Lost in the Memory

Lover 💕

"I broke up with Champ a few days before I was abducted. Everything happened so fast and I didn't see anything coming so I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I've been a horrible friend, you shouldn't be nice to me." Waverly said, sighing.

"You know, I think you're going through a lot and have been dating too many shitheads." Nicole said, chuckling.

"We're not dating!" Waverly said.

"I know, geez Waverly I never thought we were. You've just been through hell and back I'd never ask you out right now." Nicole said, slightly flustered, having planned to ask her out.

"Good. You're my best friend, we wouldn't want to ruin that, right?" Waverly said, biting her lip.
"Nope, definitely wouldn't want that..." Nicole said, standing up. "I've got to head back to the station. I'll see you soon."

"Oh, okay...I'll see you soon." Waverly said, disappointed she had to leave.

"Oh by the way, those flowers are for you." Nicole said with a small smile, before leaving the room.

Later that day, Waverly was discharged and told to be careful about moving around so much. Wynonna promised to take good care of her as they drove back to the homestead.

The two sisters spent the evening on the couch by a roaring fire. Waverly seemed more quiet than usual and Wynonna was concerned and extremely drunk.

"Babygirl, what's your deal? Are you giving me the silent treatment?" Wynonna slurred, patting her leg.

"No, Wynonna. I just have a lot on my mind..." Waverly said, sipping her tea.

"If it's about those shit tickets, don't worry baby girl. I'm gonna kill every last one of them, I swear." Wynonna said.

"No it's just, have you ever been so scared to do something because it's totally different than anything you've ever done before but you can't get past it?" Waverly asked, turning to look at Wynonna.

"Oh totally. I never thought I'd come back to Purgatory and stay here, but like here I am." Wynonna said, completely missing the point. "Honestly, if you're scared to do something because of what people will think. Fuck them, babygirl. If it's gonna make you happy again, I say fucking go for it!" Wynonna said, sipping her whiskey.

Waverly nodded and yawned. "I think I'm going to head to sleep. See you tomorrow."

"Night Waves. I hope you figure out whatever it is you're trying to figure out. " Wynonna said, smiling, half asleep.

The next morning Waverly woke up late and began to figure out her plan. After brunch, she showered and decided to work on her research for a while.

When she finished, she looked at the clock and grinned when she noticed it was 4 o'clock. She put her research away and headed to the sheriff's office.

She walked into the sheriff's office and took a deep breath. She was about to do something she had never done before.

"Waverly! I thought the doctor said you should limit your movement, what are you doing here?" Nicole said grinning but concerned.

"Are you here alone?" She asked nervously.

"Yeah, Nedley's at Shorty's. Why are you okay? Is something wrong?" Nicole asked.

Waverly didn't respond as she went into Nedley's office and started shutting all the blinds with her good hand.

"Waves? What are you doing?" Nicole followed her in, looking at her confused.

"Excuse me." She said, brushing past her to close the door.

'Waverly, what is--" Waverly cut Nicole off with a powerful kiss.

Nicole was taken aback but allowed Waverly to push her onto the couch in the corner of the room. Nicole pulled away for a second.

"What happened to not wanting to ruin the friendship?" Nicole asked, looking up at her. Waverly sat back on her heels.

"I've wasted so much of my life doing what other people wanted me to do and worrying about what other people might say. I'm ready to do something for myself for a change.

The entire time I was taken all I could think about was you. And even though I was scared, I was more scared of the thought that I'd never get to see you again. That I'd never get the chance to tell you how I feel about you. I'm honestly more scared of what's sitting right in front of me" Waverly blurted out all at once.

"I scare you?" Nicole said, with a small smile.

"Yes. Because I don't want to be your friend anymore. I want to be more than friends." Waverly said, biting her lip. "I have no idea how to do this so please jump in at anytime, Nicole"

"Waverly Earp, it took you god damn long enough." Nicole chuckled. "I'm sure you know perfectly well how to do this."

"Maybe I should just stop talking." Waverly said.

"See, you're getting better at this already." Nicole said, pulling Waverly closer by her scarf. 

"Maybe you should stop talking too." Waverly said, looking deeply into Nicole's eyes.

"Maybe you should make me?" Nicole replied with a grin.

Waverly kissed Nicole passionately. Years of friendship could not compare to the feelings Nicole and Waverly felt in that very moment.

After all those hard times and chaotic years, Waverly finally realized just how much Nicole meant to her. And even though they had barely just started dating, Waverly knew deep down in her soul, that she loved Nicole Haught more than anyone she ever had loved before.