Unspoken Words

Chapter 2: Throw a Party

"Luz! The small angry one is here!"

Hooty bopped Luz on the head as she looked up from where she had been doing homework on the living room floor. On the couch, King was curled into a ball, he didn't stir from his nap.

"Hooty!" She shooed him away, and then her brows furrowed. "Amity's here?"

Luz didn't recall agreeing to hangout with Amity today, so she found it odd that she'd show up to the Owl House out of the blue. She rose to her feet and walked to the door, which had been cracked open so that Hooty could get Luz. She grasped the door handle and pulled, revealing Amity standing outside, hands held behind her back, looking nervous. Amity managed a weak smile.

"Hi Luz, sorry for dropping by without prior notice, but I really need to talk to you."

Luz's throat dried. Had Amity found out the truth already? And if she hadn't, what could this possibly be about? Judging by the look on Amity's face, it couldn't be anything good. Luz swallowed down her nerves and nodded.

"Okay, do you want to come inside?"

Amity nodded. While she'd rather just say what she came here for right off the bat, she didn't want Hooty eavesdropping on their conversation. Luz stepped to the side and let Amity in, closing the door softly behind her. Luz led Amity up the stairs to her bedroom and sat on her bed, patting the spot next to her to invite Amity to sit down. After Amity joined her, there was an awkward moment of silence before she finally spoke up.

"My parents want to meet you. And they don't know we're dating, they just think we're friends."

Amity turned to Luz and handed her an envelope closed with a purple embossed seal. Luz's mouth fell open and her stomach dropped. She had just found out earlier today that she was in a relationship with Amity, and now she had to meet her parents? The same ones who had made Amity break off her friendship with Willow when she was just a kid? Amity noticed Luz's change in expression and reached out for her hand, tangling their fingers together. She gave them a squeeze before continuing.

"Every year, they throw a party for my birthday, but it's only to keep up appearances and network with the high society of the Boiling Isles," Amity ran a thumb over Luz's knuckles, avoiding eye contact. "I have to spend the night playing host and pandering to the guests they choose to invite. They want you to be there."

Luz was floored. She hadn't expected this at all. She wanted to help Amity and do this for her, but she was still wracked with guilt from her recent realization. Luz really did care for Amity, but wasn't sure if she deserved to be with a complete nobody like her. Amity could do so much better than someone who hadn't even realized they were together until Eda of all people had to point it out to her.

On top of that, she was unsure whether or not she'd be able to gain the approval of Amity's parents. She was just a dorky human from another realm with no inherent magical ability. Challenging Belos a few months ago complicated things further. Surely Amity's parents would want their daughter to have nothing to do with her. Her head was buzzing and she tried to put her jumbled thoughts in order so she could reply.

Amity was someone who felt like she had to do everything on her own, and hardly ever reached out for help even if she needed it. As much as she dreaded the thought of being rejected by her parents, Luz wanted to support Amity, even if she doubted her ability to do so. Luz gave the letter one last look before placing it on the nightstand by the bed and turning back to face Amity.

"I'll be there," Luz brought her other hand forward to tilt Amity's face towards her. "But I've never been to a fancy party, or any party really, before. What do you need me to do?"