Irreversibly In Love (Wally Darling x Reader)

6. Poppy's Home

Walking beside wally is either nice or my heart decides to work overtime. Why? Probably because sometimes he treats me like any other neighbor but sometimes, He blurs the line in-between neighbor and.... Well, something more.

Maybe... I should ask him. Would that be too weird? I have no idea what I'm doing here and now that I am, Why am i not making progress in anything? Other than making my heart do overtime.

"Something on your mind, Dear?" Wally's voice punctures through my thoughts and i look over at him.

Currently sporting his award winning smile. I couldn't help but feel nervous under his sunshine gaze.

"I-..." I begin but i couldn't form any words. He stops walking and looks at me. Concern frames his features and he waits patiently for me to finish.

Taking a deep breath, I give him a smile.

"I was wondering... What am I to you right now?" I asked and he seems taken aback for a moment.

I phrased it so i can see if i can get any clue to what I'm supposed to be here for. Yet, A deep part of me wanted to hear his answer for other reasons. Ones i shove down because they were unnecessary.

"You're my neighbor....." He trails off but looks into my eyes.

"But now, I deem you a close friend. I enjoy sharing even my alone time with you." He says simply and continues walking.

Close enough, I guess.

Walking by everyone's houses to get to Wally's, I noticed poppy's house was a little more.... Unorganized than usual.

Not by much. It looked dark inside. Yet, the outside had some fruits and baskets scattered but looks natural enough to seem normal. One thing did disturb me.... I can see some plucked feathers around the entrance and i stopped.

Wally stopped as well and followed my gaze. He gave a slight annoyed reaction but quickly smiled normally again.

"What's.... Going on with poppy?" I asked and turned to wally. He looked down at me and chuckles.

"Probably having a hard time figuring out a new recipe. You should see her when she keeps messing up! She gets so determined to get it right, Her place gets messy because of it!" He said cheerfully like he's talking about a dear old friend.

Something felt off so i turned to go check it out but i felt wally grab my wrist.

"She doesn't like to be disturbed! Come on, Neighbor. You promised a late lunch with me!" Wally quickly says and pulls me away from her house.

"B-but, Wally!" I try to pull away but his wrist tightens around me and i wince. He looks annoyed but his smile didn't move. It looked glued on.

"(Y/n)." His voice turned serious and i froze. He smiled stiffly at me and spoke slowly.

"Let's go."

I stood there. Staring at this supposed, Made up character. Yet, he never felt more real like he does now and it frightened me.

I looked at poppy's house for a second and back at wally. His stare intense and his hold on me tightened slightly.

"Alright." I say simply and he lets go. He begins to walk and i let out a breathe i didn't know i was holding. I didn't know why but i knew. That the only way to get out of here unscathed was to play along. Be obedient.

We walked quietly. I kept my distance and we arrive to his home. The door automatically opens and we walk inside.

It looked normal but i look down the hallway and see the door of the mysterious room was closed.

I walked towards the kitchen and sat by the dining table. Looking down at my red wrist, I felt uneasy about this whole world. Freaked out at how quickly wally changes from sweet to terrifying.

Wally sees how silent i am and walks towards me. Seeing my red wrists, He sighs and sits beside me.

"I didn't mean to..." He starts but a tired sigh leaves his lips. Instead, His hand come forward.

"May i?" He asks and i look up. I lift my wrist up and he takes it gently in his hands. His fingers brushing against the angry red skin.

"I'm sorry, my dear." He whispers as he tries to soothe my wrist. His fingers felt soft and kind against my skin. Almost like I'm a delicate flower to him.

"I... I wanted you to myself today...." He admits and i blush at his confession.

"It's selfish. I hurt you. I know this isn't right but.... I didn't want anyone taking my time away from you already."

I stared at him. His head was down, Almost liked he was ashamed to look at me. His eyes held a heavy feeling and i was wondering what's going on in his head.

I brush some loose strands of his hair away from his forehead and he looks up at me in surprise.

"I understand. I forgive you. Just don't hurt my wrist next time." I whisper as i give him a kind smile.

He stayed silent for a second as his hands kept soothing my wrist. Our faces were a few inches apart and his eyes shined of something i couldn't put my finger on.

I look down and see the red mark was gone and i gasp.

"How di-"

Wally wraps my hand in his and held it between us. A small smile forms on his lips.

"I... I can heal minor injury's..." He says shyly and my eyes sparkled in awe.

I set our intertwined hands down and move my face closer to his. Personally, i didn't know what i was doing but all i know is, It felt right.

I kissed his cheek softly and move back to look at him. His cheeks were tinted red and he looked shocked. I laughed because he looked absolutely adorable. I knew i probably looked the same way since i feel my cheeks getting hotter the longer i look at wally.

"Um... If healing injuries gets me a kiss everytime. I would do it for the rest of my life." He says and i crack up.

He laughs along and all felt normal again. As normal as it can be.

Soon the late afternoon went on to be evening and it was peaceful. Hanging out with wally felt comfortable with some heart racing moments and i couldn't help but love every second of it. Even forgetting about that room.

Walking me home, Wally hummed and soft tune. The night sky was beautiful as the moon light shines on us. We arrived at my front door and wally bids me a farewell. Kissing my hand softly and walking back home. I couldn't help but stare as he did. He made me feel so special and i couldn't help but feel fond for him.

Turning around and shutting the door. I hum the tune wally was humming earlier. Spinning as i take a step forward but i feel a crinkle sound and i look down. Seeing an envelope.

Weird. Usually i get them in my mailbox. Must have been slipped under my door.

Picking it up, It was a simple red colored envelope. I opened it up and read the words on the small slip of paper. A chill runs through my body as i process what it was saying. Breaking the delightful atmosphere i was once indulging in.

"Get out while you still can. Don't be fooled by his smile."

Written in red ink. Almost like the sender was in a rush. There were smudges of black substance and i dropped it in fear. I started to wonder who would send me such a fear inducing note.

They couldn't be talking about wally.... Right?