AN: Enjoy!
In the following few days, Wanda didn't speak much to Viv about the conversation they'd had at the mall. She didn't mention it to Vision either.. not yet, anyway. The decision being made was Viv's to make, and Wanda did not want Viv to feel pushed into making it before she was ready.
Although, Wanda did notice that she was now getting two night time phone calls from the Jarvis residence. There was still Vision's usual 'goodnight' phone call, but it was now preceded by an earlier call, one that came around ten minutes before Viv's bedtime, where Vision would hand Viv the phone so she could tell Wanda about her day, or practice her Sokovian before bed.
Viv's little 'Mo.. Wanda' slips of the tongue became more frequent.
The night before Vision's Birthday, Wanda had helped Viv wrap Vision's gifts, and write on a card. Helped her give him the gifts, all of which Vision was pleasantly surprised by, since he wasn't used to actually getting presents. Helped her make Vision a Birthday breakfast.
And when the time came for Vision and Wanda's weekend away, Wanda had helped Viv pack for her own weekend at Miles's house. Had made sure Rio Morales had her phone number to call as well as Vision's if there was an emergency.
All of these things Wanda had done instinctively, without thinking about it. All of the things that a Mother would do.
And as they'd driven away, Viv waving as they went, Wanda waved back a slight lump in her throat as she'd watched the little girl fade into a blur on the sidewalk, not turning away until she was completely out of sight.
"Wanda, are you alright?" Vision frowned, slightly concerned, a few minutes into the drive. "You look a bit.."
"I'm fine.. I'm happy" She said, and she was. "I'm just going to miss Viv a little, that's all."
Vision smiled softly, kissing her cheek.
"I'll miss her too.. but she'll have fun with Miles, and it will be nice to have a couple of days to ourselves."
"It will."
"And not having to keep one eye on the clock when we.." Vision blushed.
Wanda blushed as well, but chuckled, knowing exactly what he was talking about. As pleasant as their afternoon meetings in her apartment usually were, it would be a welcome change to not have to put a time limit on their intimate moments.
"Yes" She rested one hand on Vision's thigh, smirking when his blush deepened. "That will be very nice."
Late that afternoon, they arrived at their destination, a small coastal town. Wanda's eyes lit up when she saw the ocean, and she excitedly rolled down the window so she could see more clearly, taking a deep breath of salty sea air.
"I can see the water! And the beach.. can we go to the beach, Vizh?"
"Of course we can" Vision chuckled. "That is part of the reason I chose this particular destination."
"Right.. I guess that's pretty obvious" Wanda blushed. "Sorry if I'm a little overexcited, I've just never really been to a beach before.. or gone on a holiday. We.."
"You've never been to the beach?" Vision frowned.
"No" Wanda shrugged. "Not a nice one, anyway. The few beaches in Sokovia are made up of rocks and debris instead of sand, and.." She paused, noticing Vision was parking the car. "Uh, Vizh, what are you doing?"
"Well, we're early" Vision told her. "We don't have to check-in at our hotel for another hour. So.. we are going for a walk on the beach."
"We are?" Wanda's eyes lit up once again, and her smile warmed Vision's heart.
"Yes, we are."
Soon, they were walking along the beach hand in hand. Wanda had removed her shoes once they'd started to fill with sand, and Vision, forever the perfect gentleman, held them for her as they walked.
Wanda wiggled her toes in the sand, giggling a little, her head resting on Vision's shoulder.
"You know, I almost used to think people were lying when they talked about walking barefoot on beaches.."
"What about putting your feet in the ocean?"
"Big no-no" Wanda sighed. "Even if you made it to the water without cutting your picioare to ribbons, it was much too polluted."
"That's not a problem here" Vision pointed out. "Go try it now."
"What?"
"Put your feet in the water."
"Now?"
"We're here to have fun" Vision chuckled.
"Well.. okay" Wanda hesitated for a moment, then bolted towards the ocean, letting the waves lick at her toes. She squealed at the cold for a moment, then laughed.
The sound echoed across the beach. Vision watched Wanda, the afternoon sun shining down, illuminating the pure joy on her face. She looked so happy, so beautiful, and Vision was so, so, in love with her. He pulled out his phone.
"Wanda, smile for the camera!"
Wanda was a little embarrassed, but complied with Vision's request, and he snapped a quick photo. Then, he kicked off his shoes and socks, leaving them on the beach as he ran out to join Wanda, barefoot in the water.
"Hello" She smiled, leaning up to kiss his cheek. "How long before we have to go check in?"
"We've still got time.. when I bring Viv to the beach, she likes to dodge the waves.. Like this!" Vision grabbed Wanda's hand, pulling her to run from the next incoming wave, and they both laughed. They played their little game for a while, until Vision pulled out his phone again. "Wanda, do you know how people take selfies? I would like to take one of us."
"Well, the easiest way is to flip your phone camera around like this.." She showed him, "And hold the phone up like this.. you'd be able to get us both in easier, be cause you're taller.." she handed the phone back to him, blushing again, "But what's with all the pictures, Vizh?"
"Well, this is our first trip away together" said Vision. "I want to have a nice record of it. And Viv will want to see pictures.. if that's okay with you."
"Of course" Wanda was still blushing, but snuggled into Vision, smiling for the camera. "Can't disappoint my Fata dulce. Take the picture Vizh, just try not to cut off your head.."
