The Avengers Marvel Everybody One Shots

The Love Between Us- Steve/Bruce

"Y/l/n head off big Green before he wanders too far" Tony points in the direction of Hulk, you nod and run after him.

"Hey, big guy. You ready to go home and relax?" Hulk snorts and tosses his head as you get closer.

"RELAX!" His fist slams into the ground.

"That's right handsome, time to go home. Come with me" You manage to take his hand, he grunts but holds it gently.

"You did such a good job today but it's time to rest now" He walks slowly, his body shrinking down with every step.

The green skin fades to pink, and glowing eyes turn to chocolate brown. Bruce collapses to the floor, you pull out the blanket you had been carrying for him wrapping Bruce up carefully.

"There you are" He looks up and tries to smile, it looks pained and tired though.

"Y/n, how many" You hold up your hand to stop him.

"You know I won't tell you, so don't ask" You get him to his feet and help him back towards the jet.

Steve had been watching carefully from afar, it was plain for anyone to see that you and Bruce had a connection. He always worried when you were sent to soothe the hulk but there had never been any problems. And Bruce always looked so grateful. It hurt Steve's heart to see you both like that but he could see how much you cared. You were like that with him as well, ever since you took a bullet for him. He had been furious at you, he would have healed but you had ended up in the med wing for weeks healing up. Every time he saw your scar guilt ate at him, you would just smile and shrug it off. Telling him that's what friends and family do for each other. They cared about each other.

But Steve loved you, had been in love with you for so long that it felt impossible to tell you. And now it looked like you and Bruce would be a thing. He shakes his head and picks up his shield.

"You should just tell her" Nat smiles sympathetically at him.

"Yeah," He sighs and gets on the jet.

You were still hovering around Bruce, handing him his headphones and a bottle of water. You were always worried when he came back, it drained him mentally and emotionally to Hulk out. When you smooth his cheek he leans into your hand, his eyes finding yours.

"Thanks y/n" His eyes close and he settles back.

"How's he doing?" Steve asks behind you.

"He's tired" You stand and rub Steve's arm.

"Are you okay? I saw the hit you took" Steve had a bruise starting to bloom across his face, you could only imagine how his torso looked now.

"Aching" He smiles with a sigh.

"Well, when you're cleaned up I have a balm that will help with the ache. I'll help you put it on" You take a seat and Steve joins you.

"Thanks" He takes your hand and kisses it.

"I can't wait to take a shower, that fight was brutal" You stretch your arms out hard, loosening up your shoulders.

Steve rubs at them for you, you moan gratefully and sink against him. He was always so warm, your eyes fluttered closed as the jet heads home.

"Y/n, sweetheart. It's time to wake up" Steve shakes you carefully.

"Okay, okay I'm up" Steve chuckles and pulls you to your feet.

"Come on, doll. You need a shower and sleep" He helps you to your room, closing the door behind you.

The shower felt great, it invigorated you. Wide awake and dressed you head to Steve's room with the balm you promised him. He opens the door with a smile and lets you in.