News Flash! I have recently been hit by some inspiration on where to take this story! so there will be major plot points to come! Also thank you all! if you have anything so say or ask, feel free to.


Wanda looked out the window, watching the rain. She wondered if Xander was awake watching the rain. It had been a while since she had arrived the hospital. Not to long to be considered worried; she was certain his parents would have shown up if that were the case. But still a while was a while, and no one had come to get her nor had anyone else arrived.

Wanda couldn't believe it. The news must have spread, no matter where anyone was. An avenger helping out in the city was always big news. So where were Xander's parents?

Maybe Wanda was to quick to judge. She didn't talk to Xander's mother at all, and his father was nowhere to be found at the time she went to go visit him. They seemed like loving parents (she hadn't read anyone's mind) and Xander himself seemed as happy as could be. So they should be here. Though that didn't mean that they wouldn't be here. She just needed to give them more time.

However as she sat there, another person walked towards her. Looking up, she saw not nurse Collins, whom she had half expected, but instead a doctor, with dark chocolate hair and piercing brown eyes. She looked like she had just come out of surgery, as she was wearing a mask and her gloves were covered in blood, most likely from the fact she had tried to remove the bullet from Xander's shoulder. She was giving her a somber look. Wanda wasn't sure what that meant. She could read her mind, but she didn't want to.

The doctor opened her mouth "Hello, I'm Doctor Carter are you here for Xander Wayne"

Wanda nodded. "I'm a friend; Wanda Maximoff" the doctor tilted her head as if studying Wanda.

There was a moment of silence between the two of the. It was as if the doctor wasn't sure what to say at first; Wanda wasn't an emergency contact, so how was she suppose to give her the news when she wasn't family. Wanda on the other hand wasn't exactly sure what to say anyway. She might have, had Pietro been in the hospital when he died, or if her parents hadn't been killed in the war in Sokovia. Granted she knew that sometimes hospitals had to give out the bad news involving death.

A moment later, the older woman sighed. "Well, you'll be happy to know that the surgery was a success. The bullet was removed without any complications."

Despite herself, Wanda smiled a wide smile. Xander was safe. Well as safe as could be after a surgery. She stood up, startling doctor carter. She felt like a giggling schoolgirl she was so happy. "Can I go see him?" she asked. Doctor carter gave Wanda a small smile "you can. He is just sleeping, so I want him to rest." She said. she turned around. "This way."

Wanda followed Carter to where Xander was. The room was dark, probably turned off I order to help him sleep. Wanda peeked into the room, noticing Xander clearly asleep on the bed. She felt a smile tug on her lips as he slept on peacefully.

Wanda almost took a step into the room, but then remembered the doctor's words. Xander was sleeping, probably drugged on some sort of anesthesia in order to help him sleep. As a girl, Wanda knew how important sleep was. Of course, Xander needed it because he just went through surgery so maybe it wasn't exactly the same. Still she had to admit, the scene in front of her was very adorable.

Carter must have noticed her face. "I can see your boyfriend is doing just fine. "

Wanda's face exploded with heat and she looked at Carter "he's not… were not… I hardly know him!" she whispered harshly. Wrong thing to say.

Cater frowned closing the door, giving Wanda a now condescending look. "If you hardly know him, then why are you here, and not his parents? She folded her arms and taped her foot, expecting a very good answer.

Wanda blushed again, this time in mortification. She couldn't believe that she even said that; it was the worst thing she could say at the moment. Even worse, there was only one answer that she could give. At least without unnecessary use of her powers.

But for once, she didn't want to continue proclaiming her status as an Avenger. She smiled. She waved her hand and a red mist entered Doctor Caters mind "I'm a distant cousin, visiting" she said

"You're a distant cousin, visiting" the doctor repeated. Wanda grinned to herself. Boy did it feel good. She waved her hand again, releasing the doctor from her powers. "So how long until he wakes up?" she asked

The doctor shook her head "Can't be too sure. The anesthesia might have knocked him out for a while." She said, completely unaware of the fact that Wanda had been hypnotized her in the first place.

Wanda frowned. Well, she had already waited this long. What were a few more minutes to wait? She made her way back to the waiting area.

Meanwhile, Xander blinked, the first thing he noticed was that it was dark. The second thing he noticed was that his shoulder was burning with pain. He grabbed the wound, his mouth lined with discomfort from the pain.

He stared at his shoulder, which felt like someone had branded him. Which in a way was true, considering that he had been in a gunfight. Not that he was asking for it to go and happen. All he wanted was some chocolate milk. Which most likely was back at the store. Well, it was a very small price to pay for getting shot by some thugs looking for a place to steal cash.

But that of course did not answer how he had ended up here in the hospital. All he remembered was that he had been shot while trying to hide from the thugs, which had obviously failed.

He looked around. It was dark; he wasn't able to talk to anyone either. There wasn't anyone to talk to. Either he was left alone, or the hospital was busy dealing with other patients. Well either way he was just alone.

He was considering getting out of the bed to go look for anyone, but there were two things that were stopping him. One, the pain in his shoulder, which prevented him from moving whatsoever, and the fact that he felt so comfortable in the bed, that sleeping even more sounded like a good option.

He gave a smile, hoping that someone would come for him. Thankfully he didn't have to wait long, because he heard several footsteps come from the hallway. A moment later a young woman dressed in a nurses outfit came in the room. She smiled a brilliant white smile. "Oh hello Xander, glad to see that you're awake." She said she walked up to him "how are you feeling?" she asked.

Xander just rubbed his shoulder, his face showing discomfort. "Still hurts?" Collins asked Xander nodded.

Collins smiled "well. As soon as your parents get here, your free to go." Xander tilted his head. His parents weren't here yet? Just how long was he in the hospital for? Surely someone must have come for him. He bit his lip, trying to sit up, ignoring the pain that shot through his shoulder. Collins on the other hand wasn't having it. She gently placed a hand on his chest, carefully to avoid the wound. "No no, you need to lie down. There is someone here for you though, I'll have you know."

Xander's eyes widened, before his face nettled in shock and confusion. If someone was here for him, where were they?

Collins must have notice his annoyance " Hold on a second, I will be right back."

Collins left the room where she found Wanda sitting down in a chair. "Miss Maximoff?" she asked. Wanda looked at the nurse "He's awake, if you want to see him."

Wanda jumped to her feet; all but running to the room that Xander was in. she burst into the room. Xander was on the bed, looking shocked, no doubt because Wanda had scared him. Not wasting a moment, Wanda ran towards him, wrapping her arms around Xander. She held him close, desperately trying not to cry. Xander flinched; not understanding what Wanda was doing here. Last time he had seen her, she was running out his house door saying that they could never be together. Now, she was the first person to come see him at the hospital. He pulled back, looking at Wanda in the face. She looked both relieved and terrified all at the same time.

Wanda grazed a hand over his forehead, a motion that her mother used to do whenever Wanda felt afraid. She felt him flinch once again. The gesture was a very personal intimate gesture, something that wasn't expected by either Xander or Wanda.

Wanda's breathe hitched, shocked by her action. It had been her first instinct. She drew her hand away, but to her surprise Xander reached for it, his hand taking hers. he rubbed the back of her hand smiling. Wanda looked down at their joined hands. His hands were soft, and smooth.

She looked at Xanders face. He was looking at her hand. She blushed. He must have been marveling at the state of her hand. It was much smoother than his of course, but she had recently been using many types of lotion on her body (thanks to Natasha) so…

What? She was a girl!

Wanda looked at him "how are you feeling?" she asked Xander looked up smiling. He placed a hand on his chest. Wanda returned the smile "I'm glad…" she whispered.

The two just stared at each other for a moment, lost in the others green eyes. Neither one moved. Wanda never initiated a kiss, while Xander was afraid that trying to up and kiss Wanda would just scare her off again.

As Wanda looked into his eyes, she felt her stomach flutter. For the first time in her life, she felt something that she never thought that she would feel.

Aria had told her that she would need to get her feelings in order, but Wanda had heard growing up that butterflies in the stomach was a good thing. Not that Wanda believed in the true love and prince thing anymore. But she did believe that this meant something,

She laughed for the first time in days. It was a refreshing novel experience. She hadn't laughed since before Pietro died. It felt so good. To Xander, her laugh was like some sort of melodious song.

A moment later they heard someone say, "Excuse me?"

Wanda and Xander looked and spotted Doctor Carter, who was giving them a tender smile. "I would really hate to break this up, but Xander… I need to do one last thing before your cousin needs to sign you out for your release. That is… if you want to get out of here." She said, giving the couple a wink.

Xander gave the doctor a frown, looking at Wanda. Wanda just shrugged, mouthing a quick "I'll tell you later."

Carter walked into the room, a sling in her hand, quickly, she wrapped Xander's shoulder and arm in the sling handing Wanda a release form. Quickly, Wanda filled out the form, handing back to Doctor Carter. Doctor Carter then turned to her patient. "Now… one last thing. Your shoulder is still healing. So this sling is here to ensure that you don't move it too much."

Wanda smiled "thanks doctor."

Wanda took Xander by the hand and helped him out of bed. Wanda then led him out the door, intent on taking him home.

Little did they realize, someone was watching.

"Oh, this is going to be fun."


Seems like someone has it out for our favorite people… who is it? well… you might know. either way, more to come.