Chapter 2-The Discovery

The news of the kiss quickly spread throughout the Avengers, and it wasn't long until Bruce found out. He cornered Steve first.

"Steve."

"Bruce."

"Vision told me-"

"Yes." Steve knew what Bruce was about to say, and decided to come clean. Bruce looked shocked and angry, and Steve prayed the "other guy" wouldn't come out.

"You and Natasha…"

"Yep." Bruce simply nodded, and walked away. Natasha was next.

"Nat."

"Banner." Bruce was surprised by being called by just his surname, but continued.

"Steve told me you two…" He made vague hand gestures, hoping she would get the idea.

"Oh… yeah…" She rubbed the back of her neck sheepishly, looking at her feet. Bruce was speechless. This woman, who he had known and loved for years, who was his partner for a couple years, just kissed his best friend. Once again, he nodded and walked off. Nat sighed.

"Oh, shit…"

When Steve got to his quarters, Natasha was sitting on his bed, looking concerned.

"Too early for that." He smiled and sat next to her. "What?" She gave him a look, somewhere between grim happiness and anger.

"Banner isn't happy."

"Of course he isn't. We just have to make sure the Green Guy doesn't make an appearance." He put an arm around her, and squeezed. She smiled slightly.

"He'll get over it."

"Yeah. About that…" He got a grim look on his face. "Ever since S.H.I.E.L.D., I've been thinking… now that Clint's taken, and you're not a huge fan of Bruce… maybe we could…" She smiled and gave him another quick kiss before leaving Steve alone with his thoughts.