Stephen was happy with his family. He was reading the newspaper, about to go to work as his beautiful wife made him some breakfast.
Speaking of his wife, she made her way over to him and put down a plate of bacon, eggs, and toast in front of him. She pressed a kiss to his cheek.
Wanda looked beautiful. Her hair was nearly curled, her dress looked as perfect as ever, and the apron she wore had Stephen initials sewed in. They weren’t big, just in the corner but it still made him feel prideful.
“Everything look good, dear?”
“Perfect. Like you.”
“Oh Stephen, you spoil me dear.”
“Why wouldn’t I? Just look at you. Beautiful. And best of all, mine.”
Wanda’s hands traveled down Stephen’s chest, and she was suddenly sitting across his lap. Stephen leaned in for a kiss, which Wanda gave him. Her hands held onto his arms.
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“Mmm… Wanda, that feels good…”
“Stephen? Stephen! Wake up!”
“HUH!?”
Stephen sat up, looking around before his eyes landed on his fiancé who looked like she was laughing. She reached out and ran a finger across his cheek.
Stephen put his own hand over hers, and gave it a soft squeeze. Wanda’s hands were so small compared to his. But he loved it. He loved the way her hands would touch him, or hold him, or play with his hair…
“About time you’re up. You’ve been moaning out weird stuff for the past 3 minutes..”
“Shit! I’m so sorry dear,-“
“It’s funny. Glad to see you’re dreaming about me.”
“I wouldn’t dare dream with anyone but you.”
“Mmmm. Good to know. I’m gonna get a head start on breakfast. Can you wake Spidey? He’s been… off this morning.”
“Alright. Kiss?”
Wanda laughed softly and pressed a kiss to Stephen’s lips. He only pulled her in closer, hands coming to gently grasp her hair. Wanda scooted closer to him, and her hands grabbed his arms. The same way she was holding him in his dream.
A coincidence. He liked it.
When they pulled away, Wanda stared into Stephen’s eyes. They were such a pretty color.
“I love you.”
“I love you more.”
“You’ll never love me as much as I love you, Stephen.”
“Wanna bet on that?”
“You’d lose.”
“Very funny, witch.”
Wanda kissed him again, and this time Stephen fell back against the bed.
“That’s enough. Now, go check on baby bear.”
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“Peter, time for breakfast.”
“Ughhhhh, but I’m tired!”
“I know, spidey. But c’mon.”
Peter sat up in bed, clutching his blankets as he glared at Stephen who was leaning against his door frame. Stephen stood there, arms crossed. Something was up. Peter looked pissed.
“Get up. Your mother’s making your favorite:”
Peter mumbled something under his breathe as he threw his covers off of him and made his way past Stephen, towards the bathroom. Usually, Peter was energetic and would say good morning to everyone.
Yeah, no.
Stephen just sighed and made his way downstairs to where Wanda was. She was bottle-feeding Elizabeth, while she used her magic to make breakfast.
“Hun, I can take care of it.”
“Cooking or Eli?”
“Both.”
“Take Eli. I’ll finish cooking.”
“Mhm.”
Stephen took Elizabeth from Wanda, and rocked her a bit while Wanda started to finish up on breakfast. Elizabeth stopped drinking, signaling that she was full. Stephen placed her over his shoulder and started patting her back.
Soon, Peter came downstairs wearing… mostly black. He had some blue in his outfit, but it was a navy blue and not a normal light blue.
“Mornin’ honey.”
Wanda said happily, only for Peter to scoff and ignore her. Wanda stopped what she was doing and turned around quickly. Stephen looked at them both nervously.
“I said, good morning honey.”
“And I scoffed.”
“Okay. Fine.”
Wanda went back to cooking. Stephen was left scratching the back of his head. Wanda didn’t even look hurt. She just went on with breakfast, ignoring Peter. Everything was just weird. Especially since her and Peter were hugging yesterday.
Now Peter was wearing doc martens, and Wanda… looked like she couldn’t care less about him.
“Peter, feed the cat.”
“Do I have to do everything around here? Ugh. I’m going over to Ned’s. See ya chump.”
“Peter Parker Maximoff-Strange! Walk out that door, and it’s the last time you’ll ever see us!”
“Wanda!”
Stephen gasped in shock, but both Peter and Wanda looked unfazed. Peter stuck a tooth pick in his mouth. Wanda slammed the spatula she was holding down. She made her way over to Peter who looked at her in a bored manner.
Had something happened that Stephen didn’t know about? He was with them all day when he came home, and from what Stephen could tell, they were on good terms. Nothing happened.
“I ain’t scared of you, witch.”
Wanda was glaring at him, her hands curled into fists and-
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“That isn’t any way to speak to your mother, honey.”
Stephen’s eyes snapped open. Something was definitely wrong.
The sanctum looked like it was straight out of the 50’s. Everything was black and white. And Wanda… she was dressed up like how she was in his dream…
Stephen was dressed up in a suit, and was still carrying Elizabeth. Peter hair was slicked back, and he wore a jean jacket. He almost looked like… Elvis. Or like someone from The Outsiders.
“Well, I’m going out ma. Bye.”
“Peter, stay! Me and your father were just about to,-“
“I’m going out. Me and my friends are going down to the cinema to watch House of Wax!”
“Oh honey, that movie seems a bit inappropriate for a young boy like you. Why don’t you just stay?”
“I’ve made up my mind.”
“Stephen, won’t you do something about your son?”
“I… uh..”
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“STEPHEN! Do something!”
“I… someone take Elizabeth… I think I’m gonna,-“
Wanda quickly took Elizabeth from Stephen, and Stephen went to the couch so he could collapse. Wanda gasped loudly.
“Well. I’m off!”
Peter said as he ran out the sanctum doors. Wanda leaned down and brushed Stephen’s hair back.
“This wasn’t supposed to happen… Peter wasn’t supposed to act this way…”
Wanda mumbled, her shaking hands brushing through Stephen’s hair. Elizabeth suddenly started crying. Wanda started to rock her.
“Shhh, shhh… it’s okay sweetie… mommy is gonna take care of everything.”
Wanda went back to stroking Stephen’s hair. She was so amazed by his beauty…
She couldn’t let him go. She loved him, she couldn’t leave him.
“I’ll fix this Stephen.. everything’s gonna be perfectly fine…”
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When Stephen woke up, he found Wanda curled by his side. She had a tight hold on his arm, holding him close to her. Her eyes were shut, and she was snoring softly. Stephen somehow managed to get out of her grasp.
He looked around. Everything seemed… normal. Maybe it was all just a dream. Stephen pulled Wanda close to him, and sighed. He still felt uneasy about everything that had happened.
“I won’t let you get hurt…”
He jumped at the voice, before realizing it was just Wanda talking in her sleep. Stephen sighed softly and kissed her head, his hand coming to cup her cheek. Wanda seemed tense. She looked scared… in her sleep.
“Wanda, it’s okay darling.”
“Stephen…”
“Just go back to sleep.”
Stephen intertwined their fingers, and rubbed his thumb against Wanda’s fingers. Wanda stirred in her sleep, scooting closer to Stephen until her cheek was pressed against his arm. She sighed happily in her sleep.
“I love you Stephen.”
Stephen smiled.
“I love you too, my beautiful girl.”
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“It was weird, Wong. It’s like I was flipping through channels.”
“You’re telling me that you had a dream were your girlfriend,-“
“Fiancé.”
“Your fiancé and you were in the 50’s… and it actually happened?”
“And Peter’s acting weird.”
“Strange, don’t you see what’s happening?”
“What..”
“Shes creating a false reality! She’s controlling you, and the kids! Peter seems to have been spared.. but he’s changed. You need to fix this, strange.”
“Wong, what the hell are you talking about?”
Wong looked at Stephen, and Stephen actually got a bit frightened. Wong was a serious guy, but the way he was looking at Stephen… Stephen had really messed up.
He didn’t know what he did. He was just with Wanda, there was no crime in that.
“Stephen, She is trying to trap you and your family. She’s trying to brain wash you all. It isn’t Wanda you’re dealing with… you’re dealing with the scarlet witch.”
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“Stephen! Oh honey, are you okay? I missed you so much..”
Wanda was burying her head into Stephen’s chest as soon as he stepped through the portal. Stephen hesitantly hugged her back. After what Wong had told him… he didn’t know if it was Wanda whom was hugging him, or if it was the scarlet witch.
Wanda happily holding onto him, and Stephen brushed her loose hair back. She was so much shorter than him, it was adorable-
Wait. No, no. He had to deal with the scarlet witch first. That witch was taking over Wanda’s mind,-
But Wanda was his. Wanda just wanted to love him. He loved Wanda, this was all to keep him and the kids safe.
“Dear, would you like me to put your coat away?”
Stephen’s vision went blank and white. He looked down at Wanda. She looked stunning, like she always did. With her curly hair and beautiful dress and apron…
Their house was beautifully decorated, with pictures of them scattered around the wall. Stephen was in the suit he was in before. He looked at Wanda, who was smiling at him.
“Yes darling, I’d like for you to put my coat away.”