The Winter Witch

Chapter 21: A Moment

Amell was finally captured. His wicked ways were done and over with. Now that we had finally captured him and rescued Bucky from his evil grips, it felt as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders. Steve and I were currently transporting Bucky to a cell, considering we don't know what kind of state of mind he's in now. 

We were quiet on the way down, until Steve broke the silence.

"Are you okay?" 

I bit my lip and nodded. We had Bucky back and I should feel so happy, but I didn't for some reason. 

We soon arrived at Bucky's cell. I looked up and saw Vision as he was setting up extra security precautions. My heart skipped a beat when our eyes met.

"Viz..." I breathed out. I ran forward and threw my arms around him, embracing him in a tight hug. 

"Wanda." He said, sounding relieved, as he wrapped his arms around me.

I pulled back and looked at him. "I'm so glad you're okay."

"I am glad you are okay as well." He returned a smile.

"Vision, is everything set up?" Steve interrupted. I could tell he was getting uncomfortable.

Vision nodded and opened the cell door. 

"Wanda, a little help?" Steve asked.

I furrowed my eyebrows. "He's too heavy."

Steve rolled his eyes. "I meant use your...uh...magic."

It was my turn to roll my eyes. I stepped forward and held out my hands, my hex starting to swirl around my fingers. I focused on sending my hex towards Bucky's unconscious body. It swarmed around him and soon he was lifted from the ground. It took most of my strength to lead him to the bed. 

"Thank you Wanda." Steve said.

"You're welcome. I should get going though." I replied as I started to walk away. Vision grabbed my arm and I looked at him. 

"Clint wants to see you." He said.

I opened my mouth to say something but nothing came out. I shook him off and walked away. I know I should go see Clint, but I'm scared. 

I shoved all those thoughts away and just focused on getting to my room without anyone seeing me. 

I opened my door and closed it behind me, turned around and saw Vision.

I gasped. "How did you...?" I started.

"Wanda, I know you don't want to see him. You must be afraid but there is no need for you to be. You keep pushing him away." Vision said.

I sighed and plopped down on my bed. "Viz, he probably hates me. I turned into a full blow weapon when I hurt him!" I replied.

Vision sat down beside me and placed his hand on my knee. "He was there for you when Pietro died. He became your family. Hatred for you is impossible." 

A tear escaped my eye. Vision quickly wiped it away with his thumb. I looked at him and smiled sadly. "You became my family too."

He placed his hand on my cheek. "You can't keep pushing people who care about you away. Let them in. You are loved, Wanda."

I looked into his eyes. "You are right. I'm just so used to being cold and feeling numb." 

"You can feel warm. Just give in." He smiled.

Before I could reply, his lips were on mine and this warm feeling rushed over me. He pulled away slowly and looked at me. "You deserve that and much more."

He got up and walked out, leaving me alone, speechless.