Damaged (Bruce X Reader) (One-shot)

Damaged (Bruce X Reader) (One-shot)

*Flashback*

"Bye Bruce." she said as she walked out the door and out of his life. He loved her so much but she couldn't love one part of him and be disgusted by the other. Pissed off, he lost control. Destroying any and all in his path.

*End Flashback*

"Hey Bruce! Where are you going?!" you shouted as you ran up to him in the hall. He was probably heading for the lab as usual.

"The lab. I have something I need to do." he smiled weakly.

"Need any help?" you asked, hopeful.

"No, but thank you for offering." he said before he started walking towards the elevators.

Always so formal, you thought to yourself. Why can't he just act normal like he does with everyone else? Why does he always look at you with hurting eyes? You worried for the man you barely talked to. You wanted him to open up to you, but your conversations never lasted longer than a few minutes. Bruce would always find an excuse to run away. If only he knew you were hurting inside too.

About an hour later you walked into the lab to find Bruce asleep at his desk. You tip-toed over to him, making sure to be quiet. You brushed his hair away from his face. You sat down next to him, listening to the rhythm of his breathing. He wore the same hurt expression on his face.

"Why? What, or rather who, hurt you so badly?" you asked in a hushed whisper. Leaning in closer to his face.

Do, Do you got a first aid kit handy?
Do, Do you know how to patch up a wound?
Tell me,
Are you patient, understanding?
Cause I might need some time to clear the hold in my heart and I
I've tried every remedy
And nothing seems to work for me
Baby, (baby)
This situation is driving me crazy
And I really wanna be your lady
But the one before you left me so  

You were lost in your thoughts, not realizing he was waking. Bruce opened his eyes slowly, taking in your face before backing away out of his seat in shock. You blushed as you got up from your seat.

"Sorry!" you shouted before running out of the room. Bruce just stood there as you ran pass him, still in shock.

You locked yourself up in your room. You didn't know how to face Bruce. You were only watching him as he slept, but in the position you were in it might've looked like you were going to kiss him. Bruce could easily make this mistake. You wanted to explain yourself but you didn't know how.

"The truth will have to do." you said to yourself as you got out of bed.

Knock knock knock knock.

"(Name)? Are you in there?" Bruce asked. You were silent for a moment. "(Name)?"

"Yeah." you said as you unlocked and opened the door. "I wasn't trying to kiss you by the way." you tried explaining. He looked puzzled. "I was just watching you sleep." Both of you blushed instantly. "You looked really peaceful."

"Oh well, thanks for telling me." he said. A little less formal. You smiled for a moment. "I guess I'll see you around."

Your smile faded as you watched him walk away. You thought you might finally get somewhere by being honest but that wasn't happening.

Damaged, damaged
Damaged, damaged
I thought that I should let you know
That my heart is
Damaged, damaged
So Damaged
And you can blame the one before
So how you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
How you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
(Baby I gotta know what you are gonna do?)
How you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
(Baby I gotta know what you are gonna do?)
How you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
(Baby I gotta know what you are gonna do?)

"Bruce!" you shouted, running after him. He spun around watching you approach. "What if I was trying to kiss you?"

"Uh-" he started to say before you grabbed his face and pulled it down to yours and kissed him.

Do Do you got a first aid kit handy?
Do Do you know how to patch up a wound?
Tell me,
Are you patient, understanding?
Cause I might need some time to clear the hold in my heart and I
You try to gain my trust
Talking is not enough
Actions speak louder than words
You gotta show me something
My heart is missing some pieces
I need this puzzle put together again

He pushed you away. You looked at him confused as he avoided eye contact. He said nothing as he turned back around and walked away. You buried your face in your hands and began to cry. Falling to the floor and leaning up against the wall. You wanted to apologize to Bruce but how could you if he wouldn't even look you in the eye. You could hear footsteps approaching in between your sobbing. The steps stopped in front of you and you could feel someone’s eyes on you.

"Tony if that's you just go away." you mumbled into your hands. The person still stood there. "I said go!"

Damaged, damaged
Damaged, damaged
I thought that I should let you know
That my heart is
Damaged, damaged
So Damaged
And you can blame the one before
So how you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
How you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
(Baby I gotta know what you are gonna do?)
How you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
(Baby I gotta know what you are gonna do?)
How you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
(Baby I gotta know what you are gonna do?)

"I am utterly offended that you thought I was Tony." Bruce said before he helped you up.

"What are you doing?" you asked.

"Why are you crying?" he asked. You gave him a look that seemed to say 'I asked you first'. While Bruce avoided your question all together.

"I kissed you and you pushed me away." you cried. He looked down at his left hand that was still holding your hand.

"I was just really surprised." he chuckled as he tried explaining.

"Why did you walk away?" you asked, still crying.

"I didn't want you to see my face." he said.

"Why?"

"I was embarrassed. I hadn't kissed a girl in three years."

"Same here. I mean a guy. I haven't kissed a guy in almost three years." you fumbled with your words.

"Why?" he asked, surprised.

"Because that was when I met you." you smiled.

Can you fix my h-e-a-r-t
Cause it d-a-m-a-g-e-d
Can you fix my h-e-a-r-t
Tell me are you up for the challenge
Cause my heart is

Damaged,
Damaged
I thought that I should let you know
That my heart is
Damaged
So Damaged
And you can blame the one before

Damaged,
Damaged
I thought that I should let you know
That my heart is
Damaged
So Damaged
And you can blame the one before
So how you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
How you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
How you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
How you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it

Bruce smiled at your words.

"But my last relationship wasn't a very good one." you tried to explain.

My heart is
Damaged,
Damaged,
Damaged

"What do you mean?" he asked, confused. You lifted your shirt, showing him a long scar on your stomach. He traced it with his fingers. "How?"

My heart is
Damaged,
Damaged,
Damaged

"He usually stuck with beating me with his fists but I." you paused for a moment to fight back the tears. "I ended up getting pregnant and he didn't want it." you paused again, tears forming in your eyes. "So he did this."

My heart is
Damaged,
Damaged,
Damaged

Bruce covered your stomach back up, pulled you into a hug, and held you close. You cried into his chest.

"Hearing that just makes my story sound childish." he laughed.

"What do you mean?" you asked between sobs.

My heart is
Damaged,
Damaged,
Damaged

"My last girlfriend left me because she was disgusted by the other guy. I lost control and destroyed an entire town as well as the people in it." he explained. "That's why I-"

"Do you think me to be like her?" you asked. He shook his head in protest. You smiled widely. "I love you, and the other guy. It's a packaged deal."

"I love you too." he grinned, tears in his eyes as he took your face in his hands and kissed you sweetly.

My heart is
Damaged

*Extended Ending*

"How are we going to tell my brother?" you asked as the two of you walked through the hall holding hands.

"Obviously you will tell him and I will go hide in the lab." Bruce joked.

"You guys are basically best friends. How could he not be happy about us?" you asked.

"Because he is your brother." he stated.

"What about me?" your brother’s voice came from behind you both. Bruce let go of your hand.

"Nothing." Bruce said nervously. Your brother looked at him amused and not convinced.

"We are a couple now." you said as you took Bruce's hand in yours. You saw Bruce's face as it became red.

"What?! Are you serious?!" your brother asked, a little surprised.

"Yeah." you smiled as Bruce's grip on your hand became tighter.

"Well, alright." he said as he walked by. Bruce was shocked while you just grinned happily.

"Thanks Tony." you said, watching him walk away. "See?"

"He will kill me in the future I can see it." Bruce said, still scared.

"What do you mean?" you asked.

"In the future, you know?"

"No I don't know."

"Like if we get married in the future."

"You want to marry me?"

"Yeah of course, in the future."

"Awe." you grinned. "I love you."

"I love you too." he smiled before he leaned in and kissed you. "You get my point though right?"

"Kinda, sorry I was distracted by the mention of marriage." you laughed.

"It's what a married couple does that he would kill me for doing with you." he tried explaining, embarrassed by his own words.

"What?" It took a moment for you to figure out what he was saying. "Oh!"

"Yeah." Bruce said, hiding his face from you.

"Well I won't let him. I'll protect you from my brother with all of my heart." you grinned.

"I love you." he laughed, and gave you another kiss.

"I love you too."