Only a matter of time

Where do we go from here?

YOUR POV
I couldn't even hide the fact that I was hurting. As soon as I got back into to compound everyone seemed to be waiting for Natalia and I. Me showing up by myself was a dead give away and Wanda quickly pulled me into a hug and apologized. "Don't apologize for something that's out of your control." I said nonchalantly. Steve and Bucky also ran over and pulled me into a deep hug. "I'm sorry Y/n." Tony said softly while taking his turn to hug me. "As much as I hate to break this up. There's a redhead outside that needs this more than I do..." I sighed in defeat. They all seemed to understand and gave me space. I went up to my room and started to pack because I couldn't stay here right now. "I thought you said you wouldn't leave." Wandas voice spoke from the doorway. "I'm not leaving. I just need space Wands." I stated while throwing the last of most of my things in a bag. "It looks like leaving to me." She scoffed while coming up behind me. "It's for a couple months tops. I promised you I'd stay. So that's why I'm giving this to you only for you." Placing a flip phone in her hand. "Call me everyday and I will answer. I need to get help from an old friend and after that I promise I will come back and won't leave again." I pleaded. She looked so hurt but also knew I was hurting right now and staying here would only suffocate me. "You've been making a lot of promises lately Stevens. I'm starting to wonder if you can keep them all." Nothing but concern in her voice. "I will try my best. I love you and thank for everything. Tell Maria that she can call me and I love her too." I leaned and kissed the top of her head. "We've never said goodbye before but I believe we will always say hello again." She whispered softly. "Take care of her for me Maximoff." I said. "That was always the plan." She responded. I nodded to her before leaving her in my room with my bag in my hand to go find Tony. After looking for about five minutes he popped up out of nowhere. "Stay safe Y/n." He whispered into my ear while pulling me into a deep hug. "I will be back. Wanda knows how to get a hold of me. If you ever need me for anything don't be afraid to ask Wanda to call." I reassured him. He quickly wiped his tears before handing me the code to access the Quinjet. I thanked him before starting my new journey to Wakanda. Still haven't repaid the favor from Christmas.

NATASHA POV
I don't know how long I sat at the lake bawling my eyes out but it was starting to get windy. Maybe that's because a Quinjet was leaving. Wonder who had a mission at this time? As much as I hated myself right now I found it sad that Y/n seemed to not hate me. Maybe one day I would change my mind, as tempting as it was in this moment I don't think it'd change anytime soon. The golden ring that I twirled in my hand would always be a constant reminder of the most perfect thing I've ever had. Probably the reason I didn't throw it in the Lake, instead I slipped on my ring finger and admired how it looked. I wasn't ready to face the team yet. Everyone loved Y/n and Tony was like a protective dad for her. I wonder how everyone would react when I probably just shattered the most valuable person in this entire compound. Eventually I decided there was no point in hiding from then so I put my walls back up that no one had been able to break down except for Y/n. As soon as I entered the compound all eyes were on me and the atmosphere was anything but good. "Hey Nat." Steve greeted me with a sympathetic look. "Hey..." I responded back. "It's been a long day I'm going to head to bed." I spoke up again hoping to get out of this awkward situation. "Goodnight Natasha." Tony said genuinely. I noticed that Wandas eyes hadn't left me and I already knew that there was something we each needed to say to each other so I gestured for her to follow me and she did. I walked into my room with Wanda behind me and she closed to door behind her. I sat on my bed patting he space next to me for her to sit. She reluctantly did and I went to speak but she beat me too it. "I'm sorry. I know how you've always felt that I was in the way of you and Y/n but I promise you I would never do anything to hurt you." She said sincerely. "I know Wanda. This was my decision to ends things. I'm not ready to give up my life forever yet." I sighed while messing with the ring on my finger. "You don't have too. You can still live a normal life you know that right? Y/n did it for years and most likely will continue to do it. She's basically richer than Stark because of how long she's walked this damn Earth!" Wanda exclaimed. I laughed lightly at how she was practically right but I still wasn't ready. "I'm just not ready yet Wands. Maybe later on I will be but right now I think it's for the best. Maybe in another lifetime we'll find our way to each other." I said hopefully. Wanda placed her hand on mines and she felt the ring and I froze. "She did give it to you? I'm glad you decided to not to throw it in the lake." Wanda joked. "How'd you know-" She simply pointed to her head and then I understood. "Do you know where she went? I figured out it was her who took the Quinjet when everyone was in the living room." I asked while moving my hand anyway. "She didn't say. All I know is she went to see an old friend. Also that's she'd back in a few months." Wanda sighed deeply. As much as neither of us probably wanted to admit it Wanda had built up feelings for Y/n unintentionally, it's why I always thought they were perfect for each other. They completed one another without even knowing. "Wanda..." I croaked out. "Yeah Nat?" She responded curiously. "You love her. Even if you don't exactly know it yet. I just want you to know if you both ever fall in love sometime down the road, I won't hold it against you." I stated genuinely. As much as my heart hurt to say this it was probably the only thing that would make me happy. If Y/n was happy with Wanda then I'm happy for them. There's probably no one else I'd rather want to make Y/n happy. "Natasha... Even if we do fall in love with one another she would never love me the way she loves you. I don't know if I want to be someone's constant second choice but Vision isn't the one for me. He does his best but for some reason his best isn't enough..." Wanda was now crying instead of me. "I think it's because you're in love with someone else." I joked while pulling her into a hug. "I'm supposed to be looking after you not the other way around." She laughed into my chest. "How about we look out for each other?" I suggested while rubbing her back. "What is it with everyone and making promises and deals?" She groaned out of annoyance. "Well it's kinda our thing. We sometimes make promises we can't keep and break deals that should be unbreakable." I shrugged. "Well no deal or promise. This is going to be our forever." She ordered. "Sounds like a plan to me." I whispered. "I love you Natasha." Wanda whispered just enough for me to hear her. "I love you too Wanda." I whispered back.

                                 YOUR POV
It was a rough couple of hours to Wakanda and I already called T'Challa to let him know I was coming and staying for a while. He informed that my room was being set up and that Shuri was excited to see me again. Finally I landed and there was the Prince and Princess waiting for me. "Your rightful ruler has arrived!" I shouted playfully while walking down the ramp. "No need to shout we can hear you bitch!" Shuri shouted back. T'Challa nudged her in the side and I laughed at them. I rushed to them and hugged them both. "It's good to see you both again." I whispered to them. "It's good to see that you haven't aged a day." T'Challa pointed out while we all let go. "Unlike me you're starting to get grey hairs." I shot back while rummaging through his hair. "He's becoming old and fragile!" Shuri chimed in. "Shut up already!" He pushed us playfully. We all just died laughing. "How long will you be staying all mighty one?" Shuri said in a Thor like voice. "A few months. My girlfriend just broke up with after I proposed so I needed space." I said casually like it was no big deal. They both gave me surprised looks but I ignored them and kept walking. "Is your mother still as beautiful as always?" I questioned seductively. "Yes and married!" T'Challa protested. Shuri was too busy making gaging noises. "I'm joking... for the most part." I mumbled to myself. "So what are we doing first?" I questioned as soon as we entered the beautiful palace. "Well if you're willing to test out all of my designs it would be helpful for my research." Shuri exclaimed. "Sounds good to me. Stark has been working on Nanotechnology and I read over his work. You would probably help him." I shrugged. "Also I want to add onto my trident, like Thor's hammer. Also I want the Nanotechnology for myself." I joked. "Well looks like we have a lot on our plate." T'Challa sighed while throwing his arm over my shoulder since he's slightly taller than me. "One more thing... I also came for therapy. My mind has been through hell lately and you guys have the best therapy sessions around." I concluded. "Well anything for the 'Rightful ruler'." Shuri punched me playfully. "Thank you shit brick. Can we party tonight though?" I whined. "Sure. But only for tonight." T'Challa groaned. "Yes! Are you going to bring Nakia?" I pleaded. "Who else would he bring?" Nakias voice spoke from behind us. "Fuck yeah!" I rushed to hug her. "It's good to see you Y/n." She stated softly. "It's good to see you too." I replied. "Come on already! I'll show you to your room." Shuri stated dragging me away from everyone. "I'll see y'all tonight!" I shouted before being pulled down different hallways. These next few months we're going to be tuff and I wish I could stay here forever but I have a promise to keep. Normally I wouldn't mind bending the rules of a promise but I can't hurt Wanda. As much as I hate it she's become one the of the most important people in my life. I intend to keep it that way too.