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December 23rd 5:59 AM
All Nicole could feel was a barrel of excitement building in her chest. Laying in bed on her side, hand cradling her head, she watches as Waverly slept. Little puffs of air leaving those gorgeous pink lips, a little snore every once in a while, hair manically scattered on a light turquoise pillow. Nicole decided to ignore the drool escaping the right side of Waverly’s mouth. Even though she found that cute as well.
With a quick glance to the clock Nicole smiled widely before looking back at Waverly bundled up tighter than a burrito in her four blankets. “ Hey baby.”
Whispering so Waverly wouldn’t be woken rudely out of her sleep Nicole could barely temper down the elation that was bubbling. “ Baby. Wake up.”
A muffled “mmmphm” was all Nicole got back in return along with a wrinkled forehead. With a roll of her eyes Nicole exhaled loudly.
Waverly was the hardest person to wake up. If there was an award for it she was sure that Waverly would win it without a doubt.
“Cutie. Baby. Wake up.” Nicole whispered a little louder with a slight shove to Waverly’s covered shoulders.
“ Friggin go away moose.” Waverly sighed in what seemed like frustration as she threw the covers off her upper body.
Chuckling softly Nicole wasn’t sure what that even meant. Mentally ticking a ‘ask about that later’ box in her mind as she gently but firmly grabs ahold of Waverly’s shoulder and shakes her a bit harder. “ Sweetie. Time to wake upppp...I- oh fuck.”
Without warning Waverly had sprung up like a terrified mummy with her fists flying.
One of those tiny yet powerful fists caught Nicole right in the side of her neck. Causing a firey pain to shoot from what seemed like every single tendon in her neck straight to her brain.
“The moose is loose!!” Waverly sleepily yelled as Nicole ducked under a fist that was coming straight for her nose.
“Waverly!” Nicole shouted as the smaller woman sleepily wiped at her eyes. “Christ.”
Not the best start to their day.
“Wha happen?” Waverly mumbled looking around the room.
With a painful roll to her neck Nicole huffed. “You hit me in the neck you little maniac.”
Sleepy faced Waverly was always adorable though. So Nicole cuddled up to her half asleep girlfriend as she peppered kisses to warm cheeks.
“What time is it?” Waverly giggled.
“Six in the morning.” Nicole replied.
“Nicole! What the hell. Why did you wake me up so early.” Waverly grumbled. “Is the house on fire? Are you severely injured?”
Nicole shook her head to both questions. “I’m taking you on a date today.”
Narrowed hazel eyes bore into her own. “Is it starting right now?”
Once again shaking her head Nicole smiled. “No. Like noon or so.”
“Nicole. You woke me up at six in the morning just to tell me you’re taking me on a date in six hours?” Waverly whined.
This time Nicole nodded. “I’m sorry. I’m just so excited. It’s to celebrate one year from our first date...we’ve been dating for a year babe!”
The bed squeaked as Waverly shot up quickly. Having to bend her neck to watch her girlfriend stand on their bed with a huge smile. Waverly started to wiggle her body chaotically and Nicole couldn’t stop the laughter as she stood to join her.
“A year babe! A whole year since our first date!” Waverly shouted as she took Nicole’s hands in hers. “The best and worst date I’ve ever had in my life. Changing my life for the better!”
That date. The date that started her on the road to a chaotic but amazing life. “Best date ever.”
All of a sudden Waverly started jumping. Jumping on the bed. Like a little kid. Such a childish thing to do. So of course Nicole joined her, still holding hands, while chanting “best date ever” over and over again.
Nicole probably hadn’t jumped on a bed since she was six. She understood why as she had to duck quite a bit to make sure her head didn’t hit the ceiling. Waverly didn’t have that problem being a good six inches shorter than her.
She’d take the fact that she would have to duck and maybe have a crick in her neck to watch the sparkles in Waverly’s gorgeous hazel eyes. She would do anything possible in the world to watch Waverly be overly joyous and smile as large as she was.
“God I love you.” Nicole whispered a little out of breath from the jumping.
The jumping stopped almost as quickly as it had begun. “I love you too baby.”
The words have been spoken before. Plenty of times. Multiple times a day even. Yet when Waverly said those amazing words today Nicole felt her heart skip a beat. The air in her lungs seemed to be useless as she struggled to breathe.
Bad timing to not be able to breath really as the next thing Nicole knew Waverly was jumping forward, cracking their foreheads together, and Nicole was falling. Not very far at least as the hardwood floor in their room caught her safely and hard . Wind being knocked out of her as Nicole just stared at their ceiling with a throbbing head.
“Oh shoot.” Waverly yelped as she looked over the bed. “You just looked so mesmerized and I don’t know I felt this sudden strong urge to kiss you!”
It was cute actually the way Waverly was sort of hovering above her on the bed. Looking a little frazzled and still sleepy. Nicole rubbed her forehead with a smile. Nothing was going to ruin this day for her. Nothing.
“It’s alright babe.” Nicole said. “Just a little bump. No big deal.”
With just a little struggle to get up Nicole jumped back on the bed. Waverly still looked worried and Nicole couldn’t blame her.
Waverly bit her lip. “How your leg though? It’s alright?”
After finally getting the cast off her leg last week Nicole had been extra cautious to make sure the atrophied muscles in her leg didn’t take a big hit anywhere. It was odd looking. She had never been happier to shave her leg in her life. Paler than normal if that was even possible and incredibly thin.
Usually she was proud of her legs. They were strong enough to help her scale mountains and to squat a decent amount of weight. Now her calf muscle looked like a child’s. Every day since getting the cast off Nicole would work it out. Slowly of course. Muscles didn’t appear overnight. It was a long process.
Nicole wiggled her leg at Waverly shoving her lightly with her foot. “It’s fine sweetie. I think my back took most of the hit. My gangly leg is fine. Promise.”
Waverly still looked unsure as she cast a look at Nicole’s thin leg. “I trust you so if you’re saying your leg is fine then it’s fine. Could we please go back to sleep though? I’m exhausted.”
Feeling a little fatigued herself Nicole agreed. “Cuddle me. I wanna be little spoon.”
With a laugh Waverly agreed as she laid on the bed with open arms. In no time Nicole laid beside her and felt the smaller woman mold her body to hers. Nicole loved being the big spoon but secretly she cherished the times when she was the one being cuddled and protected from the world.
Small kisses peppered her shoulders as Waverly snuggled in even closer. “I love you Nicole and I am way too excited for our date today.”
Inside Nicole was worried about it. She wanted it to be perfect but knowing the Holiday Curse was lingering would definitely try to ruin it.
“Me too baby. Now go to sleep grumpy head.”
The little smart ass comment was rewarded with a hard bite to her neck. “Baby. No kinky stuff during the holidays.”
The vibration of Waverly laughing shook the bed as Nicole joined in on the laughter. “You’re right. Okay. Serious time. It’s sleep o’clock.”
Nicole pulled Waverly’s arm around her tighter. “Love you baby.”
“Love you too my love.” Waverly said with a yawn.
Eyelids feeling heavy Nicole relaxed and let sleep take her over. There’s no better feeling than sleeping in the arms of the person you love.
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After waking up at a actual reasonable hour Waverly was surprised that Nicole wanted her to drive to the homestead.
‘I wanna pick you up like it’s an actual first date.’ Nicole had said. Waverly thought it was a little out there but Nicole had planned this so who was she to mess up her plans?
When she entered the homestead Wynonna was sprawled out in very short briefs and a almost see through tank top. “Uhhhh...do you have company? Of the male version?”
The look Wynonna had given her was one she had seen plenty of times in her life. Half ‘are you kidding me’ and half ‘you’re so stupid.’
“No Waverly I don’t have male company. It’s my house. I can sprawl out half naked binging TV shows and stuffing myself with cheese crackers if I want. It’s a free country.”
She wasn’t being judgmental. She just wanted to make sure she wasn’t interrupting a private moment is all. Hands up in surrender Waverly smiles. “Just wanted to make sure I didn’t need to make a quick exit is all.”
Quirking her eyebrow and shoving two crackers in her mouth Wynonna looked a little mischievous and Waverly wasn’t sure she wanted to even know why.
“What are you even doing here? Have a fight with Red Mountain?” Wynonna asked.
With a huge smile spreading across her face Waverly shook her head. “No! Nicole has planned a date for us since it’s the one year anniversary of our first date. Isn’t she romantic and dreamy?”
The gagging noise from Wynonna was typical but it didn’t bother Waverly in the slightest. She was used to it and she knew for a fact that Wynonna loved Nicole like a sister. Two peas in a pod.
“Still doesn’t explain why you’re here baby girl.” Wynonna said with a click of her tongue.
Wringing her hands Waverly blushed. “She wants to pick me up here. Like a real first date. Walking to the door and knocking and everything.”
The cackle leaving Wynonna’s throat was a bit annoying but Waverly ignored it. “That is the lamest thing I’ve ever heard.”
“I think it’s sweet.” Waverly defended with a foot stomp. “Now you be quiet about her.”
“Whatever you say baby girl. Whatever you say.” Wynonna laughed. “Hope this date goes a lot better than the first. What a disaster that was.”
Waverly couldn’t argue with that. That was the truest words Wynonna had ever spoken really. Still she wouldn’t let anything dampen her mood. She would be extra careful today. She had to. She could totally do it. Right?
“Help me pick an outfit? Do my hair and makeup?” Waverly asked.
The exasperated sigh from Wynonna would normally irritate her but Waverly noticed the smile on Wynonna’s face. She was happy that she had asked her for help.
“Ugh. I guess so.” Wynonna sighed. “Don’t go all crazy though. I’m not spending four hours watching you try on every article of clothing you have in that bag.”
With a roll of her eyes Waverly scoffed her offense. She only brought three different outfits after all. She wanted to be prepared. All she knew was they would be outside for a majority of the date.
“Come on you little spaz. Let’s get you all dolled up.” Wynonna laughed. “I’ll race you!”
Wynonna took off quickly up the stairs. Totally cheating as Waverly grabbed her duffel bag and ran up the stairs. Tripping Wynonna on her way. All is fair in love and races right?!
An hour later they emerged. Waverly decided on her long johns, her favorite dark wash jeans paired with a red Christmas sweater adorned with reindeer, Rudolph’s nose even lit up if she pressed a button! A white puffy jacket hanging over her arm in case it was too cold. Makeup was perfect however her hair was not cooperating so she left it down and covered it with a white and red Christmas beanie with ‘ naughty’ stitched into it.
She was more than ready for whatever Nicole had planned for them. Excited didn’t even cut it for how she was feeling. She was over the moon. Nerves building in her stomach almost as if this was actually their real first date.
Checking her phone for what felt like the millionth time Waverly almost dropped it when she heard knocking on the door. Right as her phone displayed 12:00. Nicole, as always, was right on time.
Exhaling slowly Waverly all but ran to the door before flinging it open. The first thing she saw was the beautiful dimpled smile Nicole was sporting. No matter how many times she saw rose gorgeous dimples they still took her breath away.
“Hi.” Waverly dumbly said. “You look. Wow. Just...wow.”
Dark green sweater with a black puffy jacket, those black skinny jeans that Waverly loved for obvious reasons and the matching beanie on her head that read ‘ nice’ . Nicole looked beyond gorgeous.
“You are a vision.” Nicole huffed. “I hope you’re ready for me...I mean the date.”
Giggling Waverly nodded as she stepped out of the house and onto the steps. That were coated in ice. Immediately the traction of her shoes proved to be useless as she flailed her arms and clinging to the closest stable object.
Which happened to be Nicole. On the bright side Waverly was no longer falling. The downside however was now Nicole was. Free falling right down the stairs with a horrific look of shock on her face.
There was nothing Waverly could do but watch the love of her life fall onto the hard gravel and rocks that lined up to the stairs. Thankfully Nicole was more of a ‘fight’ than ‘flight’ kind of person and Waverly watched as Nicole saved herself by landing with her hands instead of her face.
A loud chuckle erupted behind Waverly as she turned around and saw that Wynonna had witnessed the whole thing. Fudge.
Carefully making her way down the stairs Waverly helps Nicole to her feet. Nicole shook her hands in pain as Waverly went to examine them.
All scaped up with scratches and skin missing. A little bloody and tiny rocks embedded in her palms. Because of course their date would start off this way.
“Come inside Nicole. Let me clean your hands for you.” Waverly whined. “I’m sorry. I was slipping and I didn’t mean to shove you down to save myself.”
Guiding Nicole into the homestead past a cackling Wynonna Waverly was able to quickly drag Nicole into the bathroom. Sitting her down on the toilet as she grabbed tweezers, alcohol and neosporin.
Crouching down and gingerly taking one of Nicole’s hands Waverly placed a gentle kiss to her palm before taking the tweezers to gently remove the embedded tiny rocks from her palms.
After hearing a hiss from her girlfriend Waverly whispered an “I’m sorry.”
“It’s alright baby. Freak accident. You didn’t mean to slip on the ice.” Nicole calmly said.
Really this should be blamed on Wynonna. Who doesn’t salt their steps?! Wynonna fudging Earp!
Together they picked out every single rock and scrubbed the wounds clean. Pouring the alcohol over them quickly. “I’ve got gloves in the car so I’ll wear them to protect my hands. You good to go?”
Wide eyed and nodding her head furiously Waverly regained the excitement she had minutes earlier. “Beyond! I’m so stoked for our date!”
Once to the truck Nicole smirked as she pulled out a blindfold and gestured for Waverly to turn so she could put it on.
“I thought we weren’t doing anything kinky around the holidays Nicole.” Waverly husked with a giggle.
The blush on Nicole’s cheeks was worth it as Nicole stumbled over her words. “You think you’re funny don’t you Miss Earp! This is to keep you in suspense so you don’t know where we are until we get there.”
As soon as the black satin blindfold was put over her eyes Waverly couldn’t help but think of all the other times they had used this specific blindfold.
“Wishful thinking I suppose.” Waverly laughed. “Although....”
Nicole cut her off with a kiss surprising her. “After Christmas. Promise.”
Driving over bumpy roads and taking a lot of turns Waverly couldn’t figure out for the life of her where they were headed. It felt like an eternity until she felt the truck come to a full stop and hearing Nicole put it in park.
She heard Nicole’s door open and close and then her own door opening as Nicole helped guide her down. “Okay so...we are here.”
Pointing to the blindfold Waverly smiles. “Can I take this off now?”
Without an answer she feels Nicole untying the blindfold until it’s no longer blinding her. Only for the sudden brightness to blind her for a moment or two.
Waverly couldn’t help but smile wide as she took in the sight. Where they had their first date!
Nicole shifted slightly. “You know...on our first date I could tell you really wanted to ice skate.”
Nodding shyly Waverly giggled. “I did! Selfishly of course. It was a great excuse to have your body on mine.”
Waverly watched as Nicole smirked in her cocky little way. “If you knew...why didn’t we?”
“That’s what I was going to tell you. I’ve never actually ice skated. I didn’t want to look like a complete idiot on our first date.” Nicole confessed. “I wanted to be cool and impressive. Had to woo you and I don’t think that would have worked if I was on my ass looking like a fool the entire time.”
Squeezing Nicole’s hand in her own Waverly smirked. “You didn’t need to woo me Nicole. I was yours the moment I saw you and literally fell for you. Well fell off your stupid kids climbing wall that is.”
Nicole’s lips were on hers in a flash. Intense and yet soft at the same time. Before Waverly could deepen it Nicole pulled away and left a soft kiss on her nose. “Don’t call my climbing rock stupid.”
It took everything in her not to laugh so Waverly just rolled her eyes lovingly. “It was stupid then. Maybe not so much now.”
As they got closer to the ice skate rentals Waverly began to get nervous. “Are you sure about this? With your leg?”
Nicole smiled. “I am. I even checked with the doctor and I should be good. I can fall and all that good stuff. As long as I don’t land super weird or fall on it with all my weight.”
Waverly felt her eyes widen. “Babe. All those things are possible ice skating especially since it’s your first time. No. Come on we can do something else.”
Waverly tried pulling Nicole away but Nicole stayed rooted to the ground as if she had suddenly grew roots. “Nope! I want to ice skate and I want you to help me. Your hands all over me? Body to body? I couldn’t think of anything better than that.”
Knowing her cheeks were probably blushing by Nicole words Waverly tried to scoff but ended up laughing. “You’re asking for a death wish or something.”
“Or something.” Nicole whispered as she smiled before dragging Waverly the remaining few feet to the ice skate rentals.
Now she wasn’t a professional or expert by any means but Waverly knew she could skate. Pretty well. However she had never taught anyone to ice skate before. Also Nicole was six inches taller and 30 pounds heavier than her. Still...Waverly figured she could absolutely be able to help Nicole not fall on that amazing ass every few seconds.
Besides they also had those little skating aids. Sure Nicole would have to bend over like three feet but that was better than breaking her leg again. Right? Besides that was a last ditch effort if it came down to it.
After getting their skates and lacing and tying them up for her adorable newbie girlfriend Waverly couldn’t help but shriek in excitement as they slowly made their way to the rink. It was in the center of the outdoor activities and thankfully not very full at this time of day. A few teenagers and one older couple skating slowly but beautifully together.
“You ready baby? I’m going to go on the ice first. Then I’ll take your hand and guide you onto the ice.” Waverly excitedly said.
Nicole looked a little fearful but more excited then anything. “Ready when you are cutie!”
The second her skates touch the ice Waverly feels butterflies in her stomach. The sound the skates make when they touch the ice is just so magical. Taking a few test strokes to get used to the rentals Waverly turns around and offers both hands out to Nicole.
Nicole rarely was nervous but Waverly could see the nerves running through her whole body as Nicole stepped onto the ice and immediately started to slip. Pulling on Nicole’s hands she was able to stop her from falling.
“It’s slippery!” Nicole laughed as she awkwardly stepped on the ice.
Laughing Waverly gestured at the rink. “Well...it’s ice babe.”
With a roll of her eyes Nicole huffed at her. “I didn’t expect it to be so...slippery though.”
Guiding Nicole to the wall Waverly let’s go of one hand. “Grab the wall and try to slide your feet. I noticed you’re more stepping with the skates.”
With a look of determination Nicole nodded. One hand on the wall and one hand still in Waverly’s, Nicole pushed and sort of slid. It was more half step and half slide which resulted in a choppy movement.
Quickly righting Nicole before she had a chance to fall Waverly giggled a bit. “Better. That was better. You’re still stepping though. Here. Hold onto the wall with both hands and watch my feet.”
Making sure Nicole was steady Waverly skated by her a few times to show how the movement should be. The look of concentration on Nicole’s face was adorable and she couldn’t help but stop close by her and spray ice on her.
“Hey! No fair!” Nicole laughed before stumbling a little. “I think I’m ready to try again.”
Gleefully Waverly held her hand out as Nicole took it, while her other hand was still planted on the wall. While her skating wasn’t perfect it was already better than it was two minutes prior.
“Look at you! A natural!” Waverly gushed. “You’ll be skating around me in no time! Do you want to try letting go of the wall?”
Nicole seemed a bit hesitant but she nodded her head anyway. “Yeah. Okay...why not? Don’t let me fall Earp!”
Hands tightly clasped together Waverly slowly guided them away from the wall. Giving Nicole tips a long the way. When they had successfully ventured away from the wall Nicole’s confidence seemed to dwindle.
“Wow babe. You’re doing so well!” Waverly said. “Don’t lift your feet up so high though.”
Figuring complimenting and giving tips was better than just making it seem like everything Nicole was doing was wrong.
“Let me know if it starts to get painful for your leg okay sweetie pie.” Waverly said as she felt Nicole wobble a bit.
Nicole nodded. “It’s not hurting but I feel like I would be a lot better at this if my muscles hadn’t atrophied as much as they did.”
That would make sense. Waverly had no doubt in her mind that Nicole could master ice skating if she was one hundred percent. But even slightly below that Nicole was still doing well.
“Keep a hold of me.” Waverly giggled as she moved in front of Nicole and begun skating backwards.
The wide eyed look on Nicole’s face was worth it as she pulled Nicole with her.
“You..you can.” Nicole stuttered. “You can skate backwards?!”
With a smile Waverly nodded. “Of course. Easy peasy lemon squeezey.”
Nicole just mumbled. “Seems difficult difficult lemon difficult to me.”
As they made one full lap around the rink Waverly could tell the skating was affecting Nicole’s leg. It was a full leg workout and she knew Nicole wouldn’t want to disappoint her, or feel like she was disappointing her anyway.
“Baby. As much as I love ice skating with you. I can tell it’s hurting.” Waverly gently said as Nicole opened her mouth to speak. “Don’t interrupt me with any lies that are about to come out of your mouth.”
With a wide smile Nicole just nodded. “It hurts a bit. I’m sorry baby.”
Waving her hand Waverly frowned. “Nothing to be sorry about Nicole. Even just one lap around was enough for me. Just spending time with you is all I want.”
Nicole nodded. “Okay. Before we return the skates can I see you do some cool spins or something? That’ll be pretty hot.”
Laughing loudly with a blush Waverly agreed. Making sure Nicole was safely hanging onto the wall first. “Okay. Then you’re taking your medication. Don’t argue, I can drive.”
Skating a decent way away from Nicole Waverly looks around to make sure no one is coming near her as she skates in a circle to gather a little bit of speed.
She wanted to be impressive. She wanted to look cool. She wanted her girlfriend to find her downright sexy as hell. Which Nicole always found her sexy but this was different.
Over the loud speakers a new song started to play and Waverly smiled. ‘This Girl Is On Fire’. Amazing choice of song to look badass.
Closing her eyes to get into the moment Waverly skates a little closer, spinning meticulously until she feels settled enough to extend one leg behind her. It was a basic spin but one she was confident in.
“Uh, hey Waves?” Nicole stuttered.
Opening her eyes just in time to see the look of horror on Nicole’s face yet not nearly enough time to stop herself Waverly spins again and feels her skate slice right into Nicole.
“Jaysus FUCKING HELL”
Upon feeling her skate jerk as it landed Waverly dropped to the ice ungracefully and scrambled to Nicole who was now laying on the ice as well.
“Where? Where did I cut you?!” Waverly shrieked in panic as she looked over Nicole. Thankfully it wasn’t in the face.
“Arm. My arm.” Nicole whined. “I didn’t realize ice skates were I don’t know...that sharp I guess. Which makes no sense because they slice through ice!”
Seeing a little bit of blood on the ice Waverly crawls to Nicole’s left arm. Seeing a perfect little slice right through her jacket and sweater. Blood wasn’t pooling out which was a amazing thing.
“Let me take a look, okay?”
Nicole just nodded with a small whine.
Slightly opening the rips in the jacket and Nicole’s sweater Waverly is relieved to find just a knick. It wasn’t large nor was it small but it looked manageable and maybe probably didn’t need stitches.
“It’s not a huge cut baby. Thank you Lord Yoda. Come on and stand up. I’ll return our skates and get our shoes. Might be able to patch you up with your emergency kit in your car.” Waverly sighed.
As soon as Waverly had deposited Nicole onto a bench and taken her skates she quickly dialed Shae’s number as she rushed to the skate rentals. If Nicole did need stitches Shae would be more than happy to help.
After a quick but helpful conversation with Shae Waverly made her way back to Nicole with her boots. “Okay Shae said we should be okay to just use butterfly bandages and wrap it in gauze since it’s not very deep. We just need to wash it out really well since the blades on the skates probably aren’t the cleanest. Also if you bleed through the gauze we should probably go to her house for a quick stitch job.”
With her help Nicole was able to get her boots on and both made their way to Nicole’s truck. Helping Nicole discard of her puffy jacket and sweater was actually quite nice. The dried blood that had run down her arm was not however.
“This is going to sting.” Waverly mumbled.
The smile on Nicole’s face was endearing. “This ain’t my first rodeo baby.”
With a roll of her eyes and a cheeky grin Waverly scrubbed the cut with an antibacterial wipe. Not surprised at all when Nicole let out a sound of discomfort. “Thought it wasn’t your first rodeo sweetie pie.”
“Blah blah.” Nicole laughed. “It stings! Natural reaction is all.”
After bandaging and wrapping a gauze around Nicole’s bicep Waverly insisted Nicole take her pain medication. Not only was her leg in pain but the slice in her arm was probably smarting as well. “Don’t you worry. I can drive no problem. What are we going to do about your clothes though?”
Reaching into the backseat of her truck Nicole pulled out a small duffel bag, grabbing a red and green flannel from inside along with a thick black windbreaker. “I always come prepared.”
Watching Nicole redress was a shame. She could ogle her girlfriend all day everyday if it was practical however it was not. As Nicole jumped down from her truck with little effort Waverly was confused.
“I thought I was driving us somewhere?” Waverly asked.
“Nope.” Nicole smiled. “We have more date stuff here actually. Come on short stack.”
Not able to even fake mock offense Waverly was pleasantly surprised when Nicole tipped her chin up and kissed her softly. While their lips were beyond cold the kiss itself was hot. Waverly parted her lips almost instantly with a groan as Nicole cupped her cheeks warmly before slipping her tongue into Nicole’s mouth eagerly.
It was warm and hot and everything Waverly needed in the moment. A dance they had perfected long ago. Waverly tugged the red locks she could reach under the beanie as Nicole left one final kiss to her lips. “Come on. I’ve got a hot date I can’t miss.”
With a groan Waverly obliged. She’d rather drag Nicole into the back of her pick up truck and do amazingly filthy things to her but they had a date. Also they were in a parking lot and the last thing they needed was getting caught.
Walking hand in hand they made their way to the hot chocolate stand. “Vegan hot cocoa with peppermint shavings coming right up!”
It felt like going back in time. Watching Nicole walk away from her with that same wink over her shoulder to grab her favorite holiday drink. This time however Waverly was not going to spill her scalding cocoa over Nicole’s hand. She was sure of it.
Wondering where their next adventure would take place Waverly looks around at all the booths set up. Nicole always had surprises up her sleeve so Waverly couldn’t even begin to think of what was next.
“Ma’am. You’re overly sweet drink has arrived.” Nicole laughed which startled Waverly a bit.
Carefully taking her drink which she did not spill on her girlfriend this time Waverly was ecstatic to take the first sip. Until it felt like molten lava in her mouth and she spit it out.
Right in Nicole’s face.
That had to be better than puking on her... right?
Wiping furiously at her face Nicole’s face was already splotchy and red. “Damn baby! If you didn’t like it all you had to do was say so.”
Of course Waverly knew it was a joke but the grimace on Nicole’s face let her know that the cocoa was still super hot when it landed on sensitive skin. Scooping up a handful of snow Waverly smooshed the cold ice onto Nicole’s face to calm the burning.
A mixture of a sound of relief and yelping from Nicole makes Waverly half question her action. It was probably a odd sight to see from anyone else’s standpoint but hey you have to work with what you got.
“I’m okay Waves. I’m not sure I needed a face full of snow but I appreciate the thought behind it.” Nicole says through clattering teeth. “Want to walk around the little shops until we finish our drink?”
As they made their way in and out of various little Christmas shops before stopping at Nicole’s truck to deposit four bags of things Waverly needed. Drinks long gone and cups recycled Nicole had taken her hand with an excited smile as they began the trek to the next part of their date.
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Sledding.
Nicole knew that when Waverly was younger she used to love going sledding down a big hill. Flying down at super fast speeds. Nicole figured it was probably a small hill and going two miles per hour as a kid probably felt like warped speed. Either way when Waverly had divulged that information months ago Nicole had made a mental note of it.
The wide eyes of her girlfriend, along with a huge smile, as they got to the sledding booth made Nicole giddy. She was happy that she had paid attention to a random off the wall story Waverly had mentioned. Oh how it paid to be a attentive listener!
“Nicole!” Waverly said excitedly and in a higher voice than normal. “You remembered.”
Twisting Waverly around to look at her Nicole couldn’t help the love sick grin from spreading across her face. “Of course baby. I remember everything you say.”
Waverly ducked her head trying to play cool but Nicole knew her better than that. “Hey. You are worth people paying attention to. I’m glad you chose me to be the one to get to listen to all your random stories and listen to you read your school papers and everything in between. You are more than worth it.”
Waverly’s shoulders shook with a little whine. Nicole hadn’t meant to make Waverly cry but the words she spoke were true and she needed Waverly to know that.
“Well Nicole if you’re intention was to make me cry icicles you’re out of luck it’s not that cold out here.” Waverly joked with a warm smile as she wiped her eyes. “Thank you though.”
Although Nicole never wanted Waverly to cry this was better than a sad cry. “Anything for you Waves. Anything.”
Once again shooing Waverly away from paying Nicole was able to book an hour of sledding. They had different hills, which they would be driven up by a ATV thankfully since her leg was still painful, different sleds, including a snow tube, and they were even able to get pictures as they raced down the hill on their sleds.
Holding her hand out with a smile Nicole waited for it to be filled with Waverly’s. “You ready baby? I’m so excited!”
She had never really been sledding. Living mostly in areas that got little to no snow at all during the winter. It had taken her a while to adjust to Purgatory when she first moved but now she loved the snow and the cold.
As they climbed on the back of a waiting ATV Nicole could feel Waverly shaking with excitement. Probably shaking with a little coldness too but definitely more excitement. A quick minute drive up a hill and they were ushered off to their awaiting sled.
A old timey wooden sled to start off with that perfectly seated the both of them. Nicole allowed Waverly to sit up front as she took the back. Making sure to hug tightly around her girlfriend. Burying her face into Waverly’s neck before placing a small kiss to it. “You excited?”
All Waverly did was shriek so Nicole took that as a yes.
“Okay ladies. Push off in three...two...GO”
Nicole was fully unprepared for how cold the wind from riding the sled down a hill would be on her face. It felt like a shock to her system but all she could really concentrate on was Waverly giggling and laughing. The butterflies in her stomach going crazy as she squeezed Waverly a little harder.
No matter how mature or smart or amazing Waverly was there was always a childlike wonder to her. The woman literally stopped to smell the roses and whatever other flowers that grew randomly around. She saw the good in everyone even when they didn’t deserve it. Waverly was far from perfect but Nicole knew she was perfect for her.
As the sled slowed down indicating the end of the first run Nicole understood why people liked sledding. A little adrenaline and being able to either be held or hold the person your with, what was not to love about it?
Fifty minutes later and on the last and biggest hill yet, the workers suggested a race down the hill between them both. With competitiveness running rampant through both women’s veins it was a no brainer that they accepted. A kiss for good luck and they were each on their own sleds.
“Any tips to beat her?” Nicole asked.
The worker tilted his head before whispering. “Keep your head down and get as low as possible.”
That she could do. With one final look over at Waverly Nicole winked as she held up her finger indicating she would be number one. Waverly laughed as she rolled her eyes.
“Three...two...GO!”
Both workers pushed the women down the hill at the same time. Nicole immediately doing as the worker had said and feeling as if she was flying down the hill at a hundred miles per hour.
Chancing a look to her right Nicole didn’t see Waverly next to her. Her technique seemed to be working!
Landing at the bottom Nicole started to celebrate as she watched Waverly making her way down the last twenty feet or so...except her sled wasn’t slowing down. At all.
“Nicole!!! Watch out!” Waverly yelled as she made erratic arm movements.
However Nicole had no time to react before Waverly’s sled was barreling into her and sending her backwards a good fifteen feet. Right into the ATV.
It was alright though. She broke the fall with her back against the storage rack of the ATV.
Breath knocked out of her Nicole struggled to get to her knees to try and stand. Feeling like she had punctured one of her vital organs at least. At least.
Surely this couldn’t be worse than a fish hook to her eyebrow or getting her casted leg set on fire. Small hands grasped her by her bicep helping her to stand as Waverly asked what she landed on and where it hurt.
“Storage rack. Everywhere.” Nicole struggled to get out. “Ow.”
Nicole felt bile rising from her throat and had enough time turn away from Waverly to projectile vomit into the snow. For a good twenty seconds.
Wiping her mouth and turning sheepishly towards Waverly with a frown on her face. “I’m sorry baby.”
“Nicole! There’s nothing to be sorry about. Vomiting is linked to severe pain. I am so sorry. I tried to stop! I really did!” Waverly confessed. “We should make a pit stop at Shae’s house to have her check you over.”
Not wanting to ruin their date Nicole tried to argue but the glare that Waverly gave her she gave up before she had even started. “I just wanted this to be perfect.”
Waverly chuckled. “When is it ever perfect for us around the holidays?”
That was true.
Nicole allowed Waverly to help her walk her to the truck. Waverly was so very gentle as she helped Nicole into the passenger seat. Her back touching the seat caused her to exhale loudly. She could feel the muscle swelling and more than likely bruising as the seconds ticked by. Shae was probably going to find it hilarious but she would help which was a huge plus of their friendship during the holidays.
Every pot hole or bump in the road was not doing her any favors as it hurt just a little bit more every time. Taking a note from Waverly’s book she tried to meditate and breathe slowly to take her mind off of it. It wasn’t working perfectly but at least it was something.
As soon as they arrived at Shae’s house Nicole felt a little better. Not feeling the urge to puke anymore at least. Nicole grimaced when she saw Shae standing out on her porch with a knowing look on her face.
As soon as they were all inside Waverly helped her disrobe as Shae first checked out the cut on her arm which hadn’t bled through the gauze. At least she had that going for her.
A very audible gasp from Waverly had Nicole slightly panicking as she was forced to stay still as Waverly lifted her shirt off. “What?! What is it? Is a rib sticking out?!”
“I mean it’s not that bad. Right Shae?” The quiver in Waverly’s voice was not nearly as helpful as she probably thought it was.
A click of Shae’s tongue followed by a amused sounding “Nicole. Your rib is not sticking out you big baby.”
Nervous laughter from Waverly however is not helping her feel any better. “What is it then?”
“A big fudging bruise!” Waverly yelped. “From hitting the storage rack! What if she has internal bleeding?!”
Feeling herself become paler than normal Nicole wants to puke at the idea of internal bleeding. This date was not supposed to go this way. Quite opposite the way it was supposed to be going actually.
“I’ll do a physical exam and I have a portable x-ray here although I’m about ninety nine percent sure it’s literally just a bruise from hitting the storage rack.” Shae calmly said.
Forty five minutes later with Waverly never once leaving her side nor letting go of her hand Shae came back into the room with a syringe needle and a small bottle of something.
“Good news kids. No internal bleeding just a deep bruise. So I’m going to inject you with a shot of morphine for the pain.” Shae said with a smile. “Unfortunately it’s going in your pasty white ass Haught.”
Before she can be relieved of the fact that she doesn’t have internal bleeding Nicole frowns. “I was going to take her out to dinner. Can I still take her out to dinner?”
Shae looks her right in the face with a smile. “Of course.”
Nicole is too busy breathing a sigh of relief to notice Shae looking over her shoulder and mouthing “no way” to Waverly.
Standing with the help of Waverly who also happens to help pull her boxers down, for the shot, Nicole leans against her girlfriend for support.
“It’ll burn a little bit and you’ll probably feel airy and drowsy.” Shae said while wiping a alcohol wipe on her cheek. “Ready?”
Nicole realizes she doesn’t even have time to say yes before the needle plunged into the muscle of her glute. “Feckin’ hell Shae.”
Shae’s laughter doesn’t make her feel any better. “Waverly you sure you want to keep dating this big baby?”
A soft kiss to her cheek as Shae takes the needle out softens the blow. “She’s the bravest and my best baby. I’m more than sure I’d spend the rest of my life with her.”
Woah. That took a serious turn.
“Let’s just get you two past your first date anniversary first alright guys?” Shae laughed. “Waverly strict doctors orders are to take Nicole home and let her sleep.”
“What about dinner?!” Nicole questioned with her face still buried in Waverly’s cleavage.
“Let her sleep until she can take you to dinner.” Shae finished.
The tone in which Shae spoke the last sentence Nicole was not a fan of but she was not going to miss taking Waverly out to dinner. She just wasn’t!
“Aye aye captain!” Waverly replied in her cheery voice. “Come on Nic let’s get you home.”
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Five hours. It was nearing nine at night and Nicole was still passed out in their bed. Of course Waverly had obsessively checked to make sure she was breathing every thirty minutes and that Nicole looked comfortable.
She had only called Shae about seven times but who was counting really? And thank god for Wynonna coming and helping her with a passed out Nicole. There would have been no way she could have carried the woman from the truck into the house and up the stairs by herself.
So what if she had to deal with Wynonna’s laughter and ridicule about the curse. Nicole’s comfort was worth it. Beyond even.
So now she sat cuddled in her chair in front of her roaring fire with a blanket, an amazing glass of red wine and a new book.
Of course she’d rather be cuddled with Nicole but even the thought of accidentally bumping that ghastly bruise sent shivers down her spine.
“Wav’ery?” A soft voice called out.
Immediately Waverly pushed herself out of her chair and raced upstairs to find Nicole half awake and standing by their bed looking half confused and half high off the morphine.
“Did I. Did I miss Chris’mas?” Nicole yawned.
Even if she wanted to Waverly couldn’t stop the look of adoration from spreading across her face. Shaking her head slightly. “No baby. It’s still the twenty third. You didn’t miss Christmas.”
With a big stretch that showed a tiny sliver of irresistible skin Nicole yawned loudly. “Well that’s good. I’m guessing Shae straight up lied about me being able to take you to dinner then.”
Not able to lie Waverly nodded. “Yep! You were passed out moments after leaving her house.”
With a little bit of a sway Nicole cautiously walked towards her. “Just so you know I had reservations at the same restaurant where I took you for our first dinner together. Even asked them to make sure there was no lit candle and everything.”
Bursting out into a fit of giggles Waverly gently hugged Nicole. “Aren’t you just so romantic.”
Feeling Nicole shrug in her arms was nice. “I tend to think so. Have you eaten yet? I am starving. We could order out?”
As if her stomach heard Nicole’s question it decided to answer with a growl. “Super hungry actually.”
Deciding on Chinese takeout the women finally sit down to enjoy their date night dinner. “Sorry it’s not nearly as romantic Waves.”
Reaching across the table to grab ahold of Nicole’s hand Waverly squeezes it softly with a smile. “Any dinner with you is romantic my love. We could be forced to eat sand and I’d find it delightful as long as I was with you.”
The look of disgust on Nicole’s face was humorous. “Sand? Really babe? Sand?!”
Shrugging Waverly just smiled. “Yep.”
As they ate and recounted the day Waverly couldn’t help but feel happy. Yes Nicole got hurt like usual but still...one year since their first date. It felt like a lot longer to her.
“I really was looking forward to taking you back to that restaurant that you so rudely ditched me at you know.” Nicole confessed. “I was so worried that I would never see you again. I cried as I watched what I had hoped would be the love of my life run away from me.”
Unsure of what to say because Nicole had never divulged that bit of information before Waverly got up from her chair and carefully straddled Nicole. “I was so scared. I just knew you were going to run and never look back.”
Nicole sighed. “Only running I’m doing is forwards baby.”
She really still to this day was unsure of what she had done in her life to deserve Nicole. Always gracious and kind and never once losing her temper about the injuries she had sustained. The woman was a god damn Saint.
“And I am beyond thankful for that.” Waverly whispered before closing what little gap there was between their lips.
Lips moving together in sync slowly at first before Nicole’s tongue brushed against her bottom lip and it was all Waverly could do to not combust right then and there. As their tongues met finally she wasn’t even sure who whined. Maybe it was a combination of the both of them. All she knew was she wanted more and with way less clothing.
She hadn’t even noticed the slow grind her hips had started until Nicole grabbed ahold of her hips and urged her on. “You sure? Even with the curse?” Waverly asked a little out of breath.
The cocky grin combined with a husky “fuck yeah.” was all Waverly needed as she continued the torturous grind.
“It won’t take long.” Waverly moaned.
She had been horny all day. Besides what could it hurt?
The panting between them and soft moans drowned out the noise of the chair creaking.
Just as Waverly felt her orgasm about to hit her full force a loud and ugly noise erupted from beneath them.
There was no time to move or even prepare for it as the chair broke underneath them sending them both crashing to the floor. Of course Nicole taking the brunt of it as Waverly was sat atop her.
“Shittickets.” Waverly grumbled as she hurriedly removed herself from Nicole. “You’re bleeding!”
“Huh? Where?” Nicole gasped from the floor. “Am I dead?”
While it was a silly question Waverly still bit her lip in worry. “No baby. I think the back of the chair busted your eyebrow. It’s dripping blood.”
“No wonder it hurts.” Nicole whined. “Were you able to? Before the chair broke?”
Of course Nicole would be thinking of her in a time like this. “No baby but that’s not important. How does your back feel? How does everything feel?”
Nicole sighed. “Pretty shitty I guess. Can you help me up?”
Ever so carefully Waverly slowly helped Nicole to stand. “Shae gave me a shot of morphine for just in case. Let me clean your eyebrow and then I’ll give it to you.”
Nicole cocked her gashed eyebrow. “I feel like that might be against the law.”
“Law straw. Who cares. It’s not like we are going to rat her out. Besides she knows it’s not for anything actually illegal.” Waverly sweetly said.
With Nicole stiffly sitting on the lid of the toilet Waverly slotted herself between those long legs as she cleaned the cut on Nicole’s eyebrow. Could make for a cool scar actually.
It wasn’t actively bleeding anymore which was a good thing and it wasn’t deep enough for stitches thankfully. “Another scar for me to pay extra attention to. Now stand up so I can give you a shot.”
Ever the perfect patient Nicole did as was told. Bending over slightly as she gripped the sink counter hard enough that her knuckles turned white. “I’m not a big fan of shots in my ass as it turns out.”
“You big baby.” Waverly joked as she wiped a area with an alcohol pad before quickly uncapping the syringe and plunging the needle into Nicole’s curvy bottom. “I’ll kiss it better. Promise.”
A slight chuckle from Nicole meant at least she was in good spirits. “I don’t know isn’t something along those lines what got us here?”
Touché.
Safely discarding the syringe Waverly slowly walks Nicole up the stairs. “Do you want me to sleep in the guest room? That bruise looks like no joke babe.”
The shocked look from Nicole answered her question. “What? No! I need my cuddle koala to sleep with me.”
As they make it to the room Waverly safely and carefully deposits her broken girlfriend into their bed making sure to pull the sheets and blanket up to her chin. Even if the redhead ran hot usually after the day she had Waverly was sure that the comfort of a blanket would feel like a calming agent.
“How do you want me?” Waverly asked unsure.
With the shit eating grin Nicole sported Waverly knew the answer to her question wouldn’t be answered right away.
“Well usually naked and riding my fingers. How’s that sound?”
A quick flick of her fingers to Nicole’s nose earned her a scoff. “What? Your nose isn’t hurt. Seriously though. Should I stay on my side of the bed, be big spoon, little spoon?”
“Just get in bed and we can figure it out from there.” Nicole shrugged slowly.
Five minutes of trying to figure out the most comfortable version of cuddling they could manage landed Nicole laying flat on her back with Waverly’s head on her shoulder. “I love you so much Waves.”
Kissing the opposite shoulder Waverly sighed. “I know baby. I love you too. Thank you for going ice skating. It meant a lot that you’d try it.”
“I’d do a lot of things to you.” Nicole slurred slightly.
“While that is one hundred percent true I think you meant ‘for me’.” Waverly giggled.
“Yeah. Both.” Nicole replied as she rubbed her back softly. “I can’t wait for tomorrow though.”
Furrowing her brows Waverly asked. “What’s tomorrow?”
After a few seconds of silence she lifted her head up to see Nicole passed out. Mouth open with a slight smile.
What the hell was happening tomorrow???