Fight or Flight - Wednesday Addams

Chapter 37

Enid, Xavier and Marley were all sitting at the dining table in the Galpin household as Wednesday was patching up Tyler as best she could with the resources at hand, which wasn't much. Actually it was only some butterfly bandages that Marley found after rummaging around a first-aid kit that looked like it hadn't been used in years.

Yes, Marley was helping Tyler, she hated the guy but didn't necessarily want him to die, especially on her watch. She also knew that pain he was in, just looking at the claw marks along his chest had her grabbing her shoulder every so often, as if it was still in pain. It wasn't, it healed a few days ago.

Her other hand was underneath the table, being held by Enid's who had a very strong grip on it, so strong in fact she was almost certain her hand was broken. It wasn't, worst case scenario it was bruised at best.

"Thanks, Doc." Tyler said after Wednesday finished cleaning him up, breaking the previous uncomfortable silence.

"Not to make this about me, but I am having a full-blown panic attack right now." Enid told the group, grip tightening on Marley's hand if that was even possible.

"Yeah I can feel that." Marley said to the blonde, voice slightly strained, almost immediately Enid let go on the grip she had and apologised before continuing on talking.

"We need to get back before Weems realises we've been gone." And just as she finished talking the door opened to reveal the Sheriff. Everyone stopped their movements. All except Wednesday who stood from her kneeling position.

"What the hell happened?" He asked no one in particular. "This was you, wasn't it?" He said, walking over to Wednesday, glare hardening.

Before he got to the goth Tyler stepped in. "Wait, Dad, please. I'm okay." He reassured.

"Sheriff, I understand you're upset, but I think you need to see something." Wednesday told the man.

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Marley opened their door, entering first before moving aside to let Enid in too, closing the door again. When she turned around, she saw Enid getting out a suitcase, understanding what she was doing, she was going to do it herself as well. But she couldn't shake the thought of what Wednesday's reaction was going to be when she told her. No, she almost killed them, they had to stay out of the crossfire, just for a little while.

"Who's?" Was all Marley needed to ask, for Enid to know what she was talking about.

"Yoko's, I'm gonna ask Thornhill soon but she should say yes." She paused, turning to look at Marley, "Do you want me to ask for you too? " Marley's nod was all the confirmation she needed.

Silence engulfed them, the only sound being Enid throwing all different clothes and essentials in her duffle bag, having already filled the suitcase she had, Marley was still standing , leaning on one of the pillars they had.

"I'll tell her." Marley said, breaking the fragile silence, Enid looked at her, confusion and relief evident in her eyes. "I know how you deal with confrontation." She explained.

Enid said nothing but smiled softly, exhaling contently and walking over to Marley, both bags in her hands. She stopped in front of Marley, leaving a kiss on her cheek, "I'll see you soon, Mars." She whispered before leaving the room, Marley now alone.

She was about half way through packing when she heard Wednesday come into the room. She didn't have it in herself to turn around, so she kept on packing, trying her hardest to resist the urge to go up to her and kiss the frown that she knew Wednesday would be wearing away.

"Where's Enid?" She asked. It was out of character to be the first to initiate conversation, though Marley had a suspicion that she could be an exception to the rule.