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Nicole was a early riser by nature. However when she heard someone pounding on her front door at six in the morning she was beyond pissed.
She was in pain and she wanted to sleep in and wake up naturally for Christmas. Not to be rudely awakened by god knows who on Christmas fucking morning.
“Mmmph. Who is it?” Waverly mumbled against her neck.
She hadn’t the slightest idea but hoped they would go away so she could sleep an extra two or three hours. “Dont know. Maybe they’ll go away.”
The yawn from Waverly tickled her neck as she mumbled. “Me too.”
They in fact did not go away. The knocking got louder and harder as time went on.
Finally at her wits end Nicole pulled herself away from the warmth of her bed and Waverly’s arms as she flung the front door open.
“You’ve got to be fucking kidding me.” She snapped.
Standing on her deck was Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, and three fucking wisemen just staring back at her with smiles so wide it hurt Nicole’s mouth.
HeeeeeHawwww
And a god damn donkey.
“Hi! We are here to tell the story of Jesus Christ!” Mary said in a way too chipper of a voice. “He’s the reason for the season!”
Wanting nothing more than to tell these people to get the fuck off her property Nicole tries to get them to leave on their own. “Look you’re barking up the wrong tree. I’m a lesbian.”
Joseph decided to speak up. “No judgment here friend. Love thy neighbor!”
“Baby? What’s going on?” Waverly sleepily called from inside the house.
Before she had a chance to answer Waverly had made her way to the front door with her jaw dropped. “Oh my word. A donkey!!”
Jesus Christ.
“ We were just telling your friend here that we would like to put on a little show for you. Give the real story of Christmas.” Mary repeated herself in a even more annoying voice.
Waverly stiffened beside her. “She’s not my friend this amazingly beautiful woman is , loyal, and really great in bed. Also my girlfriend.”
The smiles on everyone’s faces was as fake as a Jersey Shore cast members tan. It was ridiculous.
“God loves all his children.”
Waverly leaned into Nicole’s side up on to tippy toes. “I just really want to pet the donkey and then we can ask them to leave.”
Of course her girlfriend wanted to pet the donkey. “Alright baby. Then we are going back to bed. It is way to early for this.”
With a squeal Waverly jumped off the deck and slowly made her way over to the three wisemen with her hand held out for the donkey to sniff. The donkey seemed to not care at all as Waverly cooed and stroked his head.
“He loves me!” Waverly gushed as she continued to love on the animal. “Nic come pet this precious baby.”
She wasn’t scared necessarily of the donkey but she was not not scared of it either. However she would follow Waverly to the ends of the Earth so slowly Nicole walked down the steps and carefully made her way over towards the donkey.
“Nice donkey. Good donkey.” Nicole calmly said. Ignoring the eye roll from Waverly as she got closer.
As she got behind the donkey with one hand extended that was definitely not shaking to pet the back of it Nicole seemed a little at ease. Until Waverly sneezed.
Which resulted in scaring the hell out of the donkey. Of course actions have consequences and the donkey decided to kick its back feet right at the closest thing to it.
Which happened to be Nicole’s ribs. Straight away she could tell her ribs were cracked as she nearly collapsed from the pain.
“Shoot!! I think I’m mildly allergic to donkeys!” Waverly whined. “Baby I’m so sorry.”
Hands on her knees and trying to catch her breath Nicole just groaned. At least this was a sure fire way to get these strangers off her property.
“Sorry guys. You’ll have to go. She’s hurt and I need to take care of her. Merry Christmas though!” Waverly rushed out as she helped usher Nicole slowly into the house.
Gently getting into bed Nicole can feel the throbbing like a dull knife stabbing her. “Babe do you mind grabbing me my medicine and a ice pack. I think I can still fall back asleep.”
Before she even finish her sentence Waverly had a cup of water, medicine and a ice pack in her face. “You’re a life saver.”
“Or was I put here on this earth to make sure you have a untimely demise?” Waverly said in a gloomy tone.
With a frown Nicole took her medicine before pouting. “Don’t talk like that baby. How were you supposed to know you were allergic to donkeys?”
She could tell Waverly felt awful by her body language. Hugging her stomach and staring at the floor. “Come back to bed with me. Please. I need my little koala bear to fall asleep.”
The koala bear comment at least got Waverly to grin which was the point. In a moments time Waverly had crawled into bed and opened her arms for Nicole to cuddle into her. Probably the safest bet.
“Okay now...when we wake up for real ill make you breakfast and coffee and we can open presents!” Waverly said with a happy clap of her hands.
“I can not wait.” Nicole yawned. “How wild was it that a fucking live action nativity scene just showed up at our house?”
Laughing Waverly could barely even talk between snorting. “So fucking weird. Like...that’s so random.”
“You got that right sweet cheeks.” Nicole laughed. “Alright baby let’s sleep. We’ve got a longggg day ahead of us.”
Kissing Waverly’s collarbone Nicole can’t wait to actually start their Christmas Day. Just a few hours from now and not being woken by loud and annoying knocks to her front door.
“Love you Nicole!” Waverly yawned.
Cuddling a bit closer Nicole smiles against Waverly’s chest. “I love you too Waves.”
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Leisurely creeping out of bed to not disturb her sleeping beauty it takes everything in her to not kiss Nicole awake. She had promised breakfast and coffee though so with a pout Waverly shuffled her way into the kitchen to start.
Vegan French toast with strawberry compote and her trusty vegan bacon would make for an excellent Christmas morning breakfast. Maybe she’d fry up some seasoned potatoes as well.
Normally while cooking she liked to dance around and sing as she cooked but the sheer thought of waking Nicole right now pulled at her heart strings. So instead she popped in her air pods and queued up her Mariah Carey album as she quietly gathered her pots and pans.
With her pan heated for the bacon Waverly starts on her compote. Practically drooling at the delicious aroma. Not to pat herself on the back too much but Waverly knew she could cook. Plus she was a amazing multitasker.
Fifteen minutes later and all that was left was waiting for the potatoes to soften and making the coffee so Waverly decided to dance in the kitchen. There was nothing else she could do really. It would be her Christmas workout.
Moonwalking across the kitchen tile with the pan of hot potatoes and a spatula she can’t help but be proud of her breakfast. It was one of Nicole’s favorites and all she ever wanted to do was make Nicole happy.
But of course the universe likes to fuck with her so when two arms wrapped around her waist Waverly yelled and her god damn fight or flight kicked in. Resulting in her smacking the person holding her extremely hard on the top of their head with her very heavy spatula.
The loud thunk brought her back down to earth as well as those very familiar arms releasing her waist. Turning swiftly she see’s a look of shock and a small smile on Nicole’s face.
“Merry Christmas to you too baby.” Nicole chuckled as she rubbed the top of her head. “Expected a kiss not so much a beating.”
Waverly poked her girlfriend in the chest. “Well maybe you shouldn’t spook up on people.”
Backing away Nicole held her hands up in surrender. “You’re right. My bad pretty lady.”
“Sit at the table and your breakfast will be served in a minute.” Waverly demanded. “Let me just make your plate and coffee.”
Finally settling Nicole’s plate in front of her Waverly turns around to grab Nicole’s coffee. Carefully walking the cup to set in front of Nicole’s plate. Until the handle broke in her hand and the steaming cup of coffee spilled directly onto Nicole’s shoulder.
She could literally see the steam coming off of that beautiful pale shoulder that was rapidly turning redder than a ripe tomato. “Jesus Christ. How does that even happen?! I’ve used this mug hundreds of time and now it decides to break?”
Nicole was quick to jump out of her chair. “Hey all I need is a little bit of aloe vera. Nothing to get upset about baby. Promise.”
As Nicole guided her to her own chair Waverly sat in awe as Nicole whistled as she grabbed another coffee cup before pouring herself a cup. “Let’s feast so we can open presents! I am so hype!”
Narrowing her eyes Waverly quirked her eyebrow. “You didn’t go overboard did you?”
A noncommittal shrug and a grin from Nicole with a smirk and Waverly’s groaning. “I don’t need material things love. I just need you.”
As she watched with wide eyes as Nicole began to scarf her food down Waverly rolled her eyes.
“You’ve got me already.” Nicole said between bites. “I like to buy you things since you never buy yourself anything.”
She was pretty sure that Nicole had finished her food in record time and she felt like she had to inhale her food in order to satisfy the inner child of Nicole who seemed to be bouncing in her seat in excitement to open Christmas presents.
Before her fork had even settled on her plate Nicole was up and grabbing them to toss in the sink. “Let’s brush our teeth and take a shower and then it’s present time!”
Deciding for the sake of Nicole’s health they showered separately. The fact that Nicole was sitting right in front of the tree with the largest grin made Waverly giggle with glee. Nicole had a childlike wonder to her and Waverly swore she fell a bit more in love with her every second.
“Nic. Sit on the couch and I’ll pass out the presents. You need to elevate your knee and rest your back.”
With a groan Nicole reluctantly got up and threw herself on the couch with a pout. “I wanted to be Santa Claus.”
“Maybe next year.” Waverly hummed as she squatted next to the tree and started grabbing presents.
Once the presents were passed out between the two of them along with their very full stockings Waverly can tell by the look in Nicole’s eyes that she would prefer Waverly to open a gift first.
“Do you have a preference of which I open first or shall I pick at random.” Waverly teased.
A slim present is thrusted into her hands quickly. “This one first!”
Taking her sweet time to playfully annoy Nicole for as long as she could Waverly bursts out laughing as she unwraps the gift. “Really Nicole?? I mean... seriously?!”
Sitting in her lap was a framed picture of her mid fall at the climbing gym when she had first seen Nicole. “How?! How’d you even get this?”
As she laughed Nicole could barely form a coherent sentence. “I have cameras in the gym baby. I got the idea about a month ago and decided to go with it. The moment you literally fell for me.”
A small kiss was rewarded for the creativity. “You’re annoying.”
As she observed Nicole tearing into a present Waverly felt a little anxious at how the wrapping paper was just flying everywhere. “A tent?! Does this mean you’ll finally go camping with me babe??”
Hesitantly nodding Waverly smiled. “As long as you protect me from bears!”
A few presents later and Waverly gasps. “Oh Nicole. This is too much. This is one of the rarest Latin manuscripts known to man.”
Even as she said it she hugged the almost pristine present to her chest. There was no way in hell she was going to not cherish it.
With a wink Nicole whispered. “I know people who know people.”
Staring at wonderment at her ever thoughtful girlfriend Waverly just feels speechless. “I can not wait to nerd out about this later.”
Nicole just laughs. “Alright which should I open next?”
Pointing towards a slender box Waverly nods when Nicole picks it up. Once again watching the chaotic mess of paper flying everywhere.
“The newest Apple Watch?” Nicole gushed as she rushed to program it. “This is great. Do you know how many things this thing can do?”
“Yeah.” Waverly says. “I had to listen to a salesperson drone on for about an hour. Seems like something you’d be able to use hiking and working and stuff.”
A box is thrust in her face unexpectedly as Nicole holds it out with a wide smile. “Open this one next.”
With excitement Waverly tore through the paper before hitting the brown box. “A MacBook Pro? Baby? That’s way too much.”
With a shrug Nicole shook her head. “Your old laptop is a dinosaur Waves. This will be so much better for your research and school work.”
“Nicole...”
With a wave of her hand Nicole stopped her from speaking. “Think of it like a investment. When you become rich from all your research or become famous for your big brain then I can be your sugar baby.”
“You’re so stupid and I love you so much.” Waverly chuckled. “This is amazing baby really. Thank you.”
Picking up her phone Waverly opens her email before forwarding one to Nicole.
Rubbing her hands together Nicole looks between the presents left in her stack. “Which one next?”
“Well....” Waverly starts. “None of those actually. Check your email.”
Watching curious and confused brown eyes Waverly holds her breath as Nicole opens her phone. “Airplane tickets to San Francisco?”
Nodding fervently Waverly squeaks. “I know it’s not Australia or anywhere awesome like that but Yosemite is on your bucket list to rock climb right?”
She wasn’t expecting Nicole to jump up with a shout. “This is better than Australia baby. I’ve been wanting to climb at Yosemite for like a decade!”
“Yay!” Waverly squeals. “I hoped it wasn’t lame.”
“I love it. Thank Waves.”
Half an hour later Waverly isn’t sure that she can see an inch of flooring that isn’t covered in wrapping paper. There was only one present left and it just happened to be addressed to her.
Shiftly slightly on the couch to grab the box and sit it in her lap she notices how light it feels. Curious as to what could actually be in it.
It seemed to be taped extremely odd too. “Did you use a whole roll of tape on this?”
“It was really light. I just wanted to make sure it didn’t fall out of the box or something.” Nicole shrugged. “You need a knife?”
Shooting a glare at her girlfriend Waverly shook her head. “The last thing I need is a sharp object around you Nicole.”
With her dull nails not making a dent in the tape she resorts to tugging the top of the box which still didn’t seem to budge at all.
Using all her strength she finally popped the lid off the box as her arms flung backwards and her fist collided with soft skin and hard bone. A surprised grunt escaping from the woman beside her.
“This is a joke right?” Waverly pouted as she turned towards Nicole who was now holding her face in her hands.
“Did I just hit you in the eye...” Waverly whined as she looked inside the box. “Over a skimpy lingerie set?”
Nicole just groaned as she nodded. “I figured my eyes would pop when I saw you in that. Not that you’d pop my eye when you saw it.”
Groaning herself Waverly collapsed against the couch. She loved Christmas but absolutely hated the holidays now.
Fuck the Holiday Curse.
“Well...are you ready to go to the Homestead?”
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Arriving at the homestead with an armful of gifts Nicole was happy when Curtis offered to grab the rest from the truck for her.
“Jesus. What happened to your eye?!” Wynonna asked. “I thought you only had one black eye from the snow ball yesterday.”
Turning towards the loud voice in the room Nicole swears she can see Gus grimace before shaking her head and walking into the kitchen.
“Waverly didn’t like her gifts.”
“Asshole.” Waverly yelled upon entering the room. “She’s lying. I hit her on accident trying to open a present.”
Wynonna whistled slowly. “You need to work on your reaction time Haught.”
“I’ll get faster one day.” Nicole sighed.
“Had there been a live action nativity scene thing around here?” Waverly asked. “Like actors?”
Collapsing into the recliner Nicole elevates her leg as Waverly recalls their hectic morning and gushing over her presents. “So no real live donkey been around?”
Wynonna shakes her head. “Are you sure this wasn’t a shared fever dream or something?”
Lifting her Christmas sweater to show off the bruise on her ribs from the donkey kick Nicole laughs. “She’s dead serious. You’re lucky you didn’t get waken up so early.”
“I knew it.” Wynonna whined. “I knew I should have given you my gift last night.”
Wynonna ran up the stairs before Nicole or Waverly could even question here. Returning seconds later with a box wrapped like a child had been blindfolded and given dull scissors.
Catching the box as it hurled at her face Nicole chuckled as Waverly yelled at her sister not to throw things at her.
“Now this was just a gag gift but also serious if that makes sense.” Wynonna laughed. “Come on bro open it already.”
Ripping through the wrapping paper and tearing into the box Nicole pops open the lid and peeks in before she shuts it and bursts into laughter.
Full on belly laughing until her already aching muscles ached ever more. It was worth it though.
“Jesus Wynonna.” Nicole laughed. “This is amazing.”
Hearing a huff of impatience to her left Nicole tries to calm her laughter down.
“What is it?!” Waverly exclaimed. “Was it a bug?”
Flipping the top open again Nicole pulls out a adult sized bubble suit. Looking like the Zoltan costume from ‘Dude Where’s My Car’.
“Oh my god.” Waverly grumbled. “You’re such an ass Wynonna.”
“I love it!” Nicole laughed. “It would have helped with that donkey kick and you can’t deny that babe.”
It was true. Even if Waverly couldn’t help her sneeze which scared the donkey which ended up kicking her in the ribs, the bubble suit would have helped. Maybe. Eh, probably not but...
Either way it was funny as shit.
“Whatever.” Waverly mumbled.
With her most charming smile, dimples deep, she turns to Waverly. “Aww baby it’s okay. It’s all in good fun.”
A grumble from Curtis interrupted the moment as Wynonna and Waverly scrambled to help the older man with the gifts.
She could hear Gus mumbling and shaking her head at the stubbornness of her husband as she walked into the living room with a smile on her face. “Waverly, Nicole, no need for going into debt to show people you love em’ with gifts.”
With her mouth kept shut Nicole grinned as she watched Waverly stomp her foot in protest to her Aunts words. “Gus don’t be a Scrooge.”
The comment earned a huff and a shove from the older lady as she passed by her youngest niece.
Somehow it was decided that Wynonna would be the one handing out the gifts as Waverly squeezed herself between her Uncle and Aunt on the couch. Wynonna hummed happily as she handed out the gifts before chucking a shoe box sized box at her.
“This is for you and Waverly to open together. At the end.” Wynonna said seriously.
While she loved receiving Nicole absolutely loved giving. In more ways than one. She sat back happily as her little family opened their gifts with happiness and surprise.
Curtis loved his new hybrid tomato seeds along with a gift card and I IOU for Nicole to help him build a green house on his land. She thought she saw a tear cross his aged face but she couldn’t be sure.
Gus of course slapped Waverly playfully in the arm when she opened her package of expensive custom knives she had been talking about for the last month or so. She full on cried when she opened a canvas of a candid picture Nicole had taken of Gus and Curtis dancing in their kitchen. Grumbling about lack of privacy or something along those lines.
Waverly jumped out of spot and jumped in her sisters arms when she opened the bungee jumping tickets. Burying her face in her sisters neck whispering her thanks.
Opening her gifts Nicole smiled at the new climbing gear and hiking equipment. The new hydration pack was welcomed as her old one just ripped.
All that was left was the shoebox Wynonna had carelessly tossed at her. “Waves baby. You mind coming to me to open it?”
With that mesmerizing smile Waverly agreed and carefully climbed in her lap as she took the shoebox from Nicole.
“Go head.” Nicole whispered.
Opening the box Waverly gasps before shoving the shoebox on the floor. “Wynonna. What the actual fuck. ”
More than intrigued Nicole holds onto Waverly as she scoops the box off of the floor to get a peek.
She can’t help but notice Wynonna’s cackling as it echoed in the house.
Two dolls.
One red and one brunette.
Made of hair....
“ Wynonna ?” Nicole stammered. “Is this...is this our actual hair?”
“Yeah!! You both should clean out your hairbrushes a lot more. And lock your doors.” Wynonna shrugged.
“We do lock our doors you just have no sense of privacy WYNONNA.” Waverly snapped as she looked into the box with disgust.
Intrigued Nicoe picks up the red haired doll. It was soft and hard at the same time. And kinda creepy. “What are these?”
Snapping to attention Wynonna smiled. “They’re like voodoo dolls. I took them to the blacksmith way out in town. Well I took the hair anyway. She made the dolls. She said she casted magic over them to prevent Waverly from hurting you.”
It was sweet. Still creepy but sweet.
“That’s terrifying but very kind Wynonna.” Waverly finally said as she picked up her own doll.
Gus grumbled about Wynonna shouldn’t be breaking into peoples houses and Curtis looked half asleep.
“So if I threw my doll in the fireplace right now...would I burn alive?” Nicole questioned.
With pursed lips Wynonna shrugged. “I don’t know actually. I did all the hard work I figured Waverly could look it up and figure it out.”
That sounded about right. Predictable even.
“Perfect. Absolutely perfect Wynonna. Thank you.” Nicole chuckled. “I’m going to put mine on my nightstand.”
“Well I’m going to go check on dinner. With Curtis snoring it should be about that time.” Gus groaned as she stood up and headed towards the kitchen.
Trying to adjust herself with Waverly on her lap she can feel the throbbing in knee start back up. “Can you grab me an ice pack?”
Carefully Waverly extracted herself from Nicole’s lap with a smile and a quick kiss to her cheek. “Sure thing sweetie pie.”
The gag from Wynonna was expected as Waverly skipped off into the kitchen.
Toying with the red hair doll Nicole frowns. “You really snuck in our bathroom and cleaned out our hairbrushes?”
“I’ve lived with Waverly long enough to know that she never cleans hers out. Gotta say I was a little disappointed that you didn’t either.” Wynonna said with a smirk.
That was a bad habit and one she clearly needed to change.
“These are actually really neat Wynonna. Thank you.”
“We got frozen peas or frozen strawberries.” Waverly yells from the kitchen.
“Peas would work better.” Nicole replies easily.
As Waverly comes waltzing back into the living area Nicole can see what’s about to happen before it happens.
Waverly trips over the empty shoebox and falls forward tipping over the recliner she is sitting in.
She tries. She really does. Grasping at air and Jesus as the recliner crashes on its side. Thankfully her face doesn’t meet the hardwood floor as her bruised ribs take most of the brute of the force.
Wynonna for her part actually looks concerned when she opens her eyes to find Wynonna laying on the ground beside her. “Fuck. You alright?”
With a groan Nicole shuffles to her feet and collapses on the couch with Wynonna’s help. Her pride almost as bruised as her ribs.
“Oh baby.” Waverly breathes out beside her with the frozen peas in her hand. “I am so sorry.”
Two pills shoved in her mouth and forced water down her throat and Nicole realizes she hasn’t opened her eyes since collapsing on the couch.
Her muscles and ribs and knee just ache so much. Slowly fluttering her eyes open she’s faced with hypnotizing hazel eyes. “Hi.”
Waverly chuckles with a slight hiccup. “Just rest baby. Take a nap until dinner. I’ll wake you up for it.”
Her head aches. Her knee throbs. Every part of her body feels like her nerves were set on fire. Instead of arguing she nods.
“Okay baby. Nappy nap.”
That medicine hit her faster than normal.
“Love you you little chaotic beautiful mess.”
She feels soft nimble fingers caress her cheeks as she closes her eyes. She’ll feel better when she wakes up.
She has to.
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The sun has set and dinner had been ready. Nicole looked so peaceful though sleeping. Body at rest and hopefully not feeling any pain.
She contemplated not waking the redhead up and letting her sleep through dinner but she knew how important a family holiday dinner meant to her.
So gently she shook Nicole’s shoulders. Unsure of where she could actually touch the woman without causing more pain.
“Nicole. Sweetie. Dinner is done.” She whispered as Nicole grumbled in her sleep.
“ Hey sleeping beauty!! Wake up! Some of us are hungry!” Wynonna yelled from the dining room.
Nicole jolted up before grimacing as she held onto her ribs.
Fucking donkey.
“Be easy Nicole.” She whispered.
With a slow nod Nicole smiled before sitting up gently. Standing with a slight stumble as Waverly helps steady her.
“I’m good. Aces baby.” Nicole slightly slurred. “I am starving.”
“You need to eat and sober up and maybe get into the bubble suit.”
Depositing Nicole safely into the dining room chair Waverly breathes a sigh of relief of not injuring Nicole in the twenty feet from the couch to the table before plopping herself down on the opposite side of the table.
She had requested there be no lit candles and no extremely sharp knives be present at the table. The safer the better!
It was thankfully a rather dull but delicious dinner. Nicole sobering up the more she ate and actually making coherent sentences.
Curtis and Nicole talking about when to build the greenhouse. If they might have to hire someone to help or whether they would be able to do it themselves.
She decided to allow herself to enjoy one glass of red wine. Just one. It would relax her tense muscles. She needed that glass of wine. Everyone else seemed to be in a conversation so instead of wanting to interrupt them Waverly reached across the table to grab that beautiful bottle of wine.
She watched it slip right out of her small fingers as the beautiful red wine flowed from the bottle of the neck and sprayed across the table. She could hear the waterfall like noise as the wine spilled ball over Nicole.
Soaking her.
Completely.
“Jesus Christ .”
“Party foul!!”
“Awwww my Christmas sweater.”
At least...
At least it wasn’t a injury. Potentially ruined clothes she could deal with. It was fine. Dinner was done and dessert was an hour away. Changing clothes was not the worst thing in the entire world.
Thankfully Waverly had packed them a overnight bag just in case they decided to spend the night.
“Nicole. Bathroom now. Get naked and hand me your clothes. I’ll throw them in the washing machine really quickly.”Waverly groaned as she watched Gus and Wynonna wipe at the spilled wine while giving each other curious looks.
She followed Nicole into the bathroom before safely having to leave the gorgeous half naked woman to sprint to the laundry room.
Although she felt it was useless Waverly scrubbed at the wine stain on Nicole’s sweater for a solid seven minutes before deciding to send her hopes and thoughts out into the universe and throwing the damn thing in the washing machine.
Hearing someone pounding on the back door which was odd as everyone who should be at the Homestead had arrived hours ago Waverly waited for someone to open the door.
Waiting a solid thirty seconds Waverly breathed out a loud exasperated sigh before putting the detergent into the washing machine and making her way to the door. Secretly she hoped it was the weird live action nativity people again. For two reasons really. One being she really wanted to pet the donkey again and for two she would pay anything to see Wynonnas brash reaction to them.
With a swift movement she opens the door and yelps softly. “Granny? Pappy? Come in!”
The two older Haughts barely had a chance to step over the threshold before she launched herself at them. The three way bear hug was a little awkward but Waverly didn’t care. “Are you guys here to surprise Nicole?!”
Releasing them quickly and taking a step back she can see the huge grins on both of their faces. “Sure lassie.”
A little confused but beyond thrilled for Nicole that her grandparents decided to surprise her for Christmas she puts her index finger to her lips to signal them to be quiet as they make their way through the house and into the living room.
Where she is stopped dead in her tracks. There are tea light candles lit throughout the otherwise dim room and Gus, Curtis and Wynonna are standing by the couch. “What’s going on?”
She isn’t left to wonder very long before Nicole steps into the living room with a look of terror, happiness and nerves written all over her face. Dressed in silly Christmas pajamas and looking cuter than she had ever seen.
“Baby?” Waverly breathes out. “Your grandparents are here.”
A nervous chuckle from her girlfriend has Waverly smiling.
“I know baby.” Nicole’s voice shook as she answered.
Taking a few steps closer to her Waverly can see that even Nicoles hands are shaking slightly.
The room is deadly silent besides the deafening sound of her own heartbeat. “Nicole?”
They are within two feet of each other now and Waverly doesn’t know whether she might pass out or throw up.
Slowly Nicole drops to one knee. Hopefully her good one.
Definitely might pass out.
“Waverly Earp. One year ago today you sent me to the Emergency Room for the first time with a broken nose.”
Blushing at the memory of why Nicole had a broken nose Waverly softly shakes her head.
“Even sitting in the waiting room with a bloody washcloth under my nose I knew then that there was no one on earth I’d rather spend my life with.” Nicole said with a trembling voice. “We had way too much fun laughing and talking while we waited that everyone else probably thought we were crazy.”
She could feel tears beginning to roll down her cheeks as Nicole took a moment to smile fondly at her own speech.
It wasn’t until Nicole tenderly took her left hand in hers did she start to sob from pure joy.
Nicole’s thumb gently caressing her hand did not do her any favors as she continued to cry happy tears.
“I would spend a lifetime happily sitting in Emergency Rooms or getting my casted leg set on fire if that meant I could call you my wife.” Nicole said. “I don’t care that for the rest of my life you’ll be chaotic and clumsy and I’ll have to spend every holiday in some sort of pain as long as every day you’ll be able to call me your wife.”
Tearing her eyes away from Nicole’s Waverly seeks out Wynonna who was crying which was actually way out of character. Wynonna nodded and gave her a shaky thumbs up.
“Waverly Earp. Will you please do me the greatest honor of being your wife?
The sound of Nicole’s calming voice brought her eyes back to shiny mocha ones as she watched Nicole pull a black box from her pocket.
“Will you marry me?”
Yes! Yes!! YES!!!
“Are you sure? That’s a lot of injuries you’re setting yourself up for Nicole.” Came out instead.
Laughter broke out within the room and Waverly herself started to giggle.
“Baby you are worth everything. I am one hundred percent certain.” Nicole chuckled.
Shaking her head frantically while whispering “ yes” over and over Waverly holds her breath as Nicole goes to slip the ring over her finger.
As soon as the ring hit her knuckle she felt a sharp jolt that nearly knocked her off her feet. Looking into Nicole’s eyes she knows the redhead felt it too. Deciding to ignore it for the moment she helps Nicole to her feet before jumping into strong arms with her legs wrapping around Nicole and kisses her senseless. Nicole didn’t stumble or trip instead Nicole steadied them like it was easy.
It felt like they were the only two in the room which is maybe why the kiss got a little dirtier than initially intended.
With five people clearing their throat Waverly remembers that they are in fact not alone. Without thinking she sloppily jumps off of Nicole and lands gracefully on her feet.
Turning quickly to make sure that Nicole wasn’t about to fall and crack her head open she’s a little shocked to see that Nicole wasn’t tripping or on the floor already.
Odd.
Not wanting to be too far away from her girl- fiancé Waverly snuggles into Nicole as she subtly wipes her eyes and face on her shirt.
What? It wasn’t gross or anything. They were getting MARRIED!
Feeling like she was being a little selfish Waverly released her hold on Nicole so she could greet her grandparents as she ran over to Wynonna, Gus and Curtis.
“Let’s see the bling baby girl!” Wynonna laughed.
Like any newly engaged woman would Waverly shook her fingers in her family’s face before realizing she herself had not even gotten a good look at it. As she brought her ring finger up to her face the beauty of her ring nearly takes her breath away.
White gold band and a gorgeous, huge, princess cut diamond. Nicole did good. Really good.
“You know I’m a little shocked you didn’t crack Haught’s head when you jumped up on her when you did.” Wynonna laughed. “Also I’ve known about this for a month now and let me tell you it has been torture keeping this from you.”
The first comment Wynonna made had her feeling the same way. She was surprised she didn’t injure Nicole doing that.
That shock she felt when Nicole put the ring on her finger was odd.
It couldn’t be? Could it?
Walking quickly to the Christmas tree Waverly pick up the heaviest ornament before turning around.
“Nicole?”
She barely allows Nicole to acknowledge her or turn towards her before she chucks the ornament at her fiancé’s face and just like Dottie from ‘A League of Their Own’ Nicole basically snatches it out of the air.
Holy shit.
Even the look on Nicole’s face was one of shock and surprise.
“Can I see you in the kitchen really quickly?” Waverly says.
Once alone they just stare at each other for a moment. “Did you feel that shock when you put the ring on me?”
With a nod Nicole smiles.
“I think we did it. I think we freaking broke the holiday curse!” Waverly yelled before grabbing ahold of Nicole’s collar pulling her into a bruising kiss. “We did it and you are so getting laid tonight.”
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It had been an hour since she had proposed to Waverly and Nicole still felt adrenaline running through her veins. She felt like she couldn’t sit still no matter how badly her muscles ached.
Her granny and Pappy had pulled out a bottle of whiskey which thrilled Wynonna and Curtis to no end. Gus declined and decided to stick to the rest of her red wine that was left over from the spill.
Nicole groaned at not being able to partake as Waverly had reminded her not to mix alcohol with her medication. Her smart beautiful fiancé.
So instead she had drank a glass of sparkling cider and grabbed Waverly by the hands as they awkwardly slow danced around the living room. Her thumb catching the ring on Waverly’s finger.
“Do you like it?” She whispered.
Sparkling hazel eyes caught hers before flirting down towards the ring. “It’s gorgeous. I couldn’t have picked a better ring myself.”
Her toes weren’t being stepped on and her nose wasn’t being hit. Yes her body still ached from the earlier injuries but ever since she put that ring on Waverly’s finger and felt something it was as if the atmosphere and air had shifted.
“What was your plan if I hadn’t of spilled the wine on you?” Waverly suddenly asked as she fired her head up.
With a chuckle Nicole pulled Waverly into her tighter. “Wynonna was going to spill something on you actually. Preferably somethin in your hair to give us more time.”
A click of her tongue and Waverly laughed. “Smart. I’m really happy your grandparents were here.”
“Me too.” Nicole sighed. “It was actually pretty lucky you answered the door. Great timing.”
The tension grew between them as they stared at each other before snorting snapped and Waverly pulled her towards the stairs. She knew what was coming and if she had any say in it it would be Waverly. Multiple times.
Guess it was time to truly test if the holiday curse was broken or not.
Grandparents and Aunt and Uncle in the house be damned. Thin walls were not favorable but there was a TV downstairs so they could get over it.
They ran up the stairs and Waverly slammed the door before Nicole could really even take a breath.
“Naked. Now.” Waverly growled.
Who was she to argue with that?
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Collapsing on the bed with a satisfied groan Nicole watched as Waverly crawled from underneath the sheet with a smug grin. “Now those screams are the kind I could get used to on holidays from now on.”
Grabbing Waverly by the chin and pulling her into a passionate kiss Nicole sighed before resting her forehead against Waverly’s.
“God you’re so good at that.” She sighed. “I really fucking love holidays.”
Waverly laughed as she hopped out of bed and began dressing. “I am really going to love fucking you on the holidays.”
Fiancé Waverly was a lot more confident then girlfriend Waverly.
“Hey!! Are you two done yet?? We can only turn the TV up so loud.” A very annoyed sounding Wynonna yelled.
Leaping out of bed Nicole quickly dressed before walking hand in hand out of the room and down the stairs with her forever by her side.
“This is a totally different outcome than last year. No bloody nose and no rushing to the Emergency Room.” Wynonna laughed.
Nicole felt a little awkward as she passed everyone in the living room. Waverly however looked smug and quite pleased with herself.
“The holiday curse is broken!” Waverly announced to the room. “Screams of pleasure are much easier on the ears than screams of pain. Sorry for what you had to hear but something needed to be tested.”
Wynonna held a hand out for a high five and Waverly excitedly slapped her hand against her sisters as Nicole just watched.
“I love you Waverly.”
Waverly smiled. “I love you too Nicole. I cannot wait to marry you.”
A year of ups and down and plenty of emergency room visits and it came down to today. To a question that had changed their lives.
The Holiday Curse was over...
Hopefully there was no such thing as a Maledicted Marriage Ceremony...
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