How It Started (Bruce)

[Betty Ross]

It was this point where Betty had heard about The Hulk and knew her father wanted to find out who and what it was. And that actually scared Betty, she noticed her father was more of a monster then the Hulk was. She had not seen Bruce in days not since the lab accident and she was terrified something had happened to him, she had told Bruce if he ever needed her to meet her at the cabin she had in the woods she would be there, she always seemed to know when she needed to go there by instinct.

And that was what she did that very day she went to the cabin in the woods, she tried to keep it hidden from her father since her father did not know everything about her, she tried to keep some things secret from her father. He hated Bruce and would never understand how or why he would hate the man, Bruce was everything to her and did not know what was going to happen to them. But she did not care about it, she would never let her father own her. She was out on the porch looking up at the moon.

[Bruce Banner]

Since the day of the lab accident, things have gone south for Bruce. He did not know what happened before he woke up in the middle of nowhere. That’s where he went back to the lab and saw a video tape of what happened. He transformed into some kind of green monster, destroying everything in it’s path, even the people involved. Ross, Talbot…including Betty. Bruce felt so ashamed and humiliated but how could something go so wrong? Was it the gamma radiation? Was there too much? There was no time to go back and go over the cons, he had to leave and escape. He knew the one place to go to, the cabin that Betty lived in from time to time. He didn’t deserve to see her after all the chaos Bruce put Betty in, with her father heating up the search for him. Ross hated Bruce and didn’t care if it was The Hulk that was responsible and not Banner. The two were one in the same so the general knew both were accountable for their actions. Bruce couldn’t blame Ross, despite their differences, for feeling angry, this is his daughter.

Heading up to the cabin by car, he pulled up before turning it off. Opening the door, he stepped out, before seeing Betty on the porch. “Betty!”, he called out to the woman he loved. Yes, Bruce Banner loved Betty Ross despite her father’s objections for dating a scrawny man. Going up the steps, the two of them ran into each other before embracing one another. Bruce missed this, being this close to Betty, where he could not hurt this beautiful woman. “Thank god you’re alright”, he whispered to Betty in his ear, his eyes closed while still hugging her. He could remember seeing Betty laying in a hospital bed, so banged up and bruised, hurt because of him, because of Bruce. He looked at Betty in the eyes before speaking, “I was thinking about you a lot…so I decided to come here to cabin…so I can spend some time with you…alone time”, he said to Betty. Betty could always cheer Bruce up whenever they were together in peace and without daddy dearest in their way.

[Betty Ross]

Betty was startled hearing his voice and the way he said it she felt like something was very wrong, she was just glad he made it there so she quickly got up and saw Bruce he seemed fine and smiled so happily. She ran into his arms and hugged him, kissing him. She was dating Bruce right under her fathers nose because her father Ross wanted her to be with a guy most likely in the military and someone at least who was not scrawny but she loved Bruce and everything about him, but hearing what he said she wondered.

"Bruce where have you been? After the accident in the lab I have not been able to find you, I tried calling your home and cell phone and you never picked up. I think I left like twenty messages I was highly worried about you Bruce. I mean I was afraid you were dead or unconscious. But I am glad you are here Bruce everything seems okay, but it feels like there is something you need to tell me but your afraid to? or am I just over tired Bruce?" She asked with a kind smile on her face stroking his cheek.

[Bruce Banner]

Betty just went on and on, asking Bruce questions, telling him what happened. It was kind of cute from Bruce’s perspective, with Betty just rambling on. But she has a right to be worried about her lover, her boyfriend and Bruce felt guilty for not seeing or visiting the beautiful woman. If only Ross had a heart and called off the search, if only he could see things in Betty’s perspective but no, he did not. It reminded Bruce about his father David, how he treated Bruce and his mother like crap. So many painful memories back then and even now Bruce felt The Hulk would bring more new painful memories. He had to keep himself safe from others including Betty. Bruce could not risk getting her killed in the middle of it all, he could never live with himself seeing Betty in more pain. Bruce continued to hold Betty, feeling at peace, feeling her hand on his cheek. This could not last forever, they would never get their moment to shine, to be in love because of The Hulk.

“Slow down Betty”, Bruce said with a smile. “Let’s go inside and talk”m he said before the both of them went inside straight to the living room, sitting down on the couch. “Ok…I got some explaining to do”, he started before continuing forward. “Ok…here it goes. The lab accident happened and all I could feel was myself changing…turning into something then I black out before waking up in some place of the woods. I came back to the lab and saw all the damage. I saw a video tape and saw myself…but not really myself but changing into…The Hulk”, he said before stopping and sighed, holding onto Betty’s. “I heard about what happened so I visited you in the hospital. You were asleep but then your father came and warned me to stay away from you. So I ran away and never came back” , he said, finishing his story and looking up at Betty.“I’m sorry Betty for hurting you and I know you think I should not apologize but I have to. I hurt you, your father and others. I just blame myself for everything”, he told Betty

[Betty Ross]

Betty could never figure out how to stop rambling she tried everything but Bruce never seemed to care. He greeted her with a smile and that got her to actually stop talking and hearing him tell her to slow down she silently sighed and when he suggested to go inside she nodded and locked the door behind him. Since she did not trust anyone around here, Bruce was the only one she trusted. But sitting down she heard what he said about the hulk and her eyes showed shock but never fear. Looking down at his hands she silently sighed.

"I am so sorry Bruce, with everything that has happened I am just glad your alive. I am sorry father would not let you come visit me, he needs to realize I am not his baby girl any more. He hates me dating you and if he catches wind you are the hulk he will do everything more in his power to keep us apart. But I am not going to let him any more, Bruce I love you and I want to be with you no matter what. You are my everything and without you I would be a real mess"

She admitted to him much she did love him, would do anything for him. And she did believe him about the hulk situation. He would never lie or say something like this unless he was sure. Stroking his hand with her own fingers she gazed into his eyes, fear never entered her not even for a second. She had no idea if she would ever see him turn herself but she wondered how he would react. How would the hulk react to her and it made her wonder something, so looking up at him she smiled a little.

"I do not know how the hulk will view me, but I figure I will meet him at some point. But you come to me, screw what my father says or threatens. He will never separate us, not even your condition can do that. I will do everything In my power to help you, I love you Bruce Banner"

[Bruce Banner]

No matter how many times Bruce screwed up, he could never get anyone’s approval. His father would always think of him as nothing. Betty though was different, coming off as always beautiful but strong, not letting her guard down. Bruce was always amazed watching Betty. Every night before the incident, he had dreams and fantasy’s about her when they’re alone together in a room. Always the chemistry, the love and tension would take over before reaching that release. What’s going on now is no dreams or fairy tales. Not everyone has a perfect life. No one’s perfect, not Bruce, not Betty, not even The Hulk. Bruce did not know about Hulk viewed Betty but he remembered something about Hulk touching her. Not in a violent way but more of comfort, it’s like The Hulk was not all that terrifying and scary to Betty. Maybe The Hulk can do some good and make things better. Once she was done, Bruce looked into her eyes before kissing Betty softly before pulling back.

“I love you too Betty and to be honest…I feel like I don’t deserve you after all I have done. I just don’t want you to get harmed…but you don’t care about that because of what you see…in me”, he said to her. It was one thing to judge someone based upon their actions, but the ones that know you best. These two did not know each other that long but once they met…they clicked together. Betty loved Bruce’s charm and how he always made a discovery. Bruce loved everything about Betty and he didn’t what to do without her. Ross would be in a fit right now and provoking Bruce without not stopping, pushing it way too far. “I know I can’t stay long Betty but I promise that I will call you and even visit you here in the cabin so we can spend time together”, promising her that and doing everything he can to do just that. Though Ross will be on his tail every time but there’s always The Hulk. “But I was wondering….if we can spend the night together…just the two of us Betty", he suggested and smiled at her.

[Betty Ross]

Betty listened to what he said but then remembered she had seen the hulk he actually touched her, she could not believed she forgot about it. Looking into those eyes of his she silently sighed and was complete when Bruce was around, right now she did not really care about what anyone thought. The only opinion she liked and accepted was Bruce's. And she heard every little thing he said and squeezed his hands a little bit, it was a tender touch because she was such a tender person. Her father never understood her, though her mother did of course.

"I just remembered Bruce I did bump into the hulk and he slowly knelt down so he was not so big compared to me. And taking his finger he stroked my cheek, and did not feel that he wanted to hurt me. There was no aggressiveness in him, and it confused me since I know people said he was a monster. But I do see you in ways no one else did, everyone sees the monster but I see the man. And yes Bruce if you want to spend the night together you can stay here all night or as long as you want"

She said with a rather sweet look on her face, she had no idea what he had in mind. Since they had yet to make love, and really Betty was still a virgin because she never liked any of her ex boyfriends enough to have sex with them. Since really Betty was beyond her fathers understanding and she just did not give a damn about her dad. Looking into his eyes, never letting her eyes drift. She felt his closeness and was prepared for what ever he wanted, kissing his hands she was ready and waiting for his reply.

[Bruce Banner]

So The Hulk wasn’t a monster after all, he had feelings for Betty and cared a great deal about her. Is Ross hear that, he would flip and never suggest The Hulk for his daughter or anyone else. Bruce could feel Betty’s closeness and kissing his hands, waiting for his next move. Bruce did not know what to do but just bring her close and hold her in his arms. All he wanted to do was protect Betty and make her feel more loved but The Hulk could never do that. They could not always be like this forever, no more normal things that couples do everyday. Life sucks and it does, but Bruce could not go back to the past and undo any damage. If he did, none of this would ever happened and there would be no more Hulk. Banner can go back to what he does and would not be a ginny pig to government. His life with Betty would be a whole lot easier but she knew as well they can’t always be like this. She needs something else to go on with her life and move on.

But this was Betty, the most beautiful woman Bruce laid eyes upon. He could feel this connection between him and her, like they could never break a part. Bruce looked into Betty’s eyes and cupped her chin softly, bringing her face towards his. He leaned in and kissed Betty passionately before kissing her neck and shoulders, if they were going to do it…then tonight would be the perfect opportunity. The perfect opportunity to show Betty his love in a physical but lovingly way. Whatever happened, they can deal with it together but all Bruce wanted was Betty Ross. "Betty…let’s go upstairs into the bedroom. I think it’s time we…go to the next level…if you want”, he hinted and suggested. He squeezed her hand softly and looked into her eyes. He would not pressure Betty into doing this but tonight can be their night to go all the way until they get to their point. Placing his hand against her cheek, he stroked it softly before hearing her answer.

[Betty Ross]

Betty looked at him and was rather happily about what he wanted to do, when he said he wanted to take the step further if she wanted, her smile grew very bright. She had been ready to make love to him for the longest time, but was waiting for when he would be ready. When he suggested to go up into her bedroom she nodded to her and stroked his jaw line and looked into his eyes seeing everything he wanted. It was written on his face and she loved him more then anything and everything, so she motioned for him to follow.

"Alright Bruce that sounds wonderful, I am ready to make love to you. I have been but never brought it up, I figured that you would ask me when you thought the time was right. And this is a very nice place to do it, something that we both will be able to remember. Course anything to do with you Bruce I remember in exact detail, since I am good with things like that. I am just glad that you are here with me now Bruce. You are everything in a man I have ever wanted"

She said and headed for her room she kicked off her shoes and sat down on the bed, waiting for him to come up and to make the first move. Or perhaps he would have her do it, she just did not know right then.

[Bruce Banner]

"And you are everything in a woman I want and love even more", he said to Betty, watching her slip off her shoes and sitting on the bed waiting for Bruce. Banner took off his jacket and his shoes before joining Betty on the bed. It's been awhile since Bruce made love and having it with Betty is the best thing to happen. As Bruce sat on the bed, he looked right at Betty and kissed her passionately on the lips before going straight to her neck, attacking it. He did not waste time but taking it slowly so he wouldn't rush. Bruce knew Betty wanted this to be special and he will make it right. He was told by his dad that he was nothing and will remain nothing. Banner did not know if it was the abuse or something in his system talking but his father was no longer on this planet. Bruce did not care about what people thought about him. The only person that cared about Bruce was Bruce himself.

Laying her down softly and gently, Bruce continue to please Betty with kisses on her neck while removing items that were in the way. Suddenly he could feel tension and stress coming on to him as he groaned...not in pleasure but in pain. Bruce stopped and stood up quickly. "I'm sorry" he said to Betty, closing his eyes, putting his face in his hands trying to breathe normal as the tension went away but only for a little bit. "Something's not right Betty. When I started going further it's like I couldn't control myself and I would loose control", he explained as he looked at Betty. "If we continue all it will do is bring The Hulk out and I can't put a hold on him. I don't want to get you hurt" he said and sighed, he should of seen this coming before going head over heals with the woman he loves. "You understand right?", he asked and Bruce hope she did. Betty should not push Bruce over the edge...it's not a good idea.

[Betty Ross]

Betty let him do what he wanted with her and moaned loudly when he began to attack her neck. She bit her lip and felt how much he was loving her, running her fingers into his hair and her smiled never faded from him. But she noticed something was not right with him, and when he pulled away she knew he was upset. Hearing what she did she smiled a bit. The way she looked at him was kind and understanding, she loved him more then anything and would always stay with him even if they could never be physical.

"It's alright Bruce, maybe one day we can go farther. But I understand Bruce, you want to protect me and I will help you and try to figure out how to control the big guy. I am happy being with you Bruce and everything will be okay, if you like we can hold each other if you like. That shouldn't cause any kind of problems, at least I would not think it would any way. But we can do what you feel comfortable with Bruce you know me I am happy as long as you are happy Sweet heart"

[Bruce Banner]

Bruce smiled at Betty and just kissed her forehead."Thank you for understanding Betty and yeah, we can hold each other but first we should change into some night clothes. I'm getting pretty tired", he told them as the two of them later on changed before getting ready for bed. As they closed their eyes and went to sleep, Bruce held onto Betty, bringing her closer into his arms.

Throughout the night Bruce slept peacefully with Betty feeling comfort between just him and her. Though as he slept Banner knew what he had to do next in his life. If he wanted to have a normal life and to not have Ross on his behind every single time...he had to do it...getting rid of The Hulk for good. How would he do it though? By finding a cure, even if it would take him moths...years to get it done

The next morning, Bruce opened his eyes and yawned before kissing Betty's lips. "Good morning Betty" he said softly to her. "I take it you slept well last night", he told her before smiling and holding Betty in his arms still.

[Betty Ross]

Betty had such a wonderful night, for the first time in such a long time she was content. And she did not even remember falling asleep, first they were talking and now she felt Bruce's lips on her own lips and she smiled looking into his eyes. Hearing what he said she nodded to him and stroked his cheek. She knew he would need her now more then anything, and if her father caught wind of him she would protect him as much as she could. She may not have super powers, but knew people to do anything for him.

"Morning Bruce, Yes I did sleep like a baby. I don't even remember falling asleep, I just remember talking to you and when I opened my eyes it was morning. Are you hungry? I can make us some breakfast if you like" Betty loved to cook for him, since she did not get to do it a lot. She enjoyed making him breakfast it was rather fun to take care of someone she loved. Since she was not able to take care of someone since she was a little girl. Part of her wanted to be a nurse, but didn't go that route.

[Bruce Banner]

Bruce nodded his head in response to Betty's question about breakfast. Bruce likes it when Betty cooks for him and takes good care of her lover. He could see that Betty wanted to do so much more in her life. She's already a biochemist scientists, but maybe Betty wants to be a nurse. She would do very well in that department. The two of them got up from bed and head downstairs into the kitchen. "Anything would be nice Betty so I don't mind what you make for us", he told her with a smile. He knew Betty would not burn up the kitchen or set it on fire so she's good. While she made breakfast, Bruce looked out the window and saw the clear blue sky, the sun out shinning. The day looked great for a walk out of the cabin or maybe if they found a lake, they could go swimming, just having fun. But they had to be careful out there because there is no telling what can happen, they might just run into Ross and his Hulkbusters.

He walked away from the window and sat down at the table while Betty continue to make breakfast. Now was a good time to tell her his plans moving forward. "You know Betty while we were sleeping last night...I was thinking about it....and I have decide to get ride of the Hulk", he told her and looked Betty right in the eyes, he meant business and meant what he said. "I can't keep having him forever in me Betty because all he's brought so far is nothing but pain and misery to others...even you", he said, explaining his part to her. "If you don't want to find a cure for me then I understand where you are coming from but I like for us to work together. All I want....is to be with you, have a family and live in a world where we won't be bothered or treated differently. We will never get that life as long as The Hulk is in me", he told her straight out and said his piece. Bruce sat back in the chair and looked at Betty, wondering what she would say or react to this.

[Betty Ross]

Betty smiled at him and nodded happily to him, she walked on over and began to get some things to make an omelet and put some toast in the toaster and began to brew some coffee as she was humming happily. Even though they could not be physical she still loved him. There was more to a relationship then just the sex but something told her that Bruce was very unhappy right now. Which was understandable because of how he was. She put some egg and cheese into what she was making and got some bacon starting to cook as well.

But then before she knew it she slowly stopped hearing what he said, and slowly turned looking at him. Placing her hands on the counter she did not know what to say to him, until he was fully finished. She slowly looked up at him and reached over placing her hand on his and squeezed it. Looking into his eyes her other hand to his cheek as she loved him so much it almost hurt her. He was everything she had ever wanted in a man. And now he needed her more then anything and she would be there.

"Bruce what ever you want I will help you with, if you want to get rid of the hulk then I will help you. But the hulk is part of you now, how can you get rid of it without killing yourself? And I have not been hurt Bruce, you never hurt me. But I guess in time we will see, but I will help you. No matter what anyone says we are in this together, alright Bruce?" She said kissing him softly and looking into his eyes, she loved him more then life itself it was amazing how much.