Darkness at the Heart of My Love || Wenclair

Chapter 4: Home, Finally.

Enid's POV

I whimper softly, my head pounding from a splitting headache. The last thing I remember was laying in bed, then being scared by the door to the dorm being opened quite loudly. I didn't even get a chance to see who it was. I try to open my eyes but it's really bright, but also somehow really dark at the same time. I decided to keep them closed for a few more minutes. As I lay here, I notice that this isn't my bed, and whatever I'm laying on is definitely not the floor. I sniff a little to see if I can recognize any scents. I can smell rain, fog... old books, typewriter ink... Exactly like Wednesday's sweatshirt. I smile softly at the thought of her scent, it really was comforting sometimes. I sniff again and feel around, realizing I am not holding her sweatshirt, nor is it near me. Must've been a dream. I think to myself as my headache begins to go away. But why is Wednesday's scent so strong? I finally manage to sit up and stretch as I open my eyes. I pause shocked, before realization hits me and I scream, both out of joy and out of immediate shock and fear, I must've been loud seeing as Lurch hit the brakes. I was flung back a little and hit the seat with a thud. I cover my face in embarrassment and curl up on the seat.

"I- I- Wednesday- Where- What" I stutter out, very much confused but happy at the same time

"Well." Wednesday says, in a very annoyed tone. "I will tell you as long as you cease screaming for the rest of the break. I nod quickly.

"Sorry Wednesday, I just... Was not expecting to wake up in your family's car. Much less you sitting in front of me." I say laughing a little, a smile on my face but clearly I still look shaken up from the scare.

"You're coming to stay with me at my family's house. They insisted you came with , for some forsaken reason. They must like you enough to feel bad about you having to stay at Nevermore alone." Wednesday says, clearly annoyed, making me sad for some reason. Don't get me wrong, I am really happy I don't have to stay at Nevermore alone and I get to be with Wednesday and her family, but hearing her annoyance about me staying... Makes me... Sad... I quickly push those emotions away and smile. 'I appreciate that, more than you'll ever know." I say, avoiding eye contact. I pause and quickly look up at her "Wednesday, what about my bags and stuff? I was barely packed then things happened and I don't even know how I got in here" I say starting to ramble nervously.

"No need to worry, your belongings have been packed and stored by Lurch. All your.. Colorful items and all of your stuffed creatures are all accounted for." My face goes white for a second. I never packed my violin... The one I hid under the bed, tucked away where no one would think to look. I start to ask Wednesday if she or Thing or Lurch grabbed it, but decide against it. I can go a few weeks without it, it's no big deal. Besides, our dorms stay the same unless we ask for a transfer, so it'll be there when I get back. I smile and look at Wednesday, who is looking at her phone with a very serious look on her face. Similar to when she had the crime board set up in our room. I shiver at the thought of that board with the bloody pictures and body parts. I hear her phone buzz and she taps on it and her eyes go wide, just very briefly, enough to raise my suspicion. "Is everything okay Wens?" I ask curiously. Maybe she's talking to Xavier... My body tenses at that thought. Xavier gives me the creeps yes, but why do I almost feel... Jealous when thinking of Wednesday talking to Xavier rather than me. My thoughts are quickly interrupted when Wednesday speaks. Almost as if my mind forces me to listen when she speaks, almost as if I like the sound of her voice.

"Everything is fine Enid" She says, not looking up from her phone. "Just looking through a few messages."

"Okay" I said, still worried. But decides not to push, knowing Wednesday will talk when she's ultimately ready. Or when an outside force decides for her.