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

Chapter 38

Chapter 38

Elizabeth's POV

 My physical therapist is your overall egotistical middle aged man but he's sure going to be able to whip me into shape. That first physical therapy session yesterday sure tired me out, but I'm happy about that. If I wasn't tired, that would be more concerning. I'm so determined to walk again on my own. I evened up sleeping for the entire night. I didn't even get up to go to the bathroom once, which reminds me... I really need to be. I press the call button for assistance. I glance at Bruce and see that he's asleep off in the corner. Becky comes in and quietly helps me to the bathroom, being careful not to wake Bruce.

   I look at her gratefully. "Becky, do you work seven days a week?" She nods. "Most weeks I do. I need to sadly. I don't come from money." I frown. "I'm sorry you have to overwork yourself. You're such a hard worker and great nurse Becky, I respect you a lot. What you do isn't easy but I'm sure it's very rewarding at the same time." She smiles a bit while hoisting me onto the toilet awkwardly. "Yes, it is. I get to have some great patients thankfully like you." I blush a bit. "If I weren't a patient, I'd say we should hang out sometime. We could be good friends." 

    "Liz, when I discharge you hopefully in a couple of weeks, I'll give you my number and social media info. I could always use another friend and I can tell that I'd have one in you. I know your background and I think you might like having a friend outside of the superhero realm. Every girl needs a sense of normalcy." I laugh. "You're telling me. The love of my life becomes a giant, green rage monster when he's pissed off." Becky laughs with me. "Remind me not to ever piss him off." I knew from the moment I met Becky there was something special about her. 

     Becky helps me wash my hands and quietly helps me back into bed. She tells me that she'll go get some breakfast for me. Meanwhile, Bruce shifts around in his chair and begins to wake up. He smiles adorably at me. "Good morning babe. How long have you been up?" I smile back at him. "Not too long. Becky helped me use the bathroom and she's getting me breakfast. Do you want anything? I'm sure she wouldn't mind grabbing you something too." He shakes his head no. "I'm good for now, thank you though. It should feels good to have slept for a few hours. I think I fell asleep around three in the morning."

    I frown slightly. "Bruce, it worries me when you lose sleep over me. I'm glad you got some sleep, but you need more. I can see the dark circles under your eyes so you can't fight me on this. He sighs. "You're right. I'll try to work in another nap in a few hours. For now, just let me spend time with you while you're awake. Please?" I nod. "Okay." Becky brings me in a short stack of buttermilk pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, and a hot tea with sugar. I happily eat every single bite. Bruce ends up requesting a bagel with cream cheese and a hot tea for himself. Watching me eat and drink made him want to do the same, it's only human nature after all. 

     We then spend the next few hours watching a Friends marathon on TV before the both of us decide to take a nap... together in my bed. Bruce as always takes caution of all of the wires and machines, being careful not to set any of them off by accident. 

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