Nat's POV

-James...- I said closing the door of my office behind me.

When he saw me he stood, like if the chair was bruning or something and he couldn't stay sit.

-I can't believe it is really you- I said approaching.

He moved away.

-Don't you dare come closer. And I want another psychologist!- he said.

-I... You are right to be angry with me but... I swear I did my best to try to find you!- I said.

-Yeah sure- I said -You never liked me, I was so stupid to believe you!-.

I felt my eyes tearing but I couldn't cry in front of him.

-Let me... Let me at least be your psychologist- I said.

He nodded and sat back on the chair while I went to my desk and looked at his file on my laptop.

-You... You were a soldier? I thought your dream was to be a doctor- I asked.

-I left university when you left and joined the army- he said.

Here we go again, he was back as the old dark creepy guy.

He had all the rights to hate me but he should have at least given me the possibility to explain what happened.

-How is your aunt? Does she like her new job?- he asked.

-She does- I said -Ok, let's see why you are here... Trauma after being on the field-.

-Long story- he said.

-I see... How do you feel now?- I asked.

-Good- he said.

-You wouldn't be here if you were good- I said. -Do you sleep?-.

-Of course I do!- he said laughing.

-No nightmeares?-.

He didn't answer and he started to look scared.

-It's ok, take your time- I said.

-I... I have to go- he said and left.

Everything was normal, he would have been back a few days later for the next meeting.

I came back home that night more tired than usual, physically and emotionally.

As soon as I entered the room Groot, my dog, came to say hi.

I pet him on his head and he run towards the living room, where I found Bruce asleep on the sofa.

Bruce and I were together since when I moved to Los Angeles and we were living together since a few months.

He was a scientist and he worked a lot but always found time to stay with me.

I smiled and took a blanket but before I could put it on Bruce he woke up and smiled when he saw me.

-Sorry, I wanted to wait for you to come back but I fell asleep- he said.

-It's ok- I said sitting next to him -You must be tired-.

-I am never too tired for you- he said and we kissed.

I loved him, he was the kindest and sweetest person ever and he was always there for me.

-Nat...- he said kissing me and his hands touching me.

I sat on his lap, kissing him back with my hands on his shoulders.

-I love you so much- he said.

-I love you too- I said.

But in that exact moment a word came to my mind: James.

Author's note:
This is Groot ❤️ (the photo is not mine)

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