In which two complete opposite personalities are drawn together. To Wednesdays surprise, she would have never thought about falling for a boy that had almost nothing in common with her. Lucas Thorpe would have never guessed that Wednesday Addams wou...
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THE RAIN POURED RELENTLESSLY as we stood at Mayor Walker's funeral, a somber crowd of adults and children huddled around the casket. Every face wore the same expression—grief laced with unease. Beside me, Wednesday and I stood close, sharing a single umbrella, both drenched in more than just rain. We'd decided to attend together, but to keep our new relationship under wraps, at least for now.
His family wept beside the casket, the sobs muffled by the rain. My eyes scanned the crowd, searching. We knew the killer was here. Somewhere in this sea of mourners, they stood quietly—maybe even respectfully—blending in while plotting their next move.
Sheriff Galpin held the mayor's widow in a quiet embrace as I caught Tyler glancing at us, his expression unreadable. There was confusion in his eyes, maybe suspicion. We kept our distance, careful not to make it too obvious.
Ajax had an arm around Enid as the crowd began to thin. The ceremony was over, but the dread lingered like fog.
"I'm going to go with Enid and Ajax, make sure they're okay. You good on your own?" I asked, though I already knew the answer. Of course, Wednesday could take care of herself. But that didn't mean I couldn't worry.
"I can take care of myself. You go on" she replied coolly. I gave a nod and stepped away from the umbrella just as the rain started to let up. "I better see you later, or else."
I paused, turning to face her with a grin. "Or else what?"
"There are many ways to torture you Lucas, don't try to play this game with me"
I laughed, backing away. "I guess we'll just have to see, won't we?" And then I jogged off to join the others.
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The four of us—me, Ajax, Enid, and Yoko—spent time together after the funeral, hanging out in the quad. The mood was lighter, but the tension never fully left. Enid and Wednesday still hadn't patched things up, despite my promise to help. I was beginning to see it wouldn't be Wednesday who caved first. Enid was barely holding back from racing back to her dorm and mending the rift.
"Anybody seen Wednesday around since the funeral?" I asked, poking at my food.
"Nope, I thought she was with you" Ajax replied, frowning. I dropped my head to the table with a groan.
Yoko chimed in, "Oh yeah, I saw her run off right after. I don't know where to though."
"You didn't see where she went?" I asked, sitting up.
Yoko shook her head. That nagging feeling crept back in. Where had she gone? What pulled her away so suddenly?
"You okay? Lucas?" Ajax's voice cut through my spiraling thoughts.
