"So, this is House Haught, eh?"
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Never in my wildest dreams did I think getting invited over to the hottest-Sherriff-to-ever-exist's house would be so easy to do. I'm making sure my car is rendered useless more often; I'm throwing away it's antifreeze. Still, I can't believe I'm about to be in her home. The drive over was nothing short of awkward, at least that's how I perceived it. Maybe it was fine and I'm surely just overreacting – or maybe not. I don't think I've ever been so quiet in my entire life! 20 minutes of strained small talk made me second guess her intentions with me. I thought maybe she liked me, even just a little. Now my mind is shrouded with doubt and I all I can seem to do is upset myself for thinking that I was good enough for someone as perfect as Nicole Haught. Of course, she thinks I'm just the worst, that I'm boring or an annoyance or… No Waverly Earp don't down talk yourself. You are overreacting about this whole thing. You have no idea what she thinks – stop thinking negative thoughts.
Although, in retrospect, some of the miniscule attempts at conversation we had weren't all bad. We talked about her cat, and how she's the best cat in the whole universe (apparently); though I'll take her word for it, once I get a good cat-cuddle in! I told her about Wynonna's incapability to give simple instructions, or better yet what she considers a 'normal' place to store things. We spoke of the weather, as all normal chit-chat goes when you're not sure of each other. Specifically, we spoke of the possible snow storm that was forecast for tonight and how if it hit, there was no chance of leaving the house till it passed… I suppose, it wasn't the worst first-conversation-alone I've ever experienced. God, I just get so nervous when I'm trying to impress someone. Not that I feel I have to impress Nicole, but I do want her to like me. I don't know why. I don't even know why I feel the way I feel toward her. I don't even understand it myself. It's never occurred to me that I might be… But it is possible I suppose. I mean, I think I loved Champ but there was always something lacking? There is just this connection, between Nicole and I, and it's completely unexplainable but I know that whatever it is I feel, I know that it's right. I know not to fight it, as I have been – for months. I tried to ignore it, tried to justify it another way; even had to try and explain it to myself because I was so confused. But now, I think I get it, and I'm okay with it. I'm done fighting feelings deep down I know I can't shake.
-x-
"It sure is, Casa de Haught! Welcome, come on in. Excuse the mess, I wasn't expecting to rescue a damsel in distress today."
As she opened the door, I felt my heart flutter for a brief moment. Not only was I excited to meet the best cat in the galaxy, but I was starting to feel nervous about what tonight might ensue.
"Puh-lease, I know you just wanted to seem like the big strong hero and that's the only reason you came to save me."
"Are you saying I'm not big, strong or a hero?"
"Oh, you're definitely a hero, although you may need to prove the big and strong part to me later?"
Yes Waverly, get it girl. Did you go to school for flirting, because if so, you must've had A++ all the way through it.
"Well if you're lucky, I will do,"
I think I can feel my heartbeat in my throat. This is… better than I could've hoped for.
"Now, I won't be a minute. I'm just going to put on something a bit more elegant –"
"- Are you saying an officer's outfit is not elegant?"
"Well, if you think it is then I'd be very intrigued to see what you wear to be elegant,"
As if on cue, we both began to giggle at each other.
"I'll go get the prized cat for a hug to distract you whilst I'm gone for 5 minutes."
"I mean alright, but if I have too much of a good time, don't feel offended if I tell you I'd rather spend the afternoon hanging out with her."
"I would not be surprised, she's amazing."
"Yeah, I bet she is. Now go get her and get changed, I want to see your elegant side!"
I mustered the corniest wink I could to show of course I was joking around, but deep down I also just wanted to wink at her. Because she is Haught.