Chapter 14- a month later
"Did you talk to him?" Wanda shot John a look as he lead he to a table in the ball room at the institute. She didn't mind. His hand on the small of her back, but she did mind the fact that he seemed to be rushing her to talk to her brother.
Pietro was her brother after all. The brother that had barely shared any words with her over the course of the past month. She had expected that reaction, but still it didn't help with how disconnected it felt. Wanda had already told John that she wasn't going anywhere without having a much needed conversation with Pietro. They both sat down at the table where Rogue and Remy where already sitting. She sighed.
"If he wasn't glued to Crystal all night, maybe I could talk to him." It wasn't that Wanda didn't like Crystal, in fact, it was quite the opposite. Crystal was smart, funny, and didn't put up with the majority of Pietro's shit, which is something Wanda respected about her, but she couldn't shake this feeling when she saw the two of them together. This feeling that screamed at her that Crystal was, indeed, a heartbreaker.
Wanda would hate to admit that Pietro needed a broken heart, but he did. It may make him appreciate the consequences of his numerous flings. Yet, the feeling of her twin heartbroken, hurt. She had been heartbroken before, even if it was a puppy love fling that would never work out in the real world. No one deserved that pain.
Wanda made the decision to butt out of their business. She always hated it when Pietro butted into her business, so she had no desire to butt into his, unless it was necessary. She could see herself being friends with Crystal, but no matter how well she got to know her, and no matter how nice and probably perfect the girl was for Pietro. Wanda still couldn't shake that feeling, like something could happen to him whether Crystal meant to hurt him or not. Wanda shook her head hoping to clear her thoughts. Wasn't that the risk of any relationship? She mentally slapped herself and wondered when this overprotective sister shit started.
She looked around. It really was beautiful. White and Pink everywhere. The pink was expected. It was almost Kitty's trademark color, and still no matter how sweet Kitty was, the prospect of white everywhere brought a smile to Wanda's face, a smile that screamed irony, but still it was one of genuine amusement.
It was amazing how in such a short period of times. People can grow close. Her and her brother alone had made some headway, but everyone. Wanda thought it was funny. She tried to steal Remy's wallet twice just to make sure he was still up to speed, after all it did take him forever to pick that lock. She just thought it would be a shame that even if he was a good guy, he lost some his bad guy talents... no one knows when that type of thing will come in handy. Rogue was about as amazing as a person could get. She finally got everything she wanted, and Wanda couldn't help but feel happy for her. It was even little things with people she thought she'd never sit in the same room with. The silent understanding with Todd, or the new found... guess you can say respect... for Scott and Jean.
Wanda looked at her watch. What was taking so long? They ceremony was held at the institute so it isn't like the bride and groom had to drive across town. She fidgeted. She wanted to be here, but the stress of traveling always bothered her, and they were leaving tonight. She had tons of stuff to finish up here, so John had left to go make sure everything was good. She was so engrossed in her thoughts that she never saw her brother. It isn't like she would see him if she were paying attention anyway.
"You're almost as impatient as me!" She jumped couldn't help it.
"Jesus Christ, Pietro." She said, taking a deep breath. He pulled out Crystal's chair for her. Wanda had to scoff at his chivalry. He sat beside her, both of them smiling and flirting. Wanda turned to john and gave him a 'do-something' look.
"Crystal, luv, how about dancin' with me?" Pietro gave him a look, and Crystal took his hand, anyway.
"Ok."
Wanda instantly grabbed Pietro's hand. "Come on we need to talk."
Remy was singing horribly off key but softly in Rogue's ear.
"Stop. Ya sound lahk a drowned rat." she said smiling. She moved a bit closer to him as the two swayed back and forth on the dance floor.
"How ya doin' chere?" She looked back up at him.
"Whatcha mean?"
"Well with your powers and stuff? Ya don't talk about it much."
"Okay, Ah guess... it's just that. The whole thing makes me nervous. Ah mean Ah spent forever tryin' ta control mah powers, and now Ah have ta deal with everyone else's. Most of them are cooperatin' but Ah still gotta learn control."
"Remy be nervous to."
"It isn't just that though. To get everyone's power's readily available... Ah'm gonna have ta do some reorganizin'." He pulled away from her and touched her cheek.
"It'll be fine. The Professor is good at de head stuff."
"Ah know, but.... ya know how when your packin' a suitcase and everything won't fit so ya rearrange stuff and then there's more room?" He dropped his hand and nodded. "What if that happens? What if Ah start rearranging stuff and then all of sudden Ah can't touch any more? Ah don't think Ah can deal with that."
She could see that he was thinking, trying to come up with something to say to make things somewhat better. She didn't think he would be able to, though. What can a person really say to make it better? And even if he could magically make things better for the moment, these fear and doubts would always be resonating in her head like a bad dream or worst fear.
Obviously, for some reason unknown to her, he decided to kiss her. His hands on her hips, sending shivers down her spine, and his kisses always would. She could never take the contact for granted. He pulled away and she slightly moaned in protest. She did have to admit, though, that it did make her feel better. Which she thought was ironic, considering it was the one thing she was afraid of....
Touch. Or lack there of, but still it felt right, like this is where she was supposed to be.
She glanced over at the happy couple. Things worked out great for them. So why couldn't they work out for her? They could, and they would.
"Ok, spill it Maximoff. What's your deal?" Wanda said sternly, once they reached the gazebo.
"Nothing." He said quickly, grimacing at her when her eyes narrowed. He had totally forgotten how much she hated the passive aggressive bullshit.
"I'm leaving tonight. My plane leaves tonight, Pietro. You do realize this?" He didn't say anything. "Fine whatever." She said as she started to walk out of the gazebo.
"It's just that I don't want you to leave." He said in a small voice. That was completely unlike him.
"Listen to me, Pietro. This is my life, and part of me doesn't want to leave, but I need to. For my own sanity I need to see if this could work."
"What if it doesn't? Are.."
"You know what? It may not work, and I may come out of this for the worse or the better. I know, though, that this is better than being old in some bar, yakking the bartenders ear off about the one that got away." She said finally sitting down beside him."
"Fine. I guess I am being selfish." He said crossing his arms.
"No you aren't. You're scared." He scoffed. "I promise you, Pietro. We will not go another decade without contact. I couldn't handle it. Believe it or not, Pietro, over the past few years I've grown kinda fond of you. Can't help it, just kinda happened."
"Har Har." He said sarcastically. "This is serious and you are making jokes."
"It's hard to be serious, when you're acting like a child." She said standing up. She spun around and faced him. The look on her face made him take notice. It was serious, but in a heartbroken kind of way.... no a sorry kind of way. He couldn't figure it out, but it made him take notice. "I love him, Pietro. We always knew this would happen. We have to grow up sometime. You would do the same for her."
"What....?" His denseness made her smile.
"Women know about this stuff, and you love her." He rolled his eyes, which caused her scoff at his behavior. "I love you." She said softly. "You do know that, right?" He looked back up at her and was right beside her before she realized he was gone. Her eyes narrowed. She hated it when he did that. She was used to it but it didn't change how much it freaked her out.
"I know." Why did he always have to act like he did? She looked at him sadly. He hugged her. "I'll miss you. Why are we doing this now? I was going to the airport, also."
"I have to say goodbye to Rogue and Remy, and it will be hectic. It needed to be done now."
Wanda looked at the girl in front of her.
"I'm gonna miss you." She said giving Rogue a hug.
"Me too." Wanda looked around, before adjusting the carry on that was on her back. Her gaze settled on John talking to Crystal, Pietro, and Remy.
"We both got what we wanted." Rogue looked at her not truly understanding her meaning. "You will never understand how jealous I was of you."
"What?"
"You had something great that I thought I'd never have, but we both got what we wanted."
"It was fun. Ah'm glad Ah got somewhere exotic to vacation." Wanda laughed.
"Exotic?"
"Yeah... Ah mean... Ok it probably isn't exotic."
Remy returned to were they were standing and looked at both of them. Wanda went towards him instantly and poked him in the chest.
"You be good to her, Cajun."
"No need to worry." He replied smiling at her. She wrapped her arms around him and gave him a hug. Remy's eyes widened wide. "Are ya playin' wid Remy's butt?" She pulled away.
"I am too klutzy to test your abilities."
"You're still tryin' to steal my wallet." She looked at him seriously and made eye contact with him.
"Don't loose your bad boy abilities, you never know when they come in handy."
"No problem." She shifted uncomfortably.
"I really don't know what to say.... I mean." They both nodded, understanding what exactly she wanted to say. The three other people of their party. She had to commend Pietro and John for their ability to not act like children. She looked at her brother and Crystal not really knowing what to say to them. She gave her brother a hug.
"I'll miss you." He seemed to nod slowly, and they made eye contact. She got the feeling that he was sad, but he now understood why this had to happen. Why she needed it. She was desperate for some type of normalcy. She turned her attention to Crystal.
"It was great to meet you." She said. Crystal nodded and shook Wanda's hand. She felt a hand on her shoulder.
"Wanda, luv, they're boarding." She nodded and sniffled. She looked at Pietro with his arm around Crystal's shoulder. She had to admit they looked hot together. They fit. She hated getting emotional. John wasn't that bad. He was a guy, so if he was all heartbroken he was going to act all macho. He had kept to himself a lot. He only really talked to Remy and Rogue. Wanda couldn't wait to get him back home so she could maybe get him back to normal. Not that anything was wrong with him, but get him back to who he usually is. She looked at Rogue and Remy one last time and waved. She had nothing else to do. The two handed their tickets to the lady behind the booth and walked on.
She sat down and started fiddling with the brochures that were on the back of the seat in front of her. John placed his hands on top of hers to make her quit.
"Are you going to be ok?" She leaned over on his shoulder and he wrapped his arm around her.
"I'll be fine. I'm just going to miss them." She said softly, trying to keep her voice from breaking. She felt him kiss the top of her head.
"You know when I asked we didn't have to go."
"John, I love you, and I want this. I need this, and I'm sad about leaving, but... this is going to be great." She said with a smile. "I'm just going to miss them." She repeated, snuggling closer to him.
AN: I know it was short, and I know it took forever. I had to deal with finals and packing my dorm room. So sorry... I am starting on the sequel, but I started doing some replanning... I couple of things didn't really make to much sense. So I am replanning, and I want to get a few chapters written before I start posting. Also I want to make it more ensemble, not purely wanda centric. so I may be a few weeks. Until then I will keep up with Enough is Enough.
Star-of-chaos- I hadn't meant for Rogue to be a riot, but when I was done it came out funny, but you could still see that she was tortured.
Demonrogue13- I had pietro and Rogue talking planned... I am a huge fan of all the potential friendships that could happen in XME.
Peace215- I am glad you enjoyed it so much. You snorted? That's great. I tend to be a snorter, but it doesn't happen unless I laugh and have some trouble breathing.
Epona04- I am glad you are enjoying this fic... that makes me happy.
Ishandahalf- Johny Depp would be a good gambit, but I think he would make a better Tony Stark A.K.A. Iron Man. I would rather have no gambit than a bad gambit. Also, I don't much like Movie!Rogue... so I don't want them together. Yes the jonda is interesting... those parts tend to write themselves and in retrospect I feel bad about how bi-polar the relationship seems. In the sequel, the Jonda isn't nearly as stressed out... So I am going to return to fun, slightly goofy, sarcastic John. Sorry this took so long... the bunny went to rehab.
Amieva- I am glad that you enjoyed the maid complaining about Emma. It just seemed like something to do... I do that when my mom makes unreasonable request.. I am not as rude but I complain. As for your question on Pietro and Crystal........ You have to wait, or email me and ask me. Lol don't you think the Summer's family tree is fucked up enough without having to deal with Mags.... Well havok did almost marry Polaris who is mags daughter in the comics... ARGH!
Untouchable hexing witch- I love your story sooooo much. Jonda is my favorite couple, and while I enjoy Romy I am not that rabid about it... Actually I can read ALMOST anything well written.... the keyword being ALMOST. I am sooooo glad you enjoyed the sickness. I almost didn't post it... it kinda scared me.... I was afraid of the flamers shakes fist
Taineyah- I don't think I can out-angst you.... you are angsty genius. The only difference is that the Maximoffs are my entire being... the main reason I write. I am glad you enjoyed it.
"Did you talk to him?" Wanda shot John a look as he lead he to a table in the ball room at the institute. She didn't mind. His hand on the small of her back, but she did mind the fact that he seemed to be rushing her to talk to her brother.
Pietro was her brother after all. The brother that had barely shared any words with her over the course of the past month. She had expected that reaction, but still it didn't help with how disconnected it felt. Wanda had already told John that she wasn't going anywhere without having a much needed conversation with Pietro. They both sat down at the table where Rogue and Remy where already sitting. She sighed.
"If he wasn't glued to Crystal all night, maybe I could talk to him." It wasn't that Wanda didn't like Crystal, in fact, it was quite the opposite. Crystal was smart, funny, and didn't put up with the majority of Pietro's shit, which is something Wanda respected about her, but she couldn't shake this feeling when she saw the two of them together. This feeling that screamed at her that Crystal was, indeed, a heartbreaker.
Wanda would hate to admit that Pietro needed a broken heart, but he did. It may make him appreciate the consequences of his numerous flings. Yet, the feeling of her twin heartbroken, hurt. She had been heartbroken before, even if it was a puppy love fling that would never work out in the real world. No one deserved that pain.
Wanda made the decision to butt out of their business. She always hated it when Pietro butted into her business, so she had no desire to butt into his, unless it was necessary. She could see herself being friends with Crystal, but no matter how well she got to know her, and no matter how nice and probably perfect the girl was for Pietro. Wanda still couldn't shake that feeling, like something could happen to him whether Crystal meant to hurt him or not. Wanda shook her head hoping to clear her thoughts. Wasn't that the risk of any relationship? She mentally slapped herself and wondered when this overprotective sister shit started.
She looked around. It really was beautiful. White and Pink everywhere. The pink was expected. It was almost Kitty's trademark color, and still no matter how sweet Kitty was, the prospect of white everywhere brought a smile to Wanda's face, a smile that screamed irony, but still it was one of genuine amusement.
It was amazing how in such a short period of times. People can grow close. Her and her brother alone had made some headway, but everyone. Wanda thought it was funny. She tried to steal Remy's wallet twice just to make sure he was still up to speed, after all it did take him forever to pick that lock. She just thought it would be a shame that even if he was a good guy, he lost some his bad guy talents... no one knows when that type of thing will come in handy. Rogue was about as amazing as a person could get. She finally got everything she wanted, and Wanda couldn't help but feel happy for her. It was even little things with people she thought she'd never sit in the same room with. The silent understanding with Todd, or the new found... guess you can say respect... for Scott and Jean.
Wanda looked at her watch. What was taking so long? They ceremony was held at the institute so it isn't like the bride and groom had to drive across town. She fidgeted. She wanted to be here, but the stress of traveling always bothered her, and they were leaving tonight. She had tons of stuff to finish up here, so John had left to go make sure everything was good. She was so engrossed in her thoughts that she never saw her brother. It isn't like she would see him if she were paying attention anyway.
"You're almost as impatient as me!" She jumped couldn't help it.
"Jesus Christ, Pietro." She said, taking a deep breath. He pulled out Crystal's chair for her. Wanda had to scoff at his chivalry. He sat beside her, both of them smiling and flirting. Wanda turned to john and gave him a 'do-something' look.
"Crystal, luv, how about dancin' with me?" Pietro gave him a look, and Crystal took his hand, anyway.
"Ok."
Wanda instantly grabbed Pietro's hand. "Come on we need to talk."
Remy was singing horribly off key but softly in Rogue's ear.
"Stop. Ya sound lahk a drowned rat." she said smiling. She moved a bit closer to him as the two swayed back and forth on the dance floor.
"How ya doin' chere?" She looked back up at him.
"Whatcha mean?"
"Well with your powers and stuff? Ya don't talk about it much."
"Okay, Ah guess... it's just that. The whole thing makes me nervous. Ah mean Ah spent forever tryin' ta control mah powers, and now Ah have ta deal with everyone else's. Most of them are cooperatin' but Ah still gotta learn control."
"Remy be nervous to."
"It isn't just that though. To get everyone's power's readily available... Ah'm gonna have ta do some reorganizin'." He pulled away from her and touched her cheek.
"It'll be fine. The Professor is good at de head stuff."
"Ah know, but.... ya know how when your packin' a suitcase and everything won't fit so ya rearrange stuff and then there's more room?" He dropped his hand and nodded. "What if that happens? What if Ah start rearranging stuff and then all of sudden Ah can't touch any more? Ah don't think Ah can deal with that."
She could see that he was thinking, trying to come up with something to say to make things somewhat better. She didn't think he would be able to, though. What can a person really say to make it better? And even if he could magically make things better for the moment, these fear and doubts would always be resonating in her head like a bad dream or worst fear.
Obviously, for some reason unknown to her, he decided to kiss her. His hands on her hips, sending shivers down her spine, and his kisses always would. She could never take the contact for granted. He pulled away and she slightly moaned in protest. She did have to admit, though, that it did make her feel better. Which she thought was ironic, considering it was the one thing she was afraid of....
Touch. Or lack there of, but still it felt right, like this is where she was supposed to be.
She glanced over at the happy couple. Things worked out great for them. So why couldn't they work out for her? They could, and they would.
"Ok, spill it Maximoff. What's your deal?" Wanda said sternly, once they reached the gazebo.
"Nothing." He said quickly, grimacing at her when her eyes narrowed. He had totally forgotten how much she hated the passive aggressive bullshit.
"I'm leaving tonight. My plane leaves tonight, Pietro. You do realize this?" He didn't say anything. "Fine whatever." She said as she started to walk out of the gazebo.
"It's just that I don't want you to leave." He said in a small voice. That was completely unlike him.
"Listen to me, Pietro. This is my life, and part of me doesn't want to leave, but I need to. For my own sanity I need to see if this could work."
"What if it doesn't? Are.."
"You know what? It may not work, and I may come out of this for the worse or the better. I know, though, that this is better than being old in some bar, yakking the bartenders ear off about the one that got away." She said finally sitting down beside him."
"Fine. I guess I am being selfish." He said crossing his arms.
"No you aren't. You're scared." He scoffed. "I promise you, Pietro. We will not go another decade without contact. I couldn't handle it. Believe it or not, Pietro, over the past few years I've grown kinda fond of you. Can't help it, just kinda happened."
"Har Har." He said sarcastically. "This is serious and you are making jokes."
"It's hard to be serious, when you're acting like a child." She said standing up. She spun around and faced him. The look on her face made him take notice. It was serious, but in a heartbroken kind of way.... no a sorry kind of way. He couldn't figure it out, but it made him take notice. "I love him, Pietro. We always knew this would happen. We have to grow up sometime. You would do the same for her."
"What....?" His denseness made her smile.
"Women know about this stuff, and you love her." He rolled his eyes, which caused her scoff at his behavior. "I love you." She said softly. "You do know that, right?" He looked back up at her and was right beside her before she realized he was gone. Her eyes narrowed. She hated it when he did that. She was used to it but it didn't change how much it freaked her out.
"I know." Why did he always have to act like he did? She looked at him sadly. He hugged her. "I'll miss you. Why are we doing this now? I was going to the airport, also."
"I have to say goodbye to Rogue and Remy, and it will be hectic. It needed to be done now."
Wanda looked at the girl in front of her.
"I'm gonna miss you." She said giving Rogue a hug.
"Me too." Wanda looked around, before adjusting the carry on that was on her back. Her gaze settled on John talking to Crystal, Pietro, and Remy.
"We both got what we wanted." Rogue looked at her not truly understanding her meaning. "You will never understand how jealous I was of you."
"What?"
"You had something great that I thought I'd never have, but we both got what we wanted."
"It was fun. Ah'm glad Ah got somewhere exotic to vacation." Wanda laughed.
"Exotic?"
"Yeah... Ah mean... Ok it probably isn't exotic."
Remy returned to were they were standing and looked at both of them. Wanda went towards him instantly and poked him in the chest.
"You be good to her, Cajun."
"No need to worry." He replied smiling at her. She wrapped her arms around him and gave him a hug. Remy's eyes widened wide. "Are ya playin' wid Remy's butt?" She pulled away.
"I am too klutzy to test your abilities."
"You're still tryin' to steal my wallet." She looked at him seriously and made eye contact with him.
"Don't loose your bad boy abilities, you never know when they come in handy."
"No problem." She shifted uncomfortably.
"I really don't know what to say.... I mean." They both nodded, understanding what exactly she wanted to say. The three other people of their party. She had to commend Pietro and John for their ability to not act like children. She looked at her brother and Crystal not really knowing what to say to them. She gave her brother a hug.
"I'll miss you." He seemed to nod slowly, and they made eye contact. She got the feeling that he was sad, but he now understood why this had to happen. Why she needed it. She was desperate for some type of normalcy. She turned her attention to Crystal.
"It was great to meet you." She said. Crystal nodded and shook Wanda's hand. She felt a hand on her shoulder.
"Wanda, luv, they're boarding." She nodded and sniffled. She looked at Pietro with his arm around Crystal's shoulder. She had to admit they looked hot together. They fit. She hated getting emotional. John wasn't that bad. He was a guy, so if he was all heartbroken he was going to act all macho. He had kept to himself a lot. He only really talked to Remy and Rogue. Wanda couldn't wait to get him back home so she could maybe get him back to normal. Not that anything was wrong with him, but get him back to who he usually is. She looked at Rogue and Remy one last time and waved. She had nothing else to do. The two handed their tickets to the lady behind the booth and walked on.
She sat down and started fiddling with the brochures that were on the back of the seat in front of her. John placed his hands on top of hers to make her quit.
"Are you going to be ok?" She leaned over on his shoulder and he wrapped his arm around her.
"I'll be fine. I'm just going to miss them." She said softly, trying to keep her voice from breaking. She felt him kiss the top of her head.
"You know when I asked we didn't have to go."
"John, I love you, and I want this. I need this, and I'm sad about leaving, but... this is going to be great." She said with a smile. "I'm just going to miss them." She repeated, snuggling closer to him.
AN: I know it was short, and I know it took forever. I had to deal with finals and packing my dorm room. So sorry... I am starting on the sequel, but I started doing some replanning... I couple of things didn't really make to much sense. So I am replanning, and I want to get a few chapters written before I start posting. Also I want to make it more ensemble, not purely wanda centric. so I may be a few weeks. Until then I will keep up with Enough is Enough.
Star-of-chaos- I hadn't meant for Rogue to be a riot, but when I was done it came out funny, but you could still see that she was tortured.
Demonrogue13- I had pietro and Rogue talking planned... I am a huge fan of all the potential friendships that could happen in XME.
Peace215- I am glad you enjoyed it so much. You snorted? That's great. I tend to be a snorter, but it doesn't happen unless I laugh and have some trouble breathing.
Epona04- I am glad you are enjoying this fic... that makes me happy.
Ishandahalf- Johny Depp would be a good gambit, but I think he would make a better Tony Stark A.K.A. Iron Man. I would rather have no gambit than a bad gambit. Also, I don't much like Movie!Rogue... so I don't want them together. Yes the jonda is interesting... those parts tend to write themselves and in retrospect I feel bad about how bi-polar the relationship seems. In the sequel, the Jonda isn't nearly as stressed out... So I am going to return to fun, slightly goofy, sarcastic John. Sorry this took so long... the bunny went to rehab.
Amieva- I am glad that you enjoyed the maid complaining about Emma. It just seemed like something to do... I do that when my mom makes unreasonable request.. I am not as rude but I complain. As for your question on Pietro and Crystal........ You have to wait, or email me and ask me. Lol don't you think the Summer's family tree is fucked up enough without having to deal with Mags.... Well havok did almost marry Polaris who is mags daughter in the comics... ARGH!
Untouchable hexing witch- I love your story sooooo much. Jonda is my favorite couple, and while I enjoy Romy I am not that rabid about it... Actually I can read ALMOST anything well written.... the keyword being ALMOST. I am sooooo glad you enjoyed the sickness. I almost didn't post it... it kinda scared me.... I was afraid of the flamers shakes fist
Taineyah- I don't think I can out-angst you.... you are angsty genius. The only difference is that the Maximoffs are my entire being... the main reason I write. I am glad you enjoyed it.