"It was like I was dreaming, but there at the same time. Whoever that girl is...she can really do some damage." Tony said as he chomped down on a piece of chicken.

"How do you think he power works?" Bruce asked.

"I think it comes from her mind. We have to neutralize her mind. Once we do that, she won't be an issue."

"I was able to put one of my electricity arrows in her head and it completely crushed her." Clint said as he took a sip of his drink.

"And this mind manipulation wasn't her only ability. She's also some sort of telekinetic." Cap pointed out.

This conversation was all background noise to Bruce. All he could think about was her. He tried his hardest to not stare at her but it was difficult to say the least. She sat across from him, playing with the food in her plate. Every now and then she glanced up at him. She felt his eyes on her but she definitely welcomed them. All he wanted to do was reach over the table and kiss her but he knew the danvers, the risk, the liability it would be for them to be together.

Lost in his own thoughts, lost in her, he heard his name.

"Earth to Bruce." Tony exclaimed from across the table.

Bruce cleared his throat and tried to play off the eyes he was making at their teammate.

"What's up? Sorry. A little lost in thought." He felt the blood rushing to his cheeks.

Everyone exchanged glances at each other, and Laura gifted Clint a raised eyebrow.

"I said, do you think that the witch lady can use her mind and her telekinesis at the same time?" Cap asked again.

"I would assume so since telekinesis is already linked to the mind."

Silence fell around the table.

"She sure is strong." Nat chimed in, breaking the silence.

Everyone nodded and finished their meals and chatted about anything else besides the issue at hand. It was time to relax and regroup in the morning.

Bruce was washing up the dishes as Clint made his way over to him.

"So are you going to tell me what that was about?" he asked the doctor.

"What was about?"

"I almost had to physically peel your eyes off of Nat myself."

"Oh. I was just staring off into space." He tried to cover it up.

"Subtle."

Bruce dried his hands off and ran his fingers through his loose curls.

"She talks about you. Give her a chance." Clint patted him on the shoulder.

"Sh-She talks about me?"

Clint rolled his eyes so hard it was practically audible.

"Bro, wake up. It's about time you realize what's in front of you."

"It's not safe."

"Who wants safe?"

"Physically. It's not safe."

"Work it out." Clint smiled and walked off to the rest of the group sitting around the TV.

By this time, Bruce had the other guy under control. He was able to control when and if he made an appearance but it was still a risk he had to consider. Having sex wouldn't be the issue. He took medication so that The radiation he emitted only occurred when he was green. But He still didn't want to put anyone at risk. No one needed to be subjected to that, especially her.

He didn't really feel like socializing so he walked up the stairs after telling everyone he was going to read. Nat couldn't take her eyes off of him. He looked so rejected and she couldn't help but feel like she was a part of it. Laura noticed her sullen behavior and elbowed her in the arm. Nat didn't even realize she was being elbowed until Laura said her name.

"Nat, girl. Just go up there and talk to him. Stop gawking."

"What?" she mustered out as he disappeared up the landing.

"Go. Up. There." Laura whispered to her.

Nat shot her a shy smile and lowered her head.

"Go." she nudged her friend off the couch.

She disappeared up the stairs as the rest of the team yelled about what movie to put on. It had started to thunderstorm so a movie night was the perfect escape from their hectic day. Clint raised an eyebrow at his wife and she raised hers right back. He shook his head and gave her a kiss.