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lantanasmuttyfanfics · 9 months ago

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Raven and dexter?

I’m so so sorry for not replying sooner, I just hit a bit of writers block with this one but I still hope I delivered what you wanted!!

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Dexter was not looking forward to thronecoming.

He wasent the type to like big parties and loud music like Briar Beauty and his older brother. He instead liked to sit with a good book and a small amount of company to pass the time, but as a Charming it was basically law that he had to attend.

So now he was stuck trying to figure out a way to ask out his long term crush, the infamous Raven Queen. Who dispite her reputation and lack of willingness to abid by her destiny was a rather sweet and nice girl who cared about other people’s feelings.

That he admired about her a lot, where in a world full of fake smiles she was a true and genuine beacon of truth and sincerity. That made the prospect of asking her out even more scary, sure they were freaindky and he would consider them friends but what if she was being nice only out of her natural sweet personality.

His anxiety was eating away at him and his older brother Daring and his roommate Hunter had started to notice his overwhelmingly quite self. “What’s wrong bro?” Daring slung an arm around his brother as they made their way to heroics class.

Dexter only shrugged and turned to look at anything else but his brothers discerning face, “nothing just some stuff on my mind.” At this point Hunter decided to join in on the conversation as they now stood in front of their teacher.

“You sure? Because your being more quite than usual.” At this point Dexter had given up on trying to hide his dilemma and instead opted to take some advice from two of the most relationship successful guys in the school.

Daring seemed to have everything figured out with his destiny and many flings and Hunter was as steady as a horse with Ashlynn. “Well… I’ve been thinking that maybe I could ask Raven out.” Both guys paused for a second before Hunter clapped him in the back.

“If that’s what you want then why not.” Dexter internally rolled his eyes, so much for good advice. “Yes little brother if that is the girl you want to take to the thronecoming then go for it.” Dexter again rolled his eyes internally before letting out an exasperated sigh.

“Yeah but the problem is I don’t know how! I mean how do you go about asking out a girl like Raven. She’s so… special and kindhearted and open and-.” He quickly closed his mouth as he realized he was entering into one of his rants.

Finally realizing his little brothers problem Daring gave Dexter a smirk as he pointed to the bleachers, “well for one you can be a Charming and use our effortless genetics to your advantage and be charming. The ladies always love a charming man.” The last sentence was directed at Hunter who only chuckled.

Dexter on the other hand turned to look where his brother was pointing only to find, Raven and Cupid sitting by the bleacher with a mirrorpad. Dexter felt his face burn as his eyes connected with Ravens for a brief second before he hurriedly looked away.

Just how could she be this fabeulous? Her hair was shining in the sun which cast a amethyst glow to her surroundings and her eyes sparkled with light as she laughed at something Cupid said. She really was the most perfect girl he had ever seen.

But as he thought back, his eyes trailed back to the bleachers to then land on a certain love expert… who was more than likely to be of bigger help to him than these two doofuses next to him. With his kind made up he turned back to his teacher and counted down the minutes till he could track Cupid down.

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He found Cupid fairly quickly after his class ended, she was walking back to her dorm when he saw her again.

“Cupid!” The said girl worked around and smiled while fixing her hair. “Oh Dexter what can I do for you?” He fumbled with his thumbs choosing his words carefully.

“Well you see there’s this girl that I really really like… but I don’t know who to ask her out. I want to take her to the thronecoming.”

Cupid bit her lip as he continued to ramble on until she reached out and rested her hand on his shoulder, “Dex I think the best way is to be… direct. Just tell her and everything will turn out fine. I’m sure the girl would more than lucky to have you as a date.”

Cupid gave a little squeeze to his shoulder while Dexter thought over her words. Being direct wasn’t something he was good at, but if Raven liked direct then that’s what he’d be.

Smiling he leaned forward and gave Cupid a smile as she fluttered her eyes. “Cupid… thank you now all I have to do is find Raven.”

She stumbled back and gave him a once over as he pivoted on his heel. Life really was unfairest to those it didn’t favor.

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Dexter felt like he had walked around the entire school before he found Raven. She was still sat at the bleachers, only this time with Maddie as they seemed to have a tea party of sorts.

He felt his anxiety rose with every step as he thought over the words he had practiced over and over in his mind. What if she thought they were childish? Or maybe she didn’t like directness.

It was too late to back out either way as the next second Maddie shot up and exclaimed his name for the entire school to hear. As she sat back down he made eye contact with a rather surprised Raven, swallowing and taking a deep breath he fixed his jacket before slowly approaching.

Raven watched him curiously as she could see the stress and anxiety oozing out of him, which if he knew how obviously stressed he looked he could probably faint from embarrassment. When Dexter was finally in front of Maddie and Raven, he looked between the two girls wishing that Maddie would somehow understand and leave them alone for a second.

“Hey Dexter. What are you doing here?” His eyes snapped to Ravens as he stammered for a second before answering “oh I- um just that I wanted to ask you something.” Raven smiled and scooted over so he was sitting beside her and Maddie.

“Sure. What’s up.” He looked between the two girls and mastered up all the courage he had before he turned and took Ravens hand in his “I was-.” He was interrupted by the sound of clocks going if at the same time as Maddie suddenly jumped up.

“Oh would you look at the time the rabbit came out the bag and the turtle has to climb the tree.” They both looked at her with a perplexed expression as she bounced of to who knows where. “So Dexter what was it that you wanted to ask.”

Raven gave his hand a reassuring squeeze as she leaned it unknowingly, Dexter on the other hand very much noticed causing him to have his breath catch in his throat. “Right yeah umm so Raven. Would you.. like to go the thronecoming with me.”

They both paused for a second but for different reasons. Dexter paused because of the completely unromantic way of asking her and Raven paused because she couldn’t wrap her head around that Dexter Charming as in her long time crush Dexter Charming wanted to go to the thronecoming with her.

When she continued to not answer he started to get up, his face reddening in embarrassment. “You don’t have to answer tha-.” Raven cut him of as she sprung up and smashed their lips together. Dexter stumbled back in surprise before he gripped Ravens hips and kissed her back with just as much force.

Once they pulled apart they both panted for a few seconds before Dexter asked “so is that a yes?” Raven gave him a deadpan look as she circled her arms around his neck, “definitely a yes.” She didn’t let him answer as her lips were back on his in a second.

Their peaceful moment was cut when they heard the cheerful voice of Blondie saying to her mirrorcast “well there you have it! An other couple confirmed are going together to the thronecoming! Now if you ask me that sounds just right!”

As the mirrorcast turned of Raven and Dexter both groaned and gave Blondie an annoyed look but she only gave them a smile and wave as she spotted her next victims, Sparrow and Duchess.

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He thought he was nervous to ask her out but he was even more nervous now that he was waiting outside Ravens dorm with his brother beside him as they waited for their dates. “Don’t be nervous bro! Just be your… charming self.”

Dexter rolled his eyes and gripped the flowers even tighter as he heard the door creak open and the sound of Apple Whites voice say “come on Raven our princes are waiting!” As the girl said that he thought he saw his brother flinch for a second before he was distracted with the sight of Raven.

“Hey Dexter.” He gulped and handed her the flowers quickly as he rubbed the back of his neck turning to see Apple softly giggling at him. He paid her no mind tho as Raven returned a second later, “you look fabelous Raven.” She gave him a small smile and put her arm through his as they followed the pair in front.

Once they finally entered the ballroom, Raven was quick to pull him to the dance floor after much persuasion and a tiny bit of guilt tripping. In all honesty tho Dexter was ready to fall to his knees as soon as Raven made her request, the want to make her happy overriding his fear of dancing and embarrassing himself in front of her.

He twirled Raven before bribing her back to his chest as they danced along to some tune Melody Piper had out on. It was a slow yet energetic song that many of the couple decided to dance and him and Raven were no different.

As he went to dip her down she giggled and threw her head back before coming back up and meeting his eyes. As they did he felt his breath freeze in his lungs, and his heart beat rapidly for her eyes shone like the starry night above.

Unconsciously he leaned forward and pulled her closer by the waist as he finally connected their lips together again. The kiss was sweet yet passionate and Dexter had found it was starting to become his new favorite taste.

Blondie was correct, this was just right.

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Expect the Unexpected (Chapter 38: Can't)

Friday December 25, 2020 (Present Time) 9:37 am

Darling’s POV

The first thing Darling registers when she opens her eyes is the warmth and softness surrounding her. The second thing she registers is a throbbing ache in her head. Considering she was drunk last night though, the headache isn't too bad. She turns her head. A smile immediately forms on her face as her gaze lands on Apple. The girl’s arms are wrapped snugly around her. Even when she’s snoring and her mouth is crusted with drool, she’s still the most beautiful being on the planet. Everything about her is perfect. From her sleek blonde curls to her cherry lips to her porcelain skin, Darling adores every inch of her. It’s a few more moments of Darling admiring her before Apple’s bright blue eyes blink open. “Merry Christmas, my love,” Darling murmurs, pressing a soft kiss to her cheek. Apple stifles a yawn behind her hand. A bright smile appears on her face as she gazes at Darling. Darling's heart leaps with joy, as it always does when she's reminded of the fact that Apple is just as head over heels for her as Darling is for her. Apple reaches out, lightly tracing her thumb over Darling’s cheek. Darling nuzzles into the gentle touch. Apple smiles wider. “Merry Christmas, baby,” she softly replies, voice hoarse from sleep. Darling just woke up, but her body is already alight with desire. She rests her hands on her girlfriend’s cheeks, gently pulling her into a kiss. Apple reacts immediately, deepening the kiss. She rakes her fingers through Darling’s hair. Darling gnaws at her lip, and the moan that Apple emits only increases the heat within her. Unfortunately though it can't go too far, as a clattering from the kitchen distracts them and they realize it's Raven. They reluctantly pull back, knowing that if they keep kissing things will get out of hand and they'll be right back to where they were last night. A wave of concern rushes through Darling as a frown forms on Apple's face. The girl raises her thumb to her mouth and begins to nibble on it. “What is it, baby?” Darling murmurs, placing her hand on the girl's shoulder. Apple looks at Darling, brow creased with worry. “We-we weren't thinking,” the girl says, voice soft but filled with unmistakable shame. “Raven was right in the next room when we, you know…” Darling can feel her cheeks burning with a sudden humiliation. They were unusually giddy and somewhat drunk (well, drunk in Darling's case) last night, and one thing had just led to another. The thought of their friend hearing them doing the most intimate activity known to mankind burns their faces hotter and hotter. Darling tries to rationalize the situation. “Well, she was hammered too. You saw how she collapsed on the couch when we got home. I'm sure she was sleeping too deeply to hear a thing.” Apple is chewing her lip, head bowed in shame. But as Darling looks at her, a gentle smile forms on the girl's face. “You're just so irresistible,” she says, voice low and sultry, before pulling Darling into a kiss. This kiss is short and sweet, but still warms every inch of Darling's body and releases any tension she'd been holding. When Apple backs away, looking into Darling's eyes, she whispers, “Whether it was the right thing to do, last night was absolutely incredible.” Her breath is warm against Darling's face. Darling shivers, pleasure filling her from head to toe. “I agree,” she murmurs, before drawing Apple into yet another kiss.

XXX 10:21 am

“Kingdoms, that's the latest I've slept in years!” Apple exclaims, as she takes a seat at the table. Darling sits next to her and Raven sits across the table. After taking some Advil, her headache has mostly dissipated. Darling nods. “Me too. I must've been more drunk than I thought.” Apple giggles. “I wasn't drunk though.” Darling shrugs. “True.” “You were adorable though!” Apple gushes. “You were going on and on about how much you love me, even more so than usual!” Darling grins. “Well, it's the truth!” She resists the urge to kiss Apple again. She can tell from the girl's eyes that she's having to suppress the same urge. That knowledge only increases the pleasure surging through her body. Raven is right there though, looking down at her scrambled eggs and bacon. As Darling notices the expression on her face, so sad and defeated, her heart suddenly aches. The pain only increases when she notices the redness of her eyes. ‘Is that from last night or this morning…or both?’ Darling silently wonders. Raven was in the bathroom an awfully long time last night. Regret replaces the euphoria that had been swelling through her. Is she really so self-centered that she couldn't even tell her friend was upset? Looking at Apple, it’s clear by the girl’s ashamed expression that she’s thinking the same exact thing. She looks at Darling with a meaningful expression, and Darling immediately understands her intentions--they need to fix this.

Apple quietly clears her throat. She reaches across the table, taking Raven’s hands in hers, gently squeezing. Raven looks up, eyes wide with surprise. “Hey,” Apple murmurs, as Raven’s eyes meet hers. “Merry Christmas, love.” Raven’s morose expression doesn’t fade. “Merry Christmas,” she mumbles. Darling’s heart breaks into even smaller pieces when she sees the tears shimmering in Apple’s eyes. Apple sighs softly. “I love you, Raven,” she murmurs, voice trembling. “It’s going to be okay.” Raven gives her a small smile, though it doesn’t reach her eyes. “I know. I love you too.”

XXX 7:47 am

Briar’s POV

“Good morning, baby!” Briar exclaims, as she walks into Willow’s bedroom, flicking the light on. Willow who had called for her is already standing up, arms outstretched. A wide grin is on her rosy face. She’s clearly eager to see her presents from Santa. Briar lifts her out of her crib before gently setting her down. Willow breaks into a sprint toward the living room. “Santa came!” she yells. “Santa came!” Briar laughs. Seeing Willow so happy fills her with so much joy, she feels like she’s going to be burst. Briar quickly follows the toddler as she dashes toward the Christmas tree where her presents are stacked. As her eyes land on the majestic dollhouse (Hunter really pulled out all the stops with it), her eyes widen and she shrieks with excitement. Ashlynn and Hunter, who were cooking breakfast, come to the living room to watch the adorable sight. Their kitten, Oliver, who was sleeping on one of the wrapped presents meows loudly in shock before tearing off down the hall. “Dollhouse!” Willow exclaims, running toward it as fast as her little legs will carry her. The adults watch with wide grins on their faces (they must look like Kitty). They may have had to get up early to assemble all the gifts, but it’s more than worth it. Hunter walks over to her. He picks up the case of little dolls and opens it. “You want to play, baby?” he asks, voice filled to the brim with joy. “Yeah!” she enthuses. Briar and Ashlynn watch in silent adoration as Willow and Hunter play with the dolls. A few minutes later Ashlynn remembers breakfast. Her eyes widen. “Breakfast!” she exclaims. Briar giggles. “Here, I’ll help you.” ‘At least she remembered to turn the stove off,’ Briar thinks to herself, as they walk toward the kitchen hand in hand.

XXX

Hunter’s POV

“This is delicious, guys!” Hunter enthuses. He’s currently demolishing French toast. Ashlynn giggles. “You helped make it, Hunter.” He shrugs. “Well, part of it.” He looks over at his daughter. She’s a syrupy mess as she shovels pieces of French toast into her mouth. As usual the family cat, Ruby, is at their feet begging for food. He catches Briar sneaking the kitten a couple pieces of scrambled eggs. Ashlynn is against feeding animals human food, so Briar has to be discreet about it. “How about playing in the snow after breakfast?” Briar proposes, a wide grin on her face. “Sounds fun!” Hunter exclaims. “Sure thing!” Ashlynn agrees. Willow claps her hands, eyes bright with excitement. “Build snowman please?!” The adults laugh endearingly. “Yes baby, we can build a snowman.” Ashlynn reaches over, stroking her hand through Willow’s hair. Luckily, none of them got drunk last night, so they’re all at maximum energy. None of their friends got too wasted actually. Darling and Apple certainly couldn't keep their hands off each other regardless. Hunter smirks. “Well, how about Apple and Darling last night?” His voice is light with humor. Ashlynn and Briar laugh, immediately knowing what he’s talking about. Briar snorts. “Usually those two keep it together in public, but last night--just wow.” Ashlynn giggles. “When in the world is Darling going to pop the question?!” Briar grimaces. “Well, you saw how everybody reacted to them dating. An engagement? That’ll be a mess.” Ashlynn nods. “Yeah, I suppose you’re right. Especially at a time like this, that’s going to be too hard.” Hunter’s phone vibrates in his pocket. He pulls it out. His eyes widen when he sees who the hext is from. Jack: Merry Christmas, baby! I love you! Hunter’s going to have to reply later. Still, he can’t stop the grin that forms on his face. “What are you smiling so big about?” Briar questions, a playful lilt to her voice. “Oh, um--” He scrambles to come up with an excuse. “I just love Christmas so much!” Oh kingdoms, that’s the best he could do? He resists the urge to wince. Briar raises her eyebrow, but she doesn’t press him any further. Ashlynn doesn’t notice the exchange, too busy wiping Willow’s face with a napkin. As Briar changes the subject, gushing about the bracelet Ashlynn got her for Christmas for about the twentieth time, he sighs with relief. Ashlynn and Briar may be his closest friends, but he’s not ready to divulge his secret. Not yet.

XXX 12:03 pm

Raven’s POV

The whole drive to the hospital, her heart is pounding. Her stomach grows tighter by the second. Waves of nausea surge through her. She closes her eyes, praying there isn’t a repeat of five days ago when she almost puked all over their car. Apple and Darling are singing along to Christmas carols. Apple especially is really getting into it, swaying side to side as she steers the wheel. Raven gets the feeling that they’re trying to cheer her up, but it isn’t going to work. It’s Christmas, a day that’s supposed to be full of joy and celebration, and she’s about to go visit her boyfriend (is he even really her boyfriend anymore)? who doesn’t remember a single Christmas they’ve spent together. He doesn’t remember wearing matching reindeer onesie pajamas, singing Christmas carols until their throats ache, cuddling on the couch by the fireplace. She again has to suppress the tears stinging her eyes. She can’t make this day about her and her pain. Dexter and her friends deserve cheer, especially after all they’ve gone through lately, and who is Raven to stand in the way of their happiness? So she lets Apple and Darling sing and keeps her solemn thoughts to herself.

XXX 12:16 pm

Raven didn’t even know she could get sadder, but as the three girls walk into Dexter’s hospital room and her eyes land on the man she loves, her heart feels like it’s crumbling to pieces in her chest. He looks much better than he did even a few days ago. The color has returned to his cheeks, he looks much more aware, and he’s smiling more. He’s getting better and better everyday, while she gets worse and worse. Again, she’s making the situation about herself. She knows how selfish she is. She can’t help it though. No matter how hard she tries to only be ecstatic about his improvement, she still can’t suppress the horrible thought that plagues her--that the better he gets, the farther away he strays from her. She’s so lost in thought that Apple has to tap on her shoulder to get her attention. She blinks. “Huh?” “We’re here, hon,” she says, voice soft. The room slowly comes back into focus. Darling is hugging Dexter, a wide smile on her face. He’s smiling too, embracing her back with his renewed strength. Raven takes a deep, shaky breath and proceeds to do what she always does when she visits Dexter: put on a brave face for him. As she approaches Dexter, as usual she has to shove down her instinct to kiss him. For years that’s what they did every time they saw each other. Switching off that reflex has been nearly impossible for her. Instead, she draws him into a tentative hug. He hugs her back just as hesitantly. It’s nothing like their old hugs. They were tight and warm and long. These hugs are flimsy and short. They’re all the two can manage right now though. The distance between them is so vast, Raven has no idea how to even begin filling the gap.

As they pull back, she forces a bright smile onto her face. “Hey, Dex!” she exclaims, making her voice as cheerful as possible. “Merry Christmas!” The nickname comes to her as naturally as breathing. She knows it might seem strange to him; to him, she’s virtually a stranger. But she needs something. Something that connects them, even if it’s as insubstantial as a nickname. “Hey, Raven,” he replies, sounding genuinely happy. “Merry Christmas to you too!” He used to greet her so casually. Now there’s a certain formality to the way he says her name. It hits her like a punch to the gut every time. But she doesn’t let her smile falter. She gives his hand a gentle squeeze before backing away to let Apple hug him.

XXX 12:24 pm

“Rude!” Dexter jokingly exclaims, as he opens his gift from Darling, pulling out the deluxe beard shaving kit she got him. She laughs. “You’re always complaining about how every razor you get sucks, so here’s something to shut you up!” He scoffs, but the bright smile on his face makes his happiness clear. “Thank you, Darling,” he grumbles. She giggles, getting up to give him another tight hug. “You’re welcome, Dex!” As Darling sits back down, Apple stands up, handing over her present. “Here’s a less passive aggressive gift,” she says, a smirk on her face. Darling jokingly scoffs. “Am I lying?! He’s always going on about razors and how much he hates stubble!” Even Raven laughs genuinely at their antics. Dexter opens his present from Apple, eyes widening with glee when he pulls out the indigo blazer. “This is spelltacular, Apple!” he exclaims. “I love this color!” Apple’s cheeks flush under his praise. She grins brightly. “Of course, Dex!”

Butterflies flap through Raven’s stomach as she hands Dexter her present. Shivers race down her spine at his feather soft touch. The impulse to kiss him is so intense in that moment that it takes every shred of willpower she has left to walk away from him. She settles back in her chair next to Apple and breathes deeply, trying to soothe her racing nerves. She can see Apple give her a quick look of concern, but she knows if she looks back at her, she’ll burst into tears. So she stares determinedly ahead at Dexter, heart pounding as he gently tears off the wrapping paper. His eyes widen. “This is beautiful.” His soft voice is filled with awe. Her dour mood is lifted slightly. She can tell the joy on his face is entirely genuine. At least she did something right. She clears her throat. “Yeah, you said you wanted a compass for our hikes, so I thought this would be good.” That despair she knows all too well comes washing over her again. Their monthly hikes that they take, just the two of them, aren't going to mean anything to him now. She’d picked the compass out at Target last week when she was immersed in her memories. His smile doesn’t falter for a second though. “Thank you so much!” he exclaims. It strikes her then. He barely knows her now, but here he is treating her with such warmth and gratitude. This is the man she fell in love with. He’s still the same kind, empathetic soul that she loves with all her heart. The only difference is that she can’t have him. She has the sudden urge to scream at the injustice of it all. But as she always has to do nowadays, she shoves the impulse down deep. What matters is that Dexter’s happy. She’s not going to ruin that. Enough has already been ruined.

XXX They spend the next couple hours playing games. Darling wins at several rounds of checkers. Then they play Scrabble, which she also wins at (that girl is a board games whiz). After they finish Scrabble, Darling’s phone vibrates. She takes it out of her pocket and checks the notification. “Daring says he and Rosabella will be here soon,” she announces. Dexter’s face lights up. “Awesome!” “We’re probably going to get going now,” Darling says, a slightly apologetic expression on her face. “Alright.” Dexter smiles softly. “Thank you so much for visiting.” “It’s our pleasure!” Apple exclaims, ever the cheerful one. Raven would pay anything to have some of the girl’s optimism right now. As Raven hugs Dexter goodbye, she can’t help but linger a few seconds longer than usual. She can’t help but breathe in the scent of his shampoo. She can’t help the tears that rise in her eyes that she furiously blinks back. “Bye, Dex,” she whispers, throat tight with emotion. “Bye, Raven,” he says, nothing but happiness in his voice. She should be glad that he’s happy, but in that moment she’s resentful; resentful that he feels no emotion other than casual happiness when he sees her. No deep-rooted feelings of love and adoration remain. She almost sobs right then and there.

Luckily, she makes it to the car before bursting into tears. “I’m sorry,” she sobs, burying her face in her hands. “I know it’s Christmas. I just can’t anymore.” She can barely manage to get the words out through her hiccups. “Awww, Raven,” Apple murmurs, voice soft with sympathy. “You don’t have to be strong. Not around us. Come here.” Leaning over the dashboard, she pulls Raven close, hugging her tightly and stroking her hair. Raven melts into the embrace, finally letting out her pain in the safety of her best friend’s arms.

XXX By the time they get back to Apple’s and Darling’s house, Raven still hasn’t calmed. All she can do is cry as waves of grief crash through her. Her friends help her inside. Her legs are trembling so violently, she’d collapse if the girls didn’t have their arms around her. They lead her into their bedroom and help her into bed. She buries her face in a pillow, body convulsing with sobs. Apple lies down next to her, gathering her in their arms. “It’s okay,” she murmurs. “It’s okay, sweetheart.” Darling lies on her other side, gently trailing her fingers through Raven’s hair. Her friends’ whispered reassurances begin to sound further and further away until all she registers is the pounding of her heart against her skull.

It’s not until there’s a knock on the front door that Raven starts to regain awareness of her surroundings. “Who could that be?” Darling whispers. “I don’t know,” Apple whispers back. “Look through the peephole before you open it.” Darling laughs softly. “Of course I will.” The girl’s hand leaves Raven’s hair as she gets up. Her footsteps gradually fade. Raven still can’t calm down no matter how hard she tries to breathe deeply. Apple’s soft lips pressed gently to her head, her fingers running through her hair, are only small comforts amidst the rampage of sorrow within her.

The door closes and then there’s a voice that has Raven pulling away from the embrace and sitting up in a flash. She would know that voice anywhere. “Raven!” Maddie calls, voice as gleeful as ever. “I’m homeee!” “Wait!” Darling exclaims. “There’s something I need to tell you, Maddie!” But Maddie is clearly too excited. Her running footsteps draw nearer and nearer. Raven hurriedly starts drying her eyes with her sleeve, but quickly realizes it’s a lost cause. Maddie rushes in a second later and squeals at the top of her lungs when she sees Raven. “Raven!” she exclaims. The expression on her face is one of pure joy as she rushes forward, hops onto the bed, and pulls Raven into a crushing embrace. Raven grunts at the impact. She tries to hug Maddie back, but her arms are shaking so badly, she can barely manage to hold them up. Hiccups and sniffles still rack her frame. “Wait–” Maddie’s excited tone is gone, replaced by heavy concern. “Are you–” She pulls back slightly, eyes widening when she notices the state Raven is in. “Raven, why are you crying?!” she exclaims. Suddenly, Raven wants nothing more than to be held by her best friend, to bask in the comfort her presence gives her. “Maddie!” she sobs, launching herself into the girl’s arms. Maddie hugs her back tightly before addressing Apple and Darling. “What in the world did I miss?!”

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