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The moment Misty was finished with Natalie’s nails she stepped away and did a little “ta da” motion. Natalie grins while she examines her nails. “They look nice.”
Misty beams. After that she finds herself thristy. “I’m gonna go down downstairs and get some soda.You want anything?”
“Anything but root beer works.” Natalie says.
“Do you not like root beer?” Misty asks. Just curious.
“I just had it so much as a kid I got sick of it.” Natalie admits with a shrug.
“Fair.in any case i'll be back with something!” Misty declares as she marches out of the room and heads downstairs. She wanders for a bit until she manages to find the kitchen. Upon opening the fridge she can a variety of sprite,Fanta, and Dr.pepper. Misty decides on a can of Sprite for herself and a can of orange Fanta for Natalie. Oh! But Natalie’s nails are still drying. Misty should find a straw.
Meanwhile upstairs Natalie still sits on the vanity as she waits for Misty. With the way Van is in the middle of the room dramatically recreating some old B movie Natalie isn’t bored at least.
The door creaks open and Misty finally reappears. “Sorry it took so long I wanted to find you a straw!” she says loudly holding up the can of Fanta.Featuring a classic white bendy straw.
Natalie looks around as Van stops her chatting and every set of eyes falls upon Nat. Feeling a heat creep up into her cheeks as Misty waddles over to hold the can in front of her.
“I didn’t think you should hold it while your nails dry.” Misty says. “So I got you a straw.” Raising said straw close to Natalie’s lips.
Natalie tried to focus her gaze on the straw instead of the reactions from her teammates.Slowly tilting her head in to part her lips and sip from the straw. Taking a few swings before she leans back. “Uhh thanks Misty.”
Misty nods and sets the drink down on the vanity. She cracks open her can of sprite and sits herself down on the floor in front of Natalie.
At the interruption of Misty Van forgets her story and waggles her eyebrows to suggest a game of spin the bottle. Jackie perks up at the idea but the rest of the girls groan.
The idea though.Makes Misty look up at Natalie.They’ve been spending a good amount of time together.She always feels safest around Nat. What if Nat just sees her as someone to protect? Someone who was a total undateable dork.
Natalie’s eyes flicker down towards Misty’s. Shit. How could she tell Misty that she’s the one person she really likes having around.How right now Nat’s eyeline lowers to Misty’s lips. But if she makes a move here everyone will see. Her and Misty deserve a private chance to talk.
Someone giggles and it breaks Natalie’s gaze. Looking up just in time to see Jackie starting to grab pillows from her closet. “I’ve got a few to spare if anyone needs one.”
Laura Lee gets up to show off her orthopedic pillow while she goes on to unfurl her sleeping bag. The rest of the girls fight over sleeping arrangements while Jackie and Shauna set up Jackie’s bed.Naturally where the two of them would sleep.
Misty gets up to grab her sleeping bag and goes to Natalie.Simply setting up her bag in front of the vanity. “Would..you wanna sleep by each other?” Misty asks.
“Sure.” Natalie says trying to be nonchalant while she slips off the chair.
“Did you bring a sleeping bag?” Misty asks.
“You know i’ve never actually owned one.”
“Well mine’s small but I can unzip it all the way and use it as a makeshift blanket.” Misty says already starting to unzip the bag.
“You really don’t have too.” Natalie says.But Misty works to set up their little space and after she settles down she shoots Natalie a pleading look.
“Well okay.” Natalie says as she scoots over towards Misty. “But just so you know I'm not tired.”
“That’s great cause neither am I.” Misty says as she still takes off her glasses. Her hair splayed out on the pillow Jackie provided.
And as Natalie settled in by Misty’s side it only took about ten more minutes of conversation before the two passed out.
Sometime in the night Natalie awoke with Misty’s hair tickling her face.In the morning she felt an immense warmth as Misty had wrapped herself around Nat.
Nat,who kicked herself internally for having to use the bathroom as she ever so gently wriggled herself free.
Natalie creeped quietly.Mostly to not wake Misty but to also not step on any of her teammates strewn about the room. Natalie had to waddle around until she found the upstairs bathroom.
Misty groans as she registers that there’s a lack of warmth.She groggily sticks a hand out to pat the floor around her. Where’s Nat?
Natalie meanwhile finishes up in the bathroom and quietly sneaks back into the room. Seeing Misty sitting upright.
“Hhey.” Natalie coos. “You good?” Soon enough she’s back at Misty’s side.Sitting upright with her.
“You left me.” Misty pouts her eyesight poor so she sticks a hand out to test where Natalie’s face is. Patting the top of Nat’s head first. Then her chin.
Natalie noticed and craned her face in to let Misty cup her right cheek. “I’m right here.” she whispers.
“Good.” Misty says as she leans her face in towards Natalie’s.
Natalie’s heartbeat pounding as Misty’s lips pucker to plant a kiss on Natalie. Nat’s eyes wide at the unexpected kiss. She lets it linger for just a second more before she breaks away. “Think you might be a little..sleepy there Misty.”
Misty goes to rub her eyes before reaching for her glasses and putting them on. Shit shit shit! Did she really just kiss Natalie? “I.,I’m sorry I don’t know.” Misty squeezes her eyes shut as she moves to stand up.
Natalie who is quick to reach up and grab Misty’s hand. “It’s fine. Hell of a way to wake up though.” she teases.
Misty blushes harshly as she sits back down. “You’re not mad?”
“I’m not.” Natalie grins. “Promise. You just beat me to it, that's all.”
“Haha yeah I..wait beat you to it?”
“Mmhm.Geez Quigley didn’t you see me staring at your lips?”
“I..no.” Misty’s beet red.
“If. you didn’t want to, I understand. But I'd like to try kissing you properly.” Natalie’s voice is extremely low.
“Mmhm I mean that sounds great to me!” Misty says.
Natalie pushes her lips out slowly. Misty doing the same until their lips make full contact. A very sweet kiss. Natalie doesn’t go to deepen it. By far the most chaste kiss she’s had.
She waits until Misty breaks contact. “Wwwow.” Misty stutters. “That was..really nice.”
“It was.” Natalie says. “I like you Misty.”
“I like you too Natalie.I like being with you.”
“Someday I’m gonna take you on a real date.” Natalie declares.
Misty’s heart flutters. Though her ears perk on the sounds of someone shifting. “We’ll discuss that later…but I’m holding you to that.”
Natalie wouldn’t want it any other way.