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Characters: Natasha and Steve(friendship)

Natasha was sat upon the roof of Stark Tower, also their home. Everybody was asleep, except her. She couldn't sleep. Not when she knew Bruce was out there. She was unsure if he was okay. What if he had become injured, captured or even killed? Everybody had seen the real Hulk back in Sokovia, there was no doubt that had become an issue. Natasha feared for Bruce's safety. There was nothing she wanted more than to have him back home. Back home, with her. Then again, you don't every time get what you want.

The door opened and Natasha leapt to her feet, reaching for her gun and spinning, only to be met with the figure of Steve. "Don't sneak up on an armed assassin like that! I could've hurt you." She half-joked. He chuckled before taking a seat on the roof. Natasha followed and also sat. Neither of them said anything for a while. They were too busy staring up at the star filled sky, drifting off deep into their own thoughts. Steve soon broke the silence. "You really miss him, don't you?"

Natasha looked down before replying. "I do. For once, I felt I actually had a place. I let my walls down and allowed myself to open up to him. That's something I've never been able to do before. He made me feel special, safe even. One look at his dorky face would make everything okay."

"I know he misses you too. He didn't want to leave you. Trust me." Steve tried to help. "Oh, really? You know that? Last time I checked, he was already gone. If he didn't want to leave, then why isn't he here with me now?!" Natasha snapped.

"It was The Other Guy. He was upset, everybody had just seen the real Hulk in Sokovia. He made that decision to leave, not Bruce." Steve fought back.

"Bruce left. Nothing I do or say will change anything, I just need to know that he's safe. I need to know that he is alive." Natasha answered. Steve sighed. "He needs you and wants to be back just as much as you want him back."

Natasha began tearing up as Steve pulled her into a tight embrace. She began sobbing soon after and it broke Steve's heart. He had never seen this side to his friend. She had never experienced this either. She wasn't Natasha, the dangerous assassin at this very moment. Instead, she was heartbroken Natasha.

She had never let her emotions show, not like this. She never let herself get close to people... and here she was, wallowing over a guy she had fallen head over heels for. "He'll be back when he's ready. If for some reason he doesn't return, I will track him down without failure and make him feel the pain he put you through. I swear on my life." Steve reassured. Natasha held onto him tighter. "You're a great friend, Cap." This caused him to smile. A few minutes passed and she pulled away.

"It's 4am already? Damn." She rubbed her eyes as they fixed onto Steve's pyjamas. She let out a laugh before commenting on them. "Are you seriously wearing duck pyjamas? You child! I'm sure Laura from accounting would love those." She mocked.

"I told you, her name is Lillian. Also, still not ready for that." He laughed before she unexpectedly hugged him again. "Thank you for this." Steve smiled and hugged back. "You're welcome. Believe me, he'll be back. I just know it."

And with that, he went back inside. She took a deep breath before walking to the edge of the roof and standing on it, looking over at the city. "Wherever you are, I miss you..." she whispered to herself. One day, she thought...

Hey guys! I'm new to writing these so I hope they aren't too bad. I will begin to make them longer pretty soon. I know this one seems kinda rushed so just let me know what I can do to improve and also let me know what other one shots you'd like to see!

-Courtney