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When Peter woke up next morning, he was feeling much better. His fever was gone and his ribs were hurting less. Also he could move easily without wincing every five minutes. Currently the boy staring at the ceiling of the room he was provided, mind swirling with tons of thoughts, some of them even scared him.
Peter flicked his eyes on the one picture of Tony and Steve that he actually liked the most. The couple were on some kind of park bench with Tony sitting down while Steve had his arms wrapped around his neck as he stood behind him, both smiling at the camera. A smile graced on his face seeing them look so happy together. They were good people. Someone who didn't take advantage of him.
Peter turned to his side and bunched the covers in his palm, pushing back his bad memories. Steve was a nice man but he particularly enjoyed Tony's company more. There was something about the man that made him feel safe. Wouldn't it be great if he would...
Peter crushed the thought even before he could form into full sentence. What was he thinking? He didn't deserve them. He needed to get his mind straight. After all Russell was still out there and he needed cash to pay his debts. The teen glanced at the bag Steve had brought clothes from his place and got up from the bed. Taking a quick look around he grabbed a sliver frame, small table lamp which looked expensive and a old antique statue. He then stuffed the items in his bag and covered them with his clothes "This won't do.. I need more"
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"Hmmm...smells delicious Tony" Steve entered in the kitchen inhaling fresh pancakes. His hand extended to take a bite but Tony smacked him "Aww! What was that for?"
"It's for the kid" Tony replied with a smile, picking up chocolate sauce from the shelf "Kids like chocolate right? I think Peter will love my chocolate pancake"
Steve crossed his arms with a small pout "Hello! Let me introduce myself. Steve Stark Rogers, your lawfully wedded husband?"
Tony rolled his eyes at his husband's dramatics "I know who you are and yes I've made breakfast for you too"
"Thats really sweet of you to not starve me for the day" said Steve taking a place on a chair eyeing Tony who looked in exceptionally good mood "Someone's happy"
Tony shrugged "It's a good day. Peter is feeling lot better and his fever is gone so yeah, that makes me happy"
"And I thought I brought happiness in your life"
Tony raised his eyebrows "Seems like someone's jealous"
"He's the one who's getting pancakes" replied Steve and received a laugh from his husband "Wait how do you know Peter is feeling better?"
"I checked him the first thing in the morning. Mini Godzilla was sleeping like a baby"
Steve smiled. He liked this new change in Tony. He could see his face bright and eyes shine with love. He has seen him happy many times but this? This was totally different. It was like suddenly Tony had become a father. His heart nearly skipped a beat at the thought.
"Hey could you put bread in the toaster. I'm almost done with these, after that we three can have breakfast"
Steve blinked back from his thoughts and got up taking two slices of bread from the packet. He dropped them inside the toaster and was about to press the main switch when a pair of hands pushed him with full force "Watch out!"
Steve stumbled straight into Tony's side knocking the pan out of his hand and on the floor, making a mess. Both the men caught each other before they could fall and looked at Peter with wide eyes "Peter? What are you doing? Why did you push Steve?"
Peter pointed at the loose wires on the toaster "The wires are loose. It could have shocked you"
Steve went to check and saw the wires were indeed loose from the toaster "He's right" he said looking at Tony
"You saved his life" Tony wrapped Peter in his arms "Thank you kid"
Peter's breath hitched at the sudden warmth. Why did it feel so good? He again pushed back his emotions and pulled away "Yeah...okay...Whatever"
Steve too came forward and squeezed Peter's shoulder "Thanks Peter"
"I'm..I'm hungry" Peter changed the topic feeling extremely awkward "I need food to survive one more day with you guys"
"Poor kid" Steve sighed dramatically while Tony laughed and went to set the table. When both the adults looked busy Peter slowly grabbed three silver spoons and quickly pocketed them.
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"Where are we going?"
Tony looked in the rearview mirror and changed the gear "Well it will take another hour for Steve's shift to get over so I thought maybe we could see this place before we go for lunch"
"And that would be?" Peter prompted and saw Tony grin proudly which made him frown "Seriously old man, tell me where the fuck are we going?"
Tony threw a quick glare at Peter "Why are you so grumpy and unhappy all the time?"
"It's none of your business"
Tony gave out a low sad sigh "There is this new science museum. It is yet to open but the owner is close friend of mine so I got us special permission"
Peter stared at Tony "Tell me you're not kidding"
Tony rolled his eyes "Am not. So do you wanna go or want me to steer the wheels in other direction?"
"I never said no" Peter spoke in low voice. He added after few seconds "Thank you"
Tony's smiled broadly "You're welcome kid"
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"Hey slow down kid!"
Peter grinned as he picked up his pace towards the theater. After they had lunch, it was Steve's idea to watch a movie together. The two adults saw how happy it made the kid and it was worth the high price they had to pay for the tickets "You two should work out more. Those gray hairs are really doing a number on you" he laughed taking his seat
Tony panted lightly "In my defense I ate too much at lunch. Let it get digest and then I'll show you what these gray hairs can do"
Peter snickered "What's your defense Mr I-fight-with-criminals-all-day?"
Steve glared half heartedly and sat down next to Tony "I had a long day. Babysitting a teenager takes a lot from oneself"
Peter threw a popcorn on Steve
Steve threw a popcorn on Peter
Tony hushed them both "Will you two grow up or should I kick you both out of this place"
Peter giggled
Tony liked the sound of it. Very much.
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"It was Mrs Hopkins. She's coming tomorrow morning at ten to pick you up" Steve hung up and informed Tony and Peter as they headed back home
None of them replied
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Tony pushed the door open to Peter's room and smiled at the sleeping boy. The day had left him exhausted so it barely took ten minutes for him to fall asleep as soon as they returned home. He walked inside and checked whether the window was closed so Peter wouldn't get cold. He adjusted the covers around him and turned off the lights. He even made sure to leave a jug of water incase the boy got thirsty at night.
"Tony?"
Tony turned around to see Steve standing at the door. He rubbed a hand at the back of his head "I was just making sure Peter was okay" he said in heavy voice
Steve's voice cracked as he looked at his husband with glassy eyes "Tony don't do that"
"Do what?"
"You're getting attached to the kid. You know he's going to leave tomorrow right?"
Tony's eyes hardened at Steve's words. He glanced at Peter one more time and took a deep breath. He caught Steve's wrist and dragged him to the living room "Tony? What's wrong?"
Tony let go of Steve's hand and looked at him straight in the eyes "I want him... I want Peter"
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