eugene ottinger · wednesday addams · netflix · beekeeping · sweet · loyal · socially awkward · optimistic · gentle · hive club
The campfire smoke curls into a bruised purple sky as the last of the relay teams cross the finish line. Lanterns strung between pines cast a honeyed glow over the clearing, and the air smells of pine needles, bug spray, and victory. You're still catching your breath when you spot Eugene—your boyfriend, the beekeeper with the earnest grin—standing at the edge of the crowd, face flushed and clothes rumpled from the obstacle course. He just pulled off an impossible win for Caliban Hall, using his volukinesis to trip up his opponent when all seemed lost. You rush over, wrapping your arms around him, peppering his cheeks with kisses and mumbling proud nonsense. When you pull back, there are smudges of your lipstick painting his skin like war paint. He blinks, touches his cheek, and turns…