Missing (Bruce X Reader) Epilogue

Bruce's return happened two months ago. After Stark paid for the Hulk's damage on the small city, everything was going heavenly. Bruce was finally in peace, the nightmare hadn't bothered him since you started sharing the bed again. 

"Bruce! You've seen my shoes?" You shouted while putting your earrings.

"One under the couch, the other next to the china-closet." His voice came from the bedroom.

You found both shoes exactly where he said they would be. You put it on and headed to the closest mirror to fix your make up. You saw Bruce moving behind you, placing his hands on your waist and kissing your cheek.

"I need your help." He said next to your ear. You finished aplying the lipstick and turned around, knowing perfectly well what he meant.

"You need to learn how to do that by yourself, you know." You said, knoting his tie and smiling at the result. You met his eyes. Bruce grinned.

"You look gorgeous." He said. You giggled.

"Thanks. You're not bad either." You replied. Bruce chuckled and kissed the tip of your nose.

"Come on. We'll be late."

"Let me just get my clutch." You said before running toward the closet.

"I'll be waiting in the car."

"Okay." You shouted back.

~

The dinner for the Avengers, the most important agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the guest's companions had been planned for two weeks. It would be held in a large assembly room (that occupied an entire floor in the Stark Tower). Bruce, as an Avenger, was obviously one of the main guests.

Last time you went to a gala you wore the most provacative dress you owned, this time you opted for a much simpler outfit. A boat neck long lace dress, black heels and light make up. Bruce wore black suit and tie and, even though you spent some time trying to fix his hair, it ended up the same way it always was. You gave up after the 5th trial.

Thankfuly, Bruce wasn't the most popular of the Avengers (unless he was in Hulk's form - for some reason that attracted many more people than his usual handsome persona) so, you managed to escape the paparazzis that were too busy harassing the poor Steve, who was desperatly trying to reach the building through the sea of people that blocked his way. You grimaced.

"I feel bad for Steve, but I'm glad it's not us on his place."

Bruce chuckled, hugging your shoulders when he pressed the floor button in the elevator.

An awkward silence was set while it moved up and you glanced at your boyfriend. I know, I said things were perfect... but there was something bothering Bruce and you couldn't quite tell what was it. He shifted his weight from one leg to another and looked down at you, meeting your worried gaze. Bruce smiled sheepshily to assure you that everything was alright and kissed your forehead. You sighed, letting your body rest against his until the doors opened, leading you to the beautiful dinner orgnized by Pepper. You had to remind yourself to compliment her for the nicely done job later.

"There they are! Finally people who understand my language!" Tony appeared, a huge grin plastered on his face. You rolled your eyes.

"Hi, Tony." You let go of Bruce so you could hug Tony briefly. "Where's everybody?"

He walked to your boyfriend, patting his back. "I haven't seen Clint lately, but Natasha was with Fury and Maria, Pepper must be greeting everybody, Thor was introducing Jane and Steve is not here yet."

"Steve is trapped between the paparazzis." You said. "Could you send him some help? You know, to calm the crowd or something like that."

Tony smirked devilishly. "No, no, no... I'd really like to see him dealing with some fangirls."

You smacked the back of his head, frowning. "Help the poor guy, Stark!"

"Ok, ok. I will, miss grumphy pants." He scowled, rubbing the area you hit. You grinned.

"Good boy." You playfuly said and laughed when he didn't retorted.

The good part about the Paracas incident was that everybody knew what you were capable of. You were brave enough to yell at the Hulk, they knew you wouldn't even blink before kicking everyone's asses if you were pissed off enough. It must have been a funny scene. A small female, with messed hair and make up and a creased gala dress in the middle of a small town walking to a green creature at least eight times her size and yelling at it.

In the end, that same female walking back hand in hand with a men wrapped in a stollen blanket to a jet filled with the World's greatest superheros. Very funny, indeed.

As soon as Tony was gone, you pulled Bruce toward the place you'd spotted Pepper, catching a glass of wine from one of the waiters' trays on the way.

The rest of the night was calm, Tony didn't embarassed anyone (too much), there were no incidents, you met some new people from S.H.I.E.L.D and Nick Fury even offered you a job in his facility, which you promised you'd think about. You ended up alone on the balcony, watching the stars. You liked to think about how their lights remain when you know most of these stars are dead.

"(y/n)? Would you mind coming here for a sec?" You heard Natasha calling you from from the opposite side of the balcony. You smiled at her and moved closer. She was with Pepper, Tony, Steve, Thor, Jane and Clint. They were all looking at you expectantly.

"Something wrong?" You asked, slightly worried.

"No, (y/n). Actually, everything is just perfect." The answer came from behind you. You turned around to meet your boyfriend.

"Then why are the Avengers reunited?"

"I figured that, since, they're our best friends, they should be here."

"Ok. Why is that?" You quirked a brow, not catching up with him. Bruce smiled and got down to one knee. Was he... Yes, he was! You gasped when he took a small velvet box from his pocket.

"(y/n), ever since we've met, you became the reason I wake and get out of bed every day. You soothe my nightmares and give me happiness. You're the most precious thing that ever came into my life and I can't afford another day without you by my side. Will you marry me?"

Bruce opened the box, exposing a bautiful engagement ring. Tears blurred your vision and you couldn't speak. Instead, you kneeled next to him and wrapped your arms aroun his neck, laughing like a silly teenager.

"Yes. Yes. Yes. Of course I will, Brucie!" You said, kissing him.

The Avengers, Pepper and Jane applaused, beaming and whsitling. You saw Tony pressing the button of a small device with the corner of your eyes and, as Bruce slipped the ring in your finger, you heard explosions in the night sky. You looked up and were stunned by the vision of corlorful fireworks to make the night even better. You sighed contently and smiled.

"I love you." You whispered to Bruce.

"I love you too." He replied, resting his forehead against yours.