Chapter 23
December 24
It was christmas eve, Melina was making some hot choco for everyone, while Alexei was chatting with Pietro.
Wanda and I were sitting near the fire place giving warmth to each other, I asked Wanda to get hot choco with me from the kitchen, she agreed of course, as soon as we got to the door Pietro stopped us.
"What?" I asked giving him a questioned look.
"Look up." He laughed pointing something above us.
It was mistletoe, apparently while we were getting the hot choco he managed to stick the mistletoe on the door frame before we got out.
"Really Piet?" I laughed.
"Have you even kissed yet?" He asked.
"Well- Not yet." Wanda said sheepishly.
"This is now your chance." He said pushing Wanda closer to me.
I turned to Wanda to see that her face was redder than her usual, but that didn't stop me to lean in and give her a quick peck on the cheek.
"Ah no, it's suppose to be a kiss." He said stopping me from going.
"Pietro I swear." She jokingly threatened.
"What? I'm just giving you a push." He said innocently.
"Well Wanda do you want to?" I turned to her.
"You know what fuck it." She said grabbing the collar of my shirt and kissed me.
I was caught off guard but managed to reciprocate it before she pulled away. Her lips were so soft it just made me want to kiss her even more.
"That's more like it, you're welcome." He left laughing.
We both took a second to process what just happened. I cleared my throat and asked her to head upstairs with me. We were still holding our cups so we decided to bring it with us, and head to bed.
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December 25, 2016
I awoke with Wanda sleeping soundly next to me. And since Christmas was one of the only days I would even bother waking up early.
Although I never expected any presents, I still enjoyed knowing my family was happy.
I excitedly brushed my teeth and returned to find Wanda still sleeping. I placed a kiss on her forehead and gently shook her awake.
"Moya lyubov, it's Christmas!" I whispered excitedly.
Being the morning person she was, Wanda immediately arose and went to freshen up. After she returned, I brought her in for a slow, passionate kiss.
"Let's get breakfast," I pulled away with a smile.
Me and Melina entered the living room at the same time with the same shocked expression. The Christmas tree that was bare just the night before was now decorated with extravagant decorations, complete with a toy train chugging around the living room.
It must have been Pietro and Alexei's plan all along to wake everyone with a surprise, well it did wake me and mom up.
We ate breakfast accompanied by a tired Pietro and an excited Wanda. Me on the other hand was a mixed of both.
Breakfast was quick, so we went to check what was under the christmas tree. Wanda picked up the box I bought for her on my birthday and opened it.
She gasped. "Nat don't you think we're a bit too young for that."
"I'm not saying that I won't propose to you but this is a promise ring."
"But Nat you didn't have to."
"Trust me I want to."
"How did you know my ring size?"
"Malysh you own a lot of rings, it's not that hard to measure." I chuckled.
"I also got a necklace for it incase you wanna wear it like that." I said handing it to her.
"Can I?"
"Can I what?"
"Can I wear it like that so we can match?"
"Of course darling."
I helped her put it on, kissing her in the process. And as for Pietro I got him two pairs of sneakers with a little help from my parents, and his reaction? well he cried and hug me.
"Wanda keep her, she's gonna be the best future sister-in-law ever." He cried.
"I don't plan on letting her go." She said laughing at Pietro.
During lunch, Yelena stopped by to eat with us, and her visit gave us the chance to give her's and Pepper's gift. Yelena opened hers and bawled her eyes out since it was her first christmas where she was given a gift.
She left shortly after, wearing the custom white hoodie I gave her, the look of happiness never leaving her face as she left.
After dinner Pietro had the idea that he went up to the kitchen doorframe, and took the mistletoe and dangled it above me and Wanda.
"Really Pietro again?" She said shaking her head.
The two of us kissed under the mistletoe again, our lips savoring each other. My hands rested at Wanda's cheek and in her hair as Wanda's rested at my hips.
After a few moments of soft kisses, I pulled away. I walked to the record player and set down a vinyl on the turntable.
As "It's Been a Long, Long Time by Harry James" started to play as I approached my girlfriend with a smile.
"May I have this dance again Malysh?" I asked, offering my hand.
"Of course," Wanda agreed as a slight blush formed on her cheeks.
We danced slowly, wrapped in each other's embrace. The smiles on our faces were filled with contentment and happiness, as she laid her head on my shoulder until the song came to an end.
"I'm tired," I muttered as I continued to embrace my girlfriend.
"Do you want me to take you to your room?" Wanda offered.
"I can manage," I replied.
Wanda took me by the hand and guided me to my room.
She laid on my bed with her arms outstretched, gesturing for me to lay there beside her. I sleepily laid in Wanda's arms, snuggling my head in the side of her neck.
Wanda held me as she began to run her fingers through my hair, massaging my scalp gently. After minutes of silence and assuming I had fallen asleep,
Wanda spoke up quietly. "Natalia, darling..."
I hummed as she placed a kiss on my head.
"Every Christmas... Every birthday... Every holiday... Every year... Every day... I want to spend it with you," Wanda said softly.
"For the rest of my life, I want to be with you." She added.
I was half-asleep, hearing Wanda's words, I smiled subtly being too tired to say anything back, I placed a small kiss on Wanda's neck in response.
Based on my actions it shocked Wanda for a moment, as she was sure that I was fast asleep. Wanda blushed madly as she placed a kiss on my forehead.
"I love you, Natalia." Wanda whispered as she brought me closer.
"Did you just?" I stared at her.
"Yeah I did." She said softly.
"I love you too Malsyh." I said softly, as I drift away to sleep.