She's The Beauty and He's The Beast (A Bruce Banner x OC fanfic)

Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Bruce's POV

The next morning...

 I wake up for work in a much better mood than yesterday. I was a bit grumpy not having Tony and/or Liz keeping me company. The closest thing I had to company was Hulk's voice whining in my head. Even Hulk misses Liz, at least she's back in today. In fact, her and Tony come strolling in at the same time. She has a tray of coffees in her hand and hands one over to me with a smile. "Good morning Bruce. Sorry we're a few minutes late, Tony just had to stop at Starbucks. It worked out well because I haven't had any caffeine today. I know how you like your coffee so it should live up to your standards." 

   I chuckle. "Thank you for the coffee." I take a sip of it and smile. "It exceeds my standards. Bravo young grasshopper." She raises an eyebrow before bursting out into adorable laughter. "Bruce, I absolutely wasn't expecting those words to come out of your mouth. That was cute." Tony rolls his eyes playfully. "Too much cuteness. Seriously, get a room you two." Liz smirks at him. "We'd do it in the lab if we could but I'm too tired to film a sex tape today." Her blunt remark causes both of our jaws to drop. Tony is the first one to speak. "If you do, let me know when you post it. That'd be interesting. You'd start sex with Bruce and end up screwing the big guy." 

   My happy demeanor shifts into a darker one quickly. The smile that was just on my face has now been replaced with a deep frown. Instead of giving Tony the satisfaction of Hulking out, I simply walk away. I can feel someone following me down several hallways, thankfully it's Liz and not Tony. "Bruce, are you okay? I'm so sorry Tony said that to you. It started off funny and then it was completely out of line." I look at her sadly. "Thank you. Don't apologize though, you didn't do anything wrong. You're an amazing girlfriend. I think I'm mainly upset because he just reminded me of something I can't do that normal people can."

    She takes a step closer to me, wrapping her arms around my waist and gazing up into my eyes. "Bruce, I don't care if we never have sex. I'm not a sex crazed woman, meaning I can take or leave it. I much prefer the simpler, more romantic things like cuddling, hugging, kissing, etc. Most importantly though, I just want to be with you. It doesn't matter that we have a big gap, it doesn't matter whether or not we have sex, what matters the most is the true feelings we have for one another."

    God I love this girl. I know it's soon to say it but I'm going to anyway because I mean it, I love her. "Liz... I love you." Liz looks at me in shock for a moment before hugging me gently. "I love you too Bruce." I ruffle her hair and give her a kiss on the forehead before moving down to her lips. Our kiss radiates the love that we feel for each other. I'm really looking forward to seeing where my relationship with Liz leads as I'm sure she does too. 

Hoped that you guys liked this chapter! :) -Mary