The Hulk had just sent Black Widow flying into the air with a wide backhand, and roared in the direction of the barricade. When he ceased his war-cry, he noticed the slim figure between him and the soldiers.
Betty.
She knew that look on his face, her plan would work, just so long as nobody attacked them. She slowly walked towards the Hulk, who was still panting and growling.
Behind them Captain America came to, and saw the scene before him; a young woman walking right up to the raging Hulk!
"What is she doing?" he stood up quickly, "He'll kill her!"
"Wait," he heard from behind him. He turned and saw the Black Widow, who had landed next to him, sit up slowly, clutching her undoubtedly broken ribs,
"He won't hurt her," she grunted in pain as she settled herself in a sitting position against the dented crate behind them, "I've read the files. She is… his one weakness."
Betty stopped a few feet from him, her green giant.
"Bruce, please," she started, "stop this. You don't have to fight anymore, I'm here now."
The Hulk, in two deliberate, massive strides closed the distance between them. He looked down at her and she up at him,
"I'm here now." She repeated in a whisper, a tear rolling down one cheek.
The Hulk saw visions of her flash through his mind; memories. Visions of him saving her, missing her, loving her. Yes, he loved her.
The green behemoth sank down to his knees, putting his face level with hers. She wrapped her arms around his neck, resting her head on his shoulder. She soon felt his massive arms wrap themselves around her. In all her life, she never felt as safe as she did when the Hulk held her. She said softly in his ear,
"I will never let them hurt you."
The Hulk pulled her away, holding her in front of him, shook his head, and insisted, in the most intelligent voice she'd ever heard him use,
"I save you."
She nodded smiling, "Yes, you do. But I will always try to save you if I can. I swear it." She buried her face in his neck, and she heard him say in his low, rumbling voice,
"I love you Betty."
She replied, whispering in his ear, her voice cracking with emotion, "I love you Bruce."