Moments
Ok so before I start the next chapter I want you guys to be aware of the reasons why you may not yet be seeing enough Waige in this fanfic:
Firstly: As you can see I am simply trying to maintain the pace of THREE relationships. I understand why you may think that they are moving slow but I am trying to include everyone.
Secondly: Remember that I am aiming this to be a roughly 30 chapter story so I can guarantee that by the end, Waige and Quintis (I am still thinking about Melvester) will have evolved and made substantial changes in their relationships.
Thirdly: This fic is not only about the ships. I am also focused on the case so the ships can't be moving forward whilst they are in the middle of the mission, can they?
I hope that that has cleared it up for you guys and that you will still give this fanfic a chance : - )
Disclaimer: I do not own Scorpion or any of its characters. I'm just a massive fan that likes to write!
/MOMENTS
Walter was standing at the top of the large metal stairs as he poked his head to try and locate Paige's whereabouts. He saw the gentle figure leaning against one of the gigantic cold windows as she let subtle tears drip down her pale cheeks. The image of her, the joyous spark lighting up the garage each day now standing depressed and nearly melting away, pinched him on the inside. After working a year with this incredible woman be grew more familiar to each new emotion that he felt around her but now it wasn't "happiness" or even "jealousy". It was different. He felt sorrow. He felt responsible for what happened and for the state in which he had left Paige. He didn't want to face her and cause more pain by being there but if he wouldn't, he would never hear the last of it form Toby. He took a deep, motivating breath and stepped forward.
Unfortunately, he failed to realise the disgusting puddle of Cabe Junior urine that caused him to lose his balance and tip the freshly brewed coffee onto his arm. As he regained his stepping and let out a painful cry before cursing underneath his breath, he saw Paige who had snapped out of the thoughts and was making her way to the genius. She grabbed his non-soaked arm and helped him to safety cross the room to the couch. Silently she seated him there and begun to look for the first aid kit. Walter observed how at first she seemed calm and collected but later but once she had found the red bag containing bandages and plasters, her hands were already shaking viciously and caused her to drop the bag. Tears begun to flow uncontrollably from her already swollen eyes. Some human instinct forced Walter to get up, forget about his burned arm and rush over to the crying liaison to embrace her and let her weep into his chest.
"I'm useless Walter! Useless. I should be taking care of you not the opposite. I'm a horrible mother. I could have gotten my son killed by letting him near that maniac."
It was heart-breaking for him to see her completely fall apart and blame herself for things that she could not have been able to control.
"Shh. It's ok Paige. Ralph is safe. We discovered Drew's plans before it was too late and we will make it right. Cabe will be picking him up from school soon so stay strong for him at least. You're not alone. Just remember that" he said as his hand travelled up and down on her back for extra comfort.
"You're right" she sniffled back the tears "Here, we should do something about that burn"
"I was meant to bring you some coffee to make you feel better but ironically it actually made me feel a lot worse"
Paige's eyes lit up as she let out a small laugh at the forced yet adorable joke that the "emotionless" man said and settled her gaze on his deep, dark eyes. Their glance became deeper and deeper until it was broken when Walter squinted his eyes in pain because her hand had fallen on top of his burn.
"Sorry. We should really get that bandaged"
She led him to the table and begun to apply medications, weird gels and then wrapped a bandage onto his arm. The whole time that this was taking place he didn't stop looking at her. The astonishing way that she was so focused on the job at hand, her gentle hands swiping across his bare arm and her beautiful smile once she was satisfied with her work.
"What are you looking at me like that for?" she said in a playful manner as she realised that the 197 IQ genius was staring at her.
"Your features look so much prettier when you smile"
Her cheeks begun to burn as they reddened to match her scarlet blouse. A compliment like that was more than she ever hoped for. Maybe he really did feel something for her. She wanted to test her theory and leaned over the table.
"Thank you Walter" she whispered before placing a quick friendly kiss on the man's cheek. She wanted more but decided to take it one step at a time.
/MOMENTS
This was it. The day that was to become the happiest day of their lives. Sylvester stood there by Megan's bed embracing her hand gently. Ray had arrived faster than they had imagined and burst into the room as if he was escaping death. His face was all lit up as if he too was to be officially married today. When he regained his balance from hardly being able to stand on the slippery floor, he spoke.
"Ok. I couldn't find what you were looking for at such a short notice but I was able to track down a couple of plasters. Let's get this show on the road!"
Sylvester's face was swiftly greeted by a large smile that Megan returned to him as they exchanged glances. They were about to get married and no words could explain what they felt.
/MOMENTS
Toby was standing barely a meter from the mechanic. His heart was pounding as he replayed the CIA forensic analyst's words over in his head. He didn't think that this was the perfect time to talk to her but the last time that he had been putting this off, Happy's attention was grasped and she ended up going on a date with Temple. Thank God that that date went badly (from what she said he was incredibly boring and would not stop talking about his dead friend and music) otherwise the shrink would not even have a chance. He tugged at his shirt for confidence and casually approached the woman.
"Hi! What are you up to then?"
The glare that he received from Happy made him realise what he had just said. What she was up to? Was he blind or something? It was obvious that she was letting her anger out on a piece of metal. Come on Toby! He took a deep breath and tried again.
"I know that this may not be the best time but would you like to try dating again? I know that last time I proved to be a complete ass but I am willing to try again…and…and if I blow it this time then I will allow you to pound me with that shiny wrench of yours" he smiled.
"Tempting offer but I'm not in the mood. Can't you see that Paige is up there blaming herself for everything that was really just my fault because I was the one that told her to let Drew see Ralph and you are here without a care in the world, thinking that it is the perfect time to ask me out? Well you're wrong so just step away and let me do what I've got to do ok?
He did as she told him to and stepped away with his arms raised in a "surrender" manner. Happy sent him one last glance in his direction as she watched him walk away. She noticed how understanding he was even after she had blew him off. She did have feelings for him. Maybe she could open up a bit more to him. Maybe…
/MOMENTS
As the shrink was returning to his workspace he heard the telephone ring sharply. He strutted over to the source of the noise and answered the call.
"Hello? Cabe? Hang on what now? Ok were on it" he dropped the speaker and screamed at the top of his lungs "WALTER! PAIGE! GUYS COME DOWN HERE!"
The couple emerged from the room upstairs smiling at each other as if they had just had a pleasant conversation. Walter was still clenching his burned arm and leaned over the barrier to ask Toby why the hell he was shouting. His answer came even though it was no pleasure to anyone's ears.
"Cabe went to the school and Ralph wasn't there. The teachers told him that he was picked up by his dad an hour ago."
Ok not the longest chapter that I have written but I hope that you liked the Waige interactions which I noticed that a lot of you were asking for. Sorry about the Quintis set back but that won't last long promise! Keep a look out for other fanfictions of mine because I am aiming to write another one that will be ongoing like this one and I hope that you will like that as well. Keep up the reviews coz I just LOVE reading them so much : - ).