Misunderstood

Ten

Sophie froze, seeing him stalk over to her. It was as if she knew what he wanted. When his hand gripped her waist, and he pulled her to him, her whole body ignited, the feeling of his hands on her bare skin. When his lips claimed hers, and he slipped one hand into her hair, she was gone.

Sophie, gave in to the desire burning within her, as her hands fisted in his wet shirt. She couldn't even think of anything other than the heat pooling between her legs. When his tongue brushed against her lips, seeking entrance, she submitted, whimpering in need.

When his other hand slid around her back, pulling her even closer, her knees buckled. She could feel the roughness of his hands, sending shivers through her. He tasted like honey and spice, as he kissed her deeper. His hand slid from her hair, his fingers lightly grazing down her skin, fanning the flames within her.

*I like this one. We will keep him*

Sophie pulled back, hearing 'her' voice in her head. She stumbled back a step, feeling her desk hit the back of her legs... 'Tia..'.. She panted out, clutching her head... 'Sh-she... she's... I can't hurt you, I don't want to'... Sophie looked up at Bruce, seeing desire burning in his eyes.

He watched her catch her breath, holding her head. He understood what she meant. He was struggling to hold on for control too. He closed his eyes, taking a few breaths before looking at her. He saw sadness in her face.

'I'm sorry. As much as I wanted to, I shouldn't have done that'... He stepped forward, clenching his fists, trying to stop himself from kissing her again.

'Don't be sorry. I wanted to, as much as you did. I don't know if you noticed the flirting these past weeks..'.. She gave him a bright smile, that didn't reach her eyes... 'Tia, well. She said she likes you, and wants to keep you'

Bruce chuckled, shaking his head... 'The other guy doesn't really talk, but I know he likes you too. He feels really calm when you're around'

Sophie nodded, dropping her head slightly... 'I really want to Bruce, but I think we have to get a handle on the other two first'

Bruce walked to her, his hands sliding around her waist. He saw her close her eyes and shiver, as she bit her lip... 'Look at me..'.. She opened her eyes, smiling up at him... 'Can I take you on a date?'

She dropped her head to his chest, giggling... 'I'd love to go on a date with you..'.. She looked up at him, wrapping her arms around his neck.

He leaned in, giving her a gentle kiss, before pulling back. He took a few steps away, shoving his hands in his pockets... 'Really hard to stay in control, when you're basically wearing nothing. I'll let you get changed, and I'll see you tonight?'

Sophie chuckled, seeing the blush creep up his face. She licked her lips, and saunted to the door, where he stood. Putting a hand to his chest, she gently pushed him back... 'I'll see you tonight Doc'... And closed her door.

Bruce stared at the door, his mind gone blank. Shaking his head, he walked back over to the elevator. This woman had him completely. Challenged him, inspired and motivated him. Encouraged, and supported him. He didn't think he'd ever find a woman, as amazing as her, and yet here she was.

Realising that he was still stood in front of the elevator waiting for it, he frowned... 'Uh Jarvis..'

'Hello Dr Banner. How may I assist you?'..

'Uh, is there something wrong with the elevator?'... Bruce asks, looking around.

'You had requested that no one was to enter the floor Dr Banner. Would you like me to reinstate the elevator for you?'...

Bruce remembered what he had asked for. Running a hand over his face, embarrassed, he sighed... 'Yeah, yeah. You can let people on the floor now and turn the cameras back on'

'Of course Dr Banner. I have a message from Mr Stark. He wishes to see you, when you're done playing with his sister'...

The elevator door open, and Bruce was thankful no one was inside. Holding his face in his hands, he groaned in humiliation... 'What exactly does he mean by that?'

'I have informed sir, that you are now available, and he wishes to see you straight away. He is on the main floor'...

Bruce looked up, seeing the numbers climb for the floors he was passing. 3, 2, 1... The doors opened, and he saw Tony stood there smirking at him.

'How's it going?'... Tony said, in a mischievous tone. He beckons Bruce out of the elevator, and Tony puts his arm around Bruce's shoulders... 'I don't want to know the details, and I'm just gonna skip the talk. Mainly because she'd kill me..'..

Tony led a bashful Bruce over to the bar in the corner, gesturing for him to sit... 'What I want to talk about, is why you decide you want to go with her, aside from the glaringly obvious'

Tony poured them both a drink, passing one to Bruce frowing in thought at him... 'Do I need to worry, that you two will become a wrecking ball during sex, and end up remodelling the tower? If so, I'll happily build you a reinforced place, somewhere outside New York, where there's no one in a 20 mile radius'

Bruce dropped his head to the bar... 'Stop, please, I'm begging you'

Tony sipped his drink, looking down at Bruce, faceplanting his bar... 'Hm... did you say that line to her, or did she say it to you?'

Bruce's head came up, a look of embarrassment on his face... 'I'm asking as a friend, just don't. No comments like that, come on, she's your sister'

Tony scoffed, coming around the bar to sit next to Bruce... 'Please... I was running late one time to meet her, as I was, busy with another woman. Just as whatever her name was, was about to come, Sophie walks in, folding her arms, staring at the two of us..'

He took another mouthful of his drink, wincing at the memory... 'She just stood there, her arms folded, tapping her foot and staring. She told me to hurry up and finish. That put me right off. I always finish... except that time'... Tony grumbled. He emptied his glass, standing to get another.

He poured another glass, looking at Bruce... Trust me when I say, she has zero shame, or care for anyone's opinions of her. You on the other hand, you played about with her, and you look like 10th grade sophomore saw his first pair of boobs'

Bruce drank the glass in one. He stood up, and went to the elevator... 'I got to go get ready. Thanks for the pep talk Tony'

Tony watched the doors close, and he couldn't help but chuckle. If there was anyone who could handle Tia, it would be Bruce. Tony just hoped, nothing would go wrong.

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