Chapter 1
ANOTHER WORD
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Another day that flew by, the clock was a few seconds away from giving them the freedom they all craved. That whole week had been really hard, as if teaching a group of teenagers wasn't difficult enough, she also had serious personal problems to deal. Her mind wouldn't leave her alone.
“As you know, Zoology is the part of biology involved in the exhaustive study of the animal kingdom.” Y/N walked among the students who were watching her carefully, except for some who just wanted time to pass and leave that class. “Each of the species that belong to this kingdom play an essential role in the proper functioning of the ecosystem in which it lives-”
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The professor was about to continue when the bell finally rang, allowing everyone to leave.
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“’Kay, guys. It's Friday, go enjoy your weekend. But don't forget that we have a chemistry test on Tuesday, and I don't expect less than a B-. You can do more than that, Summer break is coming soon.” She smiled mischievously.
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Taking her phone, her notes and herkeys, Y/N left the room after all the students and walked down that corridor hoping she wouldn't run into a certain person this day.
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“Hey, you.”
Y/N swallowed hard but then sighed gratefully that it was just the history teacher and her best friend, Jules. “How was hell?”
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“All good.” Y/N smiled as the two walked down the hall together. “And you?”
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“Again with the period of the Salem witch trials over and over again.” Jules made a slightly tired face.
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“Oh, do you feel like you remember the past?” Y/N teased and her friend nudged her.
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“I swear to you, those guys are crazy about it. Sadly this isn't 'Motherland: Fort Salem', although many of them loved the show.” Jules bit her lower lip as they approached the staff room. “Have you seen Wanda yet?”
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That question made the smile disappear from Y/N's face, she quickly denied it and clenched her jaw, remembering the trouble she was.
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“It's what I'm avoiding.”
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“How long will you be like this? You know it's impossible… you work in the same place.” The brown-eyed woman shook her head. “You are crazy about her.”
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“Don't say that here.” Y/N said through her teeth. Of course she was in love with Wanda, she had been since the day she set foot in that school and met the most beautiful woman in the world. A beautiful woman with big green eyes, adorable birthmarks and a Sokovian accent. “I hate you for getting me a job here."
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“You’re welcome.” Jules smirked and shook her head. “That's what you get for messing with a Eastern Europe redhead. Which is also your friend.”
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“You’re in love with Natasha, who is also my friend.”
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“First, ouch. Second: the difference is that Natasha left me two months ago, we were in a relationship.” The woman shrugged.
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“And you keep crying for her.”
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“Who wouldn’t? It's Natasha Romanoff.” Jules sighed and shook her head. “Someday I will, the good thing is that I don't have to see her during work hours. Instead you... You know it's impossible to avoid her, you'll see Wanda at some point. If she’s not at school it will be when we all get together at the bar or when she calls to see you again. She's not a lover, she's your friend.”
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“Well, I'll do my best to keep running away from her.” Y/N looked sideways, just wanted to get to the exit when a gorgeous redhead came out of one of the classrooms.
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“Then try better next time because here she comes...” Jules muttered quickly and then smiled at the approaching woman. “Wanda! You look so good, I love your jacket. How are you?”
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“Jules... Thank you... I'm fine, and how are you?” Wanda's look was a bit worried, of course she knew the situation that was happening between Jules and her best friend, Natasha.
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“Excellent, better than ever these days.” She faked a huge smile and noticing the tension, Jules decided to make the best decision of her life. “Okay, ladies. I have to go, I have twenty history papers to mark by Monday, and I'd like to have a glass of wine. Bye!”
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“Bye…” Wanda and Y/N murmured at the same time, the tallest one a bit upset seeing how her best friend completely abandoned her in Wanda’s clutches.
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“She's far from okay after the split, right?”
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“Very far.” Y/N wrinkled her nose.
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“So…” Wanda smiled and stepped aside so they could walk together to the exit. She was wearing a blue jacket and a white shirt with some bright colors. “How are you? I didn't see you in the morning.”
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The brunette smiled a bit embarrassed, a little nervous. “Oh… well, I was a bit late and went right into the classroom, you know.”
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Wanda just nodded as they walked together among the teenagers taking stuff from their lockers or just chatting pleasantly.
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“How are biology and chemistry classes going?” Wanda tried to get her to talk.
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“Okay, just a few students behind but nothing that can't be fixed.” Y/N stopped to let a few students pass, then opened the front door for Wanda.
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“That sounds good.” The Sokovian smiled broadly and walked out of the school straight to the school parking lot. Seeing that they moved away from the students a bit, Wanda spoke again, stopping in front of her car: “I've noticed that we haven't seen each other much.”
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“I've been very busy.” Y/N lied quickly, although it seemed obvious Wanda seemed to believed it.
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“I hope so. I really miss hanging out with you.” Wanda sought her gaze, delighted with the height difference between them. “I miss my Y/N.”
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‘Don't look at her eyes, not those eyes.’ Y/N repeated herself but it was impossible. Those charming green eyes of hers captured Y/N once more, making the brunette her slave.
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“It was just that, I promise we'll see each other more.” The woman hesitated, being caught again by the redhead's charm.
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‘Oh, not again Y/N… you’re so stupid.’
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“I'm glad to hear that.” Wanda smiled and Y/N felt her heart pound again, believing that she would come out of that sadness pit in which she felt since that day, but a punch made her fall again when she heard: “Because I really miss my friend.”
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‘I told you so.’ She told herself.
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Clenching her jaw to absorb the pain those words caused, Y/N faked a smile and nodded quickly, they both walked away to get into their cars.
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Y/N drove as fast as possible to leave the highschool. Of course, she had nowhere to go, just wanted to let all those tears go that, those she was holding back. Couldn't show Wanda how much it hurts that she continued to consider Y/N 'just a friend'.
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Because that wasn't a friendship. Because friends don't miss each other that way. Friends don't do the things they did that night, or all the ones they had together.
ㅤㅤㅤㅤ Two months ago…
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The atmosphere was quite nice, the mixed song that the dj was playing caught her and her friends' attention. Enough to go dancing together.
The brunette kept dancing and watching from time to time the table they chosen, they decided to go to the bar so Jules would stop crying in the house. The breakup had her pretty much destroyed.
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Kate and Jules were talking pleasantly about something Y/N couldn't even pay attention to. Her gaze focused on that redhead who was at another table with some friends. Wanda smiled and waved at her, which Y/N responded to. ㅤㅤㅤㅤ
“Is Natasha looking at me?” Jules asked as she tried to pretend she was dancing.
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“Yup.” Y/N nodded and gave Kate a mischievous look.
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“That bitch.” Jules sighed.
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Kate took a sip of beer, narrowing her eyes. “Could you repeat to me why you two broke up? You two love each other.”
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“She broke up with me because she's so tough to work as a FBI agent but she's a fucking chicken for relationships.” Jules exclaimed in annoyance and shook her head. “Just let’s stop talking about her.”
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“Okay, let's talk about how Wanda keeps looking at you.” Kate told Y/N who was drinking her beer at the time.
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Wanda was dancing next to Natasha in such a lovely and sexy way, so free, so... perfect. Y/N sighed madly in love with her.
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“Just look at her… I’m in love with her, dude.” Y/N shook her head. She had to get rid of all those hopes she had with Wanda, all those fantasies were impossible. Wanda would never see her as anything else than a friend.
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“We know, you’re whipped and she’s not even your girlfriend.” Kate made a face and placed her hand on the brunette's shoulder. “Why don’t you tell her?”
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“You lost your mind, Bishop?” Y/N snorted, completely in denial about that idea. “Of course not, we're friends and she broke up with that dude a long time ago. She has already said that she doesn't want anything serious with anyone.”
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“Also the problem that you’re coworkers.” Jules added wrinkling her nose.
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“It’s impossible.” Y/N said losing her gaze on Wanda once more. Especially when a very beautiful blonde came up to talk to her about something she couldn't even hear. Wanda smiled at the girl and nodded, walking away with her.
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Two hours passed, two hours in which at least Y/N managed to get distracted and laugh with her friends, especially when Thor approached them to talk. They hadn't seen him for a long time, after a "self-discovery" trip to Iceland he made with his brother Loki and his best friend, Valkyrie.
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“Okay girls. It's enough for me, tomorrow I have to mark lots of tests.”
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“Come on, stay!” They asked for both but the brunette decided to leave anyway.
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“Do you want me to take you to your home?” Y/N asked Jules, since they arrived together.
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“No... Kate is going to drive me later, now let's dance, that’s my song! That’s Cher!”
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Nodding, Y/N kissed her friends' cheeks before leaving the table. The atmosphere in the bar was quite pleasant but she didn't usually stay too long, especially when her friends were with their girlfriends.
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The brunette left the bar and put on the leather jacket instantly, it was a cold night but quite nice. Y/N walked away until a nice sweet voice made her stop, turning to see her.
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“Hey, YN.” Wanda smiled from the doorway, hugging herself. “You're leaving now?”
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“Yeah, it's kind of late and I want to get home so I can rest. I have a long day tomorrow.” Y/N smiled a bit shy. “How are you?”
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“Waiting for my Uber but apparently he canceled me, the guy texted me saying he didn't want drunks bitches in his new car.” The Sokovian bit her lower lip, somewhat amused. “If it's not too much trouble, could you drop me at home? I promise I'm not drunk! Well, not enough!”
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They both laughed at the joke, Y/N nodded. “Of course, I'll take you home.”
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‘You would take her anywhere, you’re madly in love with her.’ Y/N heard her friend's voice in her head.
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“Thank you.” Wanda smiled charmingly and started walking with Y/N towards her car. “Natasha wants to stay a a bit longer and I don't wanna be a dead weight. She apparently wants to know if Jules will go with someone else…”
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They both shook their heads, looking at each other knowingly.
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“Yeah I get it. The same with my friends.”
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'‘Try not to act like a damn fool, Y/N.’ She told herself again as she opened the door for Wanda. Maybe too desperate? Y/N began to overthink over and over again until Wanda's voice snapped her out of her thoughts.
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“Are you OK?”
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Coming out of that reverie, Y/N saw how the redhead was watching her with tenderness.
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“Peachy.” Nodding quickly, the brunette started her car to head off to Wanda’s house. “I thought you were going with the blonde girl.”
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“The blonde girl?” Wanda frowned at her in confusion.
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“You were with…a…blonde girl.” As Y/N spoke, she realized that it was too much information, that perhaps Wanda would feel a bit uncomfortable because she knew too much. Y/N cleared her throat and was grateful that Wanda just laughed and shook her head.
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“Oh, no. That's Carol Danvers.” Wanda looked out the window. “She’s Natasha's ex. They had a somewhat complex past, but today she wanted to talk to Nat but Nat said no.”
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“Oh, I see…” For a moment, Y/N was glad that it was just that, but then worried about Jules.
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“Don't worry, Natasha told her she didn't want to talk. She can't stop thinking about Jules.”
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On the way they chatted pleasantly and Y/N was grateful that they listened to good songs because she was afraid that Wanda would hear her pounding heart.
Once they arrived, Y/N parked in front of the redhead's building and wished that this moment would last forever. Or enough to be able to enjoy it.
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“We’re here.” Wanda muttered.
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“Yeah.” Y/N gasped.
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The sokovian nodded her head, trying to find an excuse to stay there. “It's too bad our friends don't hang out anymore.”
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“Those two don't know how to solve a very easy problem.” Y/N shrugged.e. “They’re brilliant at their jobs, but reeeally sucks at love.”
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“They love each other but sometimes love it's not enough.” Wanda sighed and then looked out the window, it took her a few seconds to turn around and say what she wanted so much: “Do you want to come in and have a drink with me? I don’t want to be alone.”
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If Y/N's heart hadn't stopped it was because it was too busy trying to get out of her chest. The brunette didn't take more than two seconds to answer yes, and get out of her car together.
Once they entered, Y/N was able to notice that the Sokovian's home was quite cosy and pleasant.
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There were some pictures, recognized some people like Natasha, Steve or Yelena. Although one of them caught her attention above the others, it was a picture of Wanda hugging a handsome young man with gray hair and big green eyes. They looked so close, which made her hesitate. What if she was with someone else? Was that her ex-boyfriend? THAT asshole.
Y/N felt her disappointment get to her sooner than expected.
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“That's my twin brother, Pietro.” Wanda's voice made Y/N turn around, the redhead approached and handed her a glass of wine.
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“Oh, I didn't know you had a twin brother.” The brunette was grateful that it was just that and she felt a bit silly for having thought otherwise. “You look alike.”
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“A bit…” Wanda wrinkled her nose, standing to one side of her. “The truth is that I miss him, he is in Sokovia but he will be back in a few months.”
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“What is he doing in Sokovia?”
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“Is an architect. He’s working on some buildings or something. Stark Industries hired him, my ex boyfriend helped him get a good position there. But when he realized that Stark Industries was doing ecological damage to the outskirts of the city, Pietro decided to help fix things. He now works to help the people of Sokovia. Apparently Tony Stark didn't know either, so he's fixing it.” Wanda drank some of the wine and watched Y/N as she did so, almost as if it were a seductive game to capture her.
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And she did it.
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The brunette seemed bewitched, as if she were a snake enchanted by a wonderful melody. Who wouldn't be like that for Wanda Maximoff?
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“You’re gorgeous.” Y/N sighed. Those words escaped from her lips as if they came out on their own, her mouth was no longer obeying the orders that her head was giving it.
And even if it did, her mind only seemed to command that she should be completely surrendered to her.
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The Sokovian smiled knowing that she achieved her goal.
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“Do you think so?” Wanda didn't take her eyes off Y/N's, she couldn't break the spell.
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“I know that. You know that.” Y/N responded, this time letting go of that 'gaze' a bit and taking a step forward, closing the distance. "You’re beautiful, so much that you take my breath away."
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“No. I wouldn't want that.” Wanda shook her head and took the glass from her hands, leaving both on the tea table next to her. When she turned back she ended up closing the distance, getting close enough to brush her nose against Y/N's. “Not like that, but like this.”
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A smile.
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Just one lovely smile on that woman's lips, that's all it took for Y/N to lean in and kiss her at last. Ending all the distance between them and complementing in a passionate kiss, leaving behind any fear, any doubt.
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‘She’s your friend.’ Well not so much. ‘She’s your coworker.’ Well, that one was a problem.
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But Y/N didn't care, not even when her arms wrapped around Wanda's waist and made that kiss even more passionate. Or when Wanda took her to her room holding her hand, where they undressed each other between kisses and caresses.
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Where her mouth drowned out the moans of that delicious redhead who insistently moved her hips against hers, seeking that warmth. Where they clung to the sheets that smelled of lavender, where her hands were finally able to cup Wanda’s perfect, round breasts.
Where she let Wanda take her with a delicacy and a passion that Y/N never felt before, where she devoured her with need.
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They made love almost all night, or at least until dawn when the birds began to sing. And it was the most intense and spectacular night of all their lives.
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“And when I woke up after having the best night of my life, she ignored me for two weeks until decided to spoke to me again, just like that, saying she hoped we would stay the way we were…as friends.” Y/N breathed out. “But then we had sex like a hundred more times!”
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“You've told us about that night about fifteen times.” Kate teased as she grabbed a few bottles from the fridge and sat down on the couch next to her.
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“Maybe if I tell it one more time, the ending will change and she will be by my side.” Y/N said with some wryness and just plopped down on the couch with Kate. “At first I thought I could do it, not wanting something else and enjoy the moment but… I can't. I'm in love with her.”
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“I think you should tell her-” Jules started but Y/N cut her off quickly.
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“I'm not going to tell her anything, Jules. I don't want to lose what I already have.”
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“What do you have? Right now you have nothing.” Jules yelled at her from the kitchen, taking some snacks to the living room. “But decide once and for all, because you can't live like this, Y/N. Accepting the crumbs you have just so you don't want to lose, you don't want to be friends with her. That's not being friends because friends don't fuck all night long.”
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Y/N sighed and said nothing, of course she knew Jules was right.
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“And thank God for that... So, what are we doing tonight?” Kate asked curiously.
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“Do you want to play something? I don't feel like going out to the bar.” Y/N hugged the cushion next to her.
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“Video games or board games? I don't want to see anyone crying because I beat you both at UNO again.” Jules sat down next to Y/N and picked up one of the bottles.
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“With six reverse cards and a +4 anyone would win.” Kate narrowed her eyes. “That was good luck.”
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“I bet Y/N’s ass I’ll kick yours without any special card!” Jules exclaimed and picked up the UNO cards, ready to shuffle them.
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“Hey, bet yours. Mine is tired after teaching teenagers full of hormones and anxiety all week. Enough with mine.” Y/N joked and sat down so she could see her cards. She was about to show the first one and start the game when her phone rang.
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She looked at the ID caller, it was definitely someone she hadn't expected that night.
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“Oh, fuck.”
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“What?” Her friends looked confused and curious, still holding their cards.
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The brunette pursed her lips. “It's Wanda.”
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“What are you waiting for? Take the damn call.” Jules encouraged her and she took some Doritos, ready to listen the new episode of that novela. “You're not strong enough to ignore it.”
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“Jeez.” Y/N sighed deeply, then slid her finger across the screen, taking the call. “Hello?”
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“Hey. How are you?...”
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“Hey, Wanda. I’m good, how about you?”
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“All good for now… Hey, look… Are you busy? Do you wanna come?”
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Y/N closed her eyes.
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Again, the phone rang again that Friday night and again, that voice came back to shake her world completely.
Wanda’s Maximoff voice, one of the most beautiful women on the damn planet, inviting her to melt once more in that seat.
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“Umh, well… I was-”
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“Sorry, I didn't mean to push you. I was just alone, you know...”
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“Yeah, It's just... I'm kind of busy, today I arranged to go out with Jules and Kate because Yelena is in Ohio and she’s a bit down.”
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“Dude, what? I'm not down!” Kate said but Jules threw a cushion at her.
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"Be quiet." Y/N muttered.
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“That's why I wanted to go out with you, Natasha and Yelena left and I'm alone.” The Sokovian woman's voice seemed to beg her to say yes, surely now she herself was making that adorable pout that she used to win Y/N’s heart.
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Damn.
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“Well…” Y/N sighed and dropped on the couch, staring up at the ceiling. What to do? She was really beginning to feel a bit tired of this whole situation.
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“I don't think 'busy' is the definition of this.” Jules whispered to her. “And don't make my breakup an excuse. Go and tell her.”
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Y/N's silence in response made Wanda continue:
“I just miss you, Y/N. We haven't seen each other much, I don't see you much at work and the truth is that I feel like we're growing apart… I miss my friend.”
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'Damn, she knows how to play,' Y/N thought, narrowing her eyes.
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“Okay, I'll drop by your house in half an hour. Alright?” Y/N noticed how Kate and Jules made faces at her or tried to whisper stuff, she just decided to look the other way.
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“Perfect! See ya!”
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Once the call was ended, Y/N turned to look at both of them. “Okay…why didn't you both stop me?!”
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“Dude, how?!” Kate took some Doritos. “You're drooling over the girl, just go to her and tell her how you feel.”
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“It's true, Y/N." Jules shrugged. “I already told you, you’re all whipped. You love her. It's hurting you already. Don't you think it's time to tell her?”
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“She knows it.” Y/N sighed and got up from the sofa, but of course the skeptical look from her friends made her stop. “Well, not explicitly.”
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“Then go…” Kate shrugged. “It’s one shot. What do you have to lose? Nothing… because you are already suffering and moving away from it. But you could win everything.”
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Y/N got up determined to talk with Wanda and end all that growing discomfort between them. If she was going to kill that hope, let her do it now and not little by little.
It took her perhaps a half hour to get to the Sokovian's home, a nice house in suburban New Jersey.
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Her anxiety overcame her a little, so much so that she hesitated to knock on the door but in the end, Wanda's beautiful smile greeted her once Y/N was encouraged to knock.
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“Hi…” The redhead smiled flirtatiously and stepped aside from her, letting Y/N pass.
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As soon as Y/N was able to get past her and take off her jacket, Wanda's lips captured hers with a passion and a need that had broken all records.
The desperation to feel her; Wanda sighed as she felt Y/N's arms hug her hip and pull against her body.
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“I missed you.” Y/N confessed between kisses and to the surprise of both, Wanda responded.
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“I missed you too.”
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“You did it?”
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“Sure.” Wanda smiled. “I missed this…”
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“No, but I mean-” Y/N tried to say and stopped, she didn't know how to start talking and Wanda noticed.
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“Y/N, are you okay?” She frowned a bit worried. Y/N seemed to be a bit clumsy at times and she found it adorable, but this time the brunette seemed to choke on her words.
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“Yeah, actually…” Y/N licked her lips and took Wanda's hand, leading her to the sofa to sit together.
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Wanda's look showed concern, what was so important that Y/N wasn't melting between kisses?
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“I need to tell you something.”
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“Y/N, what's going on?”
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Sighing deeply and looking into those eyes, Y/N took the courage to say what she thought and felt.
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“Do you remember that night where we… did it, for the first time?” The brunette sighed.
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“Yeah.” Wanda raised an eyebrow, still confused. “Why?”
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“Well, that night I… I wanted to tell you something.” Y/N licked her lips and settled back on the sofa. “We've known each other for a long time... okay, maybe not much but it was long enough... to... feel... and we've been friends... good co-workers too...”
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Wanda nodded.
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“Wanda, the truth is that for a long time I-” Y/N stammered but before she could say anything, the Sokovian woman stepped forward.
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“Oh no.”
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That made Y/N stop short, every word in her mouth ready to come out and express what she felt stopped.
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Y/N frowned. “Oh no? ‘Oh no’ what?”
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“I know what you're going to say." The redhead's body tensed completely when she finally realized the situation she was, how had she not noticed it before? Or maybe she knew, but fought not to accept it.
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“What am I going to say?” Y/N now became the confused one.
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Wanda got up from the sofa immediately, tucking her hair behind her ear. “That you have feelings for me… or something like that. I've seen movies and you're not the first to confess like this.”
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Y/N gasped like she was a fish out of water, she hadn't expected to be so obvious and clichéd.
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“Wow.” The dark haired woman cleared her throat. “Then...?”
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“Then you should know that everything you want to say… is not possible. I mean not with me.” Wanda swallowed hard, trying to remain calm and to be as less harsh or cold as possible. Y/N didn't deserve it, Y/N was one of her friends and one of the nicest and kindest people she had ever met. And of course, she was an excellent lover.
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“You didn't even let me tell you how I feel.” Y/N complained, shaking her head, she got up so she could face Wanda.
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“You don’t have to do it.”
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“But I want to!” Y/N exclaimed, annoyed to see her so evasive. “I'm in love with you.”
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“Y/N, dont do this…” Wanda looked down, trying to stop her.
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“I've been crazy about you since the day I met you. And I can't with all this game, this fuck friends anymore.” She tried to get closer but the redhead just shook her head. “I want to be with you, Wanda. I don't want to continue being your… object to use. I don't want to be your toy.”
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“Y/N, you're not my toy…” Wanda felt hurt that she considered her that way.
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“Everything is great, I know. You call me and I come running to be with you because you miss me, and you miss how we were before... And I cancel everything I should do just to be with you!” Y/N’s voice began to break little by little, she was there, holding out her heart to her so that she would take it once and for all. “But I can't be your friend if we're going to kiss, I can't be your friend if I'm going to touch you until I see you come…”
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Wanda didn't say anything, she forced herself not to say even a word because she didn't want to hurt Y/N, those green eyes just filled with tears.
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“I love you, Wanda. I know you love me…” Y/N took a step forward, ready to give it her all. To bet everything she had, her heart, her mind, and her soul on that woman. “Okay you may not love me, but I know you like me. So give me a chance.”
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And although a small part of her heart hoped that Wanda would accept and say yes, maybe even wanted to give her a chance, a big part told Y/N that Wanda would never accept it.
And the redhead ended up giving her the answer to that question right then and there.
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“But I don't love you in the same way.” The Sokovian told her in a soft voice, ready to hurt her even more if she needed it.
It was inevitable, especially when in Y/N's eyes she could see the pain that her words caused.
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“How do you know that?”
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“I'm sorry Y/N. I didn't mean to hurt you, definitely sleeping together was a huge mistake. It was a mistake at the moment, taking it further made us ruin a beautiful and sincere friendship.” Swallowing and lowering her gaze, Wanda turned around so she could walk away out of that room, but not before adding: “I think you should go.”
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Standing in that place as if her heart and desire to continue had been torn out, Y/N stayed for a few seconds until she decided to leave. Leaving that house behind, Y/N decided to return to her apartment where the girls would be waiting ready to comfort her.
Weeks passed and neither approached the other again. Well, Y/N tried, even finding her at school recess, but Wanda was being quite successful in eluding her. Calling her was another good option, but she also didn't answer calls much less the texts.
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According to Natasha, she should give her time to assimilate it, but slowly Y/N began to lose hope and think that perhaps it was better to be away from each other.
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Y/N checked her watch to make sure she was still on time, the delicious smell of coffee was too good.
She entered that coffee shop ready to order a delicious large latte and a cappuccino to take away and visit Jennifer Walters, one of her friends who came to visit her from L.A.
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The dark haired woman approached the barista when a beautiful woman got up from her chair, apparently keeping her laptop in her bag because she didn't see when she bumped into Y/N.
“Sorry!”
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“I’m sorry, I was-…”
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When she looked up, all the words in Y/N's mouth were completely gone. She looked even more beautiful than she ever had, or maybe Y/N was exaggerating because of how much she missed her.
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“Hey.”
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“Hi…” Wanda gasped.
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Wanda was wearing a nice burgundy shirt and dark jeans that fit her perfectly. But what caught Y/N's attention was that her hair was now brown, some bangs that gave her a quite different look.
Beautiful, is all Y/N thought.
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Y/N stood in front of her, not knowing how to start the talk, the tension between them was increasing. “You dyed your hair.” ㅤㅤㅤㅤ
“Yeah... I needed a change.” Wanda smiled nervously and nodded. Her brown locks made those green eyes shine more, taking Y/N's breath away.
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“It fits you well.” Y/N cleared her throat.
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“Thank you.” Wanda smiled sadly.
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Silence invaded them again, although around them the music, the people talking and the world continued, they seemed to be alone in that bubble.
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“I called you many times...” Y/N said without hesitation, noticing how Wanda played with her fingers, uncomfortable. “You never answered my texts.”
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“Y/N, I was-…” Wanda tried to say but a male figure approached them both, catching the attention of the two women.
A tall, strong man with night-dark hair and blue eyes looked at Wanda with a flirtatious look. If the sokovian was uncomfortable before, now it was much worse.
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“Hello, Wanda.” The man said in an English accent, smiling charmingly as if he wanted to eat her with his eyes. The shiny hair seemed annoying, or so Y/N thought, of course she didn't like the way he saw Wanda. “How are you? I came to the cafe you recommended, I didn't know you'd be here.”
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“Simon. Hi.” Wanda barely nodded, swallowing.
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Simon Williams, a guy so annoying that Y/N thought her ears started to do white noise so she couldn't hear him.
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“Hey.” Simon smiled revealing those bright white pearls, the man just nodded his head greeting Y/N.
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“Sorry. Simon, she’s Y/N…” Wanda doubted how to follow that sentence. “My friend Y/N.” ㅤㅤㅤㅤ And if Y/N’s heart was broken before, now it was in the underworld asking for mercy. Despite the stinging pain, Y/N smiled and waved at the stranger.
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“Hello, Y/N.” Simon turned to see the Wanda. “So... Wan, darling, I'll see you tonight?”
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Everything seemed even more tense, Y/N's clear surprise and discomfort evident when she gave a wry little laugh and shook her head.
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“Yes. I'll text to you later, is that okay with you?”
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“Sounds amazing.” The man smiled widely. He started to walk away but not before saying: “Nice to meet you, Y/N. Any friend of Wanda's is a friend of mine too.”
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“Fuck off., britboy.” She thought.
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Y/N said nothing, just smiled and nodded with a look full of pain.
Wanda took advantage of the moment to turn and try to escape but Y/N stepped forward, stopping her.
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“Are you going on a date with HIM?”
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“Excuse me?” Wanda raised a brow. “Are you going to control me? Jealous or what?”
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"I have a right to hate him, my grandparents are Irish, you know?"
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Wanda just rolled her eyes ready to leave but Y/N stopped her.
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“Wait, I want to talk to you.” Y/N sighed, hoping that this time Wanda could give her a chance to express herself.
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“I don't think it's a good idea.” Wanda pursed her lips. “It's not good for either of us.”
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They both decided to sit at one of the tables in the back, to avoid problems.
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“I miss you.” Y/N started. ㅤㅤㅤㅤ ㅤㅤㅤㅤ
“I do too… I thought we were friends.”
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“Friends don't have sex, Wanda.” Y/N snapped tiredly. “Friends don't know each part of the body, friends don't-” She was about to continue but Wanda stopped her. ㅤㅤㅤㅤ
“This is not the place to discuss it.” Wanda got up from her seat and took her things ready to go.
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“But you wouldn't have minded having sex in the bathroom before, right?” Y/N growled, maybe more annoyed than she should have been.
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“You are stepping out of line. Understand that I don't want to have you around.”
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“Good luck to Simon tonight finding out what you like. If it knows where your clitoris is!”
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“Screw you, Y/N!” Wanda hissed, glancing at her before walking away. Y/N turned to say something but decided to shut up.
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Biting her helplessness and angst.
And all that angst lasted for almost half of the summer break, but long enough for Y/N to go through all the stages necessary to move forward.
First she felt hurt, betrayed, so sad that she spent afternoons hugging something and crying. Looking at the window, listening to the most melancholic music she found.
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Even consulting the Tarot cards, because according to Jules, one of her friends told her things that were really true. It was a path of introspection.
Her friends didn’t abandon her, nor did Natasha who, despite being friends with both girls, stayed by her side for everything she needed.
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“You okay?...Y/N?”
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Her friend's voice brought her out of her thoughts. Kate looked at her curiously sitting by her side, the three met in that bar like every Friday. Or almost every Friday.
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"Yeah, sorry. I was just…thinking.” The dark haired woman licked her lips and looked down. Tired of ordering beers, this time she asked for something sweeter and more relaxing.
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It was a good change, as Jules had recommended. Try new things that make you feel alive.
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“Thinking about her?” Jules came over and sat down next to them, handing Kate a bottle of beer and sipping on her own.
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Y/N sighed and rolled her eyes. “Wanda is a thing of the past, I was just thinking you guys should be spending your vacation relaxing somewhere nice and not stuck here with me.”
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“We're not stuck.” Kate gave her a little nudge. “We're friends, right? Plus I needed to relax after archery class, I had to teach to two of the most wild teenagers ever.”
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“Besides, Yelena comes back on Monday, then we'll lose Kate for weeks to go off to hook up with her girlfriend.” Jules and Y/N giggled, noticing how the archer blushed slightly.
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“Of course not!”
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“Of course you do, and you love it. You’re completely in love with that crazy blonde russian.” Y/N winked. “And she loves you too.”
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“And the mac and cheese. She has an insane obsession, I swear.”
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The three of them laughed and then Jules continued:
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“But really, Kate's right, we're here because we love you.” The girl put a hand on her friend's shoulder.
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“Talking about crazy wild russians… So, how is everything with Natasha?” Y/N raised her eyebrows mischievously before taking a sip of her drink.
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“She wants us to get back together.” Jules shrugged, trying to look disinterested.
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“And...?” Kate arched an eyebrow. “According to Yelena, she misses you… although she doesn't say so. You know how they are.”
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“I know she misses me, and I miss her...”
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“So why don't you guys try again?” Y/N tilted her head.
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“Of course I want to get back with her, and I'll do it... ” Jules nodded and drank some beer. “After she knows how much hurts what she did. She's my everything but she really screwed up.”
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“You’re evil.” Y/N smiled.
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“I'm an angel... A vengeful angel.”
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“She loves you, you know? She was scared but… she really loves you.” Y/N and Kate wrinkled their noses, making fun of how cheesy that sounded.
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“I love her too.” Jules sighed and leaned back in her seat. “I'm just waiting for her to come back from Ohio so we can talk properly.”
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The conversation between them flowed so well that they didn't even notice when the bar was filled with people and the music was louder.
They decided to get up and dance for a while until Jules touched Y/N’s shoulder, trying to get her attention.
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“Dude, look.”
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Y/N turned to understand what Jules was talking about and what she saw made her heart race out of the bar.
Wanda was there, at one of the tables in the back with some friends. Natasha wasn't there but Y/N was able to recognize Clint, Laura, Bucky...
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“No way.” Y/N grumbled.
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“She hasn't stopped seeing you since she got here.”
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“You know she was here and you didn't tell me?!” Y/N complained and Jules just shrugged, trying to get away from that problem with pleading eyes.
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“I wanted to know what she was doing... but as I guessed, she hasn't stopped watching you.” Jules pouted. “Why don't you tell Kate anything? Growl at her too!”
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“I didn’t know Wanda was here!”
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"You're incredible!" Y/N complained, shaking her head.
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“I know!”
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“Not in that sense, Jules!” Y/N growled, the thirst made her friend save herself so Y/N decided to go for another drink and stop thinking about Wanda.
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For a moment she thought about turning around and leaving, Y/N was trying to get over Wanda and seeing her would surely revive feelings that she was trying to bury.
Shaking her head, Y/N stood on the wooden bar, waiting for her turn. The bartender seemed a bit busy so she remained patient, until a female voice caught her attention.
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“Mordor.”
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A blonde girl with lovely honey eyes stood next to her, an adorable smile and prominent pink lips. She looked at Y/N as if she expected her to understand what she was saying, and of course she did, although it seemed a bit random.
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“¿Excuse me?”
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“Oh, I like your shirt.” The girl said without further ado, so Y/N turned around.
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“My shirt?” Y/N looked at herself, she was wearing one of the t-shirts that Kate gave her for her birthday. It was black, small red details on her chest with the name of that dark place.
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“Yes, your shirt... 'Mordor'.” She read the red letters on that shirt and smiled at Y/N's surprised look. “In the land of Mordor, in the fires of Mount Doom, the Dark Lord Sauron forged in secret, a master ring to control all others.” The girl related that part that she remembered about said story. “I like it.”
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“Thank you.” Y/N smiled confused but happy. “Do you like Lord of the Rings?”
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"Yep, I'm a big geek here." The girl giggled and watched the bartender prepare her drink, apparently she asked for something fruity, so Y/N asked for the same thing.
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“You look amazing too, by the way.” Y/N was quick to respond to that compliment. The girl had her hair tied in a ponytail, a black top and pants that looked perfectly on her body.
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“Thank you.” The blonde girl bit her bottom lip and held out her hand to shake. “I'm Betta.”
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Y/N smirked. “Like the fish.”
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Betta chuckled. “Yeah, but it's because my name is Elisabetta.”
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Surprised, the brunette nodded. “Beautiful name! It is Italian?”
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“Yes… My grandparents were from Calabria.”
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And so, both spent a good time talking and getting to know each other. Neither paid attention to anything other than the other, the connection had been so fast and that made it more exciting.
The flirting didn't take long, both of them didn't seem to be looking for a nice friendship because the mutual compliments didn't seem to stop. Betta bit her lip, Y/N arched her eyebrow. Both whispering in the ear, the alcohol taking effect.
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“You’re beautiful.” Y/N whispered in her ear, almost caressing the skin with her lips making Betta's skin to crawl.
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“You just want to look nice with a stranger.” Betta smiled amused, lowering her gaze a bit blushed as well.
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“No, you really are beautiful. I like your eyes.”
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“I like yours. So gloomy but attractive.”
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“I like your lips too…”
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“You should see them up close and kiss them.” The blonde one leaned in so she could brush her nose against hers, but didn't kiss her. Just moved away.
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“Wow, you're straight to business.” Y/N joked and took a sip of her drink.
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“Not so 'straight'.” They both laughed, the chemistry between them increased. It was too good to be true.
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Before she could say anything else, Y/N leaned in to kiss her lips in a slow needy way. Betta's delicate hand cupped Y/N's face, making that kiss deepen.
Pulling away, Betta sighed. ㅤㅤㅤㅤ
“I'm not looking for anything serious.” Betta said biting her lower lip, embarrassed to break a good moment with that beautiful woman. “My heart was broken recently. I want to clarify before I… I don't know.”
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“Same here…” Y/N sighed noticing how Betta seemed more comfortable with that confession.
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After a long time chatting and drinking, the two seemed to get along quite well. Betta smiled and looked around her curiously until the piercing look of her green eyes made her smile a bit amused.
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“Sure you don't have a girlfriend?” Betta leaned in to whisper in the brunette's ear. “There's a brunette over there who doesn't stop looking at me as if she wanted to kill me, the one with the black dress.”
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Y/N just wrinkled her nose, understanding who it was and just shook her head. “She's the one that… you know. The one who broke my heart. We are nothing.”
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“Because she doesn't want to?”
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"Yeah." Y/N shrugged.
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“Well, it doesn't look like it, ‘cause she looks at me like I'm stealing her candy.”
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“Yeah… But I decided that I don't want to wait my whole life for something that isn't coming. She doesn't want to be with me… I just have to accept it and move on.”
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The taller woman looked around and was surprised to see that Wanda was watching her from the other side of the bar, with a hurt and somewhat annoyed look.
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“I think she likes you, I mean... She seems to want to kill me with her eyes. She's really hot tho...”
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Y/N shook her head. “She's just upset that she can't have everything.”
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Licking her lips, Betta looked at her with some mischief. “Do you want to play a game?”
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Seeing the curiosity in Y/N's eyes, Betta leaned in to whisper in her ear for a moment.
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Wanda, who was watching everything from afar, twisted in her place. Feeling as if the devil was running through her veins, how come Y/N was ignoring her to be playing with this stranger?
Y/N looked at the blonde again and smiled, in the most charming way she could.
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“Would you like to get out of here?”
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Smiling, Betta said: “Yeah, that would be good.”
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Offering her arm to take her, the blonde accepted and they walked together towards the door until suddenly Betta stopped.
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“Could you wait for me? I want to tell my friends so they don't worry about me. I don't have much battery on my phone, I'm afraid they'll get scared.”
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“Sure, I'll wait for you outside.” Y/N smiled at her and walked towards the door of that bar, while she texted to Kate and Jules that she was going home. Surely they would want to know about the gossip later.
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The cool breeze hit her face, she sighed relaxed while she watched as some people left the bar and others found each other ready to go in.
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'I'll see you tomorrow, I'm going home now.' - Sent to ‘bfs 🤓🤠’ group.
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Maybe half a minute after she sent that, Y/N got a reply that made her laugh.
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‘You bitch, I just saw you're leaving with the blonde!🧐’ - Received from Jules.
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'Who is sheee? I want the gossipppp! 🧐 ’ - Received from Kate.
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‘Go get it! 🤭🤠 ’
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‘Tomorrow! 😜’ She texted quickly and took out her car keys when someone approached, touching her arm lightly to not scare her.
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“Y/N?”
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Oh no. She closed her eyes, seeking mercy.
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As soon as Y/N turned to see who it was, her world fell apart again. Wanda was in front of her, those green eyes almost made all her mental stability tremble. Once more.
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“Can we talk?” the sokovian asked doubtfully, tucking a lock of brown hair behind her ear.
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Y/N sighed, although she was going to say no, she couldn't say no to that face either. “About what? I thought the best thing was to stay away from each other.”
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“Well, to be honest I thought you would tell me a big NO to talk.” Wanda laughed nervously. “I- I've been thinking…”
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The Sokovian licked her lips, she took a deep breath before starting.
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“I don't know what's more stupid, making these kinds of confessions or doing it outside a bar a bit drunk.” Wanda joked embarrassed and tried to take courage.
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“Wanda…”
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“Just let me finish, please.” Wanda asked closing her eyes, she was not willing to lose this time. The wind moved her hair slightly, making her look even more beautiful. “All this time I've been thinking about what happened, and I can't stop regretting what I did. Getting so far away from you, so much that I ended up losing you. As a friend or as something else…”
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Y/N swallowed, she wasn't ready for this.
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“I like you… I always knew it but tried to ignore it, especially after getting my heart broken in a rather painful way.” The Sokovian felt how her heart was beating hard, her eyes filled with tears and her lips allowed herself to smile at that confession that she had repressed for so long. “Oh, god. I like you so much, and I have no idea how to do that. Especially when you're my friend, and you are my co-worker. Yes, sure, but I miss your jokes, your silly games, I miss you telling me I look pretty today..."
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Wanda stepped forward, meeting Y/N's gaze. "It was a mistake, I was rude. I'm not used to do this, to be...with someone. Not since Vision. And I liked that, I liked not having to look for or have something serious. I've been talking to Nat a lot and... I wanted to know if you could give me the opportunity to get closer again, to go to one-”
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Y/N was so shocked that she couldn't even realize they weren't alone anymore.
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“Hey, you... I'm ready to go.” Betta inadvertently approached smiling, noticing too late that she interrupted the moment. Wanda looked so hurt to see that girl, of course Y/N wasn't expecting her. She was waiting for that blonde with the hopeful look. The girl she doesn't know, the girl who didn't reject her. “I'm sorry, I didn't know you were talking…”
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“It's okay.” Y/N cleared her throat, a bit embarrassed.
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Noticing that the atmosphere was somewhat tense, Betta decided to move away a bit and walk alone to give them time to finish their talk.
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“Are you going to go with her?” Wanda stammered jealous and hurt. “You want to sleep with her.”
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“You're not one to be mad about it.” Y/N quickly defended herself. “Especially after Simon.”
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“Nothing happened with Simon!” Wanda exclaimed annoyed. “I'm here saying that maybe you were right.” Wanda took a step forward, not understanding that attitude. Y/N spent a long time trying to win her over and now she was just ignoring her.
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“I know.” The brunette sighed and just took a step back. “I have to go, okay?”
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“Are you really going to go with her?”
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Y/N swallowed. “We can try be-”
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“Don't even say it.” Wanda clenched her jaw. “Not friends, please. Don't tell me that, because friends don't make love. Friends don't want each other this way.”
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“I'm sorry.”
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Wanda couldn't believe it. Seeing Y/N walk away, walk nex to that girl without even stopping. Without even looking back.
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And the Sokovian stood there until she was out of sight, her heart exposed and broken. Tears welled up but she held back. Her hands trembled slightly at the anguish but she cleared her throat , grabbed her phone and called for an Uber to get home.
She definitely wasn't going to go back to the bar and drink the pain, she'd rather lick her wounds in the comfort of her bed.
Things didn't turn out as expected and it was her fault.