up and gone - xavier thorpe
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wednesday masterlist
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Hi! 👩🎨 anon here, if it’s alright with you I would like to send in a little angsty request for Xavier-The reader and Xavier are best friends, and upon Wednesday’s arrival at school the readers feelings for Xavier deepen, however she can sense how Xavier feels for Wednesday and one night, in the early hours of the morning, the reader takes off. She ups and leaves Nevermore because she can’t handle the ache in her chest. Xavier, being the psychic that he is, has a vision and tries to stop her. He bursts into her room only to find her side of the room completely empty…He was too late :(You can add fluff if you’d like, maybe once Xavier realizes that Wednesday is all for Enid?
AN: hi! i hope i did this request justice :') also, i absolutely love it when people put emoji's to sign their asks, so cute! i hope you enjoy reading this and thank you for the request :D part 2 is coming!
word count: 4.839
warnings: she/her reader, gif is not xavier (i did not keep up with the percy hynes white thing lately :/), angst, fluff at the end, reader does not immediately forgive xavier (SORRY!!), reader has the ability to grow/control plants, doesn't quite follow the right timeline of the show
You and Xavier were together. As best friends. Never did you expect him to crush you like this. And he did not even realize it.
"Here you go, Sleeping Beauty," you push the tray of food toward your friend who now sits opposite you, out of breath and his tie barely tied. "I can't believe you overslept. Again."
Xavier gives you a look before gripping the fork, pricking at the eggs before pushing them into his mouth.
"If it wasn't for a certain someone that wanted to watch every single Twilight movie in one night-"
"Hey!" You let out a laugh, taking a sip of your lukewarm chocolate milk. "I didn't hear any complaints!"
The boy shrugs, grinning at you before quickly eating the rest of his breakfast. There were only about ten minutes left, and he also still needed to brush his hair and fix his tie. The movies were not necessarily what kept him up - he had a lot of things occupying his mind. He had another nightmare about some monster, and he was simply just too scared to go to sleep again.
You fish a small hairbrush out of your bag, getting up before seating yourself next to Xavier. Ever since you found out that he likes to sleep in, you have been taking a 'Xavier care package' with you in your school bag. It has a hairbrush, hair tie, muesli bar, and even a tiny bottle of his favorite cologne. You slowly brush his hair, making sure not to tug too hard.
The bell rings just as you throw the brush back in your bag as Xavier now also stands up, taking your tray in one hand and his own in the other, quickly disposing of them before jogging back to you.
"Thank you for breakfast," he grins, bumping his shoulder into yours before slinging his bag over his shoulder.
When you go to reach for your bag, you see that it has already disappeared as Xavier holds it in his hands.
"Time for Botany!"
-
Botany is a subject that is almost like second nature to you. You have grown up with the ability to control plants and flowers, being able to make them move and grow in the exact pattern you wish them to. In some magical way, you and Xavier were the first ones to sit down in the classroom, taking your usual seat in the front of the class.
"Hey," Ajax greets the two of you before sitting down at the table behind you.
"Morning, Ajax!"
"Man," he rubs his face. "Did you hear about the new girl?"
You shake your head, turning around fully to face the Gorgon.
"Yeah, Enid told me that it is her new roommate or something. Apparently, she got kicked out of her old school because she murdered and ate a kid."
A laugh escapes from both Xavier and you. Nevermore would not let a murderer into their grounds.
"Dude," Xavier chuckles. "Whatever you just smoked, share some with us tonight."
"Good morning, everyone!"
The red-headed teacher stands in front of the class, clapping her hands as she points to a plant that seems to be hidden underneath a glass case and a thin, red fabric.
"Today marks the very start of a new... Genre! But first," she looks over at the table next to yours. "Wednesday. Welcome! We are thrilled to have you join us on our journey into the world of carnivorous plants!"
She pulls the fabric off of the glass case, smiling brightly at the white flower underneath it.
"So, who can tell us the name of this beauty?"
Bianca holds up her hand, ready to answer it. She knows almost as much about Botany as you do.
"Dendrophylax lindenii."
You raise an eyebrow as Bianca looks to the side, confused. Instead of waiting for her turn, Wednesday had just taken it upon herself to answer the question.
"Otherwise known as the ghost orchid," Bianca only smiles, looking Wednesday up and down.
"First discovered on the Isle of Wight in 1854," Wednesday then continues as Thornhill is visibly surprised by her knowledge.
"Well, Wednesday," the teacher taps her chin. "Perhaps you can identify the ghost orchid's greatest qualities."
"Resilience and adaptability."
There is no second of thinking, of doubt. The answer flies out of her mouth in a millisecond, and the answer is not even wrong. Though, the girl speaks with enough confidence to make any answer seem right.
"It's able to thrive in even the most hostile environments."
"But," Bianca grins at her. "Its mere presence can change the ecosystem, causing the established plants to reject it."
The two bicker back and forth as you hide your laugh behind your face, leaning toward Xavier.
"Is this still about plants?" He whispers, a grin also stuck on his face as he looks at the two girls in amusement.
"Thank you, ladies," Thornhill just quickly nods, trying to break off whatever fight the two girls have. "Very... Illuminating insights. Now-"
You do not pay a lot of attention during the rest of the class. You knew all that needed to be known. Xavier scribbled in his notebook, his attention also far to be seen.
-
Wednesday seems to be the center of attention at Nevermore. Not only did she already get into two fights with Bianca, but she also is a huge mystery. What is her power, outside of being dark and sinister?
"Can you hand me the black paint?"
You look up from the flower that you were slowly starting to grow, taking the tub of paint before handing it to Xavier. He is busy painting the small boat for the Poe Cup. He had tried to get you to join the Ophelia Hall team, but you decided against it. You enjoyed watching the Poe Cup, but to actually participate? No.
Xavier thanks you before you both get to your own activities again. The sun is shining as you slowly move your fingers, still staring at the patch of grass as the small flower grows and grows.
"Y/N?"
You hum, the flower slowly stretching out to touch Xavier his shoes.
"Wanna do my make-up for the Cup?"
-
"Xavier! Sit still," you laugh, pulling the brush back. "I only have five more minutes to finish this!"
The boy was getting restless as you stood in front of him, trying to finish up on the clown paint on his face. He was now getting bored, distracting you from your work.
It had only taken you two more minutes to finish the red color as you step back, a proud grin on your face.
"See! Wasn't that hard!"
Xavier hops over to the mirror, observing your job before smiling and nodding.
"If I didn't know any better, then I would have thought that you had the power of Animation."
"Dude?"
Ajax pokes his head around the corner, waving at you with a smile before turning back to his friend.
"We have to get to the boats, man."
"You will be cheering me on, right?"
"Pssh," you smirk. "Always."
-
Xavier had been a bit distant after the Poe Cup. You had heard through Kent and Divina that Wednesday had suddenly shown up in the Nightshade library and that your friend had tried to get her to join, only to be rejected.
You get pulled out of your thoughts when you get an envelope from Coach Vlad. You quietly thank him as you look up at the principal.
"... I trust that you will all put your best face forward!"
You open the envelope as neat letters spell out 'Weathervane, Jericho'. It could have been worse. If you were stuck in Pilgrim World for an entire day, then you probably would have just run away to the woods, hiding in a bush before it was time to come back out.
Ajax pops up from right behind you, holding his envelope in front of you.
"Uriah's Heap?" You raise your eyebrow with a grin.
"Uh-uh," he nods, "Apparently Xavier really wanted it. But, I heard from Wednesday that Enid is also going to be there."
He still had a crush on Enid? You look behind him, seeing Wednesday and Enid standing close, though Wednesday is still deadpanned.
"Um," you awkwardly shift your weight to your other foot. "Well... What did Xavier get?"
"Weathervane."
"Why did he want to switch?"
You knew why. He hated Tyler with his entire might.
"Long story. Basically, Wednesday had Uriah's Heap, but then switched with Enid to go to Pilgrim World instead. Now me and Enid are going to be at the Heap! What did you get?"
"Weathervane."
"Oh! At least you aren't going to be alone. You will have Xavier!"
You look to your right, seeing Xavier standing there with a slightly disappointed look.
"Yeah."
-
Xavier did not even look at you while you were in the bus to Jericho. Instead, he got out of the vehicle as one of the first ones, Wednesday soon catching up to him. Staring at a blank wall, how interesting could that be? You just make your way past them and toward your workplace for today, not noticing the burning eyes of Xavier on the back of your head.
"Hey! Nevermore kid, right?"
The bell rang above your head as you see a brunette boy standing in front of you, a big, goofy smile on his face. He is wearing a brown shirt and a dark red apron.
"Yeah, that's me," you nod with a small smile. "I am Y/N."
"Perfect! Uh, was there going to be someone else?"
He blinks for a second, shaking his head quickly before awkwardly laughing.
"Not- Not that you aren't enough! I just mean-"
"No problem," you chuckle. "I heard that there should be someone else."
"Okay," the boy nods. "I am Tyler, by the way. I will be guiding you through the craft of coffee making today!"
You are already dressed with the t-shirt and the dark red apron when Xavier finally comes in. Tyler immediately tenses up a bit as he walks up to the counter, the piece of paper with 'Weathervane' in his hand.
"I'm supposed to be here."
Tyler nervously looks at you before straightening his back, nodding at the boy in front of him.
"Yeha, I uh, I will get you an apron," Tyler turns to you. "You can make yourself a drink if you would like. Consider it as practice."
You thank him with a smile on your face. This is the first time in a while that you are with just Xavier again, but he almost seems less than happy.
"So," you grab a cup from the counter. "Any drinks? I can make you a cappuccino?"
He shakes his head, dropping his bag behind the counter before taking the apron out of Tyler his hands. Your friend doesn't say a word while you only return to finishing up your hot chocolate. There is no one in the Weathervane yet, so you might as well enjoy it for as long as you can.
The small bell dings above the entrance as Principal Weems comes in. Tyler greets her with a smile as he places the cappuccino that you were practicing on to the side.
"You want to try?"
You shrug.
"Sure," you respond with a smile, before turning to Principal Weems. "Hi! How can I help you, Principal Weems?"
She smiles at you sweetly before scanning the menu.
"Ah, I will settle for a latte macchiato and a slice of the apple cake, please.
You shoot Tyler a confused look. You had never used the register before, or even heard of a latte. He only smiles, reassuring you before stepping a bit closer, showing you how the register works.
"So, the pastries are here," he clicks on the apple cake. "And then a latte."
He is leaning over you as he presses different buttons. He is so close to you, that you can smell the fresh scent of his perfume. Tyler finishes up the order as Principal Weems sits down in a booth, flipping through pages of her notebook.
Tyler doesn't leave you behind though, as he shows you how to make the drink to perfection. You have never even made anything like this, but it actually is quite fun.
"So, everything on a tray," the cup and the small plate get placed onto one. "And then it's ready! Xavier, you want to bring it?"
He doesn't say anything, instead just lifting up the tray before walking over to the principal.
"Weren't the two of you, like, friends?" He whispers quickly.
You were always in the Weathervane with Xavier. Sure, the tall boy has quite a history with the artist, but the way he acts now seems out of place, even to him.
"Yeah," you nod. "He's been ignoring me, though."
-
The day flies by. You have made more coffee than you had expected to make, but luckily you are able to drink as much as you want. It is nearing two pm, and you have already downed four hot chocolates.
"Aren't you supposed to be at Pilgrim World?"
You almost think that Xavier is talking to you, but when you look up, you see him standing next to Wednesday. The pig-tailed girl turns around, facing him while shaking her head.
"I left to preserve some of my sanity."
"Could I make you a drink? One of the many perks of this wonderful job," he sarcastically says, leaning against the counter.
For the entire day, he had not spoken a word to you. But now, now that Wednesday is here, he immediately finds back his voice. The girl raises one eyebrow before shaking her head.
"I need to talk to Tyler."
The grin that sat on Xavier his face quickly drops as you just breathe in deeply.
"Hey, Wednesday," you quickly smile. "I uh, I will get Tyler. He is having his break right now."
She nods as you walk away from behind the counter, passing Xavier before making it to the small room in the back. Tyler decided to take his break now as there weren't too many guests yet. He is looking down at his phone, only looking up when he hears your footsteps.
"Oh, hey!"
"Hey," you point to the door. "Wednesday is here. Said she needed to talk to you?"
"Uh, yeah! Yeah, I'm coming."
You nod before taking a deep breath, looking at the clock on the wall. You then follow Tyler out of the small room and go back to your place behind the counter. Wednesday and Tyler soon engage in a hushed conversation as Xavier looks away, walking around to pick up things from the tables again. He seems upset, and though you want to help him, you aren't sure if you can. It is almost like he is... jealous.
"Y/N? Do you know how to make a Quad?"
"For sure!"
"In a to-go cup," Wednesday tells you before turning back to the papers on the table.
It takes only a few minutes before the small cup is placed on the counter. Wednesday takes it before walking off, not sparing anyone else a look. Xavier, however, follows her with his eyes, not even looking away from the window after she long has disappeared.
Maybe he didn't feel the same way about you as you did about him. You always thought so - normal best friends didn't cuddle or even share secret kisses.
-
It was after school, and you decided to make a trip down to the art shed to go see Xavier. He had not really been responding to your texts, and you were slowly starting to get worried. What if he had nightmares again? You knew that he barely took care of himself in times like that, so you had bought some of his favorite foods and drinks to bring to him. You had checked with Ajax to see if he knew where your friend was, but he knew of nothing.
You and Xavier are- were inseparable, always together, wherever you were. But now, you had not really spoken to him in weeks. The bag is quite heavy, but nothing you couldn't handle. You hum when you enter the woods, your fingers tingling as small flowers sprout up when you walk. Your mood is surprisingly happy, hoping to see Xavier and spend some time with him.
It is not like you have never been to the art shed - if anything, you are one of the only people at Nevermore that knows about its existence, let alone of its whereabouts. You get closer and closer to the small building, your other hand now holding the bag as a small patch of daisies stays behind.
You walk a bit slower when you already hear voices coming from the shed.
"... over Ms. Thornhill's homework assignment."
Homework from Ms. Thornhill? She didn't assign any - she specifically stated it.
"She... She didn't give us homework."
It's Xavier.
You peak out from behind the tree, seeing Xavier standing there, Wednesday Addams opposite of him.
"Remember?" He chuckles. "Why are you really out here?"
The pig-tailed girl stays quiet, her eyes never leaving Xavier as he grins, an eyebrow raised before leaning down just a tiny bit.
"Wait," he lets out a soft laugh. "Is this about a certain dance that makes you want to poke needles into your eyes, perhaps?"
The Rave'n? He had promised months ago that he would go with you, so why is he bringing it up now? Not to mention that Wednesday is probably less than excited for it. She almost looks distraught as she swallows, a grimace almost on her face.
"I'm all ears."
There he stands, with that stupid grin that you so wished was pointed towards you. But instead, he is standing there with someone that would not even care if he died. Wednesday seems deep in thought, trying to go over the choices she actually has.
"Are you really going to make me ask?"
"Oh," he exclaims, that smile never leaving his face. "Absolutely."
Wednesday sighs, her hands clasped together as she tries to find any words to get it out.
"Would you," she pauses. "Would... Would you possibly consider going to the Rave'n dance with a certain..."
Xavier nods, his hands resting in his pockets as he looks at the pig-tailed girl, an amused look in his eyes.
"Would- Would you go to the dance with me?"
She is not even stuttering because she is shy, or scared he is going to reject her. No. She has just never uttered those words in her life, and she does not wish for it to happen again. You swallow thickly, your eyes falling to the bag in your hands as you hear more chuckles coming from your best friend. The plants around you slowly start wilting.
"Yes, Wednesday, I would love to go to the dance with you." He shrugs. "I thought you would never ask."
You immediately turn on your heels, rushing back to your dorm room. You do not care who follows you, all you care about is getting as far away from Xavier as possible. Not only did he ignore you, but now he is going to the Rave'n with Wednesday, though you were certain that you agreed on going together.
"God, I can't wait for Rave'n next year," you sighed, scrolling through your phone.
You were supposed to attend the dance, but Nevermore had to cancel it because of a fire that had broken out in the lower part of the school.
"Still going with George next year?"
"No! He told me that he only wanted to take me because someone bet on it."
Xavier grimaces, shaking his head before plopping down on his bed.
"Good, he is an ass anyway."
"What about you? Any date for next year?"
"Hm," he thinks. "Not really. We can always go together. You and me."
What a lie that was. The Rave'n is only in three days, and the end of the school year will be in just two weeks after that.
-
It has barely been twenty-four hours since you had seen Xavier and Wednesday at the art shed. You were sitting at breakfast, quietly pushing your food around with your fork.
"God," Divina sits down next to you, "Did you not get any sleep?"
"I wish," you let out a sigh. "Just dreading to go to the Rave'n."
"Why? I thought you had a dress and everything already."
You glance at the Siren who is sipping her drink, a curious look in her eyes as she leans on the table.
"I was supposed to go with Xavier. We agreed on that, like, half a year ago. But yesterday, Wednesday asked him out and he said yes!"
"What a guy," she shakes her head. "He has been acting strange for like, weeks now. Not that he wasn't strange before. No offense."
"Tell me about it," you let out a giggle, sipping your apple juice before pushing the tray back.
"If you don't want a date, you can always tag along with me!"
-
It is ten thirty when you hear a knock on your dorm door. Your roommate was going to be out for a bit, sneaking around with her partner, and besides, she had the key. Who else would show up? Especially during the time you should be sleeping. You let out a sigh when you hear another knock, slowly standing up to open the door.
Behind it stands Xavier, a glum look on his face as he lets out a shaky sigh. He fiddles with the hem of his shirt, something he only did when he was nervous.
"Xavier?"
"Yeah," a small smile. "Can I please come in? Thornhill will kill me if she sees me here."
You stick your head out of the door before pulling him in, quietly closing the door behind him as you turn around to face him.
"Haven't seen you in a while."
It almost felt weird to stand this close to him, the smell of his perfume and paint sticking to his clothes. His hair is loosely tied in a small bun, a style that always resulted in him stealing your hair ties.
"I just... I need you."
You frown, sitting down on your bed before tapping next to you. Are you mad and disappointed that he ignored you? Yes. But he must have seen that he was acting weird.
"Wednesday thinks I am some sort of monster. Asked me out to the Rave'n as some type of disguise."
He slowly sits down as well, staring at his hands as you reach over into the bag that you had brought for him today. You take the small bag of Skittles out of it, placing it on his lap. His lips push together in a smile, looking over at you.
"I'm sorry for ignoring you. There is just-" Another sigh. "The nightmares came back. Even worse than before."
You grimace, pulling your knees up to your chest.
"God," you shake your head. "You okay?"
"Outside the fact that my art is starting to attack me and that I haven't slept in a few days, kind of."
He opens the pack of Skittles, holding it out to you before taking a Skittle himself.
"I'm sorry Wednesday did that to you," you then finally mumble.
Sure, you wished you were with him instead, but he did not deserve that to happen to him.
"I deserved it," he shrugs. "After ignoring my best friend, I deserve some karma. I'm so, so sorry."
You look up at him, his eyes pulling you in as you let out a trembly sigh. What are you supposed to say?
"As long as you never do it again," you smile softly.
"What about the Rave'n? You and me."
You are quiet for a second. It is exactly what he said before, and you should not forget that he ignored you for weeks. But, going all by yourself will also suck.
"Only if you promise to match with me," you grin.
"Oh, always!"
-
It is the night of the Rave'n and you were putting on your last few items. Xavier was going to have some black ribbons with his outfit, so you knew that you wanted some as well. He had cut some off for you, which you happily tied into your hair and around your wrists. After spritzing some perfume on your neck and wrists, you hear a knock on your door.
You quickly walk toward it, opening it to reveal Xavier, neatly dressed in his suit and his hair pushed out of his face.
"Wow," he mumbles, clearing his throat before smiling, holding out his arm. "Ready?"
"Ready!"
The music gets louder the closer you get to the party, Ms. Thornhill standing in front of the door to greet everyone. You look up at Xavier with a big smile on your face. You are finally here, with him, at the Rave'n. It could not have been any better. There are curtains with warm fairy lights that reflect in his eyes. He looks beautiful.
After greeting Ajax and his date, you both sit down at a table, drinking some Yeti-tinis while talking about everything you possibly could. You missed him, and he had missed you. Ajax and his date had also decided to sit down at your table, and even Divina had found her way over to the two of you.
Xavier his hand had ghosted over your knees and thighs multiple times, the touch of his fingers so soft as it almost felt like you imagined it.
"Woah, check that out!" Ajax points to the door, a surprised look on his face. "Wednesday totally busted out of her cocoon."
Wednesday walks into the party, almost looking disgusted as she hears the music and sees the people. The thing that confused you more was Tyler Galpin standing next to her. Did she really pick Tyler? Your eyes slide over to Xavier, his eyes trained on the girl as his eyebrows are furrowed. His jaw is clenched and his fists are resting on his lap.
"Xav? You okay?"
You knew all about the things Tyler did to him, including the last Outreach Day. He shrugs you off, shaking his head before letting out a sigh.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Never better."
It took Wednesday not even one second to erase all the effort that you had put into cheering Xavier up. It had only taken some more seconds before the boy stood up, making his way through the crowd of people while leaving you behind. You should have expected this. You chew on your cheek as you shake your head, blinking a few times before crossing your arms.
"Hey! No, nothing of that," Divina shakes her head, standing up before grabbing your hands. "I am your date now!"
The dancing cheered you up. No matter if it was a slow dance, or if you were jumping up and down, it helped a lot. You had not seen Xavier again until the next song was playing. He was sitting in the same seat, his eyes looking into the crowd, and for a second, you thought that he was looking for you.
But no.
In the middle of the room stood Wednesday. Dancing. Something you never expected to see. And it didn't only catch your attention, but also his.
You took this as a chance to get another Yeti-tini, waiting for the song to end while still looking at Xavier.
"Y/N, come on! It's the last dance!"
Fuck it. You are going to have fun.
Divina pulls you onto the dance floor, jumping up and down while twirling you around. Laughs escape your lips as you are surrounded by your friends, it is everything you could wish for.
The fun doesn't last too long, though, as some sort of liquid comes falling down from the ceiling. You pause for a second, looking down at your clothes before realizing that the liquid is red.
"Come on, let's go!"
You are confused, still standing in the same position while trying to get out, but the floor is slippery and your shoes make it even harder to try and find your way out. You bump into Xavier as you both try to get out, but the only thing he does is keep walking.
That was it.
-
"An early leave?"
You slowly nod.
"It is a family get-away. Something that only happens every ten years. We uh, we go and restore plants and forests that need it."
Principal Weems looks at you, an eyebrow raised before looking down at her laptop.
"I see," she nods. "Well, it seems that you did have perfect attendance and grades during this year. Any more tests or essays that need to be made?"
"No," you respond. "Everything has been handed in already."
"Good," the woman looks up at you, a sweet smile on her face. "Only this once. I assume you will be leaving next Wednesday?"
The word makes your throat tighten as you shake your head.
"Actually... Would tomorrow be okay?"
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