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Step-Mom
Mom!ScarletWidow & Fem!Child!Reader
Your step-mom, Natasha, is worried she's the cause of your withdrawn behaviour
[A/N] Not hard to guess why I needed to write another comforting parent fic today 😅 Thank you to everyone who left me a kind comment or message yesterday. My friends are coming round today for late Galentine's Day celebrations and I know it'll do me a world of good ❤️ Thank you lovely for this request, I am always happy to write WandaNat Child!Reader fics and I hope you enjoy this one 😘
Natasha exchanges a friendly enough smile with your Dad, watching you climb into the back of her car. It’s Sunday afternoon, the end of your weekend with your Father. He has you every other weekend and on a Wednesday night every week. Friday had been another difficult night of you clinging to Wanda’s leg, screaming and crying that you didn’t want to go to your Dad’s. Natasha knew it broke Wanda’s heart seeing you so upset but your Dad reassured them you were fine once you were at his “Come on, I’m gonna take you bowling this weekend.” Your Dad had said positively “That’ll be fun, right?”
Natasha glances at Elliott, your Dad, who just watches silently as you climb into the back of the car. Natasha doesn’t have anything bad to say about him but she’s still not his biggest fan for reasons she’s never been able to explain. She waits for him to offer up some information about your weekend, whether you’ve had lunch today and whether your weekend homework was completed but he keeps his mouth shut. After a long moment she just says “Alright, thanks then.” And then climbs into the car, starting the engine as you sit quietly in the backseat.
“Did you have a good weekend?” Natasha asks as she always does.
You simply hum in response and after a moment Natasha turns up the radio. Natasha’s been dating your Mom, Wanda, for about a year now and her relationship with you had seemed to be going okay. Wanda had been upfront about the fact she was a single parent, with a little girl who had regular contact with her Dad but was mostly raised by Wanda. After they’d been dating for six months Wanda had introduced her to you – Natasha loved you almost instantly. You were a shy, quiet child who Wanda was clearly raising well. After nine months, with your blessing, Natasha had moved into your home.
As far as Natasha’s concerned, everything is going well. Lately though you’ve been even quieter and withdrawn, and Natasha’s worried it’s because of her. She’s tried to take a step back, making sure you’re spending plenty of time with Wanda so you don’t feel pushed out but you seem to walk around with that permanently worried expression these days.
“Did you enjoy bowling?” Natasha asks you after a few minutes.
“We didn’t go.”
Natasha frowns, tapping her fingers against the steering wheel. This isn’t the first time your Dad has promised you an activity on a Friday evening and you’ve returned on Sunday saying that you didn’t go. Last time it had been ice-skating, the time before that the movie theatre – Wanda had taken you to watch the movie in the end because you’d seemed so disappointed “So what did you get up to?”
You just shrug and Natasha realises she’s not going to get any further. The rest of the car ride passes in silence except for the sounds of the radio, providing some background noise.
As soon as you’re home you run into the house in search of Wanda “Mom! Mom!”
Wanda’s not long got back from the store and she’s packing away groceries in the kitchen, but she immediately stops and scoops you up in her arms when she sees you running towards her “There’s my favourite girl!” She says, kissing your cheek “Did you have a good weekend with your Dad?”
You don’t reply, wrapping your arms around her neck and holding onto her like your life depends on it. You’ve started getting a little clingy after your weekends with your Dad lately. Natasha flashes Wanda a smile, then moves to take over the grocery unpacking while Wanda gently rocks you back and forth, kissing the top of your head. Wanda knows it’s important that you spend time with your Dad, he is your biological parent after all, but she misses you when you’re gone.
So does Natasha. Being a step-mom has never been difficult for her – rather than looking forward to their childfree weekends Natasha always feels like something’s missing when you’re not there. Natasha had always wanted a child and having a readymade one who is part the woman she loves is a dream come true. At first Natasha had been thrilled that you didn’t seem to mind her presence in your life – you often sought Natasha out at bedtime, wanting her to read your bedtime story. After Natasha had lived with you for about a week you sat on her lap for the first time, leaning your head on her shoulder as you both watched a movie. Natasha’s heart had warmed at your little display of trust.
You haven’t wanted Natasha for a while now, preferring to seek out Wanda. Natasha tries not to mind too much. Wanda’s your birth Mom after all. Natasha’s just your step-mom.
Wanda kisses your forehead, still holding you in her arms “How was bowling? Did you win?”
You don’t reply so Natasha looks over “Y/N said they didn’t go.”
Wanda frowns, leaning her head against yours, feeling your disappointment even if you don’t verbalise it. Her and Natasha exchange another glance “What did you get up to this weekend then?”
You still don’t say anything and Natasha watches, her heart suddenly sinking with worry. She’d assumed your withdrawal was something that she’d done, that you were pulling away from her because of how close she’d gotten to Wanda but what if the problem is happening at your Dad’s house? Wanda had never said anything to suggest Elliott couldn’t be trusted. In fact she’d said their break-up had been pretty amicable – Wanda had always thought she was bi-sexual but had realised a few months after you were born that she was a lesbian. The two of them had broken up, so he’d found his own place and let Wanda stay in the family home with you. Certainly whenever Natasha’s met Elliott he’s seemed nice enough – a bit useless maybe but harmless.
It would make sense though. Why you clung to Wanda on a Friday evening, why you were extra clingy when you came home, why you were starting to have more nightmares on a Thursday night before your Dad’s weekend… Natasha feels foolish for not putting these together before.
“Did Dad take you anywhere?” Wanda asks “The weather was nice, did you go for a walk or something?”
You shake your head “No. I stayed at Dad’s.”
“Okay.” Wanda says patiently “Did you do something fun with Dad at home then? Maybe you played in the garden or watched a movie or played a board game?”
You put your thumb in your mouth and Natasha crosses the room, rubbing your back with her hand “Did something happen?” Natasha asks quietly “You can tell us.” She hesitates “Or you can just tell Mom. I can give you some space if you-”
“I don’t like Dad’s new girlfriend; she’s not nice like Nat.”
Wanda frowns, exchanging another glance with Natasha at your quiet confession. Neither of them had even been aware your Dad had a new girlfriend. He’d been single the whole time Natasha has known him. Wanda kisses the top of your head – Natasha’s done most of your pick-up’s recently but Wanda knows Nat would’ve told her if there’d been a woman there. Wanda had told Elliott when she’d begun dating Natasha and had let him know that Nat was moving in. She feels uncomfortable at the thought of you spending time with a woman she knows nothing about.
“Dad’s got a girlfriend?” Wanda asks lightly.
You nod and mumble “Her name’s Candice. Her and Dad went out last night.”
“I see. Who was with you then whilst Candice and Dad were out?”
You hesitate and then whisper with a hint of reluctance “No one. I was scared. I don’t think I wanna go to Dad’s anymore, I don’t like it.”
Wanda holds you tighter “Wait… So Dad and Candice went out and left you in the house all by yourself?” You nod and Wanda continues “What time was this? When did they get back?”
“They put me to bed and then I heard the door close so I went downstairs and they were both gone. I was scared so I stayed in the living room. I don’t know what time they got back but it was very late. I was really tired but I didn't want to go to sleep until they were back.”
Natasha’s eyes darken as she imagines you alone in your Dad’s house, frightened in the middle of the night. Natasha knows you’re a nervous child, always calling out for Wanda if you’ve had a bad dream. You hate the dark; you only sleep with your nightlight switched on. Before bed you always ask Natasha or Wanda to check under your bed and in your wardrobe before you’ll go to sleep. Natasha’s seen Wanda stroking your hair and reassuring you that she’s very powerful, that she’ll always be able to protect you if something bad were to happen. Natasha had offered similar reassurances. You’re still so little, they don’t even leave you alone at home for short periods during the daytime, let alone at night.
Elliott only has you once every other weekend. Even if he hadn’t left you alone, he should be prioritising his time with you. Not spending it with some random woman. Natasha seethes on your behalf, her hand still gently rubbing your back. She can't stand parents who take their children for granted.
Wanda’s own eyes are stormy as she kisses the top of your head “Has this happened before baby?” You nod and Wanda has to bite back an angry scoff “I don’t want you to worry anymore, I’ll sort this out. Okay?”
“Okay.” You mumble and Natasha can’t help but smile at the trust you place in Wanda. Although you often needed encouragement to open up you always believed that Wanda could solve all your problems.
Wanda sighs, making a mental checklist of everything she’ll need to do tomorrow. She knows she won’t be sending you to your Dad’s until she’s reassured that you won’t be left on your own ever again. And she wants to know more about this Candice, who she is and the level of involvement she has in your life. All she knew so far was that you didn’t think she was ‘nice’. That could mean a variety of things and Wanda was going to get to the bottom of it.
For now though she bounces you gently in her arms and smiles “Hey, it’s still pretty early. Me and Nat could take you bowling if you wanted to go?” You nod and Wanda kisses your cheek “Perfect. Let’s go.”
Wanda and Natasha take you bowling, and then let you have chicken tenders, fries and a milkshake afterwards in an effort to cheer you up and take your mind off the scary weekend you’d had at your Dad’s. They see your eyes drooping from your late night so they only play the one game before bringing you home. Wanda leaves you with Natasha to get you ready for bed whilst she drafts an email for her solicitor, wanting to find out her legal position for stopping your contact with your Father for the foreseeable future.
“Did you have a good evening?” Natasha asks as she supervises you brushing your teeth.
“Yeah!” You say, your usual enthusiasm returning now you’ve been brave enough to share your worries with your Mom “I was the absolute bestest at bowling.”
“Oh yeah, you were incredible.” Natasha says, ruffling your hair. They’d both made sure you won the bowling, watching you push the ball down the child’s ramp with an intense look of concentration on your face “A real pro.”
You giggle as Natasha lifts you into her arms, kissing the top of your head “I love you Nat!”
Natasha feels her heart melt as she looks down at your cute, little face, so full of trust. That’s the first time you’ve ever told her you love her and she whispers back without hesitation “I love you too kid. So much.” She kisses the top of your head again “I love your Mom and it was such a bonus to realise she has a kid as amazing as you. Thank you for trusting me and for letting me into your life. It’s an honour to be your step-mom and I feel so lucky to know you.”
“I wish you were my Mom too.” You say.
“I’m kinda like your Mom now.” Natasha says “In fact… If you wanted to… Maybe you could call me Mama? Wanda’s your Mom-”
“And you can be my Mama!” You beam, putting your hands on Natasha’s cheeks “Mama!”
Natasha’s eyes fill with tears as you cheerfully call her by her new name and she leans her forehead against yours as you giggle. Wanda appears in the doorway, having heard all the commotion and she smiles “Did I hear you’ve earned a promotion?”
“Oh yeah, I have the honour of being Y/N’s Mama now.” Natasha looks at Wanda, suddenly worried she won’t approve – she is your Mom after all, maybe she doesn’t want to share that title. But Wanda just smiles, her own eyes filled with love and affection at the way Natasha’s cradling you in her arms.
“Mom and Mama.” Wanda says “Has a nice ring to it.”
“Yeah, I got two Moms’!” You cheer happily and Natasha laughs, kissing your forehead.
“You do. And we love you both so much.”
Natasha holds you in her arms, savouring this moment for a second longer. Although she’s pissed at Elliott and his stupid new girlfriend for leaving you at home all alone she’s relieved to know your withdrawal wasn’t because of her. That you love her too even if she’s not biologically your Mom. It doesn’t matter to her and she’s glad to see it doesn’t matter to you either. Natasha’s your Mom in every sense that matters and she’ll always be here for you. Her and Wanda, your Mom’s who love you more than anything.
