Marvel One-Shots

Brutasha (Bruce + Natasha)

Title: Unbreakable Bond

The sun dipped low on the horizon, casting a warm golden hue over the quiet expanse of the Avengers compound.

Inside, a gentle hum filled the air as Natasha Romanoff leaned against the kitchen counter, a steaming cup of tea cradled between her hands. She watched the sunlight filter through the large windows, painting the floor with shifting patterns.

Bruce Banner entered the room, his hair slightly disheveled, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. He’d spent the afternoon in the lab, poring over data that never seemed to end. But in this moment, the chaos of his thoughts faded away as he caught sight of Natasha.

“Hey,” he said softly, leaning against the doorframe. “What’s so interesting out there?”

Natasha turned, a playful glint in her eyes. “Just enjoying the view. You should take a break, you know? You can’t spend all your time in that lab.”

Bruce chuckled, moving closer. “I’ll take a break when I can solve the gamma radiation problem. You know how it is.” He paused, studying her. “You’re here alone?”

“Just me and my thoughts. Thought I’d enjoy some peace before the others come back from their missions,” she replied, a hint of sadness in her voice. “Sometimes, I just need to breathe.”

“Mind if I join you?” Bruce asked, stepping further into the room. He poured himself a cup of tea and leaned back against the counter next to her.

“Not at all. I could use some company,” Natasha said, her tone lightening.

They stood side by side, sipping their tea in comfortable silence. Natasha often felt like the weight of the world rested on her shoulders, but with Bruce, it was different.

He understood her in a way few others did. He, too, bore burdens that often felt too heavy to carry.

“What are you thinking about?” Bruce broke the silence, glancing at her with genuine curiosity.

Natasha hesitated, weighing her words. “Just… how far we’ve come. Remember when we first joined the team? It was chaotic. We were all strangers trying to figure things out.”

“Yeah, I remember,” Bruce said, a fond smile crossing his face. “You were a bit intimidating back then.”

“Intimidating?” Natasha raised an eyebrow, a smirk forming. “I was trying to keep everyone alive.”

“And you did a great job at it. You always do,” Bruce replied, sincerity in his voice. He turned to face her fully. “But you’ve also taught me a lot about trust, about allowing myself to be vulnerable.”

Natasha felt a warmth spread through her at his words. “You’ve taught me about patience, Bruce. You’re one of the few who sees through the mask I wear.”

Their eyes locked, the unspoken bond between them growing stronger. Natasha often masked her emotions, hiding behind her tough exterior. But Bruce was different; he saw past her walls, and for that, she was grateful.

“Sometimes, I worry about you,” Bruce admitted quietly. “With everything we face… it can be overwhelming.”

“I know,” Natasha replied, her voice barely above a whisper. “But I also know I’m not alone. We have each other. And that makes a difference.”

“Always,” Bruce said firmly, taking a step closer. “You’ll always have me. No matter what happens.”

In that moment, the tension that usually surrounded them eased, and Natasha felt an overwhelming urge to bridge the distance between them. She reached out, placing her hand over his.

“I mean it, Bruce. We’re in this together. You don’t have to face anything alone.”

Bruce’s gaze softened, and he squeezed her hand gently. “I don’t deserve you, Natasha.”

“Stop it. You do. You’ve been my anchor,” she said, a faint smile breaking through her usually stoic demeanor. “You’re the calm to my storm.”

As their eyes locked once more, Natasha felt the world around them fade away, leaving just the two of them in a bubble of shared understanding. It was in moments like these that she realized their bond was unbreakable.

“I’d fight through any storm with you,” Bruce said, his voice filled with conviction.

“Good,” Natasha replied, her smile widening. “Because there’s no one else I’d rather have by my side.”

The two shared a quiet moment, hearts racing in tandem as they leaned closer, breaths mingling.

In that peaceful kitchen, with the sun setting outside, they knew that whatever battles lay ahead, they would face them together—stronger as a team, and even stronger as partners.