The beast is only skin deep: (Not a request)
Pairing: Bruce Banner/Hulk x Reader
Note: Fluff, violence scenes, calming the hulk, one swear word, and innuendos at the end
Words: 1360
Author’s Note: This is my first Bruce Banner fanfiction! It was fun! Hope you enjoyed it :D
Bruce Banner was a man of caution. He had to be with a beast living underneath his skin that could come out at any moment and destroy more than half the City of New York. He should have known better than to get involved with a teammate, because then they would be a liability to each other. Yet, (Y/N) was different to him somehow, (Y/N) was something more for him. He knew, and the Hulk knew it. They would go on dates, chat, hold hands, normal couple things, but Bruce would never go further than that. He was terrified of what might happen if he makes one wrong move and destroy everything he’s worked so hard to accomplish with her.
Bruce was trembling as jolts of anger stabbed through him. He didn’t want her to see him this way, but the team needed the Hulk now more than ever. He hated transforming, because it actually hurt all his bones were breaking and growing and everything felt like one giant wound. His eyes flashed green before he grew to the beast’s form as he roared loudly, ready to attack anyone and everyone. He was no longer in control, he could only standing back and watch as the Hulk wreaked havoc on the enemies. He wasn’t Dr. Banner anymore he was a mindless beast inside his own body, a mindless killing machine. He knew it and the Beast knew it.
(Y/N) watched the Hulk smash bodies into each other, watched as he tore holes through cement like it was paper. She knew what she was getting into when she asked Bruce out. Yes, she did it. She knew Bruce never would. Nonetheless, she loved him, loved all of him, that included this destruction side that knew only a few simple words. “Captain, eighth floor is cleared out.” She called on the com before a loud explosion knocked her out the window as she gasped. She shot ice from her hands to grab the side of the building, but she was still falling at an alarming rate. She called out for someone when something heavy slammed into her as she grunted harshly.
Looking up, there was the Hulk cradling her in his arms as her eyes widened before she gasped feeling debri embedded into her side. She hissed as the Hulk’s eyes flashed as he landed on one of the other buildings’ rooftop. He slowly laid her down, like she was fragile, before screaming loudly. He was angry, no he was furious. She watched the veins practically bust from the as he screamed before he jumped from one roof to the next. Anyone and anything standing in his way was shattered into pieces, the beast was in full control now. “Hulk, stand down!” Steve called over the com as (Y/N) grunted sitting up. “He can’t hear you.” She panted softly.
“If he doesn’t stop now he’ll destroy the City!” Tony snapped when (Y/N) stood up, holding her side. “Tony, can you take me to him?” She asked. “What? No, you’ll be crushed.” Tony said, flying towards the Hulk. “Tony, please. I just need to talk to him.” She said when Tony sighed before making a Beeline towards her. “You better be right about this.” He said as she held up her arms when he swooped down and grabbed them. “Tony, do not take (Y/N) to the Hulk. I repeat do not.” Steve said in a stern voice. “Steve, I can do it. Just let me okay?” (Y/N) asked. “No, The Hulk is a danger and I’m not putting you at risk of getting hurt.” Steve countered.
“That’s all the more reason to let me get to him. The Hulk needs me.” (Y/N) said, pleading. “He doesn’t need you, he needs to calm down.” Steve resorted. “I think I know how to calm my boyfriend down Cap!” She spat without thinking as everyone’s eyes widened. “Whoa whoa. You and Bruce? How long??” Tony demanded. “Now is not the time Tony. Just get me to him.” She huffed when Tony nods before dropping her onto the roof where the Hulk was smashing the ground. “Bruce!” (Y/N) cried ripping out her com when the Hulk jerked his head back. He growled as he started to charge towards her when Tony was about to fire at him.
(Y/N) held up her hand and both of them stopped. “Bruce, I know you are in there.” She spoke calm, but loud due to the high winds that were blowing around them. The Hulk was breathing heavily, but he didn’t make any moves of going closer to her or moving away from her. She slowly started to step towards him as his face twisted in anger, but froze the moment he felt her hand gently graze his face. He jolted like electricity went through him, but he didn’t pull away from her, didn’t push her or anything. “I’m here. It’s okay. You’re okay, I’m okay. We’re okay.” She whispered reaching up with her other hand and placed it onto his face slowly.
He suddenly dropped to his knees, staring her with uncertain eyes. He was scared to touch her as he reached out before laying his giant hand over her own when his eyes fluttered closed. The rest of the Avengers were standing in the back, watching as this slowly unfolded with surprise on their faces. “(Y/N).” He mumbled as she smiles before leaning forehead kissing his nose causing it to scrunched up. She laughed softly as his eyes opened, hearing that wondrous sound when he leaned into her touch. “I’m here Bruce. I’m here for you both.” She whispered. “I told you I loved you… All of you.” She whispered moving her hand to place over his heart.
“Him too?” He asked as she nods. “Him too.” She confirms before he laid his head onto her chest as she grunted softly. He was a little heavy, but that’s when suddenly he was growing smaller, growing back to Dr. Banner. (Y/N) sunk down in front of him as he turned back into the man she loved when he looked to her in shock. “(Y-Y/N)?” He asked his voice sounded a little rough around the edges. “Yeah, it’s me.” She smiles. “Did I--Did I hurt you?” He asked, looking around to all the destruction as panic swirled within his irises. “No, if anything you saved me. I was falling out of the building and you caught me.” She whispered, cupping his face to look at her.
“I did?” He asked softly as she nods. “Yes, yes you did.” She whispered when the others came over as Bruce pulled her into a tight hug. She winced softly from the sharp jab in her side, but nonetheless still hugged him back. “So how long?” Tony asked, lifting his faceplate. “About a year now.” (Y/N) answered as their eyes widened. “How the hell did we not see it?” Clint asked. “Because we don’t flirt openly at work, but off duty is another story.” She grins as Bruce clears his throat. “I’m tired, and I’d rather not be chatting about what happens after work.” He mumbles as she laughs. “Whatever you say love.” She helped him stand as he held onto his shredded pants.
“Come on everyone, we should get going back home.” Steve said as they followed him to the Quinjet. (Y/N) and Bruce were leaning against each other as she was tended by Black widow for her side. “Hm, you know I could see it. I was unsure myself, but I could always see something.” Natasha comments. “Calm and angry. Like beauty and the beast.” She grins as (Y/N) smiles to Bruce who nods. “She can be a real beast sometimes.” He murmurs as (Y/N) hits him. “Sure, and you are such a beauty.” She resorts when he winks at her causing her to smile at him. No matter what happens between them, no matter how angry the other guy gets (Y/N) will always come to save him. For the beast is only skin deep.
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