Welcome Home - Phantom of the Opera AU - continuation of ending 2.
Not another ending, more of a continuation of the Wally ending.
You didn’t know what to feel staying with Wally.
Everyday was filled with constant affection, to the point it was suffocating. You longed to get away, to simply have a break.
Wally had grown concerned due the fact you weren’t sleeping as much as you used to. He understood the decision you made was rough, but he wished it didn’t affect you like this.
You were laying down on the couch you first slept on the first night you stayed, you wished you could run back to your friends, just to say hello.
Wally slowly sat down and rubbed your back, making an attempt to comfort you.
“Angel, what’s bothering you?”
You didn’t respond. You had a feeling he wouldn’t like to hear what was bothering you.
“Why are you ignoring me? Did I… do something wrong my love?” He leaned over, trying to see your face.
You turned around and grumbled, trying to hide away from him.
He got up and sighed in defeat, not knowing what to do.
“Darling, if you need anything, or finally want to talk, please, please tell me, I just want whatever’s on your mind to get out. I want to make you happy.”
You woke up at Midnight, and noticed that Wally was sound asleep on the floor next to the couch… maybe this was your chance!
You tiptoed quietly over to the door leading to the staircase, and slowly creaked it open.
Finally getting it open enough to slip through, you turned to see Wally completely knocked out.
He wouldn’t wake up for a while.
You rushed out the front door and looked up at the sky, the stars giving you a rush of joy.
You paused to think of somewhere to go, maybe Howdy would welcome you?
You sprinted over to his store and rang the doorbell, almost jumping with anticipation.
A groggy faced Howdy opened the door, yawning. He rubbed his eyes tiredly.
He looked down at you and suddenly, his tired eyes lit up.
“Y/n!” He lifted you up in a rib crushing hug.
“Not too loud.” You hushed him.
He lead you inside and took your hands.
He turned a light on and stared at you, taking in your face.
“You haven’t been getting sleep…”
“Neither have you, it seems.” You said, noticing the eye bags under his expressive eyes.
“No, I’ve been thinking about seeing you again for weeks.”
“You never told him, did you?”
“I was scared he was going to do something… violent.”
“He’ll never know I left. I’m fine!”
“You don’t think we could ever work out again… huh?”
“I’m sorry, Howdy, but I’m committed to him, and I know it hurts, and I’m sorry I left the way I did. I shouldn’t have… I wanted you to be safe, and I stand by it.”
“You know where the door is. Go ahead.”
You walked out, the door slamming behind you.
You rushed back to your “Home” as Wally called it, quietly rushed down the steps, and laid down on the couch.
You saw that Wally had rolled over, other than that, he was undisturbed.
Rolling over, you processed what had happened with Howdy, was he mad at you for what you did? Why wouldn’t he be?
You were overwhelmed with thoughts.
You didn’t know what to do, you didn’t know what you wanted, were you happy? Upset?
You tried to calm down, trying to breath in and out, tears now streaming down your face.
Wally heard you crying and woke up.
He sat down on the ground next to the couch and tried to study what was wrong.
He couldn’t do anything while you were turned away from him, so he scooped you up and steadied you on his lap.
“Shh… it’s ok, you’re ok…”
You leaned into his chest.
“What are you sorry for, love? You didn’t do anythi-“
“I left while you were asleep to go see Howdy, I’ve just felt so suffocated by you and the fact I’m forced to stay here because of some stupid choice!”
You paused to look up at Wally, who was very obviously, pissed.
“Wally. I need you to listen to me.”
“What? What are you going to tell me now? You’ve been having an affair with Howdy behind my back?”
“You’re not getting it. He hates me for what I did. The choice I made.”
“What? You chose me because you loved him too much?”
“WALLY! JUST LISTEN TO ME!” You yelled, catching Wally off guard.
“I love you, I chose you because I love you, protecting Howdy was a bonus, I care for him, sure, but the thing we had was a thing of the past.” You explained.
“Than why did you leave?”
“Because I wanted to make sure he was safe.”
“Let’s make a deal… shall we, love?”
“You may visit the neighbors, as long as you give me affection, no questions asked, and…”
“You get some rest, my angel.”
You took his hand and kissed it.
“Well Mr. Darling, you have yourself a deal.”
“Tell me those three sweet words, my wonderful muse…”
He laid you back down on the couch.
“Goodnight, my mockingbird.”
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