Chapter 5

I Don't Think So

This morning had been the weirdest Satya had ever experienced. First, of course, had been the realization that the very strange dream she had had the previous night was in fact, not a dream, and Symmetra was very much still in her brain, complimenting her on the way her blouses were hanged in her wardrobe. Of course, she couldn't tell anyone about what she had seen, no matter how traumatizing it way. The war. Symmetra's family always moving around. The mental bulling and conditioning she suffered in Vishkar. The sacrifice of her arm, just to be better at her job. The conspiracy, and of course Sombra. Symmetra had been pleasantly surprised to learn that her real name was Sophia. Satya had been harshly judging Symmetra because she had carelessly given up her arm. Of course Symmetra had called her an hypocrite, because only she knew what Satya would give up to get certain things. All in all, Satya had found they coexisted poorly together.

All of that weirdness was mostly forgotten by the time she had arrived at school, and at first she didn't give much thought when she saw Lena and Emily walking in the corridor hand in hand. They were usually holding hands anywhere they went anyway. Of course, that changed when she found Fareeha nervously waiting by a locker she knew wasn't hers, right across the hall. Satya didn't really pay it much mind, but Symmetra did.

This is interesting. Is it an inter-dimensional rule that no matter which universe they found each other in, Pharah and Mercy will always end up together?

Satya tried not to frown or show any sign that someone was talking to her in her mind. She carefully placed her books in her locker, and was about to close her locker when the strong voice of Angela rang through the corridor:

"Fareeha."

Everyone was surprised to hear her, and conversations were replaced by hushed whispers. Fareeha, who had been leaning against the lockers, suddenly stood straight. She looked in Angela's direction. The blond was obviously determinate, to the point that she looked angry. She quickly walked up to Fareeha, and took a hold of her jacket's collar, before pulling her in a passionate kiss. Of course Satya wasn't much for public display of affection, and was about to turn back to her locker, but she was fascinated by the desperation between the two, almost as if this was their last kiss before the end of everything. Of course Satya thought back to the last mission, the one where Symmetra had had a clear view of Pharah's sacrifice. Maybe, she thought, she hadn't been the only one visited by her other dimension self.

Of course as the two girls separated the rest of the corridor clapped and wolf whistled, but Satya was already heading to her first class.

The rest of the morning was weird, but only because Symmetra couldn't help but comment on anything she thought worthy of comment. The state of the classrooms, the teaching methods, the knowledge itself, and of course, Satya's lunch. Satya had tried to ignore her as best as she could, but the older woman had grown more and more distracting with every new comment she made. By the time she made her way to the library, Satya was tired, and absolutely out of focus. She found a table and sat down. Just as she was unpacking her things, she wondered why she had gone to the library in the first place. Finally, it came back to her. The presentation. She just had to wait for Amélie and Sophia to join her, and they could get started.

Satya yawned, looking longly at the list of potential subjects she had made. She really hoped they had taken the time to read through it.

I have to admit some of those subjects sound quite interesting.

Like what?

Well I would suggest Light and atoms separation, but if you want to please Sombra, something relevant to computers would be a good way to go.

What are you talking about?!

Oh please. We both know we have a thing for bad girls. I blame it on my own secluded education. I wonder on what you could blame yours?

Satya let out an annoyed sigh. Truly, it was insufferable to have someone who knew her so well in her head. She once again tried to ignore her, and let her mind drift. Unfortunately, like it had all day, her mind could only drift to Symmetra's memories. She'd been haunted all day by the moment Symmetra had woken up without her left arm, and only a metal post embedded in her shoulder in its stead. Just the thought made her shiver.

"Change of plan!"

She almost jumped from her chair when Sombra's voice took her out of her thoughts. She looked up, only to find Sombra's usual smirk on her lips. She had a hand on the table, and was fully leaning on it, making her, for once, tower over Satya.

"Amé's not coming. She's been traumatized by one thing or another. I'll go check on her later. But! You and I have something else to do."

"Yes, the presentation."

"No way, preciosa! You're in no position to focus on a goddamn presentation, primero, y segundo, I know this amazing cupcake place just a block from here."

"Sophia, we have work to do." Satya tried, to counter, although the idea of eating cupcakes with Sombra didn't displease her.

"I won't take no for an answer. Plus, you and I need to talk, preciosa."

Satya sighed, and after another glance toward Sombra, who was shamelessly pouting like a puppy, she packed her things.

"Fine. But we better get to work tomorrow."

"Yeah, yeah, we'll see..."

Twenty minutes later found them sitting across one another, inside the small cupcake shop, with a plastic box of twenty cupcakes in front of them. Sombra had decided to buy the biggest box, for a reason which escaped Satya. They had found a seat at a small table against the shop's window, and Sombra had already eaten two cupcakes, while Satya was debating whether she should take one, and which one she should take. After Sombra had gulped down her second she gave her a strange look.

"You know you can take a cupcake, right? I'm not gonna eat all twenty. I could, but they're for sharing."

Satya still stared longly at the assorted cakes, wondering if she should take one with icing on top or one with sugarpaste decorations. Sombra made it easier for her by taking one randomly out of the sugarpastes ones and placing it in front of her.

"Eat. We won't talk until you've eaten."

Satya raised a perfect eyebrow, and when Sombra smirked she understood the other girl was serious. So she began to carefully take off the wrapper.

Of course she gave you the one with blue and white lozenges. She's not alone.

"I have never seen anyone so meticulous when taking off a wrapper. You're very proper, aren't you?"

Satya paused, and glanced at Sombra. She was smirking. She looked back at the cupcake. It was fully unwrapped in her hand, and her fingers were lightly sinking in the chocolate pastry.

Don't do it. She's taunting you. It's what she does. Don't give her the satisfaction of...

She didn't know if it was Symmetra or her own conscious talking to her, but she ignored them. She bit in the cake with strong teeth, taking it in in almost one bite. Sombra let out a surprised yelp, and began to laugh wholeheartedly.

"Oh my god you are crazy. Okay, I like that!"

In truth Satya was just about to choke. She had never taken such a big mouthful of anything, and she was glad the cake was soft, or else it would have been harder to chew. She knew for a fact she probably looked like a hamster, but she didn't care, and it felt good not to care.

You are ridiculous, I hope you know that.

When her mouth was finally half-full she pushed what was left of her cake in, and continue to chew, praying not to strangle herself.

"So, how does it feels like to have Symmetra in your head?"

Satya was suddenly choking, and began coughing frantically. Sombra only began to laugh.

"Wow! I had no idea it was killing you that much!"

Satya finally managed to empty her mouth without strangling herself, and Sombra handed her a water bottle which she had pulled either from her bag, or had kept close to hand this whole time.

"I wasn't... expecting such a direct question."

"Come on, preciosa, you know me. I don't have time to waste. So, how does it feels like?"

Satya had emptied at least half of the bottle before she finally replied:

"I don't know, how does it feels like to have an international wanted criminal in your mind?"

"I asked first."

"It's strange, I guess. I don't know. We are strangely not getting along as much as I would have assumed we would."

Sombra shrugged.

"Guess not anyone can be friend with themselves. But knowing the woman, it has to be tiring."

Symmetra scoffed. Satya chuckled.

"You have no idea."

"As for the wanted criminal, it's nice. We get along just fine. Actually, she gave me the best idea. I can't tell you what it is just yet, but, it's going to be awesome."

Satya crossed her arms.

"Not if it's illegal."

"It's not, I swear! Not every idea Sombra has are illegal, you know!"

I would like to hear one, then, because I have yet to see that.

Sombra looked at the clock on the wall, and sighed.

"Anyway, I should go. I promised Amé I would come talk to her after school. She's probably locked in her room, in fetal position, or something. So..."

She stood up and picked up her bag. As she threw it over her shoulder, she took a piece of paper out of her pocket, and placed it in front of Satya. A series of numbers had been written on it.

"This is for you. If you want to talk, I'm always there. I know traumas, maybe not like a shrink, but I don't think any of those idiots would believe you."

She smiled, genuinely, like Satya had never seen her done before. She then took out one of the cupcake, one with icing on it, out of the box and placed it next to her phone number.

"And that's for you as well."

She quickly closed the box and carefully took it in both hands.

"And so is this."

She quickly placed a peck on Satya's cheek and walked to the exit, leaving a confused and softly smiling girl behind her.

Wow. You are even more whipped than I thought. I never thought that was possible, but with the both of you, I should know to expect the unexpected.

A/N: Hi guys! I hope you are still enjoying the story, we have just a couple of chapters left before the end! Please leave a review, tell me what you think of the story so far, I'm very interested to know what are your thoughts! See you tomorrow!