Chapter 2
“Sooooo where are we going” Enid trailed behind Wednesday as she skipped happily down the long corridors of Nevermore. She sighed a little to herself, she would miss these halls. No doubt everyone will be going home. Parents will be arriving this afternoon, and assemblies discussing the happenings of yesterday. But for now, Enid was going with her Wednesday to a surprise! The thought of Wednesday preparing a surprise crossed her mind again as she glanced at the gloomy girl in front of her and she smiled to herself, Wednesday was so cute. Not that she would ever speak those words to said girl. That would be asking for pain.
Wednesday looked slightly behind her and breathed out, if anyone else was skipping beside her like Enid was right now they certainly would not be moving the next day. Or the next month for that matter. But this was fine this was Enid.
“We will be there in a second, we have to go outside to get to it” Wednesday replied, “unfortunately it has stopped raining” Unbeknownst to Enid they were headed to probably the last place anyone in the school would want to be. Crackstones crypt, though that was exactly the point. No one would come here for a long time.
Enids skipping slowed down and came to a stop as she started to take a look around at the path they were heading down, her head darted around the surroundings nervously, surely Wednesday would not lead them back to where she thought they were going?
Wednesday turned back slightly while continuing marching on trying to encourage Enid to keep moving a little closer. “Relax” she breathed out. “You are safe” She stopped and turned her full attention to an increasingly worried Enid.
“Wednesday please tell me where we’re going” Enid crossed her arms in an attempt to look less anxious than she was very clearly was. “After yesterday I don’t wanna be anywhere near here” she spoke, it came out as a whine, more like a beg though that was definitely not the intention.
“Enid, would I hurt you?” she immediately regretted the words, probably not the most sane thing for an Addams to say to anyone, however, of course, Wednesday would never hurt Enid, not a chance and not even a little “Hm” she cleared her throat quietly, almost silently and looked away “What I mean is” She paused and looked down collecting the words that were not coming to her! The raven looked back up at Enid “Nevermind, here look” she nodded forward tempting Enid to glance ahead of them. Enid momentarily forgot what she was anxious about because she was sure at this moment she was witnessing a flustered Wednesday, weird, the blonde refocused her attention and looked toward what Wednesday was gesturing to. Which of course actually was the crypt. Though, this was not how it looked 12 hours ago.
“Yesterday you saved my life” Wednesday paused before continuing. “I am not good with emotion, nor feelings so I hope this demonstrates my gratitude toward you,” Wednesday spoke with a hint of what sounded like emotion, emotion for Wednesday anyway
Enid’s eyes lip up and she took in a small gasp of air “Wednesday…” She walked forward standing next to the raven instead of behind. “What is this? how did you do this? When?” The words tumbled out her mouth quicker than she could keep up. Enid stepped forward definitely invading the other girl's space, this was Wednesday though, anyone within 2 kilometers of her was invading her space. She opened her arms lightly intending to wrap her arms around the girl, she hesitated for a second giving her the chance to opt out but surprisingly the shorter girl shuffled closer oh so slightly to invite the hug. Enid didn’t waste a minute, and for the second time in 24 hours, Enid and Wednesday were hugging. Enid's arms were wrapped around her lower torso with no signs of letting go. Wednesday's arms stay hanging at her sides, an internal war raging on. Slowly she gave in, lost the battle, and brought her arms up to return the hug. Enid grinned, this would never get old, the feeling of Wednesday's arms wrapped around her leaning into her body. Enid sighed and slowly relinquished her hold on the dark girl.
Wednesday was disappointed that it was cut short, she was happy enough to stay in that position for a while longer and this time it was without an audience. “This is a place that is filled with dark memories for the both of us now” Wednesday recalled her date with Tyler at this very place and nearly shuddered at her own blatant stupidity “After what you have done for me, I want it to be a safe place, where you can go to forget your troubles” Wednesday paused, she hoped her uncertainty wasn't obvious to Enid.
It wasn't
“It’s… it’s.. Perfect!” Enid squealed and skipped forward toward the crypt a sight no one thought possible.
The area around was darker, and the trees create a shadowy atmosphere, so Wednesday only thought it right to brighten up the place, with fairy lights, donned around the outside leading in. There were flowers near the surrounding area, not brightly coloured however, this was still Wednesday, they were as dark as night but against the shine of the fairy lights looked pretty amazing and fitting for the crypt. The once terrifying place looked very different from the outside and in. Enid skipped inside followed by Wednesday who was watching closely for her reaction.
Inside was similar the lights hung around creating a bright inviting inside. It was actually almost the way Tyler had decorated for Wednesday, but Wednesday had changed the position of the lights, and added more candles, and more blankets, it was more Enid. The place was tidy, as tidy as a crypt could be anyway even with Wednesday around. “Thing” Enid screeched scooping up the body part. Thing gave a two-finger wave in her arms.
“Hm so this is where you have been hiding out” Wednesday approached the hand. Thing scuttled out of Enid's hold and climbed up toward Wednesday's shoulder.
Enid went back to take in her surroundings she couldn't believe this. Wednesday had done this. She had done this for her. She circled back around and stopped in front of Wednesday.
“Thank you” She locked eyes with the shorter girls in front of her. Wednesday nodded back.
“I hope this can be a space to escape to” There was silence between the two girls for a second and well you know unbearable tension.
Wednesday stepped back suddenly dropping eye contact with Enid. “Come we must head back” She began the walk back to Nevermore. Enid hurried to catch up and walk beside her.
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Now back at the school, the girls found themselves waiting for their parents to arrive, Enid was clearly on edge, especially after seeing her parents after her wolfling out for the first time, this would be interesting. Wednesday unbothered found herself retreating to their dorm to get in some extra writing time. “Enid I am going back to get some writing done. Are you coming or will you wait down here”
Wednesday had noticed Enid's stress, of course, she had she wasn't blind, nor stupid she wanted to keep her close, just so she made sure she didn’t accidentally hurt herself or run off or something. Or maybe she just couldn't stand the thought of being away from Enid not just yet anyway.
“I’ll come with you, my parents will be here any minute and I’d like to delay that as long as I can” Enid stood up and dusted herself off to follow Wednesday back to their dorm.
Enid and Wednesday trailed back to the room, Enid slightly ahead eager to get back to nap or stare at Wednesday she wasn't sure. After fumbling with the key for a second Enid burst into the room and continued on, only to lose her footing and sla…? no? be caught by a pale hand gripping onto her arm. “Must you always be so clumsy” Enid flushed red “ I slipped” Enid stood up straight blushing at the fact that she was still being held onto tightly, Enid was about to remind Wednesday that she could, in fact, let go when she looked down at the ground to see the very reason for her fall, she bent down making Wednesday release her hold on the blonde. Enid crouched and picked up a folded piece of paper that had a bold ‘W’ written on the front. Enid furrowed her brows “Someone must have slipped this under the door” she spoke questioningly “I assume it's yours” She handed the note over to Wednesday who although held her usual blank expression still managed to look confused.
“The bold and capitalised ‘W’ on the front would indicate it for me yes” She pointed out, Enid rolled her eyes fondly. “Just open it will you, I gotta see!” Wednesday began to walk over to her desk before proceeding, Enid followed closely, eager to see the notes' contents.
“Maybe it’s from a secret admirer” She squealed excitedly hoping that her true emotions did not shine through. As Wednesday began opening the note Enid bit her lip, she really hoped it wasn't a secret admirer she could do without the competition.
As she opened the note, small cut-out pictures fell to the floor just the right size to fit into a wallet. Enid bent down and picked them up, it was pictures of her and Wednesday and others Wednesday had interactions with, some Eugene, Bianca, and Xavier. “What is this” Enid questioned shuffling through the images, no longer concerned about the thought of a crush.
“Strange, the note does not hold much value on its own either.” She swapped with Enid providing her with the note and waiting to be given the pictures.
“I’m watching you” Enid read out loud, “what the hell is this” she turned to Wednesday only to see a hint of a smile on her lips.
“This could be interesting.”
A knock on the door interrupted the two girls, Enid jumped slightly
“Girls parents are here” An unknown voice came from the other side.
“Coming” Enid squeaked! “Let's get this over with” Enid trudged toward the door and stopped just before leaving, turning back and waiting for Wednesday.
Wednesday placed the note and images in the desk, hopefully with the intention of revisiting them later. Did she have her very own stalker? She thought to herself.
This could wait, for now, she was seeing her parents and probably Enid’s. She didn’t feel like leaving the girl alone with her parents, judging by what she had been told, she didn’t feel the abuse the blonde received right or appropriate and was happy to take this battle on. An easy one at that. She turned from the desk and walked toward Enid wordlessly.
"Yes" She stopped with her hand on the door "Lets get this over with" The two girls walked out of the room preparing for the awaiting parents down the stairs.