Introducing Bruno

Part 4

Wednesday sits in the quad staring at the cup she's holding

WEDNESDAY

Thanks for the coffee Michael

MICHAEL

That is quite alright. Sorry I can't help you anymore with your situation... you know if you just dropped some names... I could maybe...

Wednesday gives a tiny smile

WEDNESDAY

Nice try. I've told you, it's irrelevant, they are merely unhelpful details in a story of despair. I'm horrifically embarrassed you saw me cry. I guess that's what happens when a school actively forbids you from committing murder. My frustrations leak out

Michael laughs then pats Wednesdays knee

MICHAEL

You don't need to be embarrassed, we all cry. Especially when the person we like, likes someone else

He gives her knee a squeeze and she nods gently at him

MICHAEL

And honestly Wednesday, I really mean this too... whoever this person is that you like... they are crazy for not liking you back. CRAZY

He smiles warmly at Wednesday, her eyes smile back

MICHAEL

You're the coolest. I mean, I know we haven't been hanging out long but I've really loved messaging you about horror movie reviews and conspiracy theory's and I loved when we went bat watching. You're a really good friend and if they don't appreciate you. That's their loss. You're awesome

Wednesday melts. She started into his big eyes and wishes these words were coming from Enid, but they weren't. She had to accept that.

WEDNESDAY

I appreciate that. Thank you Michael. You've really helped

MICHAEL

Well I'm glad I could be of assistance in your hour of need. You know... the best way of getting over someone is to get under someone else... just throwing that one out there

He laughs but Wednesday doesn't move her face an inch

WEDNESDAY

You know that's not such a bad idea

MICHAEL

Really? You know I was offering myself up for that role right?

WEDNESDAY

I'm aware

She stands up and walks toward Michael he opens his legs and she walks between them. He's much taller than Wednesday and this is the first time they've been eye to eye. Michaels hands grip Wednesdays hips, he pulls her in gently