Darkness at the Heart of My Love || Wenclair

Chapter 39: Together as One

Enid's POV
I feel tears escaping as I see Wednesday holding a beautiful black rose in her hand. Never would I have believed that Wednesday would ever want to court someone like me. I smile as I take the rose from her and hold it to my nose to smell it before looking back at her.

"I would be honored to be yours Wednesday" I say happily, trying to contain my excitement and not scream. Only reason I'm not screaming is because of the party... Aparently, according to Yoko, my scream can be heard from halfway across the world so I refuse to bring the party out here. For Wednesday's sake of course.

Never would I have thought that she would ask me out, but NEVER would I have believed she would show as much emotion as she has tonight. Whatever dreams or visions or thoughts she had when she was in a coma, must have really changed her. Although I liked her before, I am grateful to see this side of her now.

I watch as she holds her hand out but the second I take it, she pulls me close to her, touching our foreheads together. I can't help but smile more, allowing a hand to caress her cold cheek.

"Let's go back inside, Cara Mia." Her voice still isn't back to her monotone yet, but I can hear her trying to fix it but I can't help myself when I feel the warmth flood my cheeks and I nod.

She takes my hand in hers and we walk side by side back inside. She hates physical touch but for some reason, she doesn't seem to want to let go. That is, until she opens the door back into the kitchen. She lets go of my hand, even though no one is there and I watch as her entire demeaner changes back to her usual brooding self. But as we walk toward the ballroom, the softened look in her eyes as she glances at me makes me realize she is only doing it for the appearance. I smile as I follow her back to the party.

She is quickly resurrounded by her family and I make my way toward Yoko who is talking to someone else. It is odd they are standing away from the party but my werewolf senses kick in and I am able to hear it's Divina! I missed her too. As I make my way over Yoko and Divina turn to see me and I am immediatly entrapped into a hug which I happily return.

"So... Now that you have Wednesday back, have you thought about when you two are coming back to Nevermore?" Divina asks curiously but Yoko elbows her in response.

"Wednesday just got back... I have no idea how much she has been through so I don't want to rush anything..." I say looking back over my shoulder at Wednesday. "She may have a tough exterior... but I worry she's hiding how she feels and what actually happened..." I keep staring at Wednesday while she talks to a family member. Her eyes aren't soft anymore and the walls she built are back up.

"It's getting late so I think Yoko and I will head back." Divina says taking Yoko's hand. "We'll be back to visit okay?" Yoko says reassuringly.

I smile and hug both of them again and walk them to the door and watch as they get into the cab that will take them back to Nevermore. Although I do miss school, I would rather be here with the Addams and Wednesday than be at Nevermore.

I go back toward the party when I feel myself get entrapped in a hug from behind. I pause and turn around to see Wednesday holding onto me. Although we are in a hallway secluded from the reunion, I never imagined Wednesday to initiate a hug like this.

"Wednesday?" I ask softly as she tightens her grip on me. "You okay?..." I ask with a little more worry in my voice. She quickly releases me and steps back. "Yes. I... don't know what came over me. I'm going up to bed and will pack for Nevermore in the morning." She says before turning on her heals and walking down the hall toward the stairs that lead up to her bedroom. I watch as she exits the hall, both worried and already missing the hug she gave me.

I sigh before going upstairs. Somethings wrong, but she isn't telling me... At least I think there is. She isn't one to confess feelings AND hug me in one night.

As I make my way to her door, I can hear a conversation between her and Thing.

"Listen... You were gone for weeks. I'm glad you told her how you feel, but don't you think you should stay here for a few days before returning to Nevermore?"

"No. I made a deal and in order to keep my end of the bargain, I have to get back to Nevermore."

"But-"

"Thing. Enough. And Enid shall not know about this or I will rip off your finger nails one by one."

A deal?! What deal did she make... I can't betray her trust but I also need to know she's safe... I don't care. Her safety is more important.

Wednesday's POV

*knock knock knock*

I sigh as Thing hides on my bookshelf. I open to the door but I am greeted with a fuming Enid. Although she looks raveshing when she's mad, I can't help but wonder what I did.

"What deal did you make Addams!" I know Enid is unhappy with me, but at the same time, her voice cracked as she spoke and I can't help but allow my heart to drop slightly. I didn't think she would over hear my conversation with Thing but I guess I under estimated her werewolf hearing.

"It is none of your concern Enid, besides, I'm here now." I say trying my best to mend the situation. I cannot allow her to worry more than she already has. The conversation I had with Yoko made that very clear.

"Tell me Wednesday! Please... I can't lose you again. I need you to communicate with me... I know that's hard for you but please... I can help."

I sigh quietly. I know she's right but asking for help shows weakness which I certainly cannot allow. I shall not be known for being weak. But seeing Enid this upset, in a way, hurts. This feels like that the same fight we had at Nevermore, the one where she left for days. Although she did return almost every day because she "forgot something", I do not wish for this to turn out like that.

I look out of the corner of my eye to see Thing signing something along the lines of "Just tell her the truth".

Enid is starting to get frustrated with me. She has the same look in her eyes she did that night. As she turns to storm out I decide to make a decision.

"Fine..." I say quietly, causing Enid to stop in her tracks and turn around. "Seeing as you are my partner now, I believe you have a right to know." I bite my tongue once I finish that sentence. I hate myself for falling victim to feelings but how Enid's eyes softened, I believe I made the right choice.

I sit on the edge of my bed and motion for Enid to sit with me, to which she accepts.

"Tyler isn't dead." I say through gritted teeth. "I was able to kill Laurel and make my escape. But Tyler is still on the loose. I got a phone call from an unknown and untraceable number. It was Tyler and I made a deal. He would leave you alone, if I returned to Nevermore." I say quietly. "That's when I saw you in the hallway and I needed to make sure you knew you were safe." I turn my head toward my desk, hoping something or someone would decide to interupt us. I am already sick and tired of emotions.

"Wednesday... Whatever it is, you and I can handle it" Enid says as she takes one of my hands in hers. "We're in this together." Just as she finishes, my phone rings again.

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