Kurt was making more of an effort to find a balance between home and school. It allowed Wanda to relax, and the rift in their relationship healed itself. They were becoming closer than ever, loving being together as a couple and as a family, and Kurt began to hint about future marriage plans. They had nothing concrete yet, as they were both under 18 still and didn't want to rush into things. Yet, Wanda found herself daydreaming at times about the life they would build for themselves, and perhaps even having more children together.
Though, it was far too soon to even consider any of that. Talia had been an accident, albeit a happy one. She certainly did not want to fall victim to the same fate twice. If ever they had more children, it would be when they were ready.
One afternoon, Kurt still at school, Wanda had brought her daughter to Dr. McCoy for her two month checkup, as well as her own.
"She seems to be doing well," Hank smiled at the baby. Talia held tightly to one of his large fingers, bringing it to her mouth to chew on. "She appears to be meeting her developmental milestones. She's been eating well?"
Wanda nodded. "She's like a little monster when we feed her. It's like she can't get enough sometimes."
"Well, she's growing," Hank told her. "She's gained quite a bit this past month. But it's all good." He turned to Wanda. "And how are you feeling?"
"Ok," she told him, playing with the paper gown she wore. "No more pain."
"Good," he indicated she should lay on the examining table. Wanda did, getting into position for him. "Everything looks like it healed well," he moved around the table to catch her eye. "You're well enough in case you would want to engage in-" he cleared his throat. "Certain activities."
Wanda sat up. She hadn't gotten into any place yet to be ready for sex again, though Kurt had expressed his interest once or twice. She chewed her lip as her eye fell on her baby girl, sucking sweetly on her fist. "How do I get on, like," she stammered. "Uh, what if I wanted to get the pill?"
"Birth control?" Dr. McCoy raised a brow. "I'm sure I can work that out for you. If that's what you'd like."
Wanda nodded. "I would," she looked to her daughter again. "I don't want to run into trouble again."
Dr. McCoy smiled. "Well, it's certainly a smart idea, Miss Maximoff. Though I'm sure you realize abstinence is the most effective form of-" he paused as Wanda's expression became angry. "Well, let me see what I can do for you."
~&Q~
"Who's that beautiful girl?" Wanda leaned over her child, Talia flat on her stomach, barely holding her head up over a mirror. "Who's that?"
The girl's head swayed a bit, her tail wrapped tightly around Wanda's forearm. She clutched to the tummy time blanket. Wanda moved her head back slightly, so the girl could only see herself in the mirror. Talia's head jerked to one side, then the other, before she placed it against the mirror with a loud sob.
"Ohhhh, noooo!" Wanda lifted her up into her arms. "Look, angel! Mommy's right here!"
Talia looked to her with the most pitiful face, her lip out, the biggest, blobbiest tears hanging on her cheeks. She began to cry again, Wanda pulling her in close. "Did Mommy scare you? I'm so sorry my love."
She heard the door open in her bedroom, craning her neck from where she sat in the nursery. Kurt dropped his bag on the bed before turning to them. "Is she ok?"
"Yeah," Wanda stood up, holding the calming girl to her chest. "We were having tummy time and she couldn't see me. I think she got scared."
"Mien schatz," he stepped over and rubbed his hand on her head, before giving her a little kiss.
"How was today?" Wanda asked him.
"Ok," he responded. "The Brotherhood has been showing up at school more. I saw your brother."
"Oh yeah?" she replied. "How was he?"
"He was alright," Kurt shrugged. "He told me to tell you he was gonna stop by this weekend. He said to text him."
"Oh!" Wanda smiled. "Let's make a plan to do something with him."
Kurt nodded. "You can. I'm sure I'll have homework or training or something."
"No," Wanda shook her head. "I mean let's all of us make a plan. I want you to come with us."
"Wanda," Kurt sighed. "Why?"
"Because I want you and Pietro to get to know each other," she replied. Talia snuffled against her, closing her eyes, and Wanda rubbed her back. "If we're really going to spend the rest of our lives together, how long do you think you can avoid my brother?" He seemed to think about it, and Wanda looked down to their daughter. "You should see how he is with her. He's a great uncle."
Kurt looked to her. "Alright. We'll plan for this weekend."
Wanda smiled, then pulled him to her for a kiss. "Thank you."
~&Q~
Thank you all for all the reviews! I like to keep things closer to normal, as I find challenges to be more compelling than 'everything works out ok!'
