WayHaught

Waverly

It had been about 5 days since the bowling date and things were still going great with Nicole. Waverly couldn’t think of a time in her life where she had been happier than right now. Waverly walked into Shorty’s and sat down at the bar. She knew Rosita would be on shift today and that’s where she had agreed to meet Nicole before they went out to dinner.

“Hey Rosita, are we still on for tomorrow?” Waverly asked as she got comfortable.

“Yes, of course. I was so happy when you called about it. I desperately need a pamper day.” Rosita smiled while pouring a vodka soda. Waverly had called to see if Rosita had wanted to go to the salon and get a mani/pedi with her. Ever since Wynonna and her had become official Waverly made a great effort to become friends with her outside of her sister. The two girls often went to breakfast or shopping. Waverly was looking around the bar and it was busier than usual.

“It’s busy for a Wednesday, no?”

“Yes, got a lot of people front out of town. The Purgatory Fair starts this Friday so the workers are here already.” Rosita was happy for the increased business it made her nights go by faster when she was busy.

“Omg, the fair! I haven’t been in years. Champ would always say we’d go then always something stupid would happen and Wynonna wouldn’t be caught dead. That’s so lame she’d say if I asked.” Waverly recalled.

“Well then we should totally make the girls take us this weekend. Are you up for another double date?” Rosita questioned.

“Well you mean if either of our dates are still alive after today.” Waverly let out a small laugh.

“If they aren’t here in the next 30 minutes, I’m going to start taking bets on who killed who.” Rosita served two shots for them.

“I mean whose bright idea actually was it to let Wynonna and Nicole go axe throwing. Alone?” Waverly took the shot and signaled for another the more she thought about it. “I’m super happy that they are spending time together like we are but we should be more careful about their chosen activities.”

“Seriously.” agreed Rosita.

“Do you think you can actually convince Wynonna to come to the fair this weekend?”

“Leave that up to me. I can be very persuasive when I need to be.” Rosita said with a wink and left Waverly alone with another shot.

Nicole and Wynonna walked into the bar about 15 minutes later. They were laughing and in very good spirits. The look of them two bonding filled Waverly’s heart with so much joy. Watching the dimples on her tall redhead lit up her world. Waverly also couldn’t think of the last time that Wynonna had actually let her guard down with someone so this was very big deal.

“Hi baby, missed you today.” Nicole put her arm around Waverly and gave her a kiss on the forehead. Waverly wrapped her arm around Nicole and rested her head on her chest. She couldn’t get enough of Nicole’s scent. She always thought she smelled of vanilla dipped donuts which were her favorite. Nicole had chuckled the first time Waverly told her which made her blush. 

“I’m so glad you are alive and that neither of you maimed the other.”

“Not for lack of trying, trust me.” Wynonna joked the reached over the bar and gave a kiss to her girlfriend. Wynonna then sat down next to her sister. “Babe, get us 4 shots please before these two abandon us.” Rosita poured the shots and passed them around.

“Oh baby.” said Waverly excited turning to Nicole. “Can we go to the fair this Saturday, please?” Waverly flashed her widest smile and puppy dog eyes but non of that was necessary. Nicole would give Waverly anything in this world that she wanted.

“Of course. Would love nothing more.” Nicole responded causing Waverly to dance in her seat like a kid.

Wynonna turned to Rosita before she could even ask and answered. “Nope. Don’t even think about it.”

“Wy, I really want to go.” Rosita whined.

“It’s for townies and it’s lame.” Wynonna shook her head no.

“You work on that.” Waverly said to Rosita. “We have reservations. Bye.” Nicole and Waverly waved as they left for the door.

“Don’t worry Waverly, we will be there Saturday.” Rosita assured.

Nicole

Nicole was very excited for the fair today. She had never attended one not even as a kid. Nicole had been looking for the opportunity to ask Waverly officially to be her girlfriend. Even though she felt like they practically were already she wanted to make it special and have a specific day to celebrate anniversaries. Nicole thought about for days and she couldn’t decide on how she wanted to do it. She researched the fair online and found that it was a really small event. Nicole thought about maybe at the top of the ferris wheel because “Love, Simon” had been one of the movies they say together and Waverly had cried at the scene. Then she thought maybe win her a stuffed animal and ask her then. Nicole even had some very extravagant ideas like ask her over a fireworks display but that was too much. It was Friday morning when the idea finally came to her and she was giddy all day while she planned on how best to execute it. Nicole had found out that the fair would have a photo booth like the one at the fundraiser. She thought this was perfect but in order for it to work she would have to go tonight to the fair and set up her plan. She printed out 4 sheets of paper.

Waverly           Will           Be             Girlfriend?

Earp               YOU           MY           (Officially)

Nicole wore the outfit she had planned for Saturday and snuck to the fair. She went in the photo booth and took a photo each time letting the next paper show. One of Waverly’s favorite movies of all time was “Love, Actually” she thought and it made this even more special. Nicole took the photo strip and it was perfect. There were 4 pictures of her being goofy and cute and dimples and love. Nicole was like a little kid when she arrived to pick up Waverly, who came outside quickly after the text.

“Hi, baby. Don’t you look cute. Are those cowboy boots?” Nicole leaned over and gave her a kiss when she sat in the car.

“Yes. Don’t you just love them?” Waverly lifted her leg to model her new boots as Nicole drove off to the fairgrounds.

“Do you think Wynonna is actually going to come?” Nicole asked as they parked and headed towards the entrance.

“Rosita said they would be here. I don’t want to know what she promised to make this happen.” Waverly smiled nervously.

Nicole spotted Rosita and Wynonna at the entrance to the fair. Rosita looked very excited and Wynonna looked like she would rather be anywhere else in the world. When they reached Waverly locked arms with Rosita and they made their way inside. Nicole followed behind next to Wynonna.

“Wynonna, is that a flask?” Nicole said shocked.

“Yup, whisky. You want?” Wynonna offered.

“No, but why do you have a flask at the fair?”

“It was part of the deal to get her to come.” Rosita answered having heard the question. Rosita and Waverly now hand in hand with their respective dates. Waverly was all smiles and joy. Nicole was all nerves. She had the photo strip in her pocket and couldn’t wait until later when she asked. As the girls walked around the fair they stopped to get cotton candy and candy apples. They would all soon be on a sugar high. They finally reached the area where the carnival games were and it was the first time Wynonna smile. There was a water gun game that had a massive heart teddy bear that was easily bigger than Waverly. Wynonna jumped forward and turn towards Nicole.

“You. Me. Let’s Go.” Wynonna was pointing towards the game.

“Oh you are so on.” Nicole smiled a Waverly and rushed ahead with Wynonna.

“We really need to stop taking them to place the can compete with each other.” Waverly looked at Rosita with a sigh.

“We really should think these things through. They are going to be insufferable.” The girls made their way and each stood behind their date cheering them on. The water gun race was full so the winner would take the largest prize. Wynonna won but just barely. She got the giant teddy and gifted it to her girlfriend and stuck her tongue to Nicole like a child.

“Sorry I didn’t win that for you baby.” Nicole said disappointed in herself.

“It’s ok babe. That thing is bigger than me.” Waverly and then they laughed at Wynonna and Rosita struggling to carry it between the both of them. Nicole then noticed there was a basketball shooting game and knew this is how she would redeem herself.

“Babe come with me.” Nicole excitedly grabbed Waverly’s hand and made their way to the hoops. Nicole paid $10 for 3 balls. The worker told Nicole the prizes.

Make 1 - Mini Basketball

Make 2 - Medium Teddy

Make 3 - Large Teddy

Nicole lined herself up with the middle hoop and bounced the ball a few time to get a feel for it. Nicole gave a cocky smile to Waverly and took the first shot. Swoosh! Waverly clapped vigorously.

“Way to go Haught Shot.” Wynonna said as they reached the area. Nicole grabbed the the second ball and after a couple bounces shot. Swoosh!

“Medium prize is yours.” Said the game worker. “Final ball. Good Luck.”

Waverly was holding her breathe nervously excited for the third shot. Everyone was now standing around watching closely to see if she could make the third in a row. Nicole took her time with the last shot.

“You got this baby.” Waverly said as Nicole released the ball. Swoosh! All the people cheered loudly and claps all around. Waverly peppered kisses all over Nicole’s face. A big high five from Wynonna and a hug from Rosita. The worker went to grab the giant teddy but instead Nicole asked for the medium one and a mini basketball. The teddy bear was the perfect size for Waverly just about the size of her torso.

It had started to get dark and the fair had come alive with lights making it look magical. Making their way around all the booths they were laughing and having a good time. Finally, they were just a few steps away from the photo booth. When Waverly saw it she gave Nicole a sly smile.

“How about we actually take a picture in it this time?” she asked Nicole.

“Lead the way princess.” Nicole had anticipated this and she was ready.

“Hold my teddy Nonna.”

“Hey, no funny business this time.” Wynonna teased as they climbed into the photo booth. Together they picked one of the suggested borders and got ready for their pictures. Nicole was thinking go the photo strip in her back pocket. The countdown began and the first picture was a smiling one. Countdown again, bunny ears. Countdown again, goofy face. The last photo would be of them kissing which was the perfect opportunity. Countdown again, eyes closed lean in for the kiss and Nicole pulled out the strip and aimed it at the camera. SUCCESS! They stepped out of the booth and waited for the pictures to print. Nicole was almost shaking with nerves. Waverly grabbed the strip and looked at the pictures. When she reached the last one her eyebrows furrowed because she couldn’t make out what Nicole was holding. Wynonna and Rosita looked on curiously.

“Baby, what’s in this photo?” Waverly asked confused. Nicole held out the second photo strip and handed it to her. There was Nicole with the biggest smile and dimples across four photos.

Waverly’s eyes swelled up with happy tears.

Waverly           Will           Be             Girlfriend?

Earp               YOU           MY           (Officially)

“YES, yes, OMG, Yes, of course.” Waverly was jumping up and down uncontrollably and when she stopped Nicole kissed her with all the purpose of the world behind it.

“What is it. Let me see.” Wynonna grabbed the strips from Waverly’s hands.

“Oh real smooth Haught. Sure make me look like an asshole.” Wynonna said shaking her head.

Waverly was on a high that she could not come down from practically walking on air as they made their way towards the ferris wheel. On the way they picked up some mini cinnamon sugar donuts to eat on the ride. Waverly and Nicole got on first then the next chair was Wynonna and Rosita.

“She really does treat my sister special doesn’t she.” Wynonna turned to Rosita.

“Babe, I’m sure she’s in love with her already.” Wynonna wrapped her arm around Rosita as she laid her head down to rest on her shoulder.

“Hey, did you know my girlfriend won me this teddy bear.”

“Oh she did, did she.”

“My girlfriend is the best at basketball.”

“Yeah.”

“Did I mention I have a girlfriend.”

“She must be the luckiest girl in the world.”

“She is, but so am I. Girlfriend would you like a mini donut?”

“Please.” Nicole said as Waverly fed her.

As they reach the top of the ferris wheel and they could see most of the town the fireworks started.

“Here let me get that for you.” Nicole said to Waverly lifting her face up with one finger under she chin.

“Get what?”

Nicole leaned in and licked the cinnamon on the side of Waverly’s lips. Then she took in Waverly’s bottom lip in between her own and they kissed the rest of the way down. While the night sky lit up with magic.