The next few weeks went on like that.
Wanda would wake up big and she would have breakfast with Natasha then go with her to the gym. In the evenings she started joining the team for dinners and movie nights. And when Wanda woke up little, Natasha would make her breakfast and help her change into comfy little clothes, playing with her and caring for her. Usually in the afternoon Steve or Sam or even Vision sometimes would come and play with Wanda so the Widow could still get in some training.
Somethings had been rearranged as time went on, like the changing table and cushioned rocking chair that had been for Wanda's room moved into Nat's room as the little wanted to sleep in there more often than not, and having those things in there made it easier for them. They didn't think much about the implications, just did what was best for them without making a big deal out of it. Their routines were good and Nat found herself feeling happier than she had in a long time.
"Tasha.." A little voice cut through her sleep in a half-whisper. Nat smirked but kept her eyes shut. Wanda tried again, "Tasha up?"
The redhead with her eyes still closed said, "No Tasha is asleep."
"No seeps Tasha." She felt Wanda climb to lay on top of her.
"Mmm sorry, Tasha is sleeping." The woman said again, letting her head fall to the side and pretending to snore. Wanda giggled. Natasha loved making Wanda laugh, which started to happen more and more.
The little gently poked Nat's cheek with more giggling, "No seeps. Up, up."
Suddenly Natasha wrapped her arms tightly around Wanda, opening her eyes and making a roaring sound. The girl squealed with delight at the action, enjoying the safe thrill. Nat laughed along with her and greeted her, "Oh good morning, detka. You aren't still sleeping are you?"
"No you." Wanda corrected her with more giggles.
"Me? No, I'm awake." She gave a cheeky grin.
"Tasha silly." The little witch declared happily.
"A little bit." Nat confessed then patted her bottom, "Come on, let's get changes before breakfast."
The Widow climbed out of bed with Wanda, the little reaching behind her as Nat took her to the changing table, "Zaya."
"Leave Zaya for a minute, okay?" The woman got her situated on the changing table and pulled off her pajama pants with unicorns prancing on them.
Wanda pouted, twisting in the direction of the bed and pointing, "Zaya peas."
"Hold still baby. It'll be just a minute." Nat re-centered her on the table and peeled open the adhesive tags on her diaper. "Can you show me where your eyes are sweetheart?
She asked in attempt to keep her busy. Wanda eager to show she could, pointed to her eyes. The Widow smiled approvingly, "Very good baby. Now how about your ears?"
Wanda's fingers grazed along the shell of her ear. Nat finished wiping the girl clean and nodded, "Good, what about your mouth?"
The little pressed her lips together as she rubbed her fingers over them. The Widow asked her, getting the clean diaper underneath her. "And where's your tummy?"
"Here!" She said lifting up her shirt to show Nat. The woman moved to help pull it the rest of the way off.
"You're so smart." Natasha praised. She reached under the changing table where she had started to keep some clothing for her. She quickly got her dressed in a onesie, snapping the buttons closed over the diaper, then got her into a comfy pants and a pink sweater with a rainbow on it. Wanda looked at the shirt that had been put on her and grinned at it.
"Bow." She cooed.
"Yeah, it's a rainbow." Natasha said as she put socks on her feet, the ones with grips to stop her from slipping on the hardwood floors. "And now you're ready for breakfast and Zaya."
"Zaya!" The little witch exclaimed, hurrying over to the bed to grab her stuffed bunny once Nat let her down from the changing table. She smiled at her enthusiasm for the plushie and with it under her arm the two of them headed to the kitchen.
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Natasha put Wanda in front of the television as she set about cleaning up breakfast. She was nearly finished when Steve came in early than he usually would. She nodded at him, "Hey Steve. What's up?"
"Hey Nat." The man greeted her. "Fury is here. He wants to speak with you."
"Oh?" She dried off her hands and glanced at Wanda who was engrossed in the show on the screen. "Did he say why?"
"No, just that he was looking for you." Steve shrugged, "He's over in the labs. Do you want me to sit with Wanda while you go talk to him?"
"Yeah, sure." The Black Widow tried to sound casual but secretly she was worried about what Fury had to say. She didn't want him to ask her to go on a mission right now, not when Wanda had just begun to settle in. Still she brushed off the feeling, going over to the little, "Detka, I've got to meet someone. Steve's going to sit with you, okay?"
Wanda's concentration broke and she wrinkled her brow adorably at Nat, starting to climb off the couch, seeming to realize that it wasn't normal for the woman to be leaving her this early in the day, "I- I go wif Tasha?"
"Sorry sweetie. You have to stay here." The spy shook her head. "But I won't be long, I promise."
"Kay.." The little chewed her lower lip and Natasha grabbed a pacifier from the coffee table and slipped it into her mouth, giving the girl a reassuring smile.
"I'll be back soon." Nat said and Steve came to sit next to Wanda. The redhead left then, hearing Steve ask about the show on the television as she went.
Nat strode through the compound until she found Fury, "You wanted to see me?"
"Romanov." The former director said flatly, "I wanted to talk to you about the Maximoff girl."
The Widow tensed and she crossed her arms over herself, "What about her?"
"I understand you've become her caregiver."
If she weren't the Black Widow, Natasha would be shifting uncomfortably but instead she remained steady and unconcerned, trying to play it off, "I wouldn't say that. I've just been helping her for now until she finds a permanent caregiver. And everyone has been pitching in."
"Good." Fury said still with a pointed look, "Because we can't have a little running around here distracting from the mission. It's time for her to get settled some place where she won't be in the way."
Natasha didn't think Wanda was in the way and internally she bristled at his words. But Fury had been her superior officer for a long while and when it came to him he expected his agents to fall in line. She tried to remain calm and buy herself some time, "I can talk to her. Start to see where-"
"There is no need." Fury cut her off, "I've found someone to take over. You remember Sharon Carter from before SHIELD disbanded? She has agreed to take her on as a little. I've already sent her to the residence to meet her."
Anger and a bit of panic started to boil up in Natasha at the man's audacity, "She's little right now Fury. You can't just send her away with a stranger."
"I know that." He said with a slight roll in his eyes, "This is just a preliminary meeting. I just want to make sure you and I are on the same page, Romanov. That you'll help with the transition."
Natasha didn't answer right away. From what she remembered about Sharon she was a kind and attentive, but that didn't mean she would automatically be a good match for Wanda. And she was still feeling angry and a bit betrayed that Fury would put this into motion without discussing it with her first. She said as evenly as possible, "If it's what is best then I'll do what I can."
"Excellent." Fury clapped his hands together with finality, "I'm sure you'll be glad to get back to normal too since you're not really a caregiver."
"No sir. I'm not." Nat said, her voice devoid of emotion. "Is that all?"
"That's it." He waved her off.
"Thank you sir." Natasha clenched her jaw and turned on her heel to get away from him and the conversation they just had. She couldn't think about how it made her feel because she didn't get to have feelings or care for anyone, not after her past. Besides she had to get back and check on Wanda. She was terribly shy around new people and would need her for now.
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