fought this war alone

Oct 18, 2012 01:06

Notes: For the 30 days of writing challenge on tumblr.
Title: fought this war alone
Fandom: The Avengers
Pairing: Thor/Bruce
Prompt: knowledge
Words: 433 words

fought this war alone
Despite the fact that one side of Thor's body was covered in bandages, he was in remarkably good cheer. He didn't even seem to notice his injuries. Instead, he'd pulled himself up into a sitting position and was trying to coax Bruce into bed with him.

Bruce knew what Thor's injuries were, how serious they were, and what possible consequences could result from them, but Thor had a habit of shattering all of his preconceived ideas and notions. He kept reminding himself that even though Thor looked like a human, he wasn't and his body was far tougher than any human's.

Plus, it was very hard to deny Thor when he was looking at him like that. He looked so sincere that Bruce couldn't resist and he caved with a sigh, crawling up onto the bed on Thor's uninjured side.

Thor easily tucked him under his arm and held him close, not even wincing from the pain that Bruce was certain he had to be in. Maybe later he'd ask Thor about his pain tolerance, there was a lot he still wanted to learn and know about Asgardians and their physiology.

“It does not hurt as much as you believe it does,” Thor said softly, running his fingers through Bruce's hair in a soothing manner. He leaned back against the headboard, bringing Bruce along with him who curled up at Thor's side.

“But it still hurts,” Bruce said, absently smoothing one hand over the bandages that covered Thor's abdomen and chest. He could feel the powerful beat of Thor's heart under his hand and the outline of his muscles, reminding him of the strength and power that Thor possessed.

“I have suffered worse.” Thor shrugged, “And the wounds have begun to heal, I will be well again soon.”

Bruce curled closer, tucking his head down against Thor's chest and biting back his emotions. He shouldn't have been so worried - he'd seen Thor take worse hits than this one and walk away like it was nothing - and Thor was a trained and seasoned warrior; he'd been through more than Bruce could ever know. He'd traced the intricate patterns of scars during more intimate moments.

While he was lost in thought, Thor shifted again and tilted Bruce's face up, kissing him. He pulled back, lips brushing Bruce's as he spoke, “I will be fine; you have nothing to fear.”

That made Bruce smile humourlessly. He had plenty to fear, but he said nothing as Thor rolled so that he was leaning over Bruce. He'd let Thor reassure him again - just until the next time. They would be okay; they always were.

FIN.

!30 days of writing, prompt!fic, pairing: thor/bruce, fandom: the avengers

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