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[#069] For I Love a Girl Who Doesn't Know I Exist (Wynonna Earp)
Theme Prompt: #069 – Ray of Sunshine
Title: For I Love a Girl Who Doesn’t Know I Exist
Fandom: Wynonna Earp
Rating/Warnings: PG-13
Bonus: Yes.
Word Count: 852
Summary: Nicole weighs the pros and cons of moving to the small town of Purgatory.
“Does the sun ever shine in Purgatory?”
Nicole Haught squints up at the gray sky above them as she follows the town sheriff down the main street. She’s not sure what prompted her to take a position in this backwater town, of all places when she had other offers waiting for her on the table, but Sheriff Nedley was trying so hard to get her to at least come out and see the city. Wouldn’t hurt to at least check it out.
As of now, she, unfortunately, is leaning towards no. As much as there is clear room to move up in the department, per the sheriff, she’s not sure she’s ready to handle the kinds of backhanded compliments that come in small towns like this. Nicole doesn’t want a husband toning her down. She doesn’t want a man anywhere near her. She also won’t quit when she’s “settling down.” Never mind all the straight-up sexism that will come when she needs to execute her job as a cop.
She could get that anywhere. She certainly doesn’t have to travel out into the middle of nowhere for it.
“When it wants to,” Nedley quips, before looking up at the sky with a heavy sigh like it’s a child that’s disappointed him when he’s trying to make a good impression. “Can’t say it’s all that often, though.”
“That’s unfortunate.” Another nail in Purgatory’s coffin as far as Nicole is concerned. Her eyes go out to the mountains in the distance, and it is quite the view. “Beautiful scenery, though.” Good plan. Best to talk up what she can before she lets him down gently.
“I can’t promise that all the people will compliment that scenery, but they’re certainly a colorful bunch.” Nedley stops in front of one of the cop cars, letting them linger for a moment outside the sheriff’s station. “Still, there are a lot of good eggs. We take care of each other.” There’s a beat as his shoulders slump slightly. “Or we try, anyway.”
“I’m sure you do,” Nicole comments as a voice echoes out from the opposite side of the street.
“Hey, Sheriff!”
They both turn, and what Nicole sees punches her in the gut. Standing across the way is a gorgeous brunette, waving at the two of them with a bright smile. It’s almost as though a ray of sunshine managed to break through the clouds and burst right onto the main street. Nicole hasn’t felt that level of instant attraction to someone in ages, and she raises her hand to wave. It’s more of an autopilot gesture, but it’s enough to get that smile to turn on her for just a second, and instantly Nicole finds her day had been better from this mysterious woman being in it.
“Hey, Waverly,” the sheriff calls back, waving in return. Soon after, this Waverly turns and disappears into Shorty’s, the local watering hole.
Nicole can’t help but keep watching in her wake. “Who’s that?”
“Waverly Earp. She’s one of the best eggs in town.” Nedley makes a face. “I might have let that metaphor go a little too long, but she’s a good girl. Even won the ‘Nicest Person in Purgatory’ award at one point. Got a sash and everything.”
“Waverly Earp,” Nicole repeats to herself. “Good to know.”
Nedley nods, before continuing. “Look, Ms. Haught, I know this likely isn’t what a young cop like you is needing. We’re a busy station, but many are probably more mundane than you envisioned when you were at the academy. But we could really use –”
“I’ll take it.”
She says it without even really thinking about it. She’s not sure why. She only knows it’s just been a very long time since she’s needed to know another person without even knowing her name. In the end, it might be the best of all worlds. She can learn about being a cop from a man with a lot of experience, and she can get to know Waverly Earp and see if this flare of attraction is just that – a flare, intended to burn out quickly – or the something more that she feels like it might be.
Nedley seems surprised at the speed of her response. “Really?” Then he recovers. “We haven’t even talked about compensation.” He holds up his hands. “You should think about it.”
“I can. And I will, once we talk compensation.” Nicole’s senses seem to come back to her at that moment, remembering she’s at a job interview, not being a contestant on the Dating Game. Still, that doesn’t stop the small smirk from crossing her features. “But I have a feeling that I’m going to like it here.”
Nedley glances back in the direction of Shorty’s before heading into the station. He waves Nicole ahead of him to his office, only pausing in the front to talk to his secretary. As she stepped into the office, she can’t help but overhear as he leans over to speak to her.
“Janice, remind me to buy Waverly whatever new-fangled vegan dessert she’s into this week. I might owe her one.”
Title: For I Love a Girl Who Doesn’t Know I Exist
Fandom: Wynonna Earp
Rating/Warnings: PG-13
Bonus: Yes.
Word Count: 852
Summary: Nicole weighs the pros and cons of moving to the small town of Purgatory.
“Does the sun ever shine in Purgatory?”
Nicole Haught squints up at the gray sky above them as she follows the town sheriff down the main street. She’s not sure what prompted her to take a position in this backwater town, of all places when she had other offers waiting for her on the table, but Sheriff Nedley was trying so hard to get her to at least come out and see the city. Wouldn’t hurt to at least check it out.
As of now, she, unfortunately, is leaning towards no. As much as there is clear room to move up in the department, per the sheriff, she’s not sure she’s ready to handle the kinds of backhanded compliments that come in small towns like this. Nicole doesn’t want a husband toning her down. She doesn’t want a man anywhere near her. She also won’t quit when she’s “settling down.” Never mind all the straight-up sexism that will come when she needs to execute her job as a cop.
She could get that anywhere. She certainly doesn’t have to travel out into the middle of nowhere for it.
“When it wants to,” Nedley quips, before looking up at the sky with a heavy sigh like it’s a child that’s disappointed him when he’s trying to make a good impression. “Can’t say it’s all that often, though.”
“That’s unfortunate.” Another nail in Purgatory’s coffin as far as Nicole is concerned. Her eyes go out to the mountains in the distance, and it is quite the view. “Beautiful scenery, though.” Good plan. Best to talk up what she can before she lets him down gently.
“I can’t promise that all the people will compliment that scenery, but they’re certainly a colorful bunch.” Nedley stops in front of one of the cop cars, letting them linger for a moment outside the sheriff’s station. “Still, there are a lot of good eggs. We take care of each other.” There’s a beat as his shoulders slump slightly. “Or we try, anyway.”
“I’m sure you do,” Nicole comments as a voice echoes out from the opposite side of the street.
“Hey, Sheriff!”
They both turn, and what Nicole sees punches her in the gut. Standing across the way is a gorgeous brunette, waving at the two of them with a bright smile. It’s almost as though a ray of sunshine managed to break through the clouds and burst right onto the main street. Nicole hasn’t felt that level of instant attraction to someone in ages, and she raises her hand to wave. It’s more of an autopilot gesture, but it’s enough to get that smile to turn on her for just a second, and instantly Nicole finds her day had been better from this mysterious woman being in it.
“Hey, Waverly,” the sheriff calls back, waving in return. Soon after, this Waverly turns and disappears into Shorty’s, the local watering hole.
Nicole can’t help but keep watching in her wake. “Who’s that?”
“Waverly Earp. She’s one of the best eggs in town.” Nedley makes a face. “I might have let that metaphor go a little too long, but she’s a good girl. Even won the ‘Nicest Person in Purgatory’ award at one point. Got a sash and everything.”
“Waverly Earp,” Nicole repeats to herself. “Good to know.”
Nedley nods, before continuing. “Look, Ms. Haught, I know this likely isn’t what a young cop like you is needing. We’re a busy station, but many are probably more mundane than you envisioned when you were at the academy. But we could really use –”
“I’ll take it.”
She says it without even really thinking about it. She’s not sure why. She only knows it’s just been a very long time since she’s needed to know another person without even knowing her name. In the end, it might be the best of all worlds. She can learn about being a cop from a man with a lot of experience, and she can get to know Waverly Earp and see if this flare of attraction is just that – a flare, intended to burn out quickly – or the something more that she feels like it might be.
Nedley seems surprised at the speed of her response. “Really?” Then he recovers. “We haven’t even talked about compensation.” He holds up his hands. “You should think about it.”
“I can. And I will, once we talk compensation.” Nicole’s senses seem to come back to her at that moment, remembering she’s at a job interview, not being a contestant on the Dating Game. Still, that doesn’t stop the small smirk from crossing her features. “But I have a feeling that I’m going to like it here.”
Nedley glances back in the direction of Shorty’s before heading into the station. He waves Nicole ahead of him to his office, only pausing in the front to talk to his secretary. As she stepped into the office, she can’t help but overhear as he leans over to speak to her.
“Janice, remind me to buy Waverly whatever new-fangled vegan dessert she’s into this week. I might owe her one.”
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