Angsty stuff, building trust

[mmifa.livejournal.com]

Hello)
My first and last request was answered super-quickly, so I'm asking to make my day once more!
Recently I've been reading a lot of fluff and happy-going and -ending stories so now I crave for some angst. But with HE! /wince/ Sorry, I'm primitive like that.

I'm looking for slash, any pairing though Steve and Tony and Bruce are my favourites. Can be get-together or established.

Basically, I want some trust or self-esteem issues. It could be heavy - like being previously tortured or experimented on by military (Bruce). A bit lighter - like bad relationship in the past, not necessarily with abuse or non-con, maybe just not being appreciated and thinking he should always offer something in return. Wanna see how the couple deals with it, the other partner knowing all along or gradually finding out, doesn't matter.
Can be an AU without superpowers, 'm not picky)

Some examples:
Assume a Defensive Stance AO3, Clint/Bruce, Clint thinking himself being a good lay is the only thing he can offer and Bruce being wonderful and protective)
Red Against White AO3, Bruce/Tony, team finds out about Ross experiments )
Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be AO3, pre-Bruce/Tony, Stark drags Bruce out of the research facility, wary Bruce and awesome Tony. But there's no promised slash in the end, sniff ;( )
this grey house where I come from AO3, Steve/Tony, Tony's previous boyfriend was emotionally manipulative)

A bit weird but I hope you get the idea.
Plotty, longish and well-written are always a plus!

Talie

Comments

[melodyunity.livejournal.com]

I've been hesitant to suggest this because I'm not sure it's really what you're looking for, but I really enjoyed it, so what the heck. It's called Rainbow Sleeves (http://archiveofourown.org/works/539042) by Lucy. It's StarkSpangledBanner with a female Bruce. She has some self-confidence issues and some trust issues to work through. It's also a WIP.

Here's the author's summary: Bryce Banner is on uncertain ground as she accepts a job with Stark Industries after the Chitauri Invasion. Her footing slips even more when she realizes that Tony and Steve seem to be offering her a place in their newly-forming relationship. Having everything she never knew she wanted is a heavy burden, and when General Ross teams up with an old friend in a plan to either capture Bryce or simply drain her head of all the knowledge of her creation of the Hulk, it feels almost welcome. At least she's used to fighting.

[mmifa.livejournal.com]

Hmmm.
I try not to read WIPs, especially if they're good, and threesomes are not exactly my thing, but... I did say Bru(y)ce Tony and Steve were my favourites so, as you said, what the heck.
Thank you!
It's not abandoned, right? An active WIP?

[melodyunity.livejournal.com]

I'm desperately hoping it's not abandoned, but it hasn't been updated since November. :(

[mmifa.livejournal.com]

Damn... And here I was hoping... >_

[melodyunity.livejournal.com]

Yay! It's not abandoned after all! The author just posted a new chapter (http://archiveofourown.org/works/539042/chapters/1273580).