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A tentative knock was heard on Scorpia’s door. She answered “come in!” and the door slowly opened.
“Hey, Scorpia.” She heard a very familiar voice and turned around. If front of her doorway stood Catra looking as shy as Scorpia had ever seen her. By her side, was Adora, who waved towards Scorpia. “Hi, Scorp. I’m only here because Catra wanted me to walk with her. I’ll give you guys some time.” Adora explained, as she gave her love a kiss and promptly left. “Bye babe” Catra half whispered as she trembled.
“Hey, hey Catra, what’s wrong?” Scorpia gently patted the bed in an invitation to sit down. Catra gratefully took it and started to cry, letting all of her emotions out. Scorpia had never quite seen how much her wildcat had changed, and it was clear as day now.
“I’m- I’m so sorry, Scorpia! I’m sorry for always treating you like disposable garbage. I’m sorry for always disrespecting and disregarding what you had to say. I’m sorry for lying, and I’m sorry literally threatening to kill you.” Catra’s voice was wracked with grief and remorse. Scorpia listened, attentive as always.
“‘And, I’m sorry for not being a good friend. I know I’ve messed up, and I don’t know if you’ll ever be able to forgive me. I certainly wouldn’t blame you. I just needed to tell you that.” Catra sniffled, and her tail was tucked between her legs in a sign of regret and shame.
Scorpia was taken aback, as she’d never heard Catra say sorry once, let alone several times. She remembered she needed to respond to Catra.
“Catra, I’m not going to say that you didn’t hurt me, and I’m not going to say that you’re completely back in my good graces. My heart still hurts, Catra, but you should know that I will always care for you, and I will forgive you, it just might take some time. Okay?”
“Okay.” Catra still felt miserable, but better, after getting her apology out of the way. She’d pushed it off for so long, and to finally own up to her many mistakes felt liberating.
“Hey.” Catra’s voice rang out, soft as always. “I’m really sorry about y’know” as she waved her hand somewhere in the air to symbolize what she meant. “I hope you’re happy with Perfuma. She seems really nice.” She finished sheepishly.
Scorpia gave her one of her signature hugs, and she could feel most of Catra’s anxieties melt away. Soon, they heard another knock on the door, this time it was Adora. Catra eased herself out of the hug and said, “Thank you, Scorpia.” She left with Adora as they both waved goodbye.