycle.

I sighed and hopped onto the back of the motorcycle.

"Make sure to hold on tight with your other arm, I won't go as fast" She smiled.

The small detail that she was watching out for my safety made me smile slightly. Since I knew she liked going fast on her motorcycle.

I threw up a thumbs up.

She then started the ignition and placed her foot on the gas pedal.

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I looked at the doors of the hospital I was just at a couple of weeks ago, going back into there gives me anxiety. Especially, going into physical therapy means I have to try and use my shoulder which may hurt. God, feeling that pain again is going to be something I'm never going to forget.

I felt Catra's hand slip into my head, making me look over at her. Her face had a bright smile, "It's gonna be okay"

I looked down at our intertwined hands, it gave me a slight bit of confidence. I tightened my grip on her hand and walked into the hospital.

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"Hello, I am Sophia. I am going to be your assigned physical therapist for your time being here, I may not always be here, but I am your main therapist! I'm very excited to help you work your way into getting that arm back in shape before we begin is there any questions?" The therapist kindly asked.

I continued to have my hand in Catra's, "Um, is there any pain that will come with this?"

I almost slapped myself for that, of course, there was going to be pain during this process. My anxiety just had to open its mouth for me.

"I assure you there will be some discomfort and possibly pain that will come with these sessions, but my team and of course me will help you through it all. Therapy is not supposed to be easy, it's going to be hard and a long process, but if your determined to get better. I promise you, it will go by faster than you know it!" She reassured cheerfully.

I looked over at Catra who had a bright smile, which made me smile. I sighed and clenched my hands in determination, "Alright, let's do this"

We had gotten set up, Catra decided to stay close to me as the therapist was explaining hands-on joint and muscle movement with my arm.

"What I am going to do is move your shoulder and arm in different directions, and I want you to tell me where it hurts" She explained.

I nodded as she lifted my arm slowly, she looked at me silently asking if it hurt. I shook my head and waited for her to move my arm. She then slowly moved it towards to right, I shook my head. Then the left, shook my head. She then moved my arm down and I clenched my jaw suppressing a sudden scream that wanted to come out, from a wave of pain that was sent to my shoulder.

"Gyah..." I whispered.

I felt a thumb rub over my hand in a soothing manner, I saw it was Catra's hand with slightly helped me with dealing with the pain.

"Okay, so when we point your arm around a 45-50 degree angle that's where it hurts" She mumbled writing down notes on her clipboard.

"Let's try moving your arm up?" She asked waiting for my approval.

I clenched Catra's hand suddenly feeling a slight fear, I darted my eyes anywhere but the therapist feeling more anxiety build up.

"Adora, it's okay" Catra suddenly said, grabbing my right hand and bringing up to her lips placing small kisses over it.

I felt the therapist move more in front of me, "It is going to be okay, I want you to breath with me".

I nodded copying her movements of breathing in through my nose and out through my mouth. I wiggled around a little and exhaled, "Alright, I'm ready"

"Remember I'm here" Catra cheered holding onto my hand, making me smile.

"We're going to go slow, since this may hurt just like how it was pointed downwards" She warned.

I nodded and watch her bring my arm up more, I closed my eyes and waited for the pain to come but it didn't. I opened my eyes to see my arm in about a 45-degree angle.

"Alright, so your upper arm can go a bit higher, let's try a bit more?" She asked.

I gulped and nodded, she brought my arm just a bit higher. The familiar pain came back as I clutched Catra's hand and fell sideways in the Catra's shoulder.

"Woah!" Catra said suddenly, rubbing small circles on my back.

"Yep!" I groaned "That hurt worse"

"Alright, so almost close to a 90-degree angle! That's not too bad, but we're going to do muscle massages next time you come since now we know about which angles your arm can be at before it starts hurting. Luckily when you go right to left it shouldn't hurt too much. We're going to try and get your arm to be able to move up and down without hurting. We can get to start moving your shoulder when that's cleared up" She said with a smile.

I returned to smile and nodded, following her as she checked us out.

"See you next week! Today's first session was good!" She exclaimed.

"For sure!" I replied with a small wave as we exited the hospital.

"That wasn't too bad" Catra grinned hooking her arm over my shoulder as we walked to her motorcycle.

"Yeah, but you weren't the one in pain" I grumbled.

"True, but you took it like a champ!" She complimented bumping my right shoulder with her fist.

"Tha-" I was cut off from a call that was from Glimmer.

I brought it up to my ear, "Glimmer?"

"YEAH UM! HEY ADORA, SO I'M HAVING A HUGE FIGHT WITH MY MOM AND I KINDA RAN AWAY TO BOW'S HOUSE. SO RAINCHECK ON THE DRESS SHOPPING" She screamed through the phone making my flinch taking the phone away from my ear.

"Uhh, yeah! That's fine. It's getting late anyway, the shops are probably closing anyways. I hope your escape plan works, though!" I said trying to cheer her up.

"THANKS, ADORA, YOUR THE BEST! OH SHIT, GOTTA GO!" She said suddenly, ending the call.

I took my phone away from my ear and looked at the screen for a couple of seconds, before putting it into my pocket.

"So, I get a couple more hours with you huh?" Catra grinned.

I smiled bringing my face close to hers, our noses touching.

"You bet"

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"Catra! That's too much butter!" I scolded grabbing the melted butter that in a cup from Catra's hand.

"But, I like my butter!" She whined trying to grab it from me.

I held it up, being a bit taller than Catra had its benefits sometimes. She tried to jump and grab it up from my hand but that just wasn't working. She huffed and crossed her arms.

"I'll just make my own bowl" She growled.

I rolled my eyes and held the butter back out to her, "Fine"

Her eyes lit up and her ears perked up, "Awe, Yay! You're the best!"

I smiled at her as she continued to pour the butter onto the popcorn, in sheer happiness.

"You really like butter on your popcorn, huh," I said grabbing the bowl of popcorn as she washed out the bowl that the butter was in.

"Yes ma'am" She giggled grabbing a handful of popcorn and shoving it into her mouth.

I snatched the bowl of popcorn away from her, "Ay! No taking any until the movie starts!"

She huffed, walking over to the couch and sat down with her body huddled in a blanket. I followed after once I sprinkled some salt onto the popcorn. Once Catra saw me about to sit down on the other end of the couch she opened up the blanket for me to huddle in with her as well. I smiled and sat down next to her, the blanket and Catra's warmth quickly enveloping me.

"This is nice" I mumbled setting the popcorn down in my lap, then reaching for the remote that was on the table.

"Yeah, It is," She said, putting her feet up on the table.

I decided to stay silent as I searched through the various movies that were on the T.V. I huffed not being able to find a movie since Catra kept saying 'no' to all of them.

"Oh my god, Catra! If you're going to keep saying no, then you choose" I whined playfully, tossing the remote to her.

"Um, maybe my answers would be different if they weren't all roooomance ones! I mean did you actually suggest 'The Notebook'?" She fought back playfully.

I rolled my eyes, "I thought it would be nice, would you rather want Spongebob or something?"

"Hell yeah! Are you kidding me?" She exclaimed.

"You're not serious" I grumbled.

She grabbed my chin and looked into my ears with the most serious expression ever, "I'm dead serious"

I gulped nervously, the corners of her lips then curled into a smirk. I pushed her playfully, "We can watch Spongebob only if we watch a movie I want too"

"Ughhhh fineee, just anything but that notebook movie" She groaned.

"Titanic!" I laughed.

"Oh. NO!" She yelled trying to snatch the remote from me.

I held it close to my chest so she couldn't take it, she then noticed where it was.

"You play dirty, Adora. Real dirty" She whispered close to my lips.

I smirked, "What can I say, it's the only way I can beat you"

Catra squinted her eyes and scoffed, dramatically acting like she was offended.

"Fine, we will watch 'titanic' but only because I get to see how stupid the ending is again. I mean Rose literally could have just scooched over and the guy would have had space. I'm telling you, that fuckin piece of wood could have fitted both of them" She ranted.

I giggled at her rant and clicked onto the movie, "You're not wrong"

"Of course I'm not, I'm always right" She murmured.

I put a poked her face, "Shut up, the movie is starting"

I saw her roll her eyes as I snuggled close to her as the movie began to start.

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"I TOLD you! There was enough space on there, stupid rose just wanted all the board to herself. Also, I was actually going to die of boredom" She groaned.

I smiled, "But you still watched it...for me"

"Shut up, dork. Time for Spongebob" She said snatching the remote from me and searched for Spongebob which she found pretty fast.

"Sandy Cheeks was my favorite," I said as a random episode playing,

"Only because you like her cheeks" She teased.

I chocked on my spit with a laugh, "Catra!"

Catra began to laugh along with me, which soon died down after a couple of seconds.

"Have I ever told you how cute your laugh is?" I said.

"Nah" She replied nonchalantly.

"Well now ya know" I answered.

I felt my cheek being pulled slightly, causing me to look up at Catra.

"Have I ever told you how pretty you are?" She said looking straight into my eyes. How was she able to say that with such a serious expression? If I wanted to compliment Catra I always get nervous about it.

I blushed and played with Catra's fingers, "I have to compete with you"

"Shut up, and just let me compliment you" She whined sealing my lips with a quick kiss making me tense up slightly. I'm usually prepared when Catra decides to kiss me, but this one took me by surprise.

I pressed my lips back against her, which made her press back with more force. I groaned feeling her nibble lightly on my lower lip. I was about to open my mouth to let her tongue slip in, but Catra pushed my down, making my back pressed against the couch.

"Ah!" I winced, bringing my right hand up to my left shoulder.

"S-Sorry!" Catra apologized, I looked up and saw her eyes filled with guilt as she pulled me back into a sitting position. I was practically in her lap at this point.

I brought my hand to the back of her neck and pulled her in again, "It's fine"

Catra then suddenly broke off the kiss with a smile, "I don't think we should make out right in front of Spongebob"

I let out a laugh and tilted my head forward placing it onto her shoulder, "You're right"

The rest of the night was spent watching several movies and cuddling, while some small kisses were exchanged. We were on to our 4th movie when I heard a small snore escape Catra's mouth. I looked up to see Catra's eyes closed, her chest moving up and down slowly. It was clear that she was asleep at this point.

I shuffled so that I was lying in the crook of her neck, I listened to the small purrs that were now rumbling from her chest as I closed my eyes.

"Sleep well, Catra"

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A/N: This one was a long chapter hehe. Just a quick note, the physical therapy session probably isn't the most accurate of what would go on in Adora's situation but I tried to do some research on what they do and couldn't find much. So, I explained it in the best of my ability. Sorry if the writing wasn't the best or it was confusing. (I also realized later on I wrote that the knife wound in Adora's shoulder hit in atery, when it was supposed to be a tendon sdjfhskjdhf I really wish I was a medical genius in those types of moments when I write)*cri cri*