THE COUPLE ARRIVED in Chicago during the evening. They settled to travel by plane like any normal person would, but they idea of them both flying there did cross their minds.

Still, Y/N preferred to go by plane. He didn't want them to worry about holding on to the luggage thousands of feet in the air.

Y/N and Wanda settled in their hotel before going to enjoy a night out. Y/N also remembered to call Sam, who wished them the best.

In their rental car, they went to places Y/N was familiar with. From restaurants to landmarks to other places of interests, they enjoyed their time together.

They were at the Navy Pier, looking over at the water. The night sky and moon were lighting their surroundings. Wanda and Y/N leaned against the railing.

"Do you miss it?" Wanda asked.

Y/N looked over at her, "What do you mean?"

"Living here. It looks so nice."

Y/N thought about it. He grew up in Chicago, and it always had a special place in his heart.

"There were times where I got homesick, especially the first couple years after Fury took me in. But I kinda see New York as my second home now."

"Sokovia was all I knew. I never left the country until that time Pietro and I went to South Africa."

They both remembered South Africa. When the Avengers tried to take down Ultron. It was also the second time they ran into the Maximoff twins.

The second time Wanda and Y/N interacted with each other.

"Then there was Seoul." She added.

That was the third time Y/N and Wanda interacted.

He turned to Wanda and rested an elbow on the metal railing, "You know...we're getting old..."

Wanda turned to Y/N with a brow raised, wondering what he was getting at, "We're in our late 20s."

"Almost to the big three-zero! I think we should travel more." Y/N replied.

"Travel?"

"Like...for our leisure. Aside from the missions."

Wanda rested her chin on her palm, "I'm listening."

"There's still 48 other states in the U.S."

She chuckled, "You're crazy."

"The great American road trip." He replied. "Then once that's done we can try other countries."

"You want to travel the world?"

Y/N looked down at his hands, fiddling with his palm. He then looked back up at Wanda.

"Not by myself...or with just anyone. I want to travel the world with you."

Wanda looked into Y/N's eyes as he was in his thoughts. He really loved her. If he were to settle down with one person for the rest of his life once his days as an Avenger were over, it would be Wanda.

She knew this too, and didn't have to read his mind to know it. She felt the same way. Y/N filled the void that she had in her heart after the events of Sokovia. She was eternally grateful for that.

Wanda's lips curled into a smile and she got closer to her boyfriend, "Would we go to France? I've always wanted to see the Eiffel Tower."

"Definitely."

Their faces got closer and the two kissed. They parted as Y/N cupped one of her cheeks with his hand.

"We could go anywhere, my beloved."

After gazing at the sky for some time, they chose to leave the pier and walk back to their car. The couple were walking down through the path when they noticed a group of men ahead conversing near the railing.

They spotted Y/N and Wanda, and start walking up to them. The two could already sense trouble.

"What are you two doing out this late?" One of the men asked.

Y/N was already holding Wanda's hand and kept walking. Two other men walked away from the railing and got in front of them.

"What? Pier was off limits or something?" Y/N asked the men, the four trying to surround them.

The main man brandished a gun from his coat and looked at Wanda, "Let's just make this quick. Hand over any valuables."

Wanda scoffed, knowing that weapon won't harm either of them. They've dealt with worse things before.

"How original. You want my purse or...?"

The man didn't expect that response. Y/N spoke, "We'll just keep on going. Thank you."

The two tried to walk away, but one man grabbed Wanda's arm. Y/N was going to react, but she quickly used her magic to launch the assailant back towards the railing.

"What the...?" The main man shouted

He aimed his handgun at Wanda, but Y/N quickly used his enhanced speed to run towards the man and grab his arm. He twisted his wrist and caused him to drop it.

"I said we're leaving." Y/N gave a menacing look, the man seeing the pissed off eyes of the Specter.

He let go of the mugger who stumbled on the ground. He quickly got up and ran way with the two others, leaving the unconscious guy Wanda had pushed away behind.

Y/N grabbed the pistol from the ground and crushed it with his strength. He threw the scraps into the water.

He looked at her, "You okay?"

"I'm more than okay. It's good to teach some bad guys a lesson."

"It's our specialty, ain't it?" Y/N laughed.

She smiled and hooked her arm around his. The two then kept walking down the path.

• • •

THE NEXT DAY was going to be an eventful one, or at least Wanda thought so.

Y/N was at the wheel driving down the road with Wanda resting an elbow at the window. She had been thinking along the way.

"Do you think she'll like me?" She asked him.

"You're overthinking this." Y/N chuckled, eyes still fixated on the road, "Of course she will."

Y/N really wanted Wanda to meet his grandmother, and she was pretty nervous.

What will she think of her?

Does she know about Sokovia?

If she does, how will she react to the fact her grandson ended up falling in love with the enemy?

Those thoughts ran inside her head, and Y/N had an inkling of it.

"Look, I never brought any girls home growing up. Seeing you will probably make her jump out of that bed of hers in celebration." Y/N remarked.

That got a light laugh out of Wanda, who turned to look at the driving Y/N.

"No girls were flocking to you in high school?" She asked.

"No way. I was a loser."

"You're lying."

"Who would want to date me?"

"I guess I'm the lucky one."

Y/N smirked and adjusted himself in his seat. He gave a glance at Wanda. He thought about how fortunate he was to have someone like her.

Y/N looked to his left and saw his grandmother's house. He parked in front and informed Wanda.

"You'll love her." He said.

They left the car and walked up to the house. With a knock, the couple were greeted by the caretaker.

"I'm glad you guys could make it."

"Edith, this is Wanda."

The older woman hugged the red-head before letting them both in. Wanda examined the house as they walked towards Y/N's grandmother's room. She got a similar homey feeling from when she lived with her parents and brother.

Y/N opened the door and saw his grandmother laying on her bed reading a book. She looked up and saw her grandson with his partner.

"Hey, ma." The young man greeted and went over to hug her.

"It's nice seeing you, hun." She looked over at Wanda, "My, my, who's this beautiful young lady?"

Wanda smiled as she walked over to greet the older woman, "Hi, Ms. L/N. I'm Wanda."

She extended her hand for her to shake, but the elder chuckled.

"No, no. Come give me a hug."

The two laughed as they embraced. Y/N stood by with a smile. His grandmother looked at him as they parted.

"Y/N, please tell me this lovely lady is—"

"She is, ma.", he looked at the redhead, "This wonderful woman is my soulmate."

His grandmother smiled. All she wanted after raising Y/N was for him to be happy. After he lost his parents, she was afraid that her grandson wouldn't be able to recover or be willing to find contentment.

But now he had Wanda. He had her to go along with his grandmother and the family he made at the Avengers facility.

"So, has marriage come up as a topic?" The old lady asked.

Wanda laughed as Y/N face got red. He laughed as well, "Come on, ma."