A/N: Go Science bros!
A Huge Fan
Antony Stark was a huge fan of Dr. Bruce Banner. He was a fan of Bruce's determination – of how the man could drop all civilization and live solitarily out in third-world countries without any aid. He was a fan of Bruce's commitment – of how he endured harsh living conditions without considering cheating and sneaking back to his cozy home. He was a fan of Bruce's calm – of how he managed to hold in every emotion humans took for granted. He was a fan of Bruce's kindness – of how he worried and cared for all his sick patients even when there were no merits for him.
Yet, when Tony finally met the man, he said none of the above. He lied about his reasons – "I'm a fan of your work on anti-electron collisions, and the way you turn into an enormous green rage monster." No, not lie exactly, more like held back information.
Because for all of Bruce that truly mattered, Tony would rather show than tell the man he was his fan. After all, actions spoke louder than words.