Medcezir // Agatha x Rio

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"Looks like you've already set your sights on someone," Tony said with a sly grin, glancing at Rio.

Rio froze, unsure of what to say.

"I'm teasing, relax," Tony laughed.

Rio quickly changed the subject. "By the way, I really didn't say anything like that, you know—about being your nephew or anything. I wouldn't want to give the wrong impression."

Tony nodded. "I get it, Rio. Calm down. I trust you."

Rio smiled. "Thank you." Rio was glad that Tony trusted her.

"Go inside and wait for me. My daughter's in there, I'd love for you two to meet," Tony added.

"Alright," Rio replied with a nod.

...

Tony left Rio alone in the living room. The house was huge, and Rio couldn't help but let her eyes wander. "Wow," she muttered, amazed.

She soon noticed a room where the sounds of a video game drifted out. That must be Tony's daughter, she thought. Peeking through the open door, he spotted a girl playing on a PlayStation. She hadn't noticed her yet.

"Hey," Rio said hesitantly.

The girl paused her game and turned, flashing a sweet smile. "Hi! Come on in."

Rio stepped into the room and sat on a nearby couch, extending a hand. "I'm Rio."

Instead of shaking her hand, she gave her a playful high-five. "Nice to meet you, Rio. I'm Wanda. My dad mentioned you a bit."

Rio shifted uncomfortably, worried about what Tony might have said. "What did he tell you?"

Wanda shrugged casually. "Not much. We talked about you in passing. Welcome, by the way."

"Thanks," Rio said with a small smile. "What're you playing?"

"Want to try?" Wanda asked, holding out a controller.

Rio, "I've never played before."

"It's simple. Steal cars, avoid the cops. That's it," she explained, handing her the controller.

Rio hesitated before taking it. "Not exactly my area of expertise," she muttered under her breath.

"What do you mean by that?" Wanda asked, curious.

"Let's just say you should've talked to your dad a little more carefully," Rio replied with a half-smile, trying to brush it off.

Wanda smirked. "Well, whatever. Go ahead and give it a shot. Who knows? Maybe you'll beat my score."

Rio grinned, accepting the challenge. "Get ready to lose, Wanda."

...

"God, you're absolutely terrible at this,"

Wanda teased with a smug grin.

"Hey! Your controller's broken, so it's not my fault," Rio shot back, pretending to be annoyed. But she couldn't hold back her laughter for long.

She really liked this girl.

Rio stood up quickly when she heard someone clearing their throat. Tony had returned, accompanied by a stunning blonde woman.

"Hello, I'm Pepper," the woman said, walking up to Rio and offering her hand. "Tony just told me about this situation, and, well, I'll be honest—it caught me off guard. But welcome."

Tony averted his gaze, suddenly very interested in something across the room.

"Thanks," Rio murmured, glancing at the floor.