Darkness at the Heart of My Love || Wenclair

Chapter 16: A Nightmare

I packed the essential things and have asked my parents for a portion of my savings. I have decided to spend the last 2 weeks at a hotel in town. Against my parents wishes, and what I assume will also be against Enid's wishes, it is what is best for her and her safety. As much as it pains me to leave her, seeing her in pain, hurts me more than anything ever has.

Lurch will bring the rest of my things when he takes Enid back to Nevermore. However, I will be staying in a different dorm and not informing Enid of said change. All she would have to do is give me those puppy eyes of hers and I would break, which I cannot allow in these circumstances. As I am headed out the door, Thing stops me in my tracks.

"Thing. Out of my way. Your orders are to keep an eye on Enid. Not me." I say sternly as I attempt to step out around him. I ignore his angry signing and tapping and head to the car.

"W-wednesday?" I hear a small voice behind me. A sad, heart broken, and pained voice. My entire body fills with guilt. Thing knew not to let Enid find out I was leaving, and ESPECIALLY knew she shouldn't be out of bed, on account of mine and the doctors orders. I feel a slightly warm, slightly cold hand touch mine. "Enid. You should be in bed. You're on bed rest." I say coldly, knowing if I look at her, I won't be leaving as I should be. "Wednesday... please..." she pauses, I can tell it's taking a lot out of her to speak. "Please stay..." Her hand is shaking. She is either terrified, having a hard time standing, or sad. I sigh and turn around. It's all 3...

Her eyes are puffy and red from crying, Thing must've told her my plan or gave her the letter. She wasn't supposed to know or read it until I was gone. I look away from her gaze, her sadness is my weakness. Actually, it seems like she is my weakness. "Enid... It's best for me to leave. If I stay away from you, you will no longer be in danger, you will not get hurt." My tone was sharper than intended and I watch as tears fall from her eyes. The sound of her crying makes my heart clench and I instinctively wipe her tears, before pulling her into a hug. I hold her as she sobs into my shoulder. Normally, I would despise and kill anyone who got me wet with tears. But Enid, she's different. I pull back and caress her cheek, wiping more tears away with my thumb. "Cara Mia..." I stare at her for a minute before I sigh. "Come on darling, let's get you back to bed." I say with regret and guilt. I should've never even thought about leaving. Enid needs me and I... I guess I need her too. "N-not until you promise you won't leave. And next time you will talk to me before making a stupid decision." Her voice has what I assume to be heartbreak and sadness. I hold her and look at her. "I promise you, Cara Mia, that I will not leave you, and I will try to talk to you before making what you call, stupid decisions." I kiss her hand and she sniffles. "Now come on darling, you're supposed to be on bed rest." I say before scooping her up in my arms. She nuzzles into my neck as I carry her back to her room, being very careful about my movements so as to not hurt her.

We finally make it up the stairs and I lay her in her bed, but before I can go anywhere she grabs my hand. "Please... Stay?" She squeaks out, her head turned the other way. I sigh and reluctantly lay down next to her. I lay in my normal position, on my back with my arms crossed across my chest, when I feel her wrap her arms and legs around me holding me down with enough force, she could probably break my bones. She sighs and her breathing slows. Usually this would be torture, but it's Enid. So I can tolerate it. Maybe even enjoy it. I turn my head and place a kiss on her forehead, prompting her to smile in her sleep.

"I am sorry Enid. I was just doing what I thought was best for you. I didn't know it would hurt you that much for me to leave. I will always love you, and I promise to not go anywhere."

I know she is asleep, making it easier for me to express these new feelings I am unused to. I eventually fall asleep, still wrapped in Enid's arms.

Enid's POV

"WEDNESDAY!" I scream out, seeing Wednesday being held against the tree stump by the Hyde. I haven't transformed yet... But I need to save her... I run for her until I hear her neck snap and I fall to my knees. "WEDNESDAY!" I cry out, as I watch her fall to the ground, her body laying there, not moving. The Hyde stares at me, almost mocking me before running off. My heart hurts, everything hurts. I run over to Wednesday and hold her in my arms. "I'm sorry... I'm so sorry Wends..." I cry more as I hold her lifeless body, hoping for any signs of her still being alive.

"Enid. Enid, it's okay. I've got you" It sounds like Wednesday's voice... I start crying more before my eyes start to flutter open, the dream fading. "Cara Mia, it's okay, I've got you my love." I wake up to Wednesday holding me in her arms. Before I can even process it I grab a hold of her and hug her tightly.

"It's okay Enid, I'm right here, I haven't left." Wednesday's voice is so calming and comforting. I sniffle and wipe my eyes before Wednesday's fingers softly lift my chin to meet her gaze.

"Are you okay Enid? You were screaming and yelling my name." She says worriedly, or at least Wednesday's version of worried. I only nod in response. "Do you want to talk about it, Enid? I know I am not great with understanding feelings and emotions, but my studies in psychology have said that talking can help." I smile a little and sniffle. Wednesday may not know how to help, but she always tries and always succeeds.

I start to speak but I pause. Do I really want to tell her that losing her scares me more than anything? That ever since that night, I have wanted nothing but to be by her side no matter what? I decide to tell her and begin speaking.

"I was having a nightmare... I know you enjoy them but this one scared me..." Before I can continue, a cold hand holds mine. "I have been having a nightmare... Ever since the incident at Nevermore... Where instead of wolfing out... I don't... And I watch as Tyler breaks your neck... knowing he just killed you... and it was my fault..." I say as I start to cry again, but as I finish, she hugs me tightly. I don't think Wednesday has hugged anyone as much as she has hugged me since she was born.

"Enid..." Wednesday says, her voice sad and worried. "I...I had no idea... I am sorry... I wasn't aware how much that night affected you. But I...I am appreciative for you saving me. I know I do not say it, or act like it. But I am thankful for you for everything you did that night." My jaw almost drops, as I wipe my tears, Wednesday still holding onto me. She pulls away from the hug and caresses my cheek. "You saved me Sinclair. Not only that, you are really the one who saved the school. As I stated before, I was unhappy with myself that I left you alone. I have read that the transformation process can be painful. And on top of that, you were hurt from fighting Tyler." She touches my scars as she finishes that sentence. "I would not be alive if it wasn't for you." She has sadness in her eyes. Fear, worry, sadness. I have never seen this side of Wednesday Addams before. I knew she could worry but to be scared and sad all at the same time? It's as new to me as it must be to her.

Before I can say anything she leans close to me and I suddenly feel soft, cold lips against mine. My eyes go wide. Wednesday Addams, is KISSING ME! My heart rate speeds up and my face goes red, even more red than a tomato. I close my eyes and softly kiss back.

This must still be a dream. I think to myself.