When Dreams Collide: The Story of Y/N and Elizabeth Olsen

Chapter 5 : The Spotlight and the Secrets

Life in the spotlight was never easy, and for Y/N and Elizabeth, it came with a unique set of challenges. They had always agreed to keep their relationship low-key, far from the public eye. It wasn’t just for privacy—it was a matter of protecting what they had. Y/N wasn’t just anyone. She was a rising star in soccer, breaking records at Orlando Pride and shining as part of the USWNT. Elizabeth, on the other hand, was an established name in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, known for her role as Wanda Maximoff.

The attention that came with being celebrities was intense, and neither of them wanted to expose their relationship to the chaos of media speculation. For the most part, they succeeded in keeping it quiet. Y/N had even taken Elizabeth’s surname, changing it to Olsen without any major fanfare. Most people just assumed they were close friends, but those who were really in the know, knew better.

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Y/N had just finished a brutal training session with her team when her phone buzzed. It was Elizabeth, and a smile spread across her face as she picked up the call.

“Hey, babe. What’s up?” Y/N said, wiping sweat from her forehead.

“I’m jealous,” Elizabeth’s voice teased on the other end of the line.

Y/N chuckled. “Oh really? What did I do now?”

Elizabeth sighed dramatically. “I saw that picture of you with Scarlett at that Marvel premiere. You were practically drooling!”

Y/N laughed, remembering the event. “What can I say? She’s Black Widow! But don’t worry, you’re still my favorite Avenger.”

Elizabeth wasn’t about to let her off that easy. “Uh-huh, and what about Chris Hemsworth? I saw you checking him out too.”

Y/N grinned. “Okay, fine, I’ve got a small crush. But it’s harmless. You’re the one I’m head over heels for, you know that.”

Elizabeth’s voice softened. “I know. I just like teasing you. But speaking of crushes, I might have to remind you later tonight why you’re with me.”

Y/N raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Oh? I’m looking forward to it.”

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Their life in Orlando was filled with moments like this—teasing, laughter, and a deep connection. But there were times when the pressures of their individual careers got in the way. Y/N’s commitment to soccer meant she was constantly on the go, training and traveling for games, while Elizabeth was flying off to various locations for filming and press tours. Despite the distance, they always found a way to make it work.

One weekend, Y/N had a rare break from her busy schedule and decided to surprise Elizabeth on the set of her latest Marvel movie. Elizabeth had been filming intense scenes all week, and Y/N knew she could use a little distraction.

When Y/N arrived, she snuck onto the set, carefully avoiding the crew’s gaze. As she neared Elizabeth’s trailer, she heard her talking to someone.

“You know,” Elizabeth was saying, “I have to keep reminding myself that I’m not really Wanda. Sometimes it feels like I get lost in her.”

Y/N knocked lightly on the door and peeked in with a grin. “Need a reminder of who you really are?”

Elizabeth’s eyes lit up as soon as she saw her. “Y/N! What are you doing here?”

Y/N shrugged casually, walking in and wrapping her arms around her wife. “Just thought I’d stop by and remind you how amazing you are.”

Elizabeth leaned into the hug, sighing contently. “I missed you.”

“I missed you too,” Y/N whispered. “And I think Lucky misses you too. He’s been sleeping on your side of the bed every night.”

Elizabeth laughed. “We’ll have to give him some extra love when I get back.”

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Later that night, after a quiet dinner, they sat on the couch, watching one of the old Marvel movies that Y/N hadn’t seen yet. Elizabeth had her head on Y/N’s lap as they joked about the special effects and how far the movies had come since the early days.

“You know,” Y/N began, “I think I could’ve made a pretty good superhero.”

Elizabeth glanced up with a smirk. “Oh really? What would your superhero name be?”

Y/N thought for a moment. “Hmm, how about ‘The Record Breaker’? You know, with my soccer skills and all.”

Elizabeth chuckled. “I like it. But I think you’d have a hard time competing with Thor and his hammer.”

Y/N pouted playfully. “I could take him.”

Elizabeth grinned, clearly amused. “Maybe in a soccer match, but in a battle? I’m not so sure.”

They both laughed, the sound filling the cozy room. Despite the distance and the constant tug of their careers, these were the moments that reminded them why they worked so well together.

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In the coming weeks, the press began to speculate about Elizabeth’s personal life. Rumors swirled about whether she was dating someone new, but neither Elizabeth nor Y/N paid it any mind. They knew the truth, and that was all that mattered.

One evening, as they lay in bed, Elizabeth turned to Y/N, her expression serious. “You know, I hate that we have to hide this.”

Y/N nodded. “I know. But we’ve talked about this. The press… they can be brutal. We’ve seen what happens when relationships go public. I don’t want that for us.”

Elizabeth sighed. “I know. But sometimes I just want to shout from the rooftops that I’m married to the most amazing woman in the world.”

Y/N smiled, kissing Elizabeth softly. “We’ll get there, one day. But for now, this—” she gestured to the quiet space around them, “—this is enough for me.”

Elizabeth smiled back. “Yeah, me too.”

As they drifted off to sleep, Y/N thought about how lucky they were. Sure, the spotlight could be suffocating at times, and keeping their relationship a secret wasn’t easy. But they had something special, something that couldn’t be taken away by rumors or paparazzi. They had each other, and that was more than enough.