Chapter Two
That afternoon, Alec picked him up from school and told him that his parents were still away, but they would be home by Saturday morning.
"I'm gonna order in, I'm not much of a cook. Any preferences?" Alec asked as Peter tinkered with his web shooters.
"Pizza from Hot Stone." Peter suggested.
"That does sound good. What toppings do you like?" She wondered.
"Anything other than olives." Peter said and scrunched up his nose, Alec giggled.
"Ok, no olives. I'll get the works." While they waited for the pizza, Alec looked over some files.
"So, how was your meeting with Fury?" Peter inquiered, in an attempt to make small talk.
"It went well, he is sending me out on my first mission in three weeks." Alec told him as she thumbed through papers.
"Are you nervous? I know dad and pops deny it, but I can tell they are nervous every time they leave for a mission." Peter mused. He had never seen his fathers more scared than when one of them was late coming back from an assignment.
"A little, but I'm excited too." She confessed. The two ate dinner and watched The Dark Knight. Peter realized that Alec was actually pretty cool.
The next day was Saturday and Peter was woken up by Steve and Tony.
"Dad, pops?" Peter sat up and rubbed his eyes.
"Hey kiddo, we just got home." Steve said and ran his fingers through Peter's hair.
"Steve is going to make some pancakes." Tony told him. They left and Peter got dressed. Peter wasn't a little kid, but he still enjoyed Steve's special pancakes, he figured it was something he never would outgrow. Alec was in the kitchen making Orange juice. Steve finished up the first batch and loaded Peter's plate.
"We have a big day planned." Tony announced. "We're going to go see a movie and get some Thai food." Tony said excitedly.
"Dad... Pops, I overheard you guys talking the other day and I know you're going to tell me something… I'd rather just get it over with." Peter told them nervously.
"Ok Pete, let's go sit in the living room." Steve guided him to the couch, Tony sat on the other side of him, and Alec sat on the ottoman in front of him.
"As you have probably noticed, Alec has been spending a lot of time here." Tony started.
"Sometimes, two people realize they have more love to give and that they can love another person, while still loving each other." Steve added on.
"Your pops and I have realized that we both love Alec the same way that we love each other." Tony confessed. Peter was still confused, it didn't make sense… how could they be in love with each other and Alec at the same time?
"Peter, I love your dad and your pops more than anything. I want to be with them, but I also want you to be ok with that… with me." Alec stated.
"I…. um… I'm not sure what to say." Peter said, his head was spinning.
"It's ok Peter, take as long as you need to process." Tony patted his back in a comforting manor.
"It's a bit different, but I love you both and… Alec you're pretty cool. This is just going to take some getting used to." Peter declared, Alec smiled.
The weeks went by fairly normal, Peter was still getting used to seeing his dad and pops kiss Alec. He had found them cuddling in front of the tv one day and he thought it was pretty sweet. Alec moved in, and Peter was impressed by her incredible comic book collection. Then the morning of Alec's first mission came. Steve kissed Alec and gave her a tight squeeze.
"Ok, don't hog her." Tony scoffed and wormed his way between them to get a kiss.
"Hey!" Steve growled.
"Oh relax." Tony rolled his eyes and kissed Steve. Peter gave Alec a quick hug.
"Bye Alec."
"See you in a few days kid." She said and ruffled his hair.
"Bye doll."
"See you soon cupcake." Steve and Tony stole a few more kisses before Alec absolutely had to leave.
Then Alec didn't come home on time, Steve and Tony were worried. Peter was freaking out, he had just started liking Alec, and his dads were crushed. She finally returned, with a bullet in her side. They entered the Medbay and Peter hung back a little, he wanted to make sure she was ok, but for some reason he was afraid to get too close.
"I'm so glad you're ok." Tony expressed with tears in his eyes.
"We were worried sick." Steve stated. "We love you doll." Both men kissed her. Alec looked over at Peter.
"Bud, I'm ok. You can come over here if you want." Alec invited him closer. Peter cautiously made his way over. His eyes filled with tears and his chin started to quiver.
"Oh Pete, what's wrong?" She asked. Peter hugged her carefully and sobbed into the crook of her neck.
"I was so scared you weren't going to come home, mom." Peter hadn't meant to say it, it just slipped out, even though he hadn't known her long it felt right. He pulled away, searching her eyes for approval or discomfort. Her eyes teared up and she smiled at him.
"Peter, you don't have to call me that if you don't want to." She told him.
"I want to… It feels right… is that ok?" Peter wondered, he looked from Alec to his fathers.
"It's ok with us if it's ok with Alec." Steve assured him.
"It's perfectly fine with me bud."
One Year Later*
Peter webbed across the city to reach The Green Goblin's hideout.
"Peter, your mother is calling." Karen told him.
"I'm a little busy Karen." He said, trying to focus on where he was swinging.
"She seems upset." Karen added.
"Alright, put her through."
"Peter, the pizza is on its way. Where are you?" She asked.
"I'm a little caught up. Rain check?" He told her as he narrowly missed being hit by a bus.
"Ok, I'll save you a piece. Be careful bud."
"I will be, love you mom." He hung up and continued on. Peter felt bad about missing their pre-mission pizza dinner. It had become a tradition that they have Hot Stone pizza the night before any of them left on a pre-scheduled mission. Alec was going to be leaving for a month and this was the first dinner he was going to miss.
"Sorry mom." He mumbled to himself as he entered Goblin's lair.