Chapter 4: The Shorty.
The young barmaid didn't even notice Nicole. She was so exasperated about the foam disaster that she had just caused. She vigorously wiped her top soaked without success. Nicole still could turn around for not embarrass more the young girl. But she did n't feel unable to move back. Why was she so attracted by this bar ?
-I didn't know that "Shorty" organized had wet t-shirt competition ! Nicole greeting launched.
Why did she said that? That sounded a little pervert. Fortunately, the young barmaid answered by a smile that encouraged Nicole to enter inside the bar. The young girl continued to wipe her top with irritation.
-Are you okay ? Asked Nicole.
- Yes, well. I just had a crazy night. The young girl answered.
"And me, I just had a crazy day" Thought Nicole with amusement. Nicole approached to the bar. The young girl was about twenty years, like her. She was small, her maroon eyes were mischievous and innocent at the same time. Her long hair were chestnut browns and wavy. They were tied by a pony tail, some strands fell on her stripped shoulders. Her white top, wet because of beer, let foresee her pink bra. Nicole doesn't succeed to avoiding her plunging neckline. She hoped that the young girl hadn't noticed her curious glance.
At first, Nicole didn't noticed how much she was beautiful. She had a dreamed body but she didn't even seem to know it. Nicole became embarrassed. "Shit. She is pretty!" Nicole thought by nervously tapping her fingers against the bar. The young girl observed her with more attention. Nicole held back her saliva before stretching a trembling hand:
-I'm the officer Nicole Haught. And you are ? Nicole declared.
-Waverly Earp. The young girl answered.
-Oh. Quite of popular girl around here.
-You know, it's just a question of smiles and waves. Waverly answered by addressing a movement of the hand to Nicole.
-Can I have a coffee? Asked Nicole while sitting down the bar.
-To be honest, we are not open yet. Waverly answered.
-Oh! My bad! Nicole answered while turning to the room and understanding why the place was so deserted. It's because when I see something than I want, I don't want to wait.
Nicole realized that her words could be interpreted differently when she saw the sceptical expression that Waverly offered. She added immediately :
-And the door was open.
-I'm sorry, I am soaked. It's not convenable for customers. Waverly declared causing Nicole's chuckle. Can you … turn over ?
Nicole agreed with a head movement. She waited a few seconds that Waverly removes her tee-shirt wet to pull on a more comfortable top. Let's hope that nobody came at this moment, it would be really strange. Nicole can't help but blush while imagining the young girl half-naked behind her.
-Hmm, Officer Haught. I am… I am stuck. Can you help me? The Waverly's small voice begged.
-Oh. Let me try. Nicole answered while passing behind the bar.
Waverly still got her arms in the air, tangled in her tee-shirt. Her body half-naked revealed her splendid bra. Nicole had to raise her eyes to the ceiling so she wouldn't be attracted by the view that the Waverly's chest offered. She was the nicest person that she had met until now. Nicole didn't want to waste it. Nicole succeeds to take off the Waverly's top and surprised herself to think that it was the first time that she made this action without kissing the girl at the same time. Waverly hid her bra with her hands and looked up towards Nicole who couldn't help but smiled.
-Good job that you are not a guy, this would be really weird. Declared Waverly with a perfect smile.
"Yes, this would be really weird." Nicole thought with irony while avoiding the fact that she was attracted by women. But Waverly was so nice with her. Nicole didn't want to frighten her. It was possible that Nicole was the only lesbian of this small town.
-I owe you one. Waverly declared.
-What about not a coffee ? Nicole proposed. What about tonight ?
-Oh. I can't. I work a lot and... and I am in relationship with a boy, a man, a boy-man. Waverly answered by lowering her head to hide the fact that she was blushing.
"Great. She's afraid now ! She believed that it was a date." Nicole thought with resentment against herself. "It was not even a date. Did she really wanted to invite Waverly to a date? No. She didn't even know this girl." Nicole was not the kind of girl to invite girls to drink coffees just because they were pretty. To be sincere, Nicole didn't know how to hit on a girl. But she sincerely wanted to know Waverly better. She needed a friend in this one horse town which inspired her nothing until tonight.
Nicole passed on the other side of the bar and got back her hat.
-A boy-man. I understand, they are the worst. Answered with humour Nicole. Anyway, it was my pleasure.
Nicole put a bussiness card of the police station on the comptoir and went towards to the exit.
-I mean it. Nicole assured with a last smile to Waverly.
The young girl observed her leave with a smile taking shape on her lips. She grabbed the card and read words: "Officer Haught, police of Purgatory".
"Obviously. Haught." Waverly thought.
-Officer Haught! Waverly exclaimed with the card in her hand.
Nicole about-turn toward Waverly, just before crossing the exit door.
-I… We are open tomorrow evening at 9 p.m. Waverly declared. You are new here, you could come and meet nice people.
Nicole answered by a wink before leaving the bar. Waverly felt her heart compressed against her chest.