Collide

Thirty-Two

Bruce felt her hand tense in his as they stood outside the compound. Tony had called the day before, telling him to come back and bring the wife. To say he was relieved, was an understement. He had missed the team, a lot. They were his friends, his family. Pulling her into his side, he kissed her head... 'You're not nervous, are you?..'

'Fuck no. I'm just concerned for how you're feeling about all this..'.. She looked up at him in thought... 'And also wondering how they didn't work it out, considering the close calls we've had over the years..'.. She smiled.

Bruce laughed and they walked in... 'Fridah, let the team know we're here please..'

'I still can't believe how quickly Thor and Loki have taken to the news about us. I thought they'd be a little scared, you know, attempt the whole big brother talk thing..'.. Astrid giggled, as she wrapped her arm around his waist, and his was across her back.

'Oh, I blame that on you. I think you're the one they're scared of the most, than Hulk..'... He chuckled.

'Good. I've had to toughen up, what did they expect? That I'd be the simpering princess damsel in need of saving? Hell no. I'm the badass angel bitch who'll stab anyone who hurts my family..'.. Astrid grinned proudly.

'You're our..'.. He growled out slightly and she saw his eyes, making her squirm... 'Badass angel..'

'Gods do I love you, both of you..'.. She gripped him, pulling him in for a passionate kiss, feeling his desire flick through her veins.

'Dr Banner, boss has asked that when you come up for air, please can you at least wait until you get to your room as its soundproofed. He doesn't want to have to sanitize the whole building..'..

Astrid burst out laughing as shw looked up at the ceiling... 'Do you really think this is my first time here Stark? Aside from your bedrooms, we've pretty much christened every room..'

'Asti..'.. Bruce shook his head and grabbed her hand... 'They didn't need to know that..'

'Boss said pack up ready to move, he's burning the place to the ground..'..

Astrid had to wipe tears from her eyes, by the time they made it to the main room. Seeing Stark glaring at her with disgust, making her laugh all the more.

Bruce could see that the others couldn't help but laugh along with her and soon enough, they were all in a laughing fit. Shaking his head, he walked over to Tony... 'I hope you sanitised the place..'

'We always cleaned up..'.. Bruce stopped next to Tony and sighed... 'I'm not sorry, for not telling you..'

'She's already told me..'.. Tony turns to him, and saw a smile... 'She's also on the team now..'

'What? When did you two talk?..'.. His head whipped around to her, seeing her hug her brothers... 'Asti..'.. She looked over at him.

'Shit. I'm in trouble..'.. She smirked at Bruce, and practically skipped over, stopping in front of him... 'You called?..'

'When did you and Tony talk?..'.. Tony had a feeling he should step back. He didn't know if Bruce was going to kiss her or kill her by the glare in his eyes.