Sparkling Scarlet

Chapter 17

Y/n hadn't been in the city yet, and stared in wonder at all the different stores as they passed by. She realized that at some point, they had made their way into the high end part of the city. Y/n twisted in her seat to look over at Wanda as they drove deeper into the city.

"What store exactly are we shopping at?" She asked, watching Wanda's lips turn up into a small smile.

"A nice one." Came the quick reply. Y/n scoffed, crossing her arms and raising her eyebrows at Wanda's disapproving look. "That's not an answer."

"Careful darling, that attitude might earn you a punishment. We wouldn't want that now, would we?"

Y/n swallowed and looked down at her lap. She quickly uncrossed her arms, glancing sheepishly over at Wanda.

"I'm sorry. It slipped out." Y/n said quietly. Wanda smirked slightly, patting the girl's knee. "I know sweetheart, we'll have to work on the sass." Y/n made an offended noise, then wincing when Wanda's hand tightened on her leg.

"We're almost there, you'll be a good girl for me right?" Wanda's eyes flashed in y/n's direction. She was quick to nod, her excitement growing at the idea of a shopping trip. Plus, Wanda had a great sense of fashion so y/n knew she was in excellent hands.

Wanda pulled up to a large building, parking neatly right next to the large glass doors. Y/n peered curiously through the glass, her eyes widening at the expensive looking dresses on display.

"Are you ready?" Wanda asked, her eyes searching y/n's face.

"I'm not sure any of these will look right on me, I'm..." Y/n paused, feeling embarrassed. Wanda nodded encouragingly, and y/n took a breath before continuing. "I'm not used to having expensive things."

It was true, even though Tony was generous with his money y/n didn't make many big purchases. She thought about her clothes, most of them thrifted or gifts from Natasha. She had been taught from a young age to only buy the basics, her room back at the compound looked like a minimalist's wet dream.

"I'm looking forward to spoiling you darling, you'll get used to it by the end of the summer." Wanda's voice shook her out of her thoughts. Y/n looked over at her, seeing a soft look in those green eyes. She smiled, and Wanda squeezed her knee one last time before exiting the car. Y/n followed eagerly, her excitement over powering the nerves she felt.

With Wanda's comforting hand on her lower back, y/n stepped inside the store. She could almost see her reflection on the marble floor, and gazed around at the massive interior with wide eyes.

"This place has more clothes than anyone could ever need." She whispered, feeling the need to be quiet. The store seemed almost like a sacred space, and y/n felt completely out of place. Wanda hummed in response next to her, nodding at one of the store employees when they noticed the new guests.

"That simply means more options darling, where do you want to start?" Wanda asked, her voice low in y/n's ear.

"What will you be wearing?" Y/n asked, her voice slightly panicked.

Wanda started to rub her fingers in a soothing circle on the small of her back. "I'll be wearing a dark green suit, with a black shirt and gold jewelry." Y/n nodded, she could work with that. With that in mind, she made her way over to the longer dresses. Wanda followed behind her, and y/n was grateful for the woman's comforting presence.

They spent what felt like hours searching the racks, until y/n saw a flash of forest green out of the corner of her eye. She quickly took the dress off the rack and gasped. Wanda hummed in approval beside her, her fingers running over the material.