Opposites attract

Xavier vs. Enid

Xavier's pov:

The rounds continue until only a handful of us are left:
-Me
-Enid (people obviously took pity)
-Wednesday
-Mrs. Addams
-Mr. Addams
-Lansel (annoying prick)
-Bianca
-Filbert (got a second chance and won I guess)
-Refrus
-Thing
-Cousin Itt

Mr. And Mrs. Addams decided it'd be best to have us, "the kids", complete first. This works out perfectly for me though because thanks to us having the lowest remaining scores me and Enid will me competing first.

Wednesday's pov:

Me and the twins look at the line up for the next few rounds. Enid and Xavier first, me and Lansel next, followed by Bianca and Filbert.
-"oof Ich glaube nicht, dass ich mich auf die nächste Runde besonders freue"
Leon says, looking at the board with concern.
-"how do you mean?"
I ask.
-"well I mean just look at the line up Wens, Xavier and Enid? That's a recipe for disaster if I've ever heard one"
Lansel replies. Leon nods.
-"...don't call me Wens"
-"right, sorry"
Lansel says with an awkward laugh.

-"but you're really not worried?"
He asks. He then leans down closer to me.
-"I mean isn't Enid your girlfriend? Xavier seems to have some severe anger issues"
I shake my head.
-"no no he's fine, it only makes sense they're competing because of their scores"
Lansel shrugs and stands back up.
-"I suppose"

Xavier's pov:

Wednesday and her freaky German cousins return and Enid happily runs over to hug her. It's like she's TRYING to rub it in my face. Enid turns to the cousins and one of them pics her up, smiling and laughing.
-"huh"
-"what's up?"
Bianca asks.
-"no nothing just...what cousin is that?"
I ask, referring to the one who had lifted Enid.
-"not the one who punched you if that's what you're wondering"
She replies, as sassy as ever. I roll my eyes
-"yeah?"

Bianca let's out a slightly annoyed sigh.
-"his names Leon I think, why?"
-"look at how he's looking at her"
I say, pointing my drink towards the two of them. Bianca looks.
-"what? Don't tell me you're in love with Enid now"
-"mm yeah no. Unlikely. I just don't think she should be so flirty"
I reply, disgusted that Bianca could even jokingly imply something like that.
-"she's not flirty Xavier, just....friendly. There is a difference"
-"uh huh"
I reply, taking a sip of my drink.

Wednesday's pov:

Ajax skips up and happily begins talking to Enid while I join Xavier and Bianca.
-"Ajax!"
We hear a voice call out.
-"viens avec moi. allons prendre un verre"
It's...Filbert?
-"oh hey filbert! I'll catch up with you guys later! I'll be back before Enid and Xavier go on"
He says, running to meet him.
-"what was that about?"
Enid asks.
-"I do believe we've been ditched"
Bianca says, Yoko nods in agreement.
-"since when did Ajax and Filbert become friends?"
I ask. Xavier shrugs.

-"didn't even know they knew each other"
He replies, scrolling on his phone. He then laughs a bit.
-"I knew he was gay"
-"he IS??"
Enid asks, rushing in between us.

Enid's pov:

Xavier backs away slightly, not even hiding his annoyance with me at this point, but I don't care.
-"mmm I dunno for sure, just a theory I've had. Y'know except he still clearly likes you"
He replies, with a pleased smirk. He did NOT really just say that. There's no way. My jaw drops a bit from disbelief and Wednesday REALLY doesn't look happy. Xavier looks at me, then at Wednesday. He shrugs.
-"did I say something wrong?"
He asks, taking a sip of his drink. Wednesday regains her composure.
-"that's- that's not even true"
I reply. Xavier looks at me annoyedly.
-"I'm his buddy, how would you know?"
-"O-Kayyyyy let's go practice yeah?"
Lansel says, quickly breaking up the conversation.

Thank god.
-"yeah let's. I'd hate to let Xavier beat me"
I say, with a fake laugh. Xavier gives me a smug smile and fake laugh in response.
-"you coming cuz?"
Lansel asks. Wednesday folds her arms and just looks at us.
-"no I think I'm fine right here"
She says. Xavier smirks.
-"whatever"
I mumble, turning to walk away.
-"oh um uhh ok see ya later cuz!"
Lansel says, as he and Leon rush to meet up with me.

Ajax's pov:

-"so you're French?"
I ask, as me and filbert walk around.
-"oui, do you speak it?"
I shake my head.
-"nah I took it for like a semester I think? But only remember a bit. Enough to recognize it at least"
He nods. He looks at me for a moment.
-"would you like a drink? The house is open and we have time to kill. Surly I could whip something up"
-"like alcohol?"
I ask. He moves his head a bit as he thinks.
-"well...yes or coffee or anything else you can think of"
I smile.
-"sounds...killer, let's go"
He smiles and leads the way.

Xavier's pov:

-"welp I've got time to kill and if Enid's practicing I might as well too, see y'all"
I say, excusing myself from the girls.
-"oh Xavier. How good to see you"
Wednesday's pale colored aunt says. I smile and wave.
-"oh yeah hi, what can I do ya for ma'am?"
-"oh nothing, nothing...I'd just like to wish you luck"
-"I why thank you, I'm confident I'll do fine"
I say, giving a modest shrug.
-"oh yes, I'm sure it'd just be positively embarrassing to lose to Enid of all people anyways!"
She says with a laugh. I frown a bit. Does she think I won't do well?

-"you know sometimes these things can get so violent"
She says.
-"our family takes well to violence I mean...how else can you really show you're better than your opponent?"
I think for a moment and nod.
-"right...of course, well if you excuse me Ms I better go practice"
She nods.
-"of course, best of luck Xavier"

I take out my phone and call Cj.
-"yooooo Cjjjj"
-"hey! Wassup X? How's it going with your girl?"
-"oh y'know could be better, I just gotta take care of a little issue"

Ajax's pov:

-"non, non! She really clawed out the bottom of your boat for Wednesday??"
Filbert asks, laughing as we walk back to the tournament.
-"I'm being so serious! It had to have been one of the coolest things I'd ever seen her do"
I reply, laughing as well.
-"your friend group sounds so fun, even with Wednesday"
-"oh yeah I'd say we're all pretty close, I mean yeah some times some of us don't get along but...we'd never do anything to hurt each other"
I reply. He nods and takes a sip of his coffee.

-"I can't wait for the next round"
I hear a voice say, recognizing it as Xavier's.
-"ah see, that's my buddy Xavier over there"
I say, pointing in his direction. Filbert turns to look. 
-"hey X-"
-"I'll just remove the tip so once I swing she knows I'll mean business"
We hear him say. Filbert frowns.
-"is he talking about your...comment tu dis..buddy? Wednesday's pastel companion?"
Filbert asks. I nod, still looking In Xavier's direction.
-"yeah I think, hold on, mind if we move closer?"
-"oui oui, I'd love to hear more myself"

We hurry past and move to a nearby wall. Xavier is on the phone with someone, swinging his spear in the air and casually lunging it on occasion.
-"what? No. Come on the family likes violence....no she's not gonna do anything."
Xavier then laughs.
-"yeah I'd like to see her try. Besides if she does I can just...Hm? Yeah precisely. Everyone likes a pretty face, get rid of that and what's Wednesday gonna like? Uh huh..mhm"
-"de quoi parle-t-il?"
Filbert says, sounding genuinely concerned. I hold up a finger, telling him to wait.
-"fencers! Please return to the stage. Enid and Xavier please return to the stage. Ladies and gentlemen the next round will be beginning shortly"
The announcer calls out over the intercom.

-"gotta go"
We hear Xavier say. Me and filbert rush off.