This is a oneshot for someone on Quotev. She liked Bruce and Tony so she couldn't make a decision so I had to help her out.
The flying fortress flew high above the vast blue sea, the glare of the sun reflecting light against the moving waters, unaware of the fortress that soared unbeknownst to the eye in the sky. The heels of her boots clicked the tiled floors, the sound resonating off the walls as she sauntered down the hallway, heading to the lab that Bruce Banner and Tony Stark occupied most of the time. She was indeed quite fond of them and sought their company when she had the time, in which the hour allowed it at the moment. She just hoped they haven't left the lab before she could make her appearance.
For newcomers, the corridors were long and the many decks that lined the Hellcarrier seemed like an everlasting labyrinth, but due to being a member of Shield as well as an agent and working upon the fortress for so long, Katelin moved to and fro with grace and confidence in her step. But the confidence fell short when she came near the quarter that Banner and Stark resided in, and the pace of her heart escalated as she straightened her coat, and entwined her fingers through her tresses that were as light as snow, as a means of smoothing it out.
She walked forward and the metallic door instantly slid open upon her presence before her ice blue colored orbs landed on the two scientists. The yawn of the doors opening reached Bruce and Tony's ears; halting the conversation they were engaged in and cut their eyes to Katelin who sent a small smile their way. Bruce stood upright from the desk he was leaning on minutes earlier as he regained balance while Tony crossed his arms in her direction, his eyes roaming over her figure in acknowledgment with a sly smirk.
Before Katelin could utter a word of greeting, Tony spoke first with a wave of his finger, "At the exact same time they announce the intermission for all of shield members, you come and visit me. I feel so loved that you care." He grinned with a tilt of his head, and Bruce felt a pang in his heart as he sent him a sidelong glance.
Katelin rolled her eyes as she placed her hands on her hips, "Yeah Tony, I just love coming up here everyday just to listen to you talk about the women you've laid with recently." Sarcasm dripped from her tongue and she smirked at Tony's reaction, which Bruce chuckled at.
Tony's eyebrows rose in feigned shock, rising up from the desk he was leaning on and walked over to Bruce, "Oh Katelin don't be like that. I know you couldn't resist the urge to pay your favorite boys a visit." He brought his hand to give Bruce a soft pat on the shoulder. "I mean, you do so everyday so like there's no need for us to come to you." He shrugged.
Katelin released a sharp mirthless laugh. She held a deep ongoing attraction for Tony Stark as well as Bruce Banner. They both captivated her with their intellectual minds and in the field of science, admired them for their achievements and success. Compared to Tony, she wished Bruce would get the appreciation he deserved, but alas, most people saw the monster inside and disregarded the work he's done. The thought made her stomach churn.
Ignoring Tony's comment, she glanced around the room for a brief moment. Equipment littered the desks and translucent computer screen's hovered above in mid-air, runes of data, graphs, and static's lingered within. A small beeping emitted from a machine nearby. She returned her gaze back to the scientist before dawdling up to them, "What was you guys doing before I arrived?"
Bruce scratched the back of his head; his voice was low and gentle. "We were actually talking about Tony's Arc Reactor. The one embedded in his chest." He motioned his hand towards Tony chest, his dark shirt fogging the bright azure glow that the reactor emitted underneath. Oh yes, the magnificent Arc Reactor –created by Howard Stark- that can change the world due to its source of clean energy; nevertheless, highly capable of becoming a bomb.
Tony shook his head, "Lets talk about that later." He dismissed the subject casually, wiping his shirt as to conceal his prized possession. He suddenly, with one swift movement of his legs, stood in front of her. Katelin flinched at his proximity and blood rushed to her cheeks as she tried to avoid his eyes. She stood short compared to him and had to look up to meet his blue gaze; she would momentarily shift her eyes to his chest and twiddled her fingers.
As she tried to regain her thoughts, she failed in hearing his voice, "Um…Hello. Earth to Kat?" He waved his hand in front of her face and her eyes widen and she mentally slapped herself. "Yeah I know, girls tend to zone out when I'm around, nothing new." He teased. Katelin couldn't find any words to say as her cheeks continued to grow red. He knew what he what he did to he; he thought her reactions entertaining as well as amusing but also cute.
"You want to get a bite to eat later?" He asked, placing his hands on his hips and shifting his feet as he waited for her response. She glanced up at him, her brows arched and blue orbs wide, obviously flabbergasted. Her heart thumped against her chest in a fast rate and felt her body go still. She was to slow for him. "I know this excellent Italian restaurant a few blocks from my place." He pointed his finger in a directionless way, " I'm sure you'll love the atmosphere- no, I know you will. They have-" He was cut off by Bruce.
"Um Tony." Bruce reached out his hand to Tony's arm, succeeding in diverting his attention away from Katelin when Tony stopped and turned towards him.
"Yeah, what's up?" He stepped over to him as he pinched his nose, curious as to what his bro wanted, and a bit aggravated he interrupted him but didn't show it.
Katelin blinked. Hard. She was bewildered at Banner's sudden intrusion. She sighed inwardly as she looked back and forth between them, crossing her arms lightly as she felt sweat start to form on her lower back due to her nerves. Katelin became disappointed at her hopes of actually getting a moment with Tony.
To see Tony actually hitting on Katelin right in front of him caused Bruce to act on impulse. Yeah, Tony was a good guy and they shared a lot of interests, but he dared not believe that Tony would actually be faithful to Katelin. His mouth was dry and his hands trembled as he fumbled his words out to Tony, trying to deliberate an excuse or topic but nothing came to mind. Also considering he holds feeling for her.
He took a quick glance at Katelin under his glasses before turning his head to the side. The tension in the room was rising quickly as they all stood in an awkward silence.
"Wow." Tony's voice boomed, breaking the silence, as he examined them both back and forth, "Even I got you to zone out Bruce. I'm on a roll today."
