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"How's Peter doing?"

"He fell asleep" Tony looked up from the boy in his arms to answer Steve. The said boy had cried himself to sleep, tears that still looked fresh on his pale face. Peter's one hand was fisted tightly on Tony's shirt while head rested over the man's chest as his body gave away little tremors. And then the boy whimpered softly, muttering in his sleep "Don't... please don't ... touch... not again... it hurts!"

Tony's heart clenched painfully at the words. He wanted to erase every single memory and pain from Peter's mind. The boy didn't deserve this life. Nobody did.

Steve watched from back view mirror as Tony tried to comfort the distressed child. He tightened his hands on the wheel, wishing he could have done more than just punching those men who dared to hurt their kid. The worst thing was that, he knew, Steve Stark Rogers knew this wasn't probably the first time Peter was sexually assaulted. All the flinching, the scared and lost look in his eyes, the painful cries in his sleep, told him, the boy had suffered more.

Tony carried Peter back into their house and to his room where he tried to lower him but Peter's grip on his shirt was still too tight. He made a small protesting noise, partially opening his eyes as fresh tears surfaced in them "No... dn't.. leave"

Tony didn't hesitate even for a second and laid down next to Peter, wrapping his arms around the boy who wouldn't stop sobbing. Steve brought a glass of water and Tony had to use some of his strength to remove the boy from him who seemed to be glued to his side. Seeing this, Steve leaned and placed the glass near Peter's lips who drank few sips, dripping some of Tony's shirt

Peter's eyes fell on Steve's knuckles and his breath hitched at the red and swollen skin

Steve followed the boy's gaze and understood the sudden change in his expression "Hey don't worry about it. You should've seen their faces" he gave a smile "They are taken care of so don't be afraid okay. You're safe now"

Peter didn't reply and again buried his head on Tony's chest

That's how Steve and Tony had to spend rest of the night, sleeping next to Peter. They knew the boy didn't want to be left alone. Atleast Tony wouldn't be able to move even if he wanted to due to the human octopus wrapped around him. The man was more than happy to provide any kind of comfort that would help the kid to sleep peacefully

"I need to talk to you" said Steve handing Tony a coffee mug. Neither of them were able to sleep after what happened with Peter. If they hadn't been looking for him or if the girl hadn't asked for their help, Peter would have surely gotten hurt. Tony tore his eyes off the sleeping boy to look at his husband "About what?"

NEXT DAY

Peter wasn't even fully awake yet he felt relaxed and fresh. The bed definitely didn't belong to him. He hadn't felt so warm and cozy in months. Wherever he was laying, it was definitely the best place in the world. The teen fully opened his eyes and blinked...

familiar ceiling...

familiar curtains...

familiar table lamp...

familiar alarm clock..

wait a minute...

Peter jolted upright, heart beating faster than he had ever experienced. He knew exactly where he was and with that his mind started supplying flashes of what happened last night. Suddenly his chest felt constricted, like he couldn't get any air to his lungs. He had tried so hard to forget what happened to him in the past but last night brought all these unwanted memories. He could still feel their dirty hands on him and it made his stomach churn in discomfort. He gasped trying to take as much air possible but it was proving a difficult task

Before he could slip into full blown panic attack, Peter's blurry eyes fell on a figure beside him. He rubbed his eyelids to clear his vision and saw Tony sleeping with his one hand on top of his leg. There was another person in the room and Peter knew it was Steve from his tall and broad posture. Tears streamed down his face when he noticed they hadn't even changed from last night, meaning they were with him the whole night. A warm feeling washed over him and he felt safe. They came for him. They didn't have to but still they stayed with him whole night. This was the first time in his life, he felt wanted. The couple infront of him wanted him as a part of their lives. Maybe he should give them a chance. He extended his hand to wake Tony up but paused in mid air...

No. What am I doing? I can't do this. I can't stay with them, Peter shook his head as another thought crossed his mind. If he stayed that will only lead them to open the book of his life which he so badly wants to throw away in deep ocean. They will know what happened to him and will be disgusted by him. And then like everyone, Tony and Steve will also leave him. He couldn't go through the pain. Not again.

Peter threw the cover off him and got out of the bed. He reached at the door when Steve's voice startled him "Peter... Hey Tony wake up! Peter wait!"

Tony jerked upwards, eyes still heavy with sleep. The first thing he did was to look on the bed and all sleep disappeared when he found it empty "Peter..."

"He's right here. C'mon get up" Steve helped Tony on his feet and together they walked towards Peter who held his hand out "You two can go back to sleep. I was leaving anyway"

"Are you okay?" Tony asked ignoring Peter's words "You had a quite rough night. If you want..."

Peter pressed his lips in thin curve and turned around to leave but Steve caught his arm "Hey where are you going? Don't you wanna talk about last night. Peter we were worried for you. We've been looking for you in every corner of this city"

"C'mon kid talk to us. What happened.." Tony began but Peter Peter glared and wrenched his hand away "I don't want to fucking talk about anything!"

"We are only trying to help kid" Tony tried again, his soft voice nearly melted Peter's heart but he screwed his face in anger "I don't need help. I can deal with my own shit. Now let me go"

"Peter..."

"I said let me go!"

Tony rolled his eyes at the boy's broken record. He sat back down on the bed and crossed his legs "We were going to do this the easy way but it seems you left us with no choice"

Peter looked back and forth between them "What the hell are you talking about?"

Tony grinned sharing the same look with his husband "Steve will you do the honors?"

"With pleasure" Steve went to grab a file from the table and smiled as he showed it to the boy "From now on you're officially Peter Stark Rogers. Welcome to our family kid"

Peter's eyes went wide and he took a step back "What?"

"Oh look at that Tony. I think he's happy to hear the good news" Steve chimed happily and Tony nodded "My mini Godzilla definitely looks pleased"

"No... this cannot be happening. I can't be your... no!" Peter's eyes were frozen in stunned expression as he repeatedly shook his head "It's not possible! I know how these fucking things work okay! Don't mess with me. I know it days for all legal procedures to.. to be your..." he couldn't find himself to say the word 'son' and pressed his lips "...stop bullshitting me"

Tony got up and raised a finger "Okay A) you're right. These things do take days but you know your..." he grinned looking at Steve "...Papa over here is a cop and he has few high level contacts in his pocket which really paid off today when it came to your adoption"

Peter looked at Steve who winked

Tony clicked his finger to bring Peter's attention back on him "And B) from now on you're going to stay with us as our son so I would highly appreciate if you would curse a little less...wait not less, I don't want you to curse at all"

Peter glared "You can't make me stay here! I'll..."

"If you're thinking about running then I would say think twice before you give stress to your legs" Steve came to stand beside Tony and crossed his arms "The second you step your foot outside, I'll throw you into juvie under the charges of dealing with drugs. I even have proof so you'll be gone for years, I'm guessing five years or more"

Peter's eyes widened with fear and Steve knew he had hit the bullseye. He continued speaking in same serious tone "It's better for you to do as we say"

"That's fuc.." Peter started but Tony cleared his throat as a warning and saw the boy scowl at him "This is not fair! I don't want to stay here!" he stomped his foot like a five year old and Tony thought it was adorable

"Too bad, you don't get a choice" said Steve and patted Tony's back "C'mon babe. Let's get freshen up and then we all three can have breakfast together...like a happy family"

"Sure and Peter, there are fresh clothes in 'your' cupboard. Take a bath and join us" Tony didn't wait for the boy to reply and walked out with Steve

Peter clenched his jaw. Before he did feel something for the two men but now since they were literally forcing him to stay with them, he wished he'd never met them before. They had no right to control his life. There was only one thing left to do for him. If he can't get out on his own then he'll have to do something that Steve and Tony will be so fed up with him that they will willingly throw him out of their lives. He steeled himself and smiled cunningly "Get ready to see the real face of Peter Parker"

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