Stark tower took several months to repair the damagers Loki had done to the structure. Tony and Pepper soon moved back in and settled the top floors as residential suits for many of the Avengers if the wished to stay there. Natasha and Clint would stay when they were in town but often found themselves off on missions, not that they protested this. Thor chose to use his time on earth to visit Jane but only visited the tower when it was strictly for Avengers related business. Steve found himself working with the military training new recruits and just experiencing America and the wonders he had missed out on. Then there was Bruce. Tony had to convince Dr. Banner that staying at Stark Tower would be more beneficial to the world than hiding in third world nations.
Before Tony's proposal to stay in the tower was offered Bruce did have the desire to ask if he might be able to stay. With a billionaire genius like Tony, he had all the new "toys" any scientist could have dreamed of and some. Once the offer was on the table Bruce took it with a slight about of apprehension. He didn't want to seem too egger to stay.
Tony showed Banner to his room, modern style with personal living room, kitchenette, bathroom and a bedroom with a large king size bed. "Wow, this is too much Tony," Choked Bruce once he saw the scale of the apartment," you really know how to accommodate guests." Tony smugly leaned up against the near by wall and shot a smile towards Bruce who was too busy looking out the high-rise windows. "I would like to know my new partner is living a high standard life, that is when he is not in the lab every day," mocked Tony," well I have to meet with Pepper to talk about the company and cost of fixing my building." Tony walked out giving a soft goodnight as he walked out.
Bruce looked through the pre stocked cabinets. He found teas and other various foods he loved. 'Tony really knows me this well?' thought banner. He began to make a cup of him favorite tea and proceeded to sit and watch the lights of the city dance in the night.
"Bruce!" Tony's voice rang through the halls of the floor Banner lived on in the tower. He had obviously just gotten up and suffered from a painful hangover from the excessive drinking binge last night. This was probably another on of his fights with Pepper. He would take her for granted, she would walk out saying he is a selfish child, these constant mistakes lead to drinking and then the morning after taking it out on the nearest living thing. Same situation every time Tony had to discus his business ideas, money or Pepper's role in the company.
Banners heard the door to the apartment swing open and slam against the doorstopper making that loud 'SPRONG' sound as it recoiled back. Even Tony had to be taken back by the sheer force he opened the door. Footsteps approached the bedroom door. "Why the hell are you still in your room," he shouted, "you said you were going to meet me in the lab two hours ago." He seemed to be coming off is temper tantrum once he saw Bruce unfazed by his loudness. Bruce hoped maybe he could pay opossum and Tony would leave to finish his work on his own. "Bruce?" asked Tony slowly peering over his shoulder, "you ok big guy?" Tony actually seemed concerned with the man's unresponsiveness. Tony's full body was now on the bed hovering over the frozen figure of Mr. Bruce Banner.