ALLURING ━━ E. sinclair¹

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  Every time we felt uneasy or uncomfortable we would always have our music moments, I play the violin while my sister plays Cello. It was heaven to the ears whenever she played, Staring at the note sheet I focused not wanting to mess the verse up.

The song we usually play, "Paint it black" Was a hard one, But I got used to it. Following my sister's melody, there was only one thought on my mind...getting out of there. the more we got to the end the louder Wednesday played.

my arm felt numb but I kept going anyways humming the tune repeatedly before the song ended with a satisfying pull I put my violin down "Any better?" I asked my sister, "No, I don't really feel better. there's something wrong with this place Not just because it's a school" Wednesday got up and went into the room leaving me outside.

Leaning on the cold stone I watched as the moon shined, Solitude was something I adored, But not any sooner that solitude was interrupted. "How the hell did you get that oversized violin out here?" Someone said from behind "We had a helping hand" I nodded To Thing "Woah... where's the rest of him?"

"It's one of the great Addams family mysteries" He jumped down walking towards the door while Enid stared uncomfortably. "You play Cello?" Enid tried making small talk.

"that's my sisters, I play the violin" I replied, "I like how you're always similar to Wednesday, yet...different" Enid added, Beneath the pale moon and the stillness of night, I stood again in the shadows of my sister.

"Aren't you supposed to wolf out? It is the full moon" I tried changing the subject, tilting my head back the girl was way closer than I expected her to be.

"Can't," She showed me her claws "It's all I got" Enid said putting her elbow on the stone and looking out into the woods. "My mom said some wolfs are late bloomers, but I've been to the best Lycanoloigst, I had to fly to Milwaukee would you believe it?"

"She says there a chance I may never... You know" I felt her eyes on me, steady and searching, but I couldn't bring myself to meet them—there was a weight there, an unspoken discomfort I wasn't ready to carry.

"What happens then?" I mumbled awkwardly "I'd become a lone wolf," Turning my head to meet her eyes, I hoped just for a second that she'd meet mine with that faint smile of hers. 

But of course, she didn't. And the silence between us only grew heavier. "Sounds perfect" I mumbled, "Are you kidding me? my life would be officially over. I'd be kicked out of my family pack with no prospect of finding a mate."

"I'm failing to see the problem here" She turned to me, met my eyes and this time, the smile was gone. Something colder sat in its place, and it made the air between us feel even tighter.

"I could die alone" She said, a hint of a sob in her voice "We all die alone, Enid" 

"You really suck at this, Cheering people up" Turning back she dug her head into her arm as she choked in a sob. "Why are you crying?"

"Cause I'm upset" Her head shot back up "haven't you ever cried? or are you above that too" Looking down at her hands I bit my lip "I'm not all like my sister you know, I have my times. a week after Halloween. Wednesday and I were 6 years old, We took our pets out for our afternoon stroll"

"Sabel" fidgeting my fingers I continued "A puppy" She smiled as I broke eye contact looking at the night sky. "A puppy? didn't expect that" She cut in "How so?"

"I don't know, I thought you'd have a scary pet." She continued "My sister's pet was a scorpion" I said hearing her let out a soft breath "You aren't so scary, so there is a little Gentleness in you"

"Do you want to hear the story or not" Enid pursed her lips "we were separated, I had to watch the little boys take Sabel away, his cries broke me," I felt her stare on me, a sense of wanting to comfort me but not knowing what to say.

"my sister's scorpion had also got ambushed" I added, "we both lost what we cherished most back then"

"it was snowing when we buried them, My sister was holding my hand crying her little black heart out, and So did I. but tears didn't fix anything so we vowed to never do it again" Enid sighed "Your secrets safe with me"

"Still think you're weird as shit though" she added

"The feeling is incredibly mutual" I replied, and suddenly an idea struck me "How would you like your single room back?"

....

the place was loud, people crowded, festival games and so much more. standing with my sister we watched as Tyler pulled up.

 "Why are we here again?" Wednesday asked "You and Tyler are going to be here for a while, I don't feel like staying so I'm heading back with Enid" Wednesday sighed "Well, good luck. safe travels" 

I watch as Enid went for a hug but was rejected "Still not a hugger, Got it. Come on" She said tugging on my sweater "Call an Uber," I said as she nodded

...

After getting ready I laid myself on my sister's bed reading the recent chapter, Opening my book something fell out of it. A necklace? with a note.

Mom got this for you, yes I have one too don't even try taking it off

Smiling at the note Enid came out of nowhere "What's that?" I shut the book "None of your business" 

"But I'm bored" she pouted "Stay that way" Enid rolled her eyes and went to her side of the room "I'm bored, let's talk about boys"

 "Boys are a waste of time" I said back, 

"No !! have you seen Ajax?" she exclaimed, I blinked at her "The cleaning spray?" The girl looked as disappointed as ever "How dare you, he's really cute" 

"Basic white boy" I added "Still cute" she defended, I rolled my eyes hearing her walk towards the bed, She sat on the floor looking up at me "How about your first kiss?" she asked, Shaking my head no she nodded "Fair enough"

"You?" I asked a bit offended she assumed I didn't, Of course I haven't had my first kiss yet but still...rude. "Always wondered what it felt like, I wanted it to be with Ajax" I bit my lip, my eyes drifting to hers, like I was trying to find something in them, an answer, maybe, or a reason to look away. But I didn't.

Has she always been this Pretty? I guess she's what you call...Alluring.

I told myself I was just curious. That's all. Just curious.

"so? have you sound someone who caught your eye?" she said snapping me back I finally gave in and looked away "I don't know" Her eyes brightened "You got that look in your eyes" She gave me a cheeky smile

"Love has a way of giving people away. I can always tell." A smile tugged at my lips, she's definitely full of herself. "You know, you're actually really fun to be with Addams"

"Same to you Sinclair" 

..

It was in the middle of the night when I heard the door shuffle open, The smell of my sister's perfume as she came towards me, "Weds?" I mumbled sheepishly, "Sleep well, Claire" was the only thing I heard my sister say before I fell back to sleep