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Steve rushed towards Peter and caught him in his arms "Peter! Hey what's wrong? Pete?" he cupped the boy's face, alarmed by the heat and blood dripping from the corner of his mouth "Oh my God... what's happening to you?"
Peter whimpered as another jolt of pain shot through his side. His eyes filled with tears and he grabbed Steve's arm for support "Pops... hurts.. s'much"
Steve checked everywhere for any open wound thinking maybe John had hurt his son before he came but couldn't find any injury. He was totally baffled and the only solution he could think was to get Peter to the hospital as soon as possible "It's okay Pete. I'm gonna take care of you. Everything is going to be alright"
Peter coughed, spraying few drops of blood on Steve's shirt. A painful scream tore from his mouth when his father tried to pick him up, jostling his side in the process. Steve apologized, his own eyes filling with tears "I got you baby. Don't worry okay. I'm right here"
Steve carried Peter in his arms. The teen fisted his father's shirt and bit his inner cheeks to stop himself from crying out loud. He buried his face at the crook of Steve's neck and groaned. Steve ran towards the main door only to get blocked by John who smiled wickedly at the desperate father "Where do you think you're taking him?"
Steve glared, tightening his hold on Peter "John get out of my way"
"What makes you think I'll let you leave" John took a step forward "Finally God decided to grant my wish" he said eyeing Peter with satisfied smile
The teen whimpered again and Steve's heart clenched at the sound "Please John! Something is wrong with him. Please let me take him to hospital"
"Not happening!" John shouted "Can't you see! Even God wants to take his pathetic life away. Tony and I'll be free from him once and for all" he picked up a table lamp and came charging towards Steve
Steve backed few steps fearing for the life of the child in his arms "You're crazy! Stop it John!"
The front door burst opened with big bang before John could put his evil thoughts into action. Steve took a huge breath of relief when he saw Tony step inside the house "Tony!"
Tony scanned the scene infront of him, hearbeats sky rocketing on seeing Peter almost limp in Steve's arms "Pete?" he scowled at John and raised his voice "What did you do to my son!?"
John's was stunned to see Tony. He shook his head, forcing a smile as he tried to mask his true face "Tony.. what are you doing here? I.. I didn't do anything.. it was him..." he pointed towards Steve "He hurt Peter and.."
Steve's eyes widened "You liar! That's not true Tony I swear..."
"Steve stop. You don't need to give any explanation" Tony crossed the distance in two large steps and and grabbed John by his collar "You cheat! You liar! You tried to hurt my son? I'm going to kill you!" he gave a right hook on John's jaw sending him spiralling to the floor
"That's not true! Tony believe me. Steve is trying to frame me"
Steve was disgusted by the man. He looked down at Peter only to see his eyes slowly droop close and yelled "Tony! Peter needs to get to the hospital!"
Tony ran to Steve and cupped Peter's face "Pete? Baby open your eyes... I'm here.. Dad's here"
"Tony please" Steve pleaded not wanting to waste any more time "We need to get to hospital"
Tony nodded taking the lead as they moved out of the house. Blaring sirens echoed in the area. Tony quickened his pace and went to talk to the cop "The one who tried to hurt my son is inside. Arrest him officer"
Steve waited for Tony "Hurry up!"
Tony ignored John's screams as he was arrested and opened the back door for Steve. He helped him get settle and got in driver's seat and slammed on the gas pedal
Steve openly cried as he cradled Peter's face to his chest and kept murmuring soft words "Hang on Peter. Please be okay.. I'm sorry you got hurt... I'm so sorry I was late.. it's all my fault... I'm so sorry baby"
Tony's heart clenched painfully and tears welled up in his eyes because he knew this was not Steve's fault. If anyone was to be blamed, it was him and only him. He would never be able to forgive himself if anything happened to his son
Peter shifted a bit and sluggishly opened his eyes that was filled with tears and pain "Pops"
Steve nodded kissing at the top of his head "Right here kid. I'm right here"
Peter groaned hiding his face even further ". 's hap.. ing?" he slurred gurgling up some more blood. Steve wiped it with the hem of his sleeves "You're hurt baby. Dad is going to take you to hospital"
Peter looked confused for few seconds. Dad was here? Where was he? He blinked looking for his father "Dad"
Tony so badly wanted to hug his son and comfort him but he forced himself to concentrate on the road "Hang on Pete. You're going to be alright"
Peter closed his eyes again, satisfied that nothing bad could happen when his both fathers were next to him
Steve once again carried Peter and rushed inside the emergency ward followed by equally worried Tony "Somebody help! My son needs help!" he shouted looking frantically at the staff
Peter was then immediately whisked away from Steve who's legs finally buckled. Tony caught him and both went down on the floor, clutching each other tightly and crying for their son's safety
TWO HOURS LATER
Things had calmed down between Tony and Steve after torturous wait for two hours. Steve seated on one of the lounge chair with wet eyes while Tony couldn't stop pacing. With every second passed, anxiety rose in their hearts. Guilt would be a minor word to describe what the two adults were feeling right now
Steve wanted to rip something into pieces. If someone was giving away the award of worst father, he deserved it. Peter had tried to warn him about John but he accused him of being a lair. He could still remember the hurt look on his son's face and his fingers dugged on his knees. If only he had listened to Peter, none of this would have happened. His son would be safe right now.
Tony paced impatiently, eyes darting again and again at the door hoping the doctors would soon bring some good news on his son. Bringing John in their lives was the biggest mistake he could ever make. How could he not see the signs? God knows how many times John must have abused Peter in his absence. How will he ever be able to face his boy. Tears rolled down his face feeling dissapointed in himself
"Who's with the boy? Peter Stark Rogers" the doctor walked out of the room and both the men ran towards him "We are!" said Tony "We're his fathers. How is Peter? Is he alright?"
The doctor nodded "Your son will be fine. He was suffering from an internal bleeding when brought here"
Steve and Tony's eyes widened "Internal bleeding?"
"Yes. Peter had a huge bruise on his right side. Something that may have caused due to fall or hard push. You two know what happened?"
Both men were again shocked "We..We don't know Doctor" said Steve and saw a deep frown on the doctor's face "You don't know what caused your son an internal bleeding?"
Steve hung his head down and Tony looked away unable to meet the doctor's eyes
"Anyways. I've called the cops. Peter is awake now and he needs to give a statement"
"Can we see him?" asked Tony
The doctor hesitated pressing his lips "Actually.. I'm sorry but Peter doesn't want to see you guys"
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