Please don't say you love me

Part 10

Hey,

I am finally better, so heres an update. Sorry Ive been away, I kept getting sick. Anyway, hope you enjoy :)

After eating and watching movies Wanda calmly announced that it was time for bed, much to the littles disappointment. “But I wan to watch lilo n stitch.” She pouted, pointing to the screen. “We can watch it tomorrow if you are good, but now you need to sleep.” Nat whined, hiding her face in Wanda's shoulder.
“Being all cute is not gonna change my mind. Come on baby, Wanda’s tired, I need to sleep.” Wanda pleaded, rubbing the little’s back. “Wands sleep natty watch lilo.”

“Nope, not gonna happen.” Wanda said, making the little huff. “I no seepy.” She insisted, trying not to yawn.

“Well someones being grumpy so i think it’s way past sleep time.” Wanda said quietly, running her hands through the redhead’s hair causing the girl’s eyes to close. “See baby, you need to sleep, come on let’s get you into bed.” Wanda slowly stood up carrying the russian to her room. “Goodnight baby.” Wanda whispered, trying to place Natasha in her bed, the little whined grabbing the sokovian’s shirt.

“What’s wrong baby?” Wanda asked, rubbing her back, “scary.” The sokovian felt tears on her neck and her heart broke. “Why is it scary, baby? Nightmares?” The little nodded in response. “I’m sorry little one, is there anything I can do to make you feel better?” The redhead didn’t say anything but just pulled on her shirt again. “Do you want me to stay?”
“Mhm.” The little replied, causing the witch to smile, “you know you could have just asked me to stay in the first place.” She chuckled lying down with the Russian on top of her. The little let out a contented sigh, nuzzling into the sokovian. “Go to sleep, you’re safe detka.”

“What if the nightmares come back?” Natasha mumbled into her neck. “I will be right here, I will protect you.” The witch promises and smiles when the russian nodded her head.
Natasha pulled the covers up to cover the majority of her face, her headspace made her feel so small and vulnerable as she hugged Mr Belova close to her chest. His fur was wet from the tears, but she didn’t care.

Wanda stopped rubbing the littles back once she realized that the redhead had already fallen asleep. She placed a kiss on Natasha’s head, whispering, “I promise to keep you safe little one.” before falling asleep herself.

A whimper left Natasha’s lips as she fell into another ptsd induced nightmare. It was the same one that had plagued her for years. She could hear Yelena screaming her name as they were separated followed by memories of her training in the red room as the leaders yelled orders at her.

“Natasha, it’s okay. Open your eyes, it's not real. Come back to me baby.” Wanda’s voice called out to her as she did her best to follow it, tears streamed down her face as the little finally opened her eyes. She fought to breathe in deep gulps of air, desperately trying to calm herself down.

Wanda held the girl tightly as she spoke gently, “it’s okay baby, I’ve got you. Just breathe with me, focus on me. It’s okay” She shushed as she ran her hand over her back, helping the girl slow down her breaths.
“Sorry.” She said weakly.

Wanda shook her head as she lifted the girls chin to where she could look at her. “Don’t apologize baby, it’s not your fault.”

“Yeah but I woke you up and you were tired, I’m sorry, it’s okay, you can sleep now, I’m okay.” Natasha lied, “I don’t care about sleep right now, all I care about is that you are okay. You’re not gonna be in trouble for waking me up for being scared. I would rather be awake and know that I can help you than leave you to deal with this alone for a few minutes of sleep. My first priority will always be you Nat.”

“So you are not mad?” Natasha mumbled nervously, “Never. Do you want to go back to sleep?” Natasha sat up shaking her head frantically, tears filling her eyes again. “Nat, it’s okay, calm down, you don’t need to sleep right now, it is alright.” The russian moved to the other side of the bed curling up in a ball.

“I’m sorry baby, I didn’t mean to upset you.” Wanda said quietly. “No, I am sorry, I am just being weak and stupid, I didn’t mean to be a burden. You can sleep, I’m just not ready.”
“Detka, I already told you that is okay, I was just asking if you wanted to. But you are not stupid or weak and I don’t like hearing you say that about my Natasha.” Wanda heard a mumble from Natasha that made her blood boil. “You’re just saying that, I’m a monster.”

“I don’t know what people told you but you’re not a monster. You’re the kindest, most adorable person that I’ve ever met. Everyone on the team loves you.” Natasha shook her head as the dark thoughts of her past began to haunt her once again. “You don’t know what I’ve done.”

“Baby it doesn’t matter what you’ve done, it only matters what you chose to do now. You didn’t have a choice, you were just a kid, that is not your fault. Come here Natasha.” Wanda said softly, opening her arms. “I can’t, I’ll fall asleep.” Natasha mumbled, causing the sokovian to frown slightly as she thought of a solution. “Do you still want to watch lilo and stitch?” Wanda asked with a small smirk, Natasha lifted her head, “really?” Wanda nodded, “but only if you give me a hug first.” Wanda chuckled, walking around the bed to where the redhead was sitting. Natasha stood up, wrapping her arms around the witch, Wanda lifted the russian up so her legs were wrapped around the witches waist.

“Hey.” Nat whined, but Wanda just chuckled, “Come on let’s go watch the movie.” Nat nodded, hiding her face in the sokovian’s neck. “You’re adorable.” Wanda smiled, carrying her to the living room.

"Wait here, I will get you a blanket and a drink." Wanda said softly before walking away not noticing the small frown on the Russian's face.

Wanda was pouring a drink for the two of them when she felt a tapping on her back. “Wands.” Natasha frowned, reaching out for her.

“Hey baby.” Wanda smiled, lifting the russian onto her hip. “Wands left mes.” The spy whined holding onto her tight. “I didn’t mean to leave you, I just wanted to get you a drink. here” Wanda replied, handing her the juice.

“Thank yous.” Nat smiled taking a sip, “Oh you’re happy now?” Wanda chuckled, “mhm i got wands, i happy wif wands.”

“Aww baby, you're adorable, I’m happy with you too.” Wanda replied, kissing her forehead causing the little to giggle. “Okay let’s go watch this movie and settle down.”

After the movie Natasha started to get sleepy again, “do you want to try and sleep in your room?” Wanda asked, running her hands through the redhead's hair. “Mhm.” Nat agreed, Wanda carried the girl to her room but when she tried to put her down Nat refused. “What’s wrong baby?”
"Want Wands.” She whined, earning a confused frown from the witch, “what do you mean?” Wanda asked, rubbing her back. “Sing pwease" she said and the witch began to sing a sokovian lullaby, the little’s eyes fluttering shut as she fell asleep in her arms. Wanda placed the girl into bed, tucking her in before leaving the room.

The spy woke at the movement and whined, waiting for the witch to join her but after a few moments she huffed, opening her eyes and climbing out of bed, making sure to grab mr belova then walking out to find the sokovian.

The little girl made her way to Wanda’s bedroom and found her already laying in bed with her eyes closed. “Wands.” Nat whispered, tapping her gently, not noticing the small smile on her face.

She carefully climbed onto the bed and crawled into the sokovians arms. With a small sigh she closed her eyes again before feeling Wanda’s grip around her tighten. Wanda did not mind the girl sneaking in her bed, actually she loved it. "Good night, sweetheart" The witch whispered "Ni-ni Wands"

Hope you enjoyed! Have a good day/night :)