Heartbeat (Natasha x Wanda + One)

Six

Two weeks later it was homecoming and I was taking as many pictures of Allie and Ash as I could. When Ash had emerged from the guest room in their suit I couldn't help but to give them a whistle; Ma Ling had outdone herself. It hugged Ash in all the right places while still allowing room to move. They had gotten it in a dark blue with a gold hem, a white shirt and a gold pocket square completed it. "You look fantastic!" I gush. "Reminds me of the Beasts suit."

Ash grins, "just wait until you see Allie."

And they were right, a minute later Allie emerged from the bedroom in a tight fitting golden dress that shimmered as she walked.

"Wow," Ash says from beside me.

"Double wow," I agree. "You both look stunning."

"Thank you mama," Allie beams.

Fumbling for my phone I open up the camera, "ok, pictures!"

They gladly lose for the first ten but start to complain at how many I'm taking. "Mama! We have to go," Allie laughs as I try and force them back together for more.

Knowing she's right I ask, "Ok, you got everything?"

Allie groans, "yes."

I start listing things just to be sure, "taser? Pepper spray? Mr Pointy?"

Allie puts her hands on my shoulders, "mama, we will be fine. It's a school dance, nothing is going to happen." She grins and tilts her head towards Ash, "besides, I'll have scary dog privileges tonight."

"Woof," Ash says, making me smile.

"I just worry, about both of you," I tell them.

They sandwich me in a hug, "we know, and we love you, but we have to go now."

They pull away and look at me, waiting. "Ok ok fine, go." I sniffle, "have fun, be safe. Text me!"

"We will!" They promise as they get into the elevator. I wave goodbye until the doors close and then look around my empty house. "What now?" I mumble to myself.

It takes an hour before I go completely crazy.

Usually I'd go down to the club but I don't think I could handle the noise tonight, so I pull out my phone, debating. After the date we hadn't gone out again, but not for lack of trying, all of our schedules were hectic these past few weeks but we did talk almost every day. Finally I give in and text the group chat Wanda made for us.

Hey what's up?

I don't expect them to answer right away but not even five minutes later my phone goes off.

Wanda
Kicking Nat's ass in monopoly

Natasha
Only bc I'm letting her

Wanda
No she's not she just has
No strategy

Natasha
Ignore her
What's up?

I'm nervous as I try and ask them to come over without sounding desperate. Finally I settle on what I think is a normal reply.

I was wondering if you
Wanted to come over? I
Have the house to myself tonight

Natasha
On our way be there
In 30

There's a back entrance
Door Code is 47895
Elevator Code is 93424

Wanda
See you soon ;)

I'm doing what few dirty dishes I had when I hear Wanda calling out, "hellooooo?"