WAIGE - THE WHOLE TRUTH - One Shot
Hi, here is just a one shot of what could have happen after season 3 premiere. I kept the changing of POV style from my story 'Finish the talk'. Hope it makes the waiting till next week easier :)
Paige POV.
After the restaurant with Tim, he drove me back to my apartment and even escorted me to my door. I could see the next logical move was to ask him to come in and stay with me but it felt as unnatural as the first kiss we shared in Tahoe. I was kind of stuck here and Tim was staring at me expectantly.
« Hum. It was a long day for all of us. I'm very tired. I'm just gonna go to sleep and see you tomorrow ok? »
Well, that was disappointment I saw on his face.
« Hu ok. Have a good night. »
And with that he dropped a small kiss on my lips and went back to his car as I entered my apartment. And even if I was trying very hard to sense the butterflies in my belly or the funny feeling in my stomach as I watched him go away. These feelings didn't appeared with Tim. I knew they were all reserved for another man whom I was still very pissed at. This is kind of paradoxal I know. I'm establishing a relationship with a great guy, who isn't afraid to open to me, who is careful to what I like and want but all I can think about is how things would have been if I went to this weekend with the man who ruined it. Speaking of which, even if I told him I didn't want to hear about it, I was still very curious about what he had to say about this other reason he went to Tahoe. Without thinking much more, I picked up the jacket I just removed and got out.
Tim POV.
Even though she told me nothing was holding her back, I knew she was lying. Not intentionally, perhaps she was lying to herself too, but she didn't seemed like someone fully focused when we kissed and she kept avoiding any progression in our relationship. And that was driving me crazy, because I meant it when I told her I liked her, and I was always sincere with her. So I decided that I should talk to her about what Walter said when the coms were on and also about our little man to man talk. To make sure everything was clear with the three of us. But as I was retracing my steps back to her door, I saw her coming out and going to her car. Ok, now I was really pissed off. « Just gonna go to sleep. » Sure. I can be a very compliant man but what I don't like is being taken for a moron. So I decided to follow her to see what she was up to.
Walter POV.
Maybe Cabe was right. Maybe I wasn't ready. I mean, I still have no idea how you're supposed to act in a relationship so maybe I should learn a things or two about it before declaring my love to Paige. All I want for her is to be happy and if possible, not mad at me. So if letting her go could do that, I have to. It hurts like hell and feels so wrong but I have to.
I looked my watch and saw I've been lost in my thoughts for already two hours. I even forgot to eat and my stomach was screaming for some food now so I started eating what Sly left for me when she came in. At first I was happy she was here, because I'm always glad to see her but then I looked at her face and couldn't read it and remembered she was still mad at me so I tried to be smooth.
« Oh Paige. The uh, the restaurant was good? »
« Yeah, it was ok. »
« So. What are you doing here? » 'Aren't you with Tim?' I thought but I didn't dare saying it because she could think I was being immature about it again.
« Look, I'm not going to lie to you. I'm still mad at you for sabotaging my weekend and acting like a high school boy… »
« I know I'm sorry Paige I… »
« BUT, I still would like to hear what you wanted to tell me. The reason you came after us and did what you did. »
Oh boy. I couldn't tell her I loved her now that I promised Tim I wouldn't interfere. But I didn't want to lie to her and find another lame excuse either.
« I'm sorry Paige. I was only thinking about myself and now it's too late. I promised Tim I wouldn't interfere anymore between you and him. And I intend to act like a grown up about this and keep my promise. »
« And how does this keep you from telling me the truth? »
« Because telling you the truth would be exactly interfering between you and him. »
She reduced the distance between us and made sure I looked right into her eyes.
Listen to me Walter. If you don't tell me what's going on with you, I can't do anything for us. I mean, our friendship. But if you explain yourself and give a good reason to me. Maybe I can try to understand and things can be back to normal ok? »
« Ok. I'm going to tell you everything but please don't interrupt me. »
I swallowed my saliva and started from the beginning.
Paige POV.
I have to admit I was a little scared about what was coming. But I nodded and let him talk.
« When I gave you the tickets for this jazz festival, I was going to ask you to go with me. I mean I wanted to ask you on a date for a long time. But then at the very moment I was about to ask you, I saw Tim calling you on your cellphone. And it freaked me out. So I did what I did. And I'm such an idiot because I should have picked up all the signs you send me. I didn't understand all these signs that showed you wanted me to be more… entreprenant towards you. I mean, that's just a guess, tell me if I'm wrong? »
I founded it hard to talk but I managed to say « No Walter. You're not. »
« And I realized it only when I was in my car, driving to Tahoe. I realized that I pushed you in someone else's arms when clearly I should have taken my shot. And back then, I selfishly thought that it was still time. That I could go after you, tell you that I love you and you would come back with me pretending none of this happened. But things happened and Tim is a good man and I know he can offer you things I can't. I just want you to be happy now. And I just want you to know that no matter who you chose to be with, I know someone like me can only love somebody like I love you once in his life. So be sure I will always be here for you whenever you think that… that I'm ready and that you are ready… And if this time doesn't come well I can deal with it as long as I have you and Ralph in my life.»
I could feel warm tears rushing down my cheeks now. No one ever told me such a beautiful thing and it meant a lot coming from Walter, the 'guy who doesn't have feelings'. I know he made many mistakes but I also know that eventually, I will forgive him because my heart skips a beat every single time his eyes cross mine. He saw I was telling nothing so he kept going.
« So that's the whole truth. That's why I came after you in the first place and I'm sorry I ruined everything. I'm sorry. I should let you be happy. »
« What if I'm happier with you? »
Walter POV.
Did I hear right? She really just said that? If so, I couldn't let this go. I know I made a promise but some promises are bound to be broken. I closed the distance between us and cupped her face with my hands.
« Walter we shouldn't… »
« Tell me you don't want this. Tell me to stop and I will. » I said as I was rubbing her cheeks and approaching my face dangerously close to hers.
« I'm still angry at you remember? » she said as if she were trying to convince herself.
« I still haven't heard you saying you don't want this. »
I was half-smiling and confident now, while she was starting to blush and give in into me. So I finally captured her lips with mine and kissed her tenderly. She responded right away by grabbing my waist and returning the kiss. Something I haven't seen her doing with Tim.
Tim POV.
I couldn't believe what I just saw. I was hurt and angry. I gave her every chance she wanted to tell me she wasn't ok with dating me but she gave me false hope she was, just to go kiss Walter behind my back a day later. And Walter! He couldn't just leave her in peace could he? I don't know which one I was more mad at. I decided it was for the best if I just went back home and cleared things tomorrow with both of them because at this point I just risked to hit somebody. But of course, not looking where I was going I knocked over something and it made hell of a noise.
« Who's there? I… I have a gun! »
« You have nothing Walter. Stop being dramatic. » I said as I walked out of my hideout.
« Tim? What are you… »
« Don't ask. I don't want to hear anything from any of you. I'd better leave now. »
And with that I left the garage without looking back once, thinking about the nice time I would spend alone with my punching ball.
Paige POV.
Oh god, he must have followed me. I felt so guilty about what I just did because Tim was a great man and I hurt him when he clearly had done nothing wrong.
« Are you okay? »
« Yes Walter but… I think it's better if I go back to my place too. I need to sleep on what just happened okay? »
I could see the look of concern over his face.
« Does it mean it's going to be just like last time? We are going to pretend nothing happen and go back to professional colleagues? »
« No… no it's not going to be like it. We are going to work things through but tonight isn't the right time. I need to talk to Tim tomorrow before we decide anything. Anyway I really just need some sleep right now. »
« You want to stay here? »
« That's kind Walter but really… I'd better go. »
I started to walk away when he grabbed my wrist.
« Wait Paige. Promise me you won't change your mind. I don't want to go back. I can't. »
« I don't know what will happen Walter. But I can promise you my feelings towards you won't go away. »
He seemed only half convinced so I kissed his cheek softly and asked « Can you say it again? »
« What? »
« The real reason you went after me. »
His lips formed into a smile when he understood what I meant.
« Because I love you Paige Dineen. »
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