Nancy had recently broken up with Jonathan after finding out that he lied to her about college. Of course she wasn’t mad about what he lied about because she just wanted Jonathan to do whatever made him happy and she would support him but she couldn’t accept the lying.
Since that happened, she got closer with Steve and Robin, mostly hanging out with them during the weekends. She had a few sleepovers with Robin, always at her place though because Robin’s family situation was hard to handle for most. She didn’t really ask question about it but she could tell that Robin was affected by it. They had all-nighters, just talking until the sun started showing. Deep conversations. Robin eventually came out to Nancy. She was more than relieved that Nancy accepted it and didn’t real care about it.
This was once again a simple sleepover. Robin eating dinner with Nancy and just hanging out at her place. Mike was at El’s and the parents were out until late, being invited to a comedy show. They eventually went to her room and got on the bed, like they always do. They just laid there, talking about anything possible. The most random stuff. From how Max should be getting out of the hospital to how they’re renewing the cinema. That’s when they ended up talking about their love lives or their lack of.
-I’m so done after being lied to for months by Jonathan., admitted Nancy.
-Yeah. Understandable., nodded Robin, looking at the ceiling.
-To be honest, I have these growing feelings for someone., confessed the smaller brunette, looking at the ceiling as well.
-Yeah?, wondered Robin, not moving.
-I don’t understand these feelings though. They’ve grown over the past few months. I didn’t expect it., continued Nancy.
-Is it because you’re friends?, asked Robin curiously.
-Partly. And I don’t want to ruin it by dating or being more than friends., replied Nancy, now turning to her side to look at Robin.
-I get that. Maybe we or you shouldn’t tell Steve about this then., suggested Robin, not moving and still staring at the ceiling.
-Why would Steve care?, frowned the smaller brunette, confused.
-Are we not talking about your undying and desperate feelings for Steve?, asked Robin, chuckling.
-No? Steve is just a friend., replied Nancy with a frown, looking at Robin.
-Huh? So you don’t like Steve? Wait- But then who are we talking about?, wondered Robin, now looking down at Nancy, laying on her side as well.
-Oh. Just this one person., shrugged Nancy, now kinda regretting this conversation.
-Do I know him?, asked Robin with a hence of jealousy.
-Yeah. You do., nodded Nancy, looking Robin her eyes.
-Tell me who it is? You know, so I can help you with your feelings. To figure out what to do., replied the taller brunette, looking back at her.
-I don’t know if I should. I’m sorry., apologized Nancy with a sigh.
-Why shouldn’t you? It’s not like it would change anything between us. I don’t care about who you like as long as they treat you right., shrugged Robin, looking away now, laying on her back again and staring at the ceiling.
-But it would. It would change everything, Robin., explained Nancy, her eyes following Robin’s movement.
-But why? How? It’s just me, Nance. You can tell me anything., tried Robin, putting her hands under her head.
-I don’t know if I should tell you this. I an scared., admitted Nancy.
That seemed to have woken Robin up.
-Huh? What do you mean you’re scared? Nancy Wheeler scared? Because of some feelings for another boy who will treat you badly?, said Robin, sitting up now.
-Am I not allowed to be scared?, asked Nancy with a frown, also sitting up.
-Well yeah, of course you are. But I’ve just never seen you scared about talking about what’s on your mind., shrugged Robin, looking at Nancy.
-This isn’t about my mind though. It’s about my heart. I don’t play around with my heart., replied Nancy, looking back at her.
-I get that. But you know I wouldn’t let some stupid boy break your heart. And if he were to break your heart, I’d break his neck and then I’d fix your heart., said Robin, meaning it even if it was cheesy.
-God, how oblivious can you even be at this point?, groaned Nancy out of frustration.
-What do you mean oblivious? I know I’m bad with social cues but-, Robin started going on another ramble but was quickly stopped by Nancy’s hand on her mouth.
-Just shut up and listen. I don’t like any boy. I like someone else. I’m scared of fucking up what we have. We’ve grown closer over the past months. Do you understand now?, asked Nancy, starting to get worked up.
-You don’t like any boy? But then who do you-, and that’s when Nancy was done with Robin’s bullshit.
The smaller brunette leaned in, making Robin shut up for once. It was a fast kiss. More of a peck. Nancy waited for Robin’s reaction, kind of panicking.
-I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have. I really don’t want to mess up what we have., rambled Nancy, not daring to look at Robin.
-Nance., tried Robin.
-I’m sorry. I didn’t know what else to do., continued Nancy, not looking up.
-Nancy., tried Robin once again.
-You we’re being so oblivious. I didn’t know how else to tell you., Nancy kept on going.
-God, shut up and look at me., chuckled Robin, finally getting Nancy’s attention.
The brunette finally looked up, not able to hide her blushed expression. Robin took her hand in hers.
-You didn’t mess up. I didn’t know that this was what you were feeling., started Robin.
-I know, I should have been clearer., interrupted Nancy.
-Shut up and listen. I didn’t know that you were feeling this way but I’m glad that you do. I was hoping that you did. I just never though that it would ever happen. I like you. I like you a lot Nancy Wheeler.,confessed Robin, her eyes not leaving Nancy’s gaze.
-You do?, replied Nancy, her eyebrows raising.
-I do., nodded Robin with a chuckle.
-Why the chuckle?, frowned Nancy.
-I’m usually the one rambling and anxious about everything. You’re always the composed one who is calm no matter what. Feels good to have a change., joked Robin.
-God, you’re so stupid.,sighed Nancy, chuckling.
-Mmm, I actually consider myself a genius. You see, I-, tried Robin.
-Can you shut up and kiss me already?, complained Nancy, grabbing Robin by her collar.
-Feisty., said Robin, smiling at Nancy’s desperate need.
Robin leaned in slowly, loving to tease Nancy. Their lips finally connected. The kiss was tender but the innocence and confusion from earlier left. All that was left was the need to be close. Nancy’s hands left Robin’s collar, wandering up to her hair while Robin moved her hands to Nancy’s cheeks, caressing them gently with her thumbs. Robin then pulled away as the realization that it was in fact not a dream set. She looked at Nancy and frowned lightly.
-Why me though?, asked Robin.
-Why not you?,replied Nancy with a chuckle.
-I’m me. I’m clumsy, a need, a geek even. I’m in the school marching band. I like maths. I dress like, well, somewhat like a boy. I hate dresses. There’s just- There’s just nothing to like., said Robin seriously.
-That’s not for you to decide., frowned Nancy, her smile disappearing.
-There’s nothing to decide, it’s just how it is. It’s a fact.,shrugged Robin.
-There’s so much to like. The things you just listed as flaws, I see them as qualities. Yet there’s so much more to you than just that. You’re caring. You’re smart. You’re brave. You’re funny. You’re trustworthy. You’re beautiful to say the least and so much more., tried the smaller brunette, her hands now resting on Robin’s shoulders.
-To say the least? You find me attractive?, asked Robin with raises eyebrows, not believing it.
-God yes. Have you seen yourself?, chuckled Nancy, shaking her head as she was amused by that question.
-I have, unfortunately.,joked Robin, gaining a hit on her shoulder by Nancy.
-Don’t say that., complained Nancy with a frown.
-Why not?, asked the taller brunette, just shrugging.
-You’re beautiful. And so hot. God, Robin. You’re really hot., complimented Nancy as she looked her in the eyes.
-You think so?, frowned Robin, not fully convinced.
-I do. I really do., nodded Nancy, not giving in.
-Oh., said Robin, looking down.
-You may not believe it now, but I will do my best to make you believe in the future. I will remind you every day if I have to., replied Nancy, taking her hands.
-Anyways. I’m gonna- I think I’m gonna go for a walk., nodded Robin as she got up and ready to leave the room.
Nancy got up and walked up to her.
-Wait. If you want to leave to have some space, I’ll let you go. But if you’re leaving because you can’t or won’t accept that someone really and genuinely likes you for who you are and for your looks. If that’s the reason you’re leaving, then I won’t let go., said Nancy as she stood between Robin and the door.
Robin looked at her and rolled her eyes.
-God you’re so cheesy., said Robin with a sigh.
-Yeah. I am. What are you going to do about that?, asked Nancy looking up at the taller brunette.
-Nothing. I like that about you., shrugged Robin with a chuckle.
-Good. So? What is it?, asked the smaller brunette once again.
-Just kiss me and shut up.,replied Robin, already leaning in.
Nancy didn’t have to be asked twice, she leaned up and finally their lips connected once again. Robin wrapped her arms around Nancy’s waist, slowly moving towards her bed. As they reached the bed, Nancy sat down, Robin following her body without even breaking the kiss. She followed Nancy’s body down against the mattress, basically being on top of her now. They eventually decided that it was enough and they would take it slow. So they did. They just laid there in bed, next to each other and simply enjoying the company.