AN: Enjoy!


Wanda blushed deeply at Vision's comment, then hurriedly glanced away from him, turning her attention back to her pasta. He really was just about the sweetest man that Wanda had ever met, and definitely the sweetest one she had ever dated.

When they had finished their meals, it took a little bit of convincing on Wanda's part to get him to agree to split the bill.

"You promised me that we would split it next time, Vizh" She reminded him.

"I know.." said Vision, "But.. mmm.."

Wanda silenced his protest with a quick kiss.

"I already know you're a gentleman, you don't need to prove anything to me. You have Viv to look after, and she'll need School things soon, right? I'm perfectly happy to pay for my share of this meal."

"Alright" Vision blinked, emerging from a slight happy daze caused by her unexpected kiss. "We will split the bill.."


As Vision drove her home, Wanda couldn't help feeling just a little tense, as she remembered her earlier concerns. When they arrived, Vision, as always, was the perfect gentleman, hurrying around to open her door and help her out of the car.

They kissed for a while outside the apartment block, Vision wrapping his arms around Wanda, drawing her closer to shield her from the cold. Wanda's heart fluttered, and she became so lost in the kiss, his lips brushing against hers, feeling him pressed so wonderfully close, that even though she had been rather concerned just moments before, she had now almost completely forgotten why she had wanted to wait.

"Do you.." Wanda murmured, when Vision broke the kiss, "W-Would you like to come up and.."

"No" Said Vision gently. "Not Tonight."

"Oh.." Wanda couldn't help feeling a sting of rejection. "Why not?"

You know why not, whispered the voice in her head.

You're not good enough for him.

He'll never want you.

Wanda instinctively tried to pull away, but Vision stopped her.

"It's not that I don't want to, or that I'm not attracted to you" He said quickly, "Because I do, and well.. I think you are perfection, If I'm being totally honest.

"Oh.." Wanda blushed, unsure what else to say. "Really?"

"Really" Vision nodded, tenderly cupping Wanda's cheek. "And people would probably think I'm crazy for not taking the chance now, while Viv is away..But, I do not think you are ready. Neither am I, and that's okay. We've been through quite a lot, the two of us.. We should not have to follow anyone's timeline except our own."

"Ai dreptate, Vizh" Wanda relaxed, managing to smile then, and leaned into his touch. He was right, and she told him so. "You are right."

"I am glad you agree" Vision smiled softly before he continued. "When that moment happens for us, I want to know that we are really ready for it, that we are sure.. Because it should be something beautiful. This isn't something that we need to rush.." He sounded slightly nervous. "You are beginning to mean quite a lot to me, Wanda, and I do not want to mess things up. Do you understand?"

"Yes" Wanda's smile widened, because knowing that Vision shared many of the same concerns that she did made her feel quite a lot better about the situation. "I understand. But, if I promise not to hit on you, would you like to come up for a cup of tea?"

"Yes" Vision chuckled. "That would be nice."


"Just regular tea?" Wanda asked, slightly nervously, as she lead Vision inside. She propped Rocket Raccoon on the arm of the couch, and gestured for Vision to take a seat. "I have a few herbal ones. Peppermint, Chamomile.."

It hadn't occurred to her until she unlocked the door that this was the first time Vision had actually been inside her apartment, and while she had definitely cleaned the place up a lot, this still felt like a big step, perhaps even bigger than the one they had just chosen not to take. She had not really shared her Home with anyone since before her brother had died.

"Regular tea will be fine, thank you." Vision, for his part, sat quietly, not wandering off or prying into anywhere he was not welcome, although he couldn't help noticing a few framed photographs of a young man whom he rightfully guessed was Wanda's twin brother, Pietro. He also caught sight of the flowers he had given her, in a jug rather than a vase, but politely made no comment.

"Milk?" Wanda asked, blushing when she saw where Vision's gaze had drifted. She really did mean to purchase a vase, but had not got around to it.

"Yes, please" Vision replied. "And one sugar."

"Coming right up.." Wanda made the drinks and brought them over, handing one to Vision and sitting beside him on the couch.

"Thank you" Vision gratefully took the cup. "The young man in most of your photos.. Your brother?"

"Yes" Wanda nodded, taking a sip of her tea. "That's Pietro."

"He looks like a fun person to be around.. There is mischief in his eyes."

"That is true" Wanda chuckled. "Pietro was always getting into mischief.. But he was a good brother. Very protective. He probably wouldn't have liked you much."

"Oh.." Vision frowned.

"I don't mean that as an insult, Vizh" Wanda chuckled, resting her head on his shoulder. He always made her feel comfortable. "He wouldn't have liked anyone I dated."

"I see" Vision smiled, relaxing, and pressed a kiss to the top of her head. "That is good to know.. What are you up to Tomorrow?"

"I have my first art class in the afternoon" Wanda grinned. "Actually, I wanted to ask you a favour. I was going to take the bus to the class to save on gas money, but then there's no bus until nearly an hour after the class ends.. If you're busy it's fine, but.."

"I will pick you up" Vision told her.

"Are you sure? I wouldn't want to disrupt your day.."

"You are not. I have a party in the morning, but I'm free for the rest of the day. I will pick you up."

Vision, still a perfect gentleman, left after finishing his tea, giving Wanda a quick kiss goodbye, and a promise to text when he got home.

Wanda drifted off to bed soon after his departure, a goofy, love-struck grin on her face.


Wanda had forgotten just how much she loved art, when she was in the mood for it. Of course, being a first class, it took a while before they got to any actual art, instead starting off with discussions of what everyone wanted to get out of the class. They had barely begun their first work when the class ended, but it was enough to fully reignite the spark of her passion for art that had been flickering since Christmas.

Her good mood only improved when she exited the class to find Vision already waiting for her.. and, he had come bearing a gift.

"I saw that you needed one of these" He smiled, holding out a rather generic vase. "I got a plain one in case you wanted to paint it yourself."

"Thanks, Vizh" Wanda grinned, leaning up to kiss him as she took the gift. "That's really sweet of you.. just to let you know, half your nose is still purple."

Vision yelped and scrubbed at the offending body part, while Wanda chuckled, shifting the vase to one arm so she could reach into her bag in search of her make-up wipes.

They truly were happy in these moments together, just as they were. She could wait for something beautiful.