its not like i like you

the fall

why was I like this? a part of me knew the feeling but I didn't want to confront it.

I watch as adora steals the ball from a opposing player, all eyes on the stadium were on her, everyone was watching her.

I could never understand the pressure.

three people were trying to trap her, the crowd was louder than ever but I couldn't hear a thing. I was so nervous.

it was intense but she managed to keep the ball.

when suddenly she lifted her leg, it was a split second yet it felt like ages, time felt slower, her eyes fixated on the goal,the angle of her leg, the well calculated shot, the position, the timing.

it was perfection in its purest form.

I couldn't help but blush! catra what the fuck.

so this is adora, I think to myself.

she kicked the ball and of course, it made it to the goal.

there was silence amongst the crowd, everyone was trying to process what just happened. It went by too quickly. the opposing team was overtaken by shock.

"TEAM ETHERIA WINS!" the crowd bursts out screaming and shouting louder than ever. I watch adora celebrate, I want to be there with her. the other team bursts into tears or completely falls to the ground.

my chest starts to feel tight. this game made me realise the gap between adora and it was much larger than I thought.

she was living in a completely different world. we were just like the the position of us on this stadium. I was just another someone in the crowd while she was the center of attention, surrounded completely by people who loved her.

but even if I didn't say it out loud, I was feeling something else.

I could feel myself starting to fall.

adoras POV

I had scored the winning shot for my team. I had never felt so relieved in my life.

I could feel every stare in the stadium.

even catras.

I noticed her sitting close to the field, she probably didn't notice me watching her.

she actually came, I thought to myself.

my face felt warm, I was determined to try my hardest for this game. I don't know why but I wanted to make sure I impress her.

I think it was my way of giving back for when she cheered me up. I wanted to make sure we won for her, for her to know how much she helped.

we went out for drinks and dinner afterwards as an after party, bow and glimmer tagged along.

"adora I cant believe you did that!" glimmer says excitedly

"I know right! I was so scared" bow says after

"yeah... I was pretty lucky" I say

"that's not luck adora! you're really good"

"I wish she had that same determination for her homework though" bow says sneakily

"hey! not funny!" I say

we laugh and drink together as if tomorrow would never come.

"you did well adora, but I think it's fine you go back and rest now" says coach micah

"I'm not resting!!!!" my head felt a little dizzy, I was a bit drunk.

"cmon adora let's get you back to your dorm" glimmer says while bow lifts me up

I was so exhausted, I had never felt this tired before. I wanted to just sleep for hours on end.

bow and glimmer help me to my room.

"thanks guys" I say and hug them

"wooo best friends squad!! goodnight adora" bow says and they both leave together. now that I think about, they really like to spend time together.

I pause before unlocking the door, catra must be asleep. I didn't want to wake her up so I gently opened the door.

I heard sounds coming from the kitchen and the lights were still on, I walk into the dorm to see catra making a cup of tea. her hair was messy and she was wearing a tank top that showed off her toned arms and her collarbone with pajama pants, I can't help but admit she looks good.

"catra!!!"

"hey adora, you look like a mess"

"did you watch me play?" I ask her though I knew the answer to this, I wanted to confirm it.

"yeah"

"what did you think?" I curiously ask

"you did great" that's all she says before trying to leave to her room. I grab her arm to stop her though.

"what are you doing?" she asks sternly

"Is that all?" I ask

"you did amazing adora, don't worry" she takes my hand off her forcefully. her actions said otherwise. she leaves to her room and slams it shut.

what was that about? maybe she wasn't in a good mood.

I felt saddened, I wanted her to praise me for a bit. maybe she didn't care after all or she felt obligated to come.

I felt frustrated so I decide to take a shower and head to bed.

whatever, at least she came

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Authors notes:
let's spice things up now ‼️😼