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Wamber is the het ship between Wes Hicks and Amber Freeman from the Scream fandom.
Canon[]
Wes Hicks and Amber Freeman were both supporting characters in Scream (2022). They were part of Tara Carpenter’s close friend group in the town of Woodsboro. Wes was the son of Sheriff Judy Hicks, and he was portrayed as a polite, kind-hearted, and protective teenager, especially toward Tara. Amber, on the other hand, was Tara’s best friend, known for her bold, sarcastic, and intense personality.
Before the killings began, Wes and Amber shared a friendship, and they were often seen interacting within the group. While the film did not explicitly show romantic tension between them, their dynamic reflected mutual trust and familiarity, as they had known each other for a long time.
As the murders escalated, suspicion grew among the group. However, no one suspected Amber, including Wes. The tragedy of their relationship culminated when Wes was murdered in his home in broad daylight. In a brutal and shocking scene, Wes was killed by Ghostface—later revealed to be Amber herself. This made Wes not only one of her victims, but one who died without ever knowing that the killer was someone he considered a friend.
Amber’s betrayal added a layer of emotional tragedy to Wes’s death. The fact that she was part of his inner circle, and that he never had the chance to defend himself or understand the truth, made the event even more heartbreaking. Their canon relationship ended in bloodshed, deception, and a devastating betrayal of friendship.
Fanon[]
In fanon interpretations, Wes Hicks and Amber Freeman are often imagined as a contrasting yet compelling pair. While their canon relationship was purely platonic and ended in betrayal, many fans explore alternative dynamics between the two—either as a dark romantic pairing or as potential partners in crime.
A popular fan theory suggests that Wes and Amber could have made an effective Ghostface duo. Wes, despite his kind and cautious nature, had the intelligence, background, and proximity to the investigation through his mother, Sheriff Judy Hicks, which would have given him strategic advantages as a killer. His calm demeanor and position in the group would have made him an unsuspected Ghostface, similar to past killers in the franchise.
Some fans argue that Wes might have been a more believable or interesting Ghostface than Richie Kirsch, given his deeper connections to Woodsboro and emotional stakes. Paired with Amber’s aggression and manipulative behavior, the two could have formed a balanced and dangerous team—combining charm and brutality.
Although this never happened in the film, the idea of Wes and Amber working together as Ghostface remains a popular fanon scenario, fueling headcanons and alternate storylines within the fandom.
Wamber (Wes Hicks x Amber Freeman) is considered a very rare and obscure ship within the Scream (2022) fandom. Due to their limited interaction in the film and the fact that their relationship ended in a brutal betrayal—Amber killing Wes as Ghostface—the ship has not gained much traction in mainstream fan spaces.
Unlike more popular ships from the film, such as Tara x Wes or Tara x Amber, Wamber exists mostly in small circles of fans who are drawn to dark dynamics or "what if" scenarios. Wes showed genuine concern for Tara, which made Tara x Wes a more common ship for viewers who favored gentle or protective romantic dynamics. On the other hand, the intensity and emotional closeness between Amber and Tara led many fans to ship them, sometimes interpreting their relationship as something more than friendship.
Additionally, Wes x Chad Meeks-Martin is another rare but more visible ship, stemming from their shared scenes and easy-going group chemistry. The idea of two good-hearted boys finding comfort in each other amid the horror has resonated with some parts of the fandom.
Despite the lack of canonical or romantic interaction between Wes and Amber, some fans enjoy imagining alternate universes where the two are either love interests or partners in crime. The idea of Wes becoming Ghostface alongside Amber is a common fanon concept in these circles, especially among those who believe his character had the potential to be a more impactful killer than Richie.
Overall, while Wamber remains an uncommon pairing, it holds niche appeal for fans interested in tragic betrayal, contrasting personalities, and dark reimaginings of the story.
Fandom[]
- FAN FICTION
- Wes/Amber tag on AO3
- Wes & Amber tag on AO3
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| Scream Ships • Scream Characters | |||
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| het | Karlie • Wamber | ||
| slash | Stuilly | ||
| femslash | Minka • SamKirby • Tatney | ||