AN: Enjoy!
A little while later, Vision headed up to the counter, ordering a McChicken meal for Wanda, a hamburger Happy Meal for Viv, and the classic Big Mac for himself. Viv, a well behaved child for the most part, was happy to sit and eat quietly while the adults talked.
"So, you've never been tempted to go back to Sokovia?" Vision asked, after swallowing his latest mouthful.
"God, no. That whole country is a.." She'd been about to say gaura de rahat.. translation, 'Shit-hole', but stopped herself, mindful of Vivian's presence. "There are just too many bad memories. Not too mention it's still a war-zone most of the time."
"Ah.. When you put it that way, I see why you would not want to go back.." Vision frowned. She had suffered so much.
"What about you, Vizh?" Wanda popped a few fries in her mouth.
"Hmm?"
"Have you ever thought about going back to Britain?" Wanda clarified. "Looking for your Family?"
"A little, when we lost Vin, and just after Vivian was born.." Vision replied. "More for medical history than anything else. Otherwise, I don't see much reason to. I found my family here in the U.S."
"Like Lilo & Stitch" Viv piped up through a mouthful of burger. "You found your family all on your own."
"Don't talk with your mouthful" Vision gently scolded, then smiled. "But yes, a bit like that.."
"Lilo & Stitch.." Wanda thought for a moment. "That's the one with the little girl and the crazy alien, right?"
Viv swallowed her next mouthful before she answered.
"Uh-huh."
"I don't think I've ever seen that one.. Of course, there are a lot of those movies that I haven't seen."
"But you have to see it!" Viv gasped. "It's one of our most favorite movies. Daddy, can we all go home and watch it?"
"Well.." Vision sighed, hesitating slightly, feeling a little as though Viv was hijacking his date yet again. "We were going to get dessert.."
"We can always get it to go" Wanda shrugged. "I'm off work Tomorrow, so I'm happy to go watch a movie."
"If you're sure.."
"I'm sure."
"Yay!" Viv jumped up from her seat and ran to join the line at the counter, behind an exhausted young couple with a fussy toddler, and a suspiciously red-eyed man who probably had the munchies.
"Vivian, you haven't finished your fries!" cried Vision exasperatedly, before turning to Wanda with an apologetic expression. "Sorry again.."
"Vizh, I already said it's okay.." Wanda couldn't help laughing a little at how worried he was. "This was fun. Movies at home are fun too. And Viv is fun. Sure, it might be nice to try for a bit of alone time next time, but it's no big deal.."
"N-Next time?" Vision's eyes lit up.
Wanda, suddenly caught in her own insecurities once more, failed to notice that light.
"I.. well.." Shit. Wanda thought things had been going well, but maybe she'd assumed too much. Maybe she'd screwed up, pushed too hard, made him feel uncomfortable with her question about returning to Britain.. She stood awkwardly. "I thought.. But if you don't want a next time.."
"Of course I want a next time!" Vision jumped up as eagerly as his daughter had a few moments before, grabbing Wanda's hand. "I want multiple next times. I want more dinners, and lunches, and movie nights and.. Maybe I am getting a little ahead of myself" Vision blushed.
Wanda, calm again now, laughed, a soft melodious sort of sound, and Vision's blush deepened, because Wanda's laughter was one of the most wonderful things he had ever heard.
"I don't think you're too far ahead, Vizh."
"Good.. My point is, I really do want a next time.."
"So do I" Wanda smiled softly. "We'll talk about it later.. For now, dessert. What's good? I've never had dessert here before."
"Well, I have always been partial to the apple pie.." Vision replied, as they walked hand in hand to join Viv in line.
A short while later, they were back at Vision's house once more, and after changing Viv into her pajamas, they all settled down to watch their movie.
They ate their desserts, apple pies for Wanda and Vision, and a strawberry sundae for Viv, as they watched.
Wanda found herself tearing up at a few points in the film. Lilo's story about the loss of her parents, Stitch feeling 'Lost'. Seeing Wanda's tears, Vivian crawled into her lap, snuggling close, and Wanda couldn't help smiling, gently stroking the little girl's hair.
Vision watched them both for a while, rather entranced. Viv fit in snuggled against Wanda like she belonged there. Though it was still much too soon to think it, the words flashed in his mind again. His girls. Slowly, almost shyly, Vision draped his arm around Wanda.
Without really thinking about it, Wanda rested her head on Vision's shoulder, shuffling slightly closer to him on the sofa.
To someone who didn't know any better, they already looked like a family.
Shortly after the credits rolled, Viv dozed off in Wanda's lap.
"I'd better get her to bed.." Vision reached for his daughter.
"I've got her" Wanda stood, holding Viv. The little girl was a pleasant warm weight in her arms, her hand clutching the front of Wanda's sweater. "Down the hall, second door on the right, right?"
"Yes" Vision nodded. "That's right."
Wanda headed down the hall to carry Viv to her room, and Vision followed quietly behind them. As he watched Wanda gently tuck Viv into bed, he felt a pang in his heart, reminded of the maternal influence that Viv had never really had, and that Wanda had not had for nearly long enough. Wanda pressed a kiss to Viv's forehead, then headed back over to him, frowning a little at his expression.
"Are you okay, Vizh?"
"Yes.. Just thinking."
"Right.." She blushed. "I, uh, suppose I'd better head home soon."
Vision had a sudden desire to ask her to stay. It felt so much like she belonged there already. However, he didn't want Wanda to get the wrong idea, even though he, of course, would have slept on the couch.
"Of course" He said instead. "I will call you a cab."
The cab arrived all too soon, and Vision walked Wanda out to the sidewalk where it had parked. Hand in hand.. they'd been doing a lot of that.
"So.." Vision began. "About, uh, 'next time'.. I heard you say you were off work Tomorrow, but did you have any other plans?"
"Not really.. why?"
"I'm free tomorrow too. Scott is taking Viv to play with Cassie after preschool.. W-We could do lunch? I know a nice little Cafe.."
Wanda smiled at his awkwardness. It was adorable.
"Sure. Lunch would be great. See you Tomorrow, then?"
"Yes.. Tomorrow." Vision hesitated for a moment. Should he kiss her? Did she want him to kiss her?
Wanda did, but she found herself feeling as nervous as Vision was. She had not had a first kiss, a real first kiss, the kind of kiss that was supposed to be the start of something special, for a long time. She actually found herself grateful for an excuse to wait a little longer.
"Hey. No pressure, taking it slow, remember?" She smiled, then tapped her cheek. "Here is fine."
"Alright" Vision smiled softly, kissing Wanda's cheek, and opening the cab door for her. "I'll pick you up around 12:30?"
"Perfect."
"Don't forget to.."
"Text you when I'm home safe" Wanda chuckled as she got in the cab. "I know. See you Tomorrow."
"See you Tomorrow."
Vision paid the driver, once again including a generous tip. He watched the cab until it was out of sight before he headed back inside, sighing.
The House felt surprisingly empty.
