Wenclair/Romance & Mystery

Because I like you Wednesday

That Morning with Wednesday & Enid, No One's POV

Wednesday and Enid are both getting ready for class. But before either can leave, a conversation sparks, keeping them red faced and in place.

Wednesday's POV

We really should get to class. I've missed far too many lessons lately due to other people's dramas. Yet there's something I need to address with Enid before we go. It's not exactly academic, but it feels more pressing than any lecture of things I already know could ever be..

"Enid, why do you appear to be upset with me—and Xavier?" I ask, my tone calm yet direct.

Enid's POV

Oh no. She noticed. Of course, she noticed. Why did I think I could just let this slide? I still haven't confessed my feelings, so she's interpreting my behavior as anger or annoyance or- or whatever- I really need to fix this.

I take a deep breath. "Wens—uh, Wednesday, it's not that I'm upset or mad. It's just..." I trail off, my courage evaporating. I can't do this. I can't confess to her. It's too hard. Too risky. "I was just grumpy yesterday, I guess. Sorry if I was rude."

Wednesday's POV

She's lying. That much is obvious. While her apology is sincere, the explanation feels contrived, as though she's grasping for something to deflect my inquiry. Such as being "Grumpy".

"Why are you lying to me, Enid?" I press, narrowing my gaze.

Enid's POV

My stomach flips. Can she really see through me that easily?!

"Wh-how am I lying?" I stammer, trying to hold my ground, even though I obviously know I'm lying too.

"You said you were grumpy," Wednesday states matter-of-factly, her dark eyes boring into mine. "But even if that were true, you would not have lashed out at me. That simply doesn't align with your personality type."

My personality type? What is this, a Buzzfeed quiz? "Huh? This isn't some psychoanalysis, Wednesday. I'm a human being. I get grumpy. I already said sorry!" I snap, though my voice wavers slightly.

Out of the corner of my eye, I notice Thing tilt his hand-his body?, as if offended by my "human being" remark. Oops. Sorry, buddy. To be fair, I'm not entirely human either. Oh anyway-

Wednesday, doesn't even blink at my outburst. "I didn't say you are incapable of getting grumpy," she replies evenly. "I stated that even if you were, you would not have taken it out on me—or Xavier, for that matter."

Xavier? That's what this is about?

"Oh, I see," I blurt before I can stop myself. "You're just upset because I don't like your boyfriend."

Crap. Shut up, Enid. Shut. Up.

Wednesday's POV

"He is NOT my boyfriend," I respond sharply, my voice colder than I intended. "And I was unaware you disliked Xavier."

Enid freezes, her face a mix of panic and guilt. "I-I... uh, I... umm..."

Why is she so flustered? I can't think of a reason she would dislike Xavier, save for his general brooding annoyance, but Enid is fond of almost everyone.

"Enid," I say firmly, "please answer the question. Why is it that you dislike Xavier?"

Enid's POV

This is it. The moment of truth. There's no way out of this.

I take a shaky breath, trying to steady my nerves. "Because..." I begin, my voice barely above a whisper. "Because I like you, Wednesday."

Wednesday's POV

Time seems to stop. Did the temperature just rise in here? My face feels like it's on fire, a reaction I can't control or understand. Enid... likes me?

Xavier's suspicions were correct?

I should feel relieved. Relieved that Enid's behavior wasn't driven by anger. Instead, I'm overwhelmed by something I can't identify. Something unfamiliar.

Unknown POV

Thief. She'll pay..

I thought as I heard it.

Even as I walked away, I heard her say it.

"Because I like you, Wednesday." "Because I like you, Wednesday" "Because I like you, Wednesday"

It echoes in my mind like a curse, twisting my thoughts into something dark and venomous.

Thief. Thief. Thief. She thinks she can steal Wednesday away from me?

She'll pay for this.

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