Hey guys. I know, it's been a while. Sorry about that. Just writers block is all.
Still, I hope this can make up for it. This one is inspired by yet another Pinterest pin I found.
I own nothing of Marvel at all. But I do hope you enjoy.
#3- The Usual
"Dude, I so want your life right now!"
"No, you don't. Believe me. You have your parents, you have more time for yourself. You have normalcy."
"But you're – !"
Peter shushed him as they looked over their shoulders to see no one eavesdropping on them before grabbing him friend and pulling him quickly away.
"Sorry!"
"My life is not normal. I barely catch a break as it is. I'm just lucky I get some decency in my new life; like school and us still hanging out."
"But dude, you're a superhero. You got those powers, you got the suit, you're friends with the Avengers now!"
Peter bashfully grinned, rubbing the back of his neck. All day, Ned kept rambling on about the topic that is Peter's new life. And Peter, wanting to make sure no one else found out his secret suddenly, he had to keep reminding Ned to keep it down. Of course, MJ was the only one that was really starting to suspect it. Fortunately, she didn't call him out on it upfront and instead called them both weirdos before returning to her book on gender equality; ready to fight for rights.
"Yeah … I still can't believe it. You're still coming over this weekend, right?"
"I wouldn't miss it for the world! It's every fanboy's dream to meet the greatest heroes of our time, but to actually spend all weekend there … yes!" Ned jumped up, especially when they made it to the front steps of their school where every jump added more oomph. "I just want to say, again, thank you for bringing me into this amazing adventure that is your life and letting me be your guy in the chair and given me the chance to meet my heroes, so again, thank you!" Peter almost fell over when Ned hugged him too quickly.
"Okay, okay, I get it! I'm glad you're in this with me, buddy."
"I got your back, bro." They did their signature handshake. "See you later, Peter."
"Later, Ned." Ned was on his way back home and Peter reached the curb when he saw a familiar looking Audi parked near him and hurried over, already assuming Happy was here to pick him up. Though, he didn't get his usual heads up from the man during lunch like he always did. Maybe he forgot. Once Peter slid into the backseat and said hi while buckling in, he then realized something. Happy didn't forget. Cause the guy in the driver's seat wasn't Happy. When Peter finally looked up, he could only gape at an amused Tony looking at him.
"Shawarma?"
OOO
Both guys sat on a park bench, eating their takeout in a nice quiet spot at the park as they just talked about various things.
"It's as good as you remember?"
"Mm – hmm." Peter mumbled, occupied with chewing.
Tony took a bite in his, moaning. "Oh yeah. Never gets old."
"So, what's up?"
"Well, my meeting ended early, the whole team's gone out, and I missed you." Peter blushed pink and ducked his head, not seeing Tony's amused grin. "What? A dad can't spend time with his amazing son?" Peter peered through his loose hair strands, smiling bashfully. "My point exactly. So, how's school going?"
"Acing my classes, as usual." Peter shrugged.
"How's your guy in the chair?"
Peter chuckled. "Ned's fine. He and I are this close to finishing our Lego Finalizer ship!"
"Refresh my memory."
"It's Kylo Ren's flagship from The Force Awakens."
Tony just stared at him, pursing his lips in thought. "Don't think I don't know what you're talking about. I know your interests."
"Name five." Peter challenged.
"Star Wars, sci-fi in general, Legos, Delmars, hero worshiping me."
Peter almost choked on his sandwich bit and had to drink from his water bottle, coughing a bit before stuttering from embarrassment. "I – I – I've moved past that one."
"Uh-huh." Tony chuckled, slipping from his plastic soda cup.
"My fave Star Wars characters?"
"Vader cause he's a bad ass unlike me, R2 and BB-8 cause they're amazing and cute, and Chewie cause you want to hug the big softie so much."
"He's like a snuggie!"
"Moving on."
"Favorite fandoms?"
"Star Wars, Doctor Who, Star Trek, Big Bang Theory, a mix of a bunch of cartoon and anime shows that the list is too long to recount them all cause it goes on for infinity."
"Yeah, that list is long. Favorite heroes?"
"The whole team, myself included."
"My favorite people?"
"The team again, Mr. Delmar, Ned, MJ, your hot aunt, Happy, Pepper, but most of all me." Tony winked.
"Well yeah, you're like my dad now."
"Iron Dad you mean."
Peter smiled warmly and nodded. "Okay. Iron Dad."
"See? I know you like the back of my hand, kid. Same in reverse." His elbow tapped against Peter's. "Come on, fave music?"
"AC/DC, obviously."
"Child's play, alright. Least favorite subject?"
"Magic."
"Because …"
"It's just science you haven't solved yet." Peter joked.
"Key word meaning yet. Biggest accomplishment?"
"The arc reactor? The Iron Man suit? SI? Proposing to Pepper? Getting the team back together? Punching Ross square in the face?" If he recalled, back at the Raft before it sunk, Peter found out Tony knocked out Ross with a single hard punch breaking his nose after Cap got him. Every other thing he guessed at Tony shook his head so Peter thought it'd be that one.
"It helped me on the inside, but nope."
"Then what is it?!" Peter was truly stumped. He watched as Tony looked at him with warmth and love in his eyes.
"You."
Peter felt warm inside as Tony scooted closer to him. "M – M – M – Me?" Tony nodded. "Why?"
"Why not? Sure, my company, the Avengers, even Pepper means a lot but … you're so important to me. Pupil, intern, pal, hero" Tony counted with his fingers before leaning in to whisper in Peter's ear, "and spider son." He leaned back to add, "You're a quintuple fret."
"I don't think that's a thing."
"It is now. I say it's a thing. And my word is final."
Peter knew better than to push it so he just merely nodded. The next few minutes finishing up when Peter's eyes popped out.
"Ooh, we should have a movie marathon this weekend!"
"Another one?" Tony exasperated. Peter nodded quickly, making the genius shake his head, amusement on his face. "Oh alright. You're lucky I have a soft spot for you."
"Aw, you love me! Admit it!"
"I did, and I have many times before."
"Come on." Peter begged, pouting.
Tony groaned playfully before swishing his cup around. "I love you, kid. There, happy?"
Peter looked over his shoulder to see the old Avengers tower in the background, the faint A making him smile. "Very."
OOO
The weekend came and it was still an experience for Ned.
"Dude, I still got goosebumps!"
"For the hundredth time, Ned, you don't need to fan boy every time you're here."
"But Pete, this place is so monumental! The home of the Avengers! Which I'll be staying in for the whole weekend!"
"You might not again if you don't calm down." Peter pushed him lightly down the hall to get them back on track.
"Sorry."
"It's fine just … keep it down a notch, okay?"
They first went to Peter's room to change into their PJ's. As the nighttime came, both boys went to the living room with bed sheets and pillows, ready to make themselves comfortable before the endless mix of sci-fi madness would ensue when they stopped mid step when they saw Steve, Thor, Bruce in their PJ's lounging around from the couches to the carpet covered floor space. All three men heard startled gasps and looked up to see both boys before greeting them.
"Hey Peter."
"Hi Ned."
"Greetings my young friends!"
Peter couldn't stop staring whereas Ned snapped out of it to gaze admirably at the heroes.
"This is the greatest day of my life." Ned whispered excitedly. He quickly made his way over to the guys, chatting non stop about many questions he still had to ask.
"Uh, what's going on here?" Peter murmured. He wasn't expecting them, thinking they'd all be out or something.
"They may have found out about your little get together and wanted to join in." Peter felt an arm brush against his. He looked up to see Tony in just an AC/DC shirt and black sweatpants, arms full of soda bottles and bags of chips.
"You – They don't have to. It's – it's not that big of a deal." Peter tried reasoning.
"Nope! You can't retract for them! And they wanna be here, so stop worrying and follow moi, little spider." Tony clapped on Peter's shoulder before joining the others.
Peter couldn't help but marvel at the sight. His best friend hanging out with his new friends – eh, family's more like it – like it was an every day thing for him now. You know, the usual.
Huh. Guess it is.
Peter walked over just as Star Wars Episode I started. Steve and Thor sat on one couch and Tony and Bruce sat on the one opposite them as Peter and Ned sat on their man made beds and grabbed the bowl of chips and some soda, prepared for the long weekend ahead of them.
I honestly had no clue what to title this part.
Seriously, this one was hard to write. But, I did the best I could and that's all anyone can do. Especially since I don't want to make these parts so long because that takes even more time to do and I've kept you guys waiting long enough.
Next part is gonna be oh so cute! Until then, bye guys!
