Wandas POV

It's the morning after our beach day and we're all packing up to head back home.

I guess we could all only get the day off, but that's entirely fine by me. It means I don't have to sit here and run through all the crazy scenarios my brain keeps making up with Yelena and Alex.

Oh? No. We did not stay the night on the beach. Don't be ridiculous.

Tony offered for us to take his boat out in Bora Bora. Did you really think we wouldn't also take advantage of his amazing mansion, too?

Of course we did.

But now we're back on the jet heading to the compound.

And I'm more excited for that then I was to go to the beach.

So I'm really faking sad and annoying.

I just need to talk to Yelena.

I tried talking to Nat, but there really wasn't anyway to do it without seeming like we're clearly talking about someone here.

I mean, they're bound to wonder.

Yelena seems okay this morning. She was smiling at breakfast and pretty talkative, even though it was mostly with Spencer. But that's not surprising seeing as they practically see each other as siblings.

She hasn't said much to me. And as far as I can tell, hasn't said much to the others, either.

And I can't figure out why.

Not without looking in her head, and I promised myself I wouldn't do that.

It's just not right.

Just because you have powers, doesn't always mean you should use them.

So you bet your ass I quickly got our stuff around once we landed the jet, hardly even waiting for Spence for help, even though it probably would have been quicker. I'm just being impatient.

Then Happy took Lexi home, and yes I went with her.

But I came back to the compound as quickly as possible in hopes that Yelena stayed for a little while so she could see Spencer and Nat. Unfortunately for my plan, Lexi wanted to talk for awhile.

I'll make it up to her later, okay?

I enter the compound in search of her or Nat or Spencer, knowing it's likely they'd all be together if they're still here.

I find Nat alone. It's not looking good.

"Did Spencer and Yelena already leave?" I ask hesitantly.

"Oh, yeah. You just missed them, they left a few minutes ago. Spencer had to go back for a tattoo appointment and she offered to take Yelena home."

Damn Spencer and her kindness.

Now I have to wait until the next time Lena visits. Unless she brings Alex and then it won't matter.

I let out an exaggerated breath and plop down on the couch next to Nat.

She notices the dramatics.

"Okay, what is it? Spill." She puts down her book and turns to face me.

How should I go about this? I am genuinely concerned about Yelena. No need to mention anything that happened between Alex and I.

"It's about Yelena.." I start, hoping she noticed the weirdness too.

"Okay?" Guess I'll have to explain.

"Well, didn't it seem odd to you that Alex couldn't come last minute? And Yelena seemed a bit.. off to me."

She narrows her eyes, "yeah.. I did notice that Yelena seemed a bit weird. But so did you." She raises both eyebrows. "And as for Alex.. she had to work. That doesn't seem too out of place. We have to leave when we get called into worked. For her it's the same. We help people; there is no closing time for that."

I guess that's fair. I mean, when you're called to work, you go in. Especially in our similar jobs.

Not that she really sees it that way.

But back on task.

"Yeah, you're right. I just.. was worrying about Yelena. She didn't seem to be enjoying the day that much. Which I'm sure Alex not being able to come with us didn't help. But still, I want her to know she can talk to us if she needs to."

Nat smiles and places a hand on my leg as we had both thrown them on the couch and covered them with a blanket by now.

"I'm glad you and Yelena are close. She has me and Spencer but I know she needs other friends, too. I know she loves that Spencer and I are together, but I also know it's not easy having your best friend date your sister."

There's a pang in my chest. I know I'm not being entirely fair to Yelena. There is a small part of me that's being selfish in wanting to know about Alex.

So I shove that aside. Actually, no. I shove that right out the window.

I should be solely focusing on my friend.

"I just know it can be hard. Especially when it's new and you're on uncharted territory. She does have me to talk to, too. And I hope she knows that. I'll remind her. I just want her to be happy. So if something is bugging her, I hope she'd tell us."

"I'm sure she would. She's pretty close to her chest with a lot of things, much like myself and Spencer. And I know their friendship has helped both of them, much like dating Spencer has really helped me and vice versa. I actually wouldn't doubt it if Spencer had asked if she could take her home so she could talk to her. And I'm sure Yelena did."

This makes me smile too, "I'm glad she has her to talk to. They have a really cute friendship. Almost like they were like sister-in-laws before you two were dating," I joke a little.

"Tell me about it. Sometimes the two of them together is just straight chaos. They're like you and Yelena times 50. They have this karaoke bar they go to.. it's something else. You almost have to see it in person," it's nice seeing Nats face light up when she talks about her girlfriend and sister getting along.

"It's amazing how well they get along, actually." Okay, but did she just.. "I couldn't have asked for a better scenario where my whole family already loves my girlfriend."

"Yeah, I think you definitely lucked out in that department," I state.

"I know I did. But you and Lexi get along well! Have you met much of her family yet?"

Ugh. This question.. this has brought up a fight or two between Lexi and I. She wants me to meet her family. And I want to meet them I just.. it's hard.

It's hard because I don't really have any family left.. sure I have the avengers and she's met them but.. it just reminds me that I don't have anyone left of my own.

And for some reason it's insanely hard for me to talk to her about it. So I end up talking about other stuff as an excuse to, yet again, skip out on meeting the family.

It's horrible. I know. Add it to the list.

"Well.." there's a lot of emotion in that one word and I find myself a little choked up.

"Oh, Wanda. It's okay." Nat moves closer to me and brings me into a hug. "You'll meet her family when you're ready. I know it's not.. the easiest thing. You can't force yourself to open up before you're ready. She'll understand."

She holds me close to her and I take comfort in that. I don't have words to say. I know I don't need to. Nat knows I'm hearing her, she knows I'm listening.

She speaks softer now, "And if she doesn't.. well you'll always have us. We'll always be your family, Wanda."

I nod my head, "I know. Thank you, Nat. I didn't realize.. I didn't realize this was bothering me so much."

"It's okay Wanda. We've been through some crazy shit, each of us differently, but we understand there's a wall we build up so we don't come crashing down. The right person will help you with that wall. They'll build it to keep you strong, but they'll show you how to let others in, to let it down for the right people."

Damn. Natasha just about slapped some sense into me.

I shouldn't try to force something with someone that isn't working. I don't have to have the right person right away. But that doesn't mean they aren't out there.

"Is that Spencer for you, Nat?" I ask her quietly.

"Yeah. She is. She's the love of all of my lives. I want to be with her in each one, every galaxy and every dimension."

"That's really cute and sweet, Nat."

"Yeah, well. She's kind of turning me into a giant mush ball. But I love it. I love her."

"That's amazing, Nat. I'm so happy for you. You deserve that love."

"Thank you. Because of Spencer, I know that. You'll find the person that knows how incredible you are and never lets you forget. And it's okay if that isn't Lexi."

"Yeah.." she's right. She is so right it's scary. Lexi isn't my forever, I know that. I think I've known that for awhile, I just haven't wanted to let go.

But maybe it's about time I do.