Coffee date
Nicole's POV
It's been a few days since Shorty's funeral. Nicole has sent messages to Waverly every day letting her know she's here to talk or not talk. Feeling a bit brave she shoots a message to Waverly "Hey Waves! I was wondering if you wanted to get a coffee with me today. Maybe some donuts? Let me know if you're feeling up to it." Nicole leaves her phone on the table while she takes a shower.
She gets dressed and feeds Calamity Jane. Calamity Jane is an orange cat that she found at the shelter with attitude issues, but they've learned to get along. "Calamity you're getting fat. You're bigger than Garfield now." CJ hisses at her and continues eating ignoring Nicole like she always does.
While Nicole is thinking of what to cook for breakfast she gets a reply from Waverly. "Hey Nicole. I'm not sure I'm really up for it yet. Might bring your mood down." Nicole appreciates how thoughtful Waverly is even though she's the one going through a tough time. "It's ok Waves. I don't mind. I just want you to get out of your head for a little bit. I'm buying." Waverly takes a few seconds to reply. "Ok, let's meet up at the café near the station in 30 minutes." "Sounds perfect. See ya." Nicole replies hastily and runs to her bedroom to find something better to wear.
She spends ten minutes looking for another outfit, but settles on what she already has on. It takes her another ten to arrive at the café when she sees Waverly is already there looking as beautiful as ever. "Hey Waves!" she says hugging her. "Hey Nicole. How are you?" "Same as always. How are you doing though?" Nicole answers back. "I'm doing ok. Thank you for all the messages you've sent. They've helped a lot actually." She smiles genuinely for the first time in a few days and it's all thanks to Nicole.
"Any time Waves. So, let's see, you already know I drink cappuccinos, but what would you like? Coffee or tea? Maybe a donut? I'm buying!" "Well since you've offered so kindly to pay I would like a green tea please and maybe a vanilla dipped donut. They're my favorite" she says giggling while Nicole just smiles, her heart getting warmer by the minute. "Sounds good. Let me order that while you get a table for us ok?" Waverly nods.
They spend the afternoon talking about their past, exchanging high school stories. Waverly finds out about Nicole's parents not accepting her career choice and having to move away at the age of 17 to be on her own. Also that she has always been a sporty kid playing basketball when she was a teenager and rock climbing every now and again. Nicole learns that Waverly was a cheerleader, valedictorian and voted the nicest person in Purgatory which is something everybody should know by now.
In the middle of a few laughs Waverly says "You know Nicole I'm glad we hung out today. You've made me feel so much better and I thank you for that." "It's no problem Waves. I did this selfishly too because you owed me a coffee date even if I did end up buying the drinks, but I enjoyed the company much more, so thank you." They continue on until Wynonna calls Waverly wondering where she is and if she's ok. "I better go home before she worries, but thank you Nicole." "Any time Waves." Nicole goes to her car practically skipping.