Be Still My Heart

Training Day

Y/N POV-

A comfortable silence overtakes us on the car ride home. I love night drives especially with the windows down and music playing. I look over to see Wanda leaning her head against the headrest with her eyes shut. I can't believe she shared with me all of those personal details about her family and life in general. I don't know how she can still trust anyone after the stuff she has been through. How she could open up to me of all people.

We pull up to the compound, and I park in the same spot as before. "Wanda," I lightly place my hand on her arm. "We're here." Her eyes flutter open before she glances at her surroundings and rubs at her eyes. "Come on, let's go inside so you can get to bed. You have all had a long day." She slips out of my car and grabs my duffle bag again from me. "We don't want those to reopen. Let me help." I won't complain. The mark from healing Peter has been achy all day.

Most of the lights have been turned off by the time we walk into the main living area. The only bedroom light still on is Natasha's. She pops her head out her door as we are walking by. "Get everything you needed?" I nod my head and motion behind me to Wanda who is holding my duffle bag. "Good job, Y/N. Putting her to good use." She shoots a wink in Wanda's direction who just returns it by sticking her tongue out and crinkling up her nose. "Well, if you need anything don't hesitate to come get me." I mumble a quiet thank you before continuing on to my room as Natasha shuts her door again.

Wanda shuts the door behind her then places my duffle bag onto my bed. "Do you need anything else before I go to bed? By the way, I am the room right next to you if you do need anything." She taps on the wall that my headboard rests on.

"I think I am okay right now. Probably just going to shower then go to bed. Will I see you at training tomorrow?" Wanda nods her head. "Yes, you will." She keeps her eyes locked on me for a couple seconds more before turning around and walking towards my door.

She pauses with her hand on the doorknob. "Please bandage your back after your shower." She already cares so much, yet she doesn't even know that much about me. Is this what having a close friend is like? Instant connection? I just met her today.

"I promise. Goodnight, Wanda." The door clicks open as Wanda steps through. "Goodnight, Y/N."

Wanda POV-

I can hear the shower turn on in Y/N's bathroom as I am brushing my teeth. Just a couple seconds later, music from her phone starts playing. I walk into my closet and grab an oversized t-shirt and sleep shorts.

Y/N doesn't shower too long. The shower water turns off but her music continues just at a softer volume. I can hear her singing along quietly to it. Her voice. The songs sound better sung by her. I probably shouldn't be listening in as intently as I am but I want to make sure she is okay before I fall asleep.

I turn off my side table light and check my phone for any notifications from the day that I may have missed. Nothing important. I set my phone back down on the side table and flip onto my side with the blankets pulled up tight around me. The pressure of the comforter feels nice, not too light, not too heavy.

I finally hear the rip open of a bandage package. There. My eyes have been fighting to close but my body kept shaking me awake. I can finally succumb to sleep.

I wake up to my alarm going off at eight. Normally, it is just a precautionary alarm incase I sleep this long but today I actually needed it.

I grab my phone off the side table to see some texts from Nat. "I talked to Stark. You and me training Y/N today if that works for you." A new wave of energy passes through me. I love training days and now I get to spend it with Y/N.

"Hello??" I quickly text back. "Sorry, just woke up. I'll be out in ten." I can hear music playing in Y/N's room again as she gets ready for today. She really does have a good taste in music, but it is mostly sadder music. I hate that that is the only thing she feels she can relate to.

I throw on my maroon yoga pants and a light grey, thin hoodie. I quickly put my hair up into a high pony before leaving my room. I find myself drawn to Y/N's door. I knock three times before I hear her, "Come in."

She comes walking out of her closet as I enter her room. She reaches down and grabs her phone off her side table to turn off her music. "Hey, I just wanted to let you know we're heading down to the training room if you are ready." Her eyes trace down my body first looking at my hoodie before looking down my legs. When she realizes what she is doing her eyes quickly return back to my face, her cheeks red.

"Um, yeah, I am ready." She is wearing black yoga pants that accentuate her hips and a black work out tank top that reveals her toned arms. This time she caught me staring. "My eyes are up here, Maximoff." I shake my head slightly laughing. "Come on, let's go." She grabs her headphones out of her bag and follows me out of her room.

Natasha POV-

Wanda and Y/N come walking into the training room side by side laughing at something one of them said. "I was wondering if you were going to show up." Wanda rolls her eyes as she steps onto the mat. "I told you we were coming."

Y/N looks around the near empty room then to Wanda before returning her attention to me. "Where are the others?" I turn around and walk over to the punching bag. "They are doing some training outside today, so we have the room to ourselves for now. So, have you had any combat training before?"

Wanda has her eyes locked onto Y/N as she talks. "Actually, yeah." I wasn't expecting that answer. "Well awesome. How about you do some cardio and a boxing warmup then we can spar some. Wanda can work on her hand to hand combat today too." I know she actually hates working on this since she has her abilities but it is a good skill to have as a backup.

We each divide up. Y/N starts out by jogging around the track a couple times then she grabs some wraps and begins meticulously wrapping her hands. She grabs a new set of boxing gloves out of the lockers and walks over to a punching bag.

I walk over to the track and begin jogging to get my heartrate up while simultaneously keeping an eye on Y/N. Wanda joins me on my second loop. "She actually seems to have some talent in hand to hand, huh?" We make it to the far side of the loop the farthest away from Y/N and pause to stretch. "I think you are just worried about getting your ass beat."

Wanda sits down facing me and mirrors my stretches. "She has some enhanced hearing but she has her headphones in right now. So, tell me, did you tell the boys to get lost?" I give one quick nod of my head. "I saw how her body language changed yesterday around them. I just want her to be comfortable, especially in the beginning."

Wanda tilts her head to the ground attempting to hide her smile. "You've taken to her too I see. She just has something about her that draws me in. I can't explain it." This is the most open Wanda has been with me lately. She mostly keeps to herself but we have been getting closer lately. She's learning to trust me.

We continue stretching in silence while watching Y/N finish up her workout. "Let's go test out her combat skills." Y/N shakes off her gloves and pops out a headphone when we walk over. "Are you ready to spar, Y/N?" She nods her head. "Yeah, let me just put my headphones away."

Wanda's head slightly cocks to the side as she watches Y/N walk over to the bench. "Hey," I nudge her side with my elbow. "Eyes on the prize, not on the girl." Wanda nudges me back lightly before she starts putting on her wraps and gloves. "Shut up."

"Alright ladies don't go easy on each other," I turn to look at Wanda first. "No powers," I turn to look at Y/N next, "and same to you if you have some hidden ability." Y/N has her game face on. "Ready, set, go." I wave my hand down between them and step back.