Tony looks down at the teen in his arms, looking much younger asleep with tear tracks still on his face from his punishment. Sighing softly he lightly shakes the boy awake.

"Pete, hey Peter. You need to wake up buddy, dinner will be here in five minutes."

The boy makes a non-committal noise and presses himself further into Tony's chest, "mm not hungry"

Tony stands up forcing the boy to do the same despite his mumbled protests, "c'mon underoos, dinner at the table, uncle Rhodeys here. Don't you want to meet Nat and Bruce?"

When Peter's face turns a brilliant shade of red Tont realises what the problem is. "Peter, they won't mention it. I promise. Go and get washed up then go to the kitchen for dinner okay? I'll talk to them, I'm sure Rhodey will help you with the washing up after as well."

Nodding sulkily Peter left the office and made his way to his bedroom avoiding the lounge as he did so. Walking into his bathroom he washed his face but it was still slightly blotchy from crying and he knew he wouldn't be able to hide it. Knowing if he wasn't back in the lounge within five minutes Tony would come and get him he quickly changed into a pair of sweatpants but it did very little in reducing the pain in his bum. With a last look in the mirror he left his bedroom for dinner and walked down the hall to the lounge.

Bruce looked up as Peter entered and immediately saw the boy had been crying but a quick look at Tony told him not to draw attention to it. "Hi. Peter isn't it?" he asked as he stood up extending a hand to the teen "I'm Bruce."

Oh my god. Bruce Banner is speaking to me. Bruce Banner who probably knows I just got my ass handed to me by Iron Man is talking to me! Peter thought to himself. Unable to form words he just opened his mouth several times before giving a shaky nod as he shook the outstretched hand. "n-nice to meet you…Dr Banner…you're photo is on the wall at school…umm" A hand comes down on his shoulder and he instantly relaxes leaning back slightly into Tony, although careful not to put any pressure on his undoubtedly still red ass.

Bruce watches transfixed as the kid relaxes almost entirely into Tony. His friends face seems to light up when looking at the child despite the fact he had punished him not even an hour before. "Call me Bruce, no need for titles, from what Tony has been telling me you'll be a science bro in no time." He watches the boy's face flush red in embarrassment.

"yeah…that sounds really cool, thank you...Bruce. I can't wait."

Tony moves his hand from the kids shoulder and ruffles his hair "of course you will be waiting at least ten days though won't you Pete, and you will have supervision"

Ugh Tony is sooo uncool. Peter thinks to himself, how could he do that to me in front of Dr Banner, in front of the Hulk. "Yes sir" he grumbles realising Tony probably wanted an answer. He then immediately excuses himself as Pepper calls him to set the table for dinner.

Nat sits herself down at the table watching the people around her, it feels so domestic. She is swiftly joined by Tony, Bruce and Rhodey as Peter and Pepper place the last take away dishes on the table before joining them.

Peter flushes as he sits down, his wince undoubtedly noticeable to their guests, he can feel Black Widows eyes on him and resolutely keeps his eyes on his plate.

Tony allows conversation to flow naturally but can't help but notice Peter's silence, it's probably embarrassment at his situation but he couldn't find it within himself to feel for the boy, he knew what he was doing was wrong and got caught so suffered the consequences. "So Pete, Nat and Bruce are going to be staying here, on the floor below. I was thinking you could do some training with Nat if you want."

Peter's jaw dropped and he looked up from his plate for the first time eyes darting between Tony and the mentioned woman. "ummm…I guess…if that's okay with you Miss Black Widow"

He hears his uncle Rhodey snort beside him at the title and his lips quirk at his following hiss of pain, he probably received a kick from Pepper, it happens most times he comes over for dinner to be honest.

"Nat is fine kid."

"Thank you…this is so cool…"

Before the kid can continue babbling and probably embarrass himself further Rhodey asks him about school. She noticed the uncle Rhodey title as soon as the boy used it and made eye contact with Bruce, they would be discussing this development later without a doubt. Perhaps it is some sort of subtle encouragement, Tony's paternal actions are almost impossible to miss, the boy was clearly spanked while they were sent downstairs and with the way he kept screwing his face up she wouldn't be surprised if his mouth was washed out. That was much more of a surprise to be honest, who'd have thought it, Tony Stark being against swearing.

She watched as the boy seemed to relax, he still shuffled slightly in his seat trying to find a comfortable way to sit but he began engaging in conversation with Bruce over science. After finishing her meal she stood and scraped her plate into the bin, before she could move to wash it Peter intercepted her.

"I'll do it." He muttered embarrassed. "It's a rule, I've got it"

She looks down at him smiling slightly and gives him a wink "I'll scrape, you wash, your uncle Rhodey looks like he's drying kid"

Peter grins up at her, who knew Black Widow could be so cool.

"Ugh is everyone going to undermine my punishments?" Tony cries dramatically as he throws his arms into the air. The three ignore him and make quick work of the dishes before going back into the lounge where everyone is sitting.

Peter drops himself down on the sofa but can't contain the slight hiss of pain he lets out as he does so. Before he has a chance to think he feels hands around his waist pulling him up and finds himself back on Tony's lap ass between his legs once more. Half-heartedly struggling to get away, he doesn't want to look like a baby in front of Bruce and Nat after all, he quickly realises Tony won't be letting him move anytime soon and settles himself down to rest on his chest. "You're so uncool" he murmurs to the man quietly gaining and startled laugh from Pepper on Tony's other side.

Bruce can't help but smile at the domestic scene opposite him, Tony, his arm around Pepper sitting on the sofa with Peter on his lap curled up with his head resting where the arc reactor used to reside almost asleep. He reaches a hand out which is immediately taken by Nat, how glad he is to be home.