Title: Snowflakes
Fandom: The Avengers (movie verse)
Character(s)/Pairing(s): Bruce Banner, Tony Stark,
Rating: PG-13
Word count: 370
Warnings: light angst
Challenge: #021 Snowing
Bruce watched as the snow fell softly on the balcony of the Tower from the glass door. His mind traveled as the snow gathered in one of the chairs they forgot to bring in. He passed his personal deadline to leave a few months ago before it became cold. It was easier to find a place to stay during the summer than the winter, but a few things caused him to change his original plan.
“There you are. I had a feeling you didn’t go ice skating with the others.” Tony said as he walked in the living room.
Well, it was more of a few people that helped him change his plans.
Bruce shrugged. “I’m not much of an ice skater besides I wanted to watch the snow. It’s been a while since I did it. India doesn’t get much snow.”
“I wouldn’t have guessed it.” Tony smiled and walked over to him. He wrapped his arms around his waist and rested his chin on Bruce’s shoulder. Bruce leaned back into the welcoming heat and placed his hands over Tony’s. He didn’t think he missed another person’s touch so much until Tony did it whenever they were together.
Tony squeezed his waist. “So, is that brilliant mind of yours still working?”
“I don’t think it stops.”
Tony sighed happily and nuzzled his neck. “Something I love to hear. What are you thinking about?”
Bruce gestured to the door. “The snowflakes.”
“Hmm, what’s special about them? You know how they form and why they disappear when they land on something solid. Is there something I’m missing?” Tony frowned as he looked at the snow.
“Yes, each snowflake is different until they hit the ground then they’re all the same. I don’t know, it made me think of us. We’re both different, but together we’re scientists and part of a team. It just reminded me of us, that’s all.” Bruce finished softly as he turned back to the door.
Tony gently turned Bruce’s face to his own. “I think that’s a good representation.” He smiled and kissed Bruce.
Bruce grinned as he turned in Tony’s arms and deepened the kiss. Maybe staying in one place for winter wouldn’t be too bad.