Thor started to aquaint everyone to his companions. Bruce was unable to catch everyone else's name but he got there just in time to hear the last person introduced.

"This lady over here is Brunhilde, she's a Valkyrie. Don't be fooled by her good looks, she can bring you down anytime. She's a very competent warrior," The god of thunder said with pride. "She also kept Banner company during his time in Sakaar."

"Oh my god Thor! That sure isn't helping me right now!" Bruce thought as he smiled helplessly among the crowd. He's unable to see the look on Natasha's face as she's in front of him but he saw Tony and Clint pursed their mouths to a smirk.

The female assassin was impassive but she raised an eyebrow at Thor's final words and although it was only done in a split second, the nosy spectators surely didn't miss it, thus adding it to the cause of their non verbal response.

"Yeah, we go all the way back. I'm his angry girl. He's the best one I had," Valkyrie tells everyone refering to the Hulk and her getting the best scrapper award by having the other guy as the toughest contender in Sakaar but it surely didn't sound like that to the others as intended.

"Ooww!" Tony and Clint unapologetically reacted at the same time, bumping their elbows together. Natasha swears she regrets not knocking them out earlier when she had the chance. Correction, she should have finished them off a long time ago. She doesn't pay any attention to them though as her focus is on the other woman in the room, waiting for her to say something more about her time with Bruce. The scientist on the other hand, wanted nothing else but to turn her around and explain that Brunhilde was talking about the Hulk. He watched from behind as she moved her arms up to cross it under her chest.

"Stark, does this place have enough accommodations for my dear friends?" Thor turned to ask the owner of the facility.

"Yes, Yes ofcourse. The other rooms in your floor are unoccupied, they can crash there," Tony said quickly, his face showing clear signs of amusement.

"Let's catch up later then Bruce. You know where to find me," Valkyrie said to him, it was purely platonic. He can't form any words out of shock so he just flashed a forced smile. His mind was in a complete mess, he can't believe what's going on, he wanted all of this to stop, he wanted to clear out all of the misconstrued things said but the conversations were happening way too fast.

Natasha internally struggled for control at the other female's words. She wanted to kick the chair beside her and send it flying across the other side of the room.

"By the way, anyone wants some popcorn?" Stark casually offered out loud. "Barton?"

"Yes and a recliner chair please," The archer replied willingly with a grin.

The newly arrived reinforcements decided to check out their temporary living spaces and the meeting was fully posponed.

Natasha exited the room in a somewhat sprinting gait. Bruce trailed close behind her.

"Nat! Nat! Wait!"

She ignored him. She reached her room, intending to shut the door with a bang but he was able to catch it before it hit the threshold. He stepped in and closed the door gently.

"Nat, it's not what it looks like," He started, she sat on the couch and removed her shoes. Face as stoic as ever.

"She's a friend, more of the Hulk actually. and..." He was unable to finish for she interrupted him.

"Why are you telling me this?" She nonchalantly asked, perfectly hiding what she truly feels.

"Because you're acting like your jea.. it's making you uncomfortable," He tells her honestly but chose his words carefully.

"I'm just tired. I want to sleep," She replied, faking a yawn. He takes it as a cue for him to leave.

He opened the door and unsuspectedly saw the warriors on the other side. They're touring the facility.

"Oh hey Bruce! This you're place?" Brunhilde questioned him.

Bruce was about to answer but all of a sudden he felt soft hands move towards his belly, arms on each sides of his waist. Her chin rested on his shoulder.

"It's actually ours. Have a great tour," Natasha responded and she pulled him back inside, closing the door once again.

"Uhm, I thought you said you were going to bed?" He loved the feeling of her embrace from behind. He placed his arms over hers and she allowed him to entwine their fingers together.

"I didn't tell you to leave," She buried her face in his back, tightening her grip around him. She's still irritated but she can't let him spend his time with anyone else.

"I'm yours exclusively, Nat," He told her earnestly, she didn't say anything back but he felt her smile. He turned around and he pulled her close, they kissed, and they hugged each other tight.

"Please don't scare me like that again," He said once their lips separate.

"I can't say I won't," She pouted her lips and she tugged his head back down for another kiss. "You're mine Bruce."

"I'm all yours, Nat."

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"So anyone knows if Banner's still alive?" Tony asked cheerfully as he sits himself on a chair in between Clint and Steve, who were eating dinner at one of the tables in the dining hall.

The captain looked at him seriously, he frowned at what he said. "We are in a middle of a war, Stark. Why would Banner be dead anyway?"

Tony smiled smugly, he confirms his notion that the captain is also nosy at times. He carefully looked sideways then around the room to make sure that what he'll say would not reach the person involved.

"Cause you know, there's a green eyed Natasha lurking around the corners of this facility," He wiggled his eyebrows as he blurted out his response. Clint laughed out loud.

Bruce entered the room, his face was glowing, and he walked towards them.

"Oh speaking of the hot scientist. How are you buddy? We were so worried about you," Tony placed an arm over him.

"Uhm, thanks for your concerns. They were truly heartwarming. But I came in here cause I really just want to say, Tony, Clint. It was really nice knowing both of you and goodluck," He dramatically said before turning around to leave the room.

Both men stared as he walked away and when he was finally out of sight, they faced each other, and all they can say was "Oh shit!"

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