Life Happens

Bruce

Bruce would call today a small success. One of the cancer patients that had their lower leg amputated had been given the all clear to have the cradle build them a new leg. It had taken months of persuading but it was finally happening and Bruce should probably thank Clint for that since it was his use of the technology which pushed those that were on the fence. Bruce and Helen had spent the evening together having a mini celebration and Bruce had decided to retire for the night. As happy as he was he was really glad that he didn't have to go around travelling anymore. He just wanted a quite life. He walked through the hallways making his way to the hotel room when his phone went off.

[23:34] Tony: Congrats on the good news. Sorry I won't be able to make your arrival tomorrow

[23:35] thanks :) how come?

Bruce put his phone away and swiped the card in the lock and swung the door open. He froze in the door way when he realised the lights were on. He knew he turned them off and knew the room was locked. He sneaked into his own room trying to make as little noise as possible until he made an unexpected discovery.

"Natasha? What are you doing here?" He stuttered. "I thought you'd be with Barton?"

"There was a change of plan. I'm sorry I didn't tell you I was coming I just... can we talk?" Natasha stayed sitting on the small sofa.

"Don't be sorry and please go ahead." Bruce motioned for Natasha to speak. He sat down next to her.

"When things went crazy... I said I wanted to be with you. Things have been said since and I. What I'm trying to say is... I'm sorry. I said I would be better than Betty and I'd understand if anything happened and I didn't. I punished you because of the other guy. Seeing Clint and Laura almost die the other day it made realise that life is too short for that."

Bruce turned to Natasha. "I don't blame you. We both said things when we saw each other again I regret them. I never should have blamed you. I'm sorry too."

"Bruce. Why don't we start again?" Natasha asked slowly. "Forget what happened before and start again." She looked into Bruce's eyes. "Lets run with it." Bruce placed a small kiss on Natasha's lips.

"As long as we take it slow." The pair smiled at each other before Natasha closed the gap between once again.

[23:51] Tony: Something came up. Going away for a while