Hurt
True to his word Steve convinced Bruce to allow Belle to be his assistant. He wasn't for it at first but Belle was a surprisingly good assistant. She took notes without being asked, organized his things, scheduled things, she made him lunch and tea, and made sure he took care of himself all the time. She even made Tony lunch. Although Belle wasn't good at the whole science thing, but she was very helpful and learning.
"Write that down, please." Bruce said to Belle as the chemicals reacted together. "How are things going?" He asked.
"What do you mean?" Belle said, she and Bruce often had small conversations while working.
"Well, you're working now. The guys say you're improving but you still don't talk to others and you're still avoiding Tony like the black plague."
"I do talk to others. Vision, Wanda, and I always say Hi to Sam." She countered back with a small smile on her face.
"What about Tony, though? You still don't talk to him unless you have to."
"Wanda and I are actually going out for lunch. I've already made yours, it's in the refrigerator actually, it's-" She was going to avoid that question for as long as she can.
"Belle." Bruce knew what she was doing, rambling until one of them forgot the question which she did not want to answer.
"I... I hurt him. I helped take his family away. I hurt him. I don't want to hurt him anymore... he looks like Howard, just like him. I hurt him too. I hurt Howard. I hurt the Stark family too much." Belle began to hold the clipboard to her chest and pace the floors he didn't stop her.
"He's already forgiven you Bucky as well. He doesn't trust you but he forgives you. You'd know this if you talked to him." Bruce said as she stopped and looked at him. He took the clipboard from her arm. "You're done for the day. You should tell Dr. Mays how you feel about Tony. Don't bottle everything up it's bad for you, trust me I know. Now go get ready for your lunch date." Belle smiled and thanked Bruce as the two went their separate ways until tomorrow.
Belle headed to her floor grabbing her wallet, Jacket, and telling the boys she was leaving. Barging right into Steve's room no warning for anyone.
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Belle walked in to see Bucky on his knees naked in front of Steve, his hands tied behind his back. Steve was groaning and moaning, his hands in Bucky's hair as he bobbed his head up and down. It took Belle a moment to comprehend what was actually happening by the time she did Bucky finally noticed her just standing there.
"Shit Steve, you forgot to lock the door."
"What?" Steve said still in the bliss of pleasure had yet to notice her.
"Steve." Bucky groaned, leaning back away from his dick.
"What... shit." Steve mumbled, finally noticing but Belle had finally got the strength to leave the room.
"WAIT!" She heard Bucky shout but she was long gone.
Not even waiting to hear what they had to say, Belle took off to the elevator. What the hell did she just see? No. Belle did not want to think about any of it any further or remember what she saw. She had a lunch date with Wanda. Composing herself she pushed the events to the back of her head and smiled. It's okay. Nothing weird just happened. It's all okay.
"What's wrong?" Wanda had taken Belle to a small diner not too far from the tower. It was cute and retro. They were half way through lunch when Wanda finally decided to comment on Belle’s noticeably changed behavior.
"You've been out of it since we left the tower. Did you hear what I just said?"
"You said 'Tony and Bruce should get over it and fuck each other in the a-word.'" Belle said, still staring off into space trying to forget everything she’s seen.
"Okay so you did hear me. What's wrong Belle?" Wanda reached across the table and took Belle's hand. She sighed she didn't want to tell Wanda but if she didn't say anything the scarlet witch would have just dipped into her head.
"I... I saw Bucky and Steve doing something. It felt familiar. But I felt hurt and kind of happy but also like I shouldn't have been watching. I-I don't know, I just... maybe I should just let them be. yeah, I'll just leave them alone. It's none of my business anyways. Wow you're very good at this Wanda maybe you should be my Therapist."
Wanda stared at her blankly, all she said was, "What's wrong?" and Belle just talked herself into feeling somewhat better. "Yeah, um, anytime."
After lunch the girls return to the tower and go their separate ways promising another lunch outing.
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"Hey, Belle." She jumped with a startle to see Tony standing behind her. "Sorry didn't mean to scare you."He chuckled at her expression. She was definitely startled."
"It's okay. I actually wanted to talk to you." The two began to stroll down the halls. "I ... I remember that night, but nothing before it. But I... that night hearing his name I felt - I - he was familiar he brought back feelings. And seeing you brought back the same feelings. But you're not Howdy. I'd like for us to go out to lunch so maybe you can jog my memory with yours."
"We knew two entirely different men, I’m telling you now. Lunch does sound nice though actually." Not knowing what to do after Belle just smiled and awkwardly waved at Tony. He chuckled as she ran away.
"She's not so bad." he murmured to himself as he turned to walk away.
"I'm still mad about my chin."
"Clint, get out of the air vents."
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As the elevator dinged Belle stuck her head out and made sure the coast was clear then took off running towards her bedroom and locking herself in.
Sitting on the couch Bucky and Steve watched the whole thing. Steve turned to Bucky. "I don't think she likes us anymore." He said, pouting a bit.
"Nah, she'll come around."
"Really?!" Steve was hopeful with Bucky's answer at first.
"No, we've got to talk to her."