Mad In Love (Male Reader)

Chapter 5: Not Out Of The Woods Yet

Raven: It might not be a curse, Maddie. Maybe you stood too close to an explosion in potions class and you're still feeling some opposite day effects.

Maddie: Hmm. That's a very good point.

She tried to recall any ka-booms she'd sat near recently. They always made potions class more fun.

The two girls were making their way down to the Wonderland Grove, a small garden in Ever After that held the magic of Wonderland in its roots. Lizzie Hearts could often be found there tending to it, making a quaint sanctuary for her hedgehogs and the wonderlandiful plant life.

The further into the grove they stepped, the more the tree tops curved and intertwined, creating a shady canopy of leaves and branches. The sunlight would spill through the gaps, making intricate patterns on the ground.

Maddie couldn't stop worrying about her 'might-not-be-a-curse' curse. Whatever it was, she needed to get to the bottom of it, or at least take her mind off it. Luckily for her, you had invited everyone to an impromptu party in the grove - The perfect chance to indulge in all things 'Wonderful'.

The fauna was starting to look more and more unusual now; sprigs of pink curling like a candy cane lined the route towards the entrance. There were actual blue coloured bells growing amongst the bluebells. Maddie positioned herself in the centre of a large wall made out of fern and with the swift motion of her finger she outlined the shape of a top hat.

The trees appeared to turn inside out upon themselves making a strange slurping sound. When the falling leaves had cleared, Raven and Maddie lit up in excitement at the sight that had opened before them. Ginormous flowers were sprouting throughout the grassy garden in every colour imaginable. Ivy grew up the legs of grand bird-feeders that housed harmonious quartets of song birds. Tea pots of all shapes and sizes were dotted about, hanging from trees and sat on the stone walls, over flowing with flora.

The party was in full swing. There were tables set out, full of treats and copious flavours of tea - including a tea fountain. A huge gramophone sat in the grass playing out a tremendous tune of jazz and electro swing whilst all of their friends tried their very best to futterwacken. You were there, hopping from guest to guest and handing out funny hats and glasses.

Y/N: Hey! Thanks for coming! Help Maddie get her muchness back! Great to see you! Help Maddie's muchness!

Maddie: Y/N!

Maddie ran to you with glee and grabbed your arms, swinging you around in a circle.

Maddie: This party is tea-riffic!

You danced with her playfully. For a moment you lost yourself in your spin before quickly realising how close you were. You could feel your cheeks blush pink like a flamingo and stopped in your tracks. You shuffled and gestured to the long table by the chestnut tree.

Y/N: It's nothing Maddie, really! I just had to do something for you… Come on, let's get some tea!

You extended your elbow and Maddie linked her hand around it.

Raven watched you stroll together, when it suddenly clicked and her jaw dropped in realisation. Apple White bobbed her shoulders to the music as she hopped over to where Raven was standing. She caught Raven's perplexing expression and bumped hips with her.

Applr: Hey Raven! What's got you gasping like a guppie?

The corners of Raven's lips lifted into a great smile as she pointed over at Maddie and you. Maddie had taken a sip of something and had foam all over her nose, you were laughing so cutely together. Apple glanced at you and the thought dawned on her too.