Tony isn't good with stability either, and he can see the resistance in Bruce's expression. The way that he pulls back, because Tony is pushing far too close. He knows he is, and he's not pulling back. They both have problems with permanence. He's come this far, though, and he's not ready to stop.

"You won't hurt me. I promise."

He even smiles, because he knows how stupid that sounds, but it's what he knows is true. Bruce and the Hulk won't hurt him. Sometimes, he thinks he really does understand the Hulk. It's a stretch and a lot of assumption on his part, but he believes it. Because if it weren't for the Hulk, he wouldn't even be there.

Tony leans in and closes the distance between them. Lips brush softly over Bruce's, inviting him to do more than touch, even though he's already done so much. Maybe it's Bruce's hand over his reactor that makes him push for more. He just suddenly finds that he can't hold himself back from pressing close and urging Bruce to return that kiss.

It wouldn't be the first time he dabbled in false hopes.

"We'll be okay," he murmurs. "It's you and me. We'll be okay."