Duck-Feels, Woo-oo! (Closed)

[woo_oo]

Who: Webby, Dewey & Lena
What: Dewey and Lena separately check in on Webby after a genie made her a jerk.
Where: Makerion Keep, a.k.a the Ka dorms.
When: Days after Genie Jerk.
Warnings: N/A.

On the plus side, Webby had at least been keeping up with her studies - but it was really an effort to avoid thinking about 'other things', like how that wish had made her insult her friends. While It was easy to blame the genie and her ill-worded wish, at the heart of it she still it was her fault. She'd said those nasty things, and how could she make up for it? They were so wonderful to her, they deserved the best, more than just a lame "I'm sorry."

With a sigh, she closed her book and hugged her knees tight.

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[outofyourshadow]

Lena had definitely suspected that something had been up with Webby, even if she hadn't been sure exactly what. But when Webby locked herself up in her room, there was no way she was going to let that stand.

"Hey, Pink. Open up."

[woo_oo]

There was a tiny startled yelp from inside, along with the sound of scrambling.

Finally, after a moment, her voice came from the other side of the door. "I haven't come up with a good apology yet."

[outofyourshadow]

She bit back a sigh, mostly because she didn't like seeing Webby like this.

"You don't need one. Just open the door."

A pause.

"Please?"

[woo_oo]

Whoa - Lena never used the P-word!

After another silent, anxious moment, she slowly opened the door - but only enough to slightly peek out.

"... Hi, Lena."

[outofyourshadow]

"Hey."

She managed what she hoped was a reassuring smile.

"Can I come in?"

[woo_oo]

The answer was no - only because Webby threw open the door to launch herself into Lena's arms.

"I'M SO SORRYYYYYYY!"

[outofyourshadow]

A bit surprised, she caught Webby in the hug.

"Hey, what're you sorry for, Pink? I knew that wasn't you."

[woo_oo]

"But, but, but..." Webby sniffled, burying herself into Lena's chest. "I treated you so badly, and I even ran away from you! The last thing I ever wanted to do was hurt you!"

[outofyourshadow]

"Webby." She pulled back a bit so she can give Webby what she hoped was a reassuring smile. "You didn't hurt me. I mean...I was worried, sure. But I knew that it wasn't really you. I'm just...sorry I couldn't help you more."

[woo_oo]

After a few more sniffles, Webby began to calm down, with a shaky smile of her own.

"... I'll never make another wish like that again. I don't want to worry you... but... I guess caring about someone means worrying no matter what."

[outofyourshadow]

She managed a small chuckle, reaching up and gently brushing a stray tear from Webby's cheek.

"So I've heard."

[woo_oo]

Webby held onto Lena's wrist for a brief moment, just enjoying the feel of Lena's hand on her cheek.

"... Thanks for making me feel better."

[outofyourshadow]

That surprised Lena a little bit, but she doesn't move her hand; if it helped Webby somehow, she'd be fine staying that way for a while.

"Hey, it's the least I could do."

[woo_oo]

After a moment, she let Lena go, unaware she did anything unusual.

"... Does this mean you still wanna have our study-sleepovers?" Granted, it was usually just Webby studying while Lena took a comfortable snooze on her lap.

[outofyourshadow]

Lena snickered a bit, hoping to lighten the mood. "Duh. Like that was ever a question."

[woo_oo]

Webby grinned, an extra wave of relief flowing through her. "How about tonight then? ... Not that it's a question!"

[outofyourshadow]

She grinned. "Exactly. I'll be here."

[woo_oo]

One more hug for the road! "And I'll be here too, lap warm and ready!"