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Peter felt an immense relief run through his heart. His father surely must have seen the way John treated and threatened him. He would help him show the real face of John to his Dad. The boy ran towards Steve and hugged him tightly "Pops! I'm so glad you're here"

Steve noticed the boy was shaking and worry filled his heart "Pete are you okay?" Peter pulled back and wiped the tears that shone in his eyes "You saw him right? That man is bad... you saw how he threatened to send me away from Dad and how much he hates me"

"What?"

Peter's voice became all squeaky and loud "Pops we've to tell Dad about him! He's not what he seems to be. We've to..."

Steve caught Peter's arm and scowled at him "Peter stop!" he saw him flinch at the raised voice and felt guilty but he steeled himself for what he was going to say next "You need to stop all this"

Peter narrowed his brows "Stop what Pops?"

"Telling lies kid. Stop trying to create problems in your father's life"

Peter's eyes widened in disbelief

Steve's shoulders hunched "I know you want us to be together but it's not going to happen...never. So please baby.. stop lying about John and try to accept the reality"

Peter took a step back feeling heartbroken "You don't believe me?" Steve ran a hand on his face "Buddy you've been trying all sorts methods to bring me and Tony together. How I can believe you're telling the truth"

"But I am!" Peter protested with trembling lips "Pops please believe me...John is not the right man for Dad"

"Neither am I" Steve confessed with a low voice and it broke Peter's heart all over again "Coming back was a huge mistake. I thought I could make things right but I'm too late" he took Peter's hand in his "I'm so happy I got a chance to meet you and I won't ever let you go again. I already lost Tony but I'm not going to loose you too"

"Pops please listen to me. I..." Peter heard a loud screech and saw Tony park the car not a couple of feet away from them. The man glared at Steve for few seconds and then looked at Peter with a small smile. Steve nudged his son forward "Go with him baby. I promise I'll come and get you soon"

"But..." Peter looked at Steve with pained expression but his father kept a steady hand on his lower back as he pushed him towards Tony's car "It's been a long night. Go get some rest okay. Remember I love you"

Peter bit his lips hard and gave a small nod "I love you too Pops" he then got inside the car where Tony was waiting for him "Are you okay?"

Peter nodded

"I was so worried when John called me and said you were at his house"

Peter's eyes widened. John had specifically told him not to tell Tony about his meeting yet he himself made a call to his father? That jerk! Now he also knew John surely must have lied about their conversation.

"We'll talk about it in the morning. Let's just go home okay"

Peter closed his eyes and let his head drop at the side of the window. Damn his life was a mess.

NEXT MORNING

Peter woke to a very uncomfortable feeling. A rough and large hand was constantly slapping his leg, followed by a loud irritating voice "Get up bug. I don't have time for this shit all day"

Peter snapped his eyes open at the rude and unknown voice. Panic tried to force his way into his chest when he saw John standing next to his bed. He scrambled away from the man and winced when his back hit the backboard "What.. What are you doing here?"

John glared at Peter and was about to say something when they heard footsteps nearing the room indicating Tony was heading inside. And just like that, Peter saw the sudden change in John's face expression. His hard gaze was replaced by soft eyes and warm smile "Good morning Peter. Did you sleep well?"

Peter blinked and stared at the man. He couldn't believe this man who wore a fake smile on his face. John made space for Tony who moved to sit next to Peter "Good morning Pete"

Peter kept staring at the two adults. Tony understood his confusion so he took his hand in his and rubbed his thumb softly "I know you are surprised to see John but I told you before about us right..So.. umm... he moved in with us"

Peter's heart started beating wildly. The man was actually going to stay with them. Someone who hated him so much

"I hope you give him a chance kid. You'll see he's a nice guy. I'm sure you two will get along well"

Peter glanced at John who smirked evily at him and felt a fearful shudder run through his body. Tony leaned in and kissed Peter's forehead "I called at school and told him you're not feeling well so you can take a break and rest"

"But..."

"It was John's idea. You went through so much last night. He suggested you should take a day off and relax"

Peter wanted to punch the man

"I'll go make breakfast for us" John annouced leaving the room but not before eyeing Peter venomously. Tony who had ofcourse missed the eye contact between them, spoke to his son softly "See that? He's nice right? I know it will take time to forget your... Pops but everything is going to be alright"

Peter could do nothing but stare at his father feeling utterly helpless

TWO DAYS LATER

"Good morning Dad" Peter came into the kitchen where he saw Tony was pouring orange juice in the glass while John flipped pancakes, all the while chatting happily with his father "Good morning Kiddo" said Tony and motioned his head towards John. Peter faught the urge to roll his eyes as he greeted the other adult "Good morning John" he mumbled

John the oscar winning actor, came forward with a huge grin and placed a hand on Peter's shoulder "Good morning Peter" he squeezed little harder making the young boy wince in pain. Peter's eyes flicked towards Tony who was busy setting the plates

Tony placed a plate near him along with the orange juice "John made your favourite pancake"

Peter briefly glanced at John who was silently proud of his action. He totally understood what the man was trying to do. First he will get in good books of Tony, showing how much he cares for him and then wait for the right moment to rip him away from his father's life. The teen also knew it was no use telling his father about John. Steve didn't believe in him so why would Tony. He would have handle the situation in his own way and he was so ready for this

Peter too wore a sweet fake smile "Oh Wow that's..." he then made a face and wrapped an arm around his stomach. The boy groaned loudly doubling over "Ooooohhh"

Tony's eyes widened as he caught his son's arm to support him "Pete? Hey what happened? Are you okay?"

"Daddy..." Peter purposely called out Tony like he use to do when he was small "...something hurts here..." he pointed at his stomach

John frowned

"Sit down baby" Tony gently guided Peter on the chair and ran a hand on his hair "How bad is it hurting? Do you want me to call the doctor? No wait...maybe I should just take you to hospital"

Peter shook his head "It's not that bad but...don't think I can eat pancakes...sorry"

John's frown deepened

"It's okay kiddo" Tony looked at John apologetically who forced a smile. Peter then pointed at the box of cornflakes "Can I have a small bowl of that?"

Tony nodded "Ofcourse Pete. Actually you should eat something more healthy. Steve always said..." he froze mid sentence and turned to look at John "Sorry.. I didn't mean..."

"It's okay" said John and left the kitchen

Peter had to physically stop himself from bursting into laughter. It looked like John was about to explode into tiny bubbles. His plan worked. Not only he wouldn't have to eat his stupid pancakes but he got his father to relive a memory he shared with Pops. Totally win win situation for him "Ah...Dad?"

"Yeah"

"Cornflakes please"

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