Royalty | ~Scarletwidow~

Chapter 11.

|❁ Lets keep it a secret ❁|

Natasha woke up by the shake of her shoulders. She could feel tears on her face and beads of sweat dripping down her forehead.

Her eyes darted around the room until they settled on Wanda, who looked frightened.

"Are you okay? I heard you tossing and turning." Wanda asked, sitting on the end of the bed.

"Just a nightmare." Natasha whispered.

Wanda reached forward and tilted Natasha's chin up with her finger. She wiped her thumb over Natasha's cheek, whipping away a tear.

"Do you want to talk about it?" She asked gently.

Natasha shook her head and took in a deep breath. Wanda nodded and moved her hand back.

"Did I wake you up?"

"No, Steve came by earlier for help with a hangover. He's a bloody nuisance." Wanda laughed slowly.

Natasha nodded. She loved the way Wanda laughed and the softness of her voice.

"I'm sorry for being such a burden." Natasha whispered, insecure. Wanda's laugh faded out into silence. Sad, uncomfortable silence.

She took a deep breath before shuffling into the bed beside Natasha and pulling her into a side hug. Natasha's head fell onto her shoulder. They fit together perfectly, like two pieces of a puzzle.

"Listen to me Nat. You are not a burden. I enjoy having you here and I'm not bothered by having to take care of you." Wanda whispered, stroking Natasha's hair into place. "We all need someone to care for us once in a while and I'm fine to care for you."

Natasha turned so she could hug Wanda properly. She let out a small sniffle as she felt Wanda wrap her arms around her waist.

"Do you want to go back to bed?" Natasha nodded. She sank back down into the bed bringing Wanda with her.

She hid her face into the crook of Wanda's neck and hugged her tightly, as if she were a lifeline for her. Wanda smiled softly and hugged her back.

Natasha fell asleep quickly, Wanda following soon after her.

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This time Natasha woke up, not to the shake of her shoulders or in a panic, but to a soft hand brushing ginger curls away from her face.

She opened her eyes to find Wanda smiling at her. Butterflies fluttered in her stomach and a warmth bubbled in her chest.

"Hi." Was all Wanda said with a gentle tone and another stroke of Natasha's hair, her thumb resting on Natasha's cheek.

"Hi." She returned just as softly. A small smile playing on her lips.

"It's morning and my friends are probably in my room wondering where I am." Wanda laughed lightly.

"Oh right. Should I come with you?"

"If you want. You don't have to." Wanda reassured. Natasha's heart melted at how caring Wanda was.