More than Friends


Her pencil tip scratches against the paper lightly. Imagining Webby sleeping in bed she tried to draw it out, gently making Webbys sleeping face, then her head and hair, moving downward the draws out her hands curled up to her chest as she lays under a blanket. Lena sighs, staring at her drawing she blushes faintly, smiling down at the sleeping Webby she drew. She sighs laying back against a wall she holds her sketch book to her chest.

They've been friends for a few years now, but whenever she's around Webby she gets this tingly feeling. She feels anxious and excited to be around Webby. She stutters with her words, nearly tipping over her leg as they walk together but before she hits the ground Webby catches her every time. She knows it's stupid but she's always liked holding Webbys hand, feeling her warmth as they hug or lay beside each other during a sleepover. Sometimes she gets scared that Webby would hear her heart pounding in her chest.

She reaches her phone, pulling off the case she holds a small picture of herself, Webby, and Violet after everything with FOWL. They were so young then, so childish. Webby still is the same girl but she's gotten older, she looks more mature and cute. Lena hums happily, picturing Webby training with a gun. She never knew she'd fall this hard for Webby, so much so she thinks about her constantly. Webby fills her dreams with laughter and happiness. She just wants to cuddle beside Webby, hold her warm hand, maybe sleep in each other's arms. The more she thinks about what she wants to do with Webby the more embarrassed she gets, shaking the thoughts from the head she hears a knock on her door.

"Lena?" She hears Violet from the other side. "G-Give me a minute!" She shouts closing her sketch book she shoves it in her closet along with any dirty clothes she's left around. "You know I don't care if your clothes are everywhere." Violet says in a moderate tone from the other side of the door knocking again. "I care!" She shouts closing her closet door she straightens her bed before plopping onto her beanbag. "All right you can come in now!" She shouts pulling out her phone she pretends to act nonchalantly.

Violet opens the door, Lena looks up from her phone in awe, seeing Violet in a rosy red dress "You... aren't ready?" Violet questions putting a hand on her hip. Lena chuckles nervously "For what?" She stutters, worried she had forgotten something. "Uh... it's Webbys birthday party." Violet says bluntly pulling out her phone she swipes and clicks pulling up her calendar she shows it to Lena. Lena quickly takes Violets phone, seeing todays date with Webbys Birthday on it "It's... really today... I... I... wait? You have a date with Huey later this week?" Lena asks seeing Hueys name on Friday with a heart beside it. Violet grumbles taking back her phone "That's not important. You forgot Webbys birthday?"

Lena groans solemnly, she's been thinking about Webby constantly she had forgotten her birthday was coming "W-What did she have planned?" Lena stutters standing from her beanbag. "A fancy ball at Scrooges Mansion.l Violet says watching as Lena dig through her drawers and closet, Violet sighs before chuckling "We can stop somewhere to get you a dress." Lena shakes her head "I'm not wearing a stupid dress! I'll just... look for nicer clothes..." Lena mutters pulling out a pair of jeans and a flannel collared button up shirt. Violet scoffs picking up the clothes she tosses them into Lena's closet "A ball is a formal gathering where people dance and have a good time. Did you hear the key word 'formal'? You are not going to this party without a fancy dress." Lena pouts "But I don't look good in dresses... and besides it ruins the whole vibe I'm going for..." Lena murmurs rubbing her arm.

"After we find your dress I'll fix you up, I'm sure Webby would love a new look. But that doesn't mean you have to change yourself."Violet explains taking Lena's hand she pulls her out of her room. Going to the mall they find a fancy dress section. Violet hums as she looks through the variety of dresses. Lena grumbles seeing all the fancy and somewhat 'exotic' dresses that show off all the curves. "This!" Violet shouts holding up a Light Blue long slim dress that goes down to her knees and is only held up from two strings over her shoulders. "This?" Lena groans, feeling the texture she can tell it's a tight fit. Violet giggles "We aren't little girls anymore, I think you can be a bit more mature with this." Violet says dragging Lena to the changing rooms.

"Vi... I-" Violet pushes Lena into the changing room with the dress "All these years and you haven't had a boyfriend. Maybe this dress will get somebody's attention~" Violet giggles. Lena sighs rubbing her head "But I don't want a guy..." she murmurs barley audible. Taking off her clothes she changes into the Light Blue Long slim dress. She groans, feeling it hug around her curves "It just had to be a perfect fit..." she mutters irritated. "So how is it?" Violet says behind the curtain. Lena looks at herself in the mirror, she gulps, she looks a bit too mature. She doesn't even think Webby would like it with how much is curves around. "I-I don't know about this Vi..." Lena says pulling aside the curtain.

Violet smiles "What do you mean? You look beautiful, mature, womanly." Lena sighs, walking out of the booth she whimpers feeling the dress curve around everything. She blushes glancing around she sees people staring at her, she hides her face with her hair feeling embarrassed. "Come on let's buy this and go. I still have to do your make up." Violet says taking Lena in the dress to the counter. Lena groans "Can't I just wear the usual...?" Violet shakes her head disapprovingly "It's a Ball! We have to look nice and presentable. Would you please wear it till after the party? For Webby?" Lena seethes, Webby wouldn't want her wearing this stuff. "F-Fine... but only till the parties over!"

As Violet pulls into Scrooges driveway she pulls out a makeup kit from the middle console. "Why do you have that in the car? And since when are you into makeup?" Lena asks anxious and confused. "Well since me and Huey... never mind don't worry about it." Violet says with a blush opening up the make up kit. "I don't need makeup! Isn't this fancy dress enough?" Lena says, worried about how Webby would see her looking like this. "We want to look our best. And besides I'm sure Webby... would very much appreciate you looking your best." Violet says, emphasizing 'Webby' as she fixes up Lena's hair. Lena grumbles with a blush "How long...?" She asks with a scowl. "Well it's obvious. You've been caring about how you look all day. But I'm sure Webby would just want you to be you." Violet says giving Lena a smile and a pat on the head. Lena sighs "Alright..."

As they walk to the door Violet knocks, Lena groans anxiously as she plays with her hair. "Please don't ruin it." Violet says glancing at Lena who pouts lowering her hand. The door opens showing Dewey in a blue suit with his hair slicked back "Hey~" he says leaning in the doorway with a wink and a smirk. The two giggle before past him "So did I charm you?" He asks following beside them. "You've already tried this Dewey, I know Huey wouldn't act like that." Violet says, "Then how bout it Lena? Did I charm you? And did I mention how great you look tonight?" Dewey says pointing finger guns at Lena "Sorry Dewey, but I already have someone else in mind." Lena murmurs with a forced smile. "Is it Louie! That guy! Never tells me anything." Dewey growls running ahead he bursts through the back door. The two gaze on seeing a bustling party in the back.

Stepping out they see tables covered with plates of food, and a dance floor with a disco over it as music plays. "Damn they went all out for this 'Ball' stuff." Lena says, hearing fancy music and seeing people dressed formally. Violet nods "Well this is how they were. But there's my guy." Violet says pointing to Huey as he anxiously fiddles with his red suit "I recommend you go find Webby, or maybe mingle with some new people." Violet recommends before walking toward Huey. Lena watches as Huey embarrassingly holds up flowers to Violet, Violet then proceeds to take the flowers and give Huey a big long kiss on the lips. "Already making out?" Lena murmurs walking into the crowd.

Glancing around she sees Scrooge surrounded by business men "Looks like he's trying to make more money even now." She also sees Louie selling jewelry, but she knows if it's from Louie it may be fake. Finding a table with punch she pours some into a glass as she glances around. Sighing she gently sips it "Hi Lena!" Webby shouts beside her. Lena spits out the drink coughing as she sets down her glass "W-W-Webby?!" Lena mutters blushing hard as she backs up into another table accidentally putting her hand onto a cheese cake. Webby laughs grabbing some napkins she cleans off Lena's hand "I've been waiting all day to see you!" Webby shouts with a big smile. Lena giggles embarrassingly "Y-Yea, me t-too! I've been waiting all week to see you!" Lena stutters with a anxious smile.

"Where's Violet?" Webby asks looking around "VI's... with Huey." Lena murmurs glancing at the cheese cake she sees her handprint embedded into it, making a grossed out face at the sight. "Right! I guess it's just you and me!" Webby shouts tossing the napkin away. Lena chuckles, feeling her heart swell with joy at the thought "R-Right! Oh! Happy Birthday Webby! I uh... got you a little.." Lena mutters pulling out a small bracelet from her pocket with a sapphire embedded into it. "Woah! It's so pretty! Thanks Lena!" Webby giggles giving Lena a big hug, Lena smiles anxiously, feeling her heart beat faster "Y-Yea... no problem..."

As the two walk around the party she glances down at Webbys hand, she reaches out to it slowly "Hiya you two!" Lena pulls her arm back quickly glancing elsewhere as Dewey walks up to the both of them holding a guitar. "Are you really gonna play? We already have music." Webby says a bit irritated, Lena hears and gets anxious, did she do something wrong? "Just give us a chance! I guarantee we'll make you birthday a blast!" Dewey says, as his friends walk up behind him with their instruments. Webby sighs "Ask Dad or Granny!" Webby groans taking Lena's hand she pulls Lena inside the mansion. Lena blushes feeling Webbys warm hand hold hers with a passion "W-Webby?!"

They walk into Webbys bedroom, Lena anxiously steps in as Webby closes the door behind them. "Webby? Are you okay?" Lena asks hearing Webby sigh "I guess I'm just a little tired. I'm not used to all this planning and stuff, Huey helped out but Granny said it was my job to make my own birthday party. Sorry I know you probably wanted to have fun but-" Lena hugs Webby from behind, Webby glances up seeing Lena rest her chin on her head "It's okay. I'm not a big fan of big crowds so I'm fine. You rest up, I'll be right here." Lena whispers softly. Webby smiles gently holding Lena's wrists as they both walk to the bed. As Webby lays down Lena sits beside her "Thanks." Webby says shifting to rest her head on Lena's lap. Lena internally screams in joy at having Webby be this close. "We're... friends, we look out for each other." Lena whispers gently running her fingers through Webbys feathers. Webby slowly doses off to sleep she gently grabs one of Lena's hands holding it to her chest as she falls asleep. Lena sighs seeing Webby sleep peacefully "I love you Webby." She whispers.

"Lena." She hears, groaning she opens her eyes seeing Webby just a inch away. She blushes gulping "Sorry did I sleep too?" Lena asks with a anxious grin. "Thanks again, sorry you had to see me like that." Webby murmurs sitting on Lena's lap. Lena shakes her head "N-No! Your fine! I bet it was stressful!" Lena mutters with a laugh. Webby hugs Lena tightly, nuzzling her head against Lena's neck "Your the best Lena." Webby whispers. Lena hugs Webby back, an uncomfortable feeling swells in her stomach, at this rate they'd only ever be friends. "W-Webby..." Lena stutters. Webby pulls back "Yea? What's up?" Lena licks her lips seeing Webbys lips, gulping she sighs "Can I ask you something..." Lena says feeling her heart beat faster, she's going to say it. Webby laughs "You can tell me anything!" Lena whimpers, she takes a deep breath as she pulls her hair back moving it out of her face "I... I li..." she stutters, groaning she gulps "I.. like..." she feels the words getting stuck in her throat, she feels her mouth turn dry as she can hardly say what she wants to say "I... like... dancing..." she sighs, feeling horrible and embarrassed for being unable to say it.

"Then let's go back to the party! We can dance together!" Webby says with a smile jumping out of bed. Lena sighs, solemnly getting out of bed she follows Webby as the two leave the room heading back outside. Loud rock music plays as Dewey and his little group play on a stage beside the dance floor. Webby and Lena watches as the group plays before they hear a groan "I can't believe I agreed to this... and without payment!" Scrooge shouts angrily. Webby laughs taking Lena's hand "Come on!" Webby shouts dragging Lena to the dance floor. Lena gulps feeling anxious about it all until she sees Webby start dancing. She sighs before laughing as she starts dancing beside Webby. Violet sees the two from the crowd "Don't they look nice?" Huey asks snacking on a chip dipped in cheese. Violet smirks "Wanna dance?" She asks Huey, Huey nods "Sure, but you wanna dance to this?" He asks pointing out the rock music. "Give me a moment." Violet says running to the band she whispers in Dewey's ear, he grins nodding as he sets down his guitar whispering something to his band as they change instruments.

Lena and Webby stop dancing hearing the music turn romantic. Lena blushes turning to see the band change from blow instruments to string. Violet and Huey step onto the dance floor, her hands on his shoulders as his rest on her hips. "W-We should go..." Lena whispers before Webby takes her hand "We can still dance, if you want to of course." Webby asks a bit embarrassed. Lena wants to dance with Webby but "I... don't know to dance like this..." Webby pulls Lena close, taking Lena's hand she rests them on her shoulders as Webbys go to her hips "Just follow my feet." Lena looks down, following Webbys movements as they slowly start to dance to the slow romantic tune. As Dewey sings into the mic more couples walk onstage. "Your getting it." Webby whispers, Lena looks up seeing Webby look up into her eyes. As they stare into each other's eyes they dance, following the music with their feet.

"I love you." Lena murmurs , before blushing deeply as she realizes what she had just said "I-I mean... I love this song!" Lena chuckles embarrassed. Webby giggles seeing Lena flustered "I love you too." Webby says as a blush grows on her cheeks "That was a lot more embarrassing then I thought I'd be." Webby says with a smile. Lena could hardly believe it, she confessed then Webby confessed. "L-Lena?! Are you okay?" Webby asks worriedly seeing Tears stream down Lena's face. "I.. I'm sorry... I'm just... so happy I..." Lena stutters before Webby stands on her top toes kissing Lena's lips. Lena blushes before melting from Webbys soft lips against her own, it's warm and amazing, she can feel Webbys affection and care from just the kiss. Webby pulls away slowly as Lena tries to connect again before backing away "I've always wanted to do that..." Webby giggles "Was it okay? I would practice with a pillow that had your face on it..." Webby says embarrassingly.

Lena nods "It was amazing... I've wanted this for a long time... I was so nervous with how you would see me afterword I didn't ask." Webby smiles "I could never push you away. Your my friend, or I guess... girlfriend?" Lena blushes knowing their now dating "We are.. girlfriends now..." Webby rubs Lena's side "The only thing that will change is that we're closer than before. Now we can hold hands alot, hug more! Sleep in the same sleeping bag, and kiss..." lena groans, her mind overloading from all the stuff they can do together "As long as we're together.." Lena mumbles feeling a little lightheaded. "Right! We'll be together forever!" Webby cheers giving a small peck to Lena's cheek. Lena blushes harder "This is all too much..." she murmurs under her breath.

After they all sing happy birthday and open presents everyone leaves. Violet and Lena stay, planning for a sleepover. Violet offers to sleep in Hueys room so Lena and Webby can spend the night together without a third party. But as they lay in bed they cuddle beside each other, Lena never thought she'd actually be this close to Webby after a single moment. "Is this okay?" Webby asks. Lena sighs "This is what I always wanted to do, just snuggle beside you under a warm blanket." Webby smiles snuggling beside Lena "Goodnight." Lena smiles slowly falling asleep "Goodnight..."