Chapter 5

Author's Note: Hey everyone! I am so sorry it took so long to get this chapter out. I had to find some inspiration, which I did. Strangely, the inspiration came from the music that I was listening to. Hope everyone is staying healthy!

Tony offered to pick up Peter that Saturday to go the brand-new arcade center that had opened about forty-five minutes from Queens. Peter was beyond ecstatic because not only would he get to the new arcade center, he would also be able to ride in one of Tony's fancy Audi's. It wasn't every day that Peter got to ride in one of Tony's cars. Yes, he had seen the cars once when Tony gave him a tour, but he wasn't allowed to touch. But now, he was getting to ride in one!

"Peter, Mr. Stark will be here in a few minutes. What's taking so long?" May called from the kitchen.

Peter was trying to figure out if he should bring his money that he had saved up for a new Nintendo Switch. "I will be ready, May."

Just a few moments later, there was a knock on the door. Peter could hear Tony's voice through the thin walls. Peter decided to stuff his money in his pocket and bring it with him.

"You ready to go, kiddo?" Tony asked, as he saw Peter walking towards him.

"Yeah." Peter said. He was trying to contain his excitement and nervous energy.

Tony and Peter said their goodbyes to May and headed back to the elevator.

"So, I was thinking we could eat some lunch. I am sure you're hungry and then afterwards, we could go to the center?" Tony asked, as they were walking towards the car.

"Oh, you don't have to. I mean, only if you want."

"I know you, kid. You have hollow legs and need to eat more than the normal human being. Not to mention, I am hungry myself."

Tony and Peter both got into the car. Tony couldn't help but notice that Peter was in awe of the fancy technology within the car. Who knew cars could be so fancy?

"This car is so cool!" Peter exclaimed, as the seatbelt automatically went around his body and buckled.

"What music do you want to listen to, Pete?" Tony asked.

"Oh, it doesn't matter."

"Pete. Just tell FRIDAY what music you want, and she will play it."

Peter's jaw dropped, "FRIDAY is in your car too?"

"Well of course. Choose music before we die of car noise and silence."

Peter laughed and told FRIDAY to play some Drake. As the rap started, Tony looked over at the kid and shook his head.

"Wow, I never would have pegged you for the Drake kind of kid."

Peter blushed, "Don't tell May. She would kill me if she knew I listened to Drake."

"Kid, I get you out of trouble all the time. Your secret is safe with me."

After about 15 minutes, Tony pulled up to a restaurant. It wasn't as fancy as what Tony usually preferred, but he knew Peter would feel more comfortable.

"Let's go stuff our faces with food." Tony said, as he got out of the car.

Peter didn't get out right away. Tony noticed and went over to Peter.

"Come on, Peter."

"But, Mr. Stark. W-won't the people wonder why you have a kid with you?"

"Peter, don't worry about them. It's what I have Pepper for." Tony stated.

"Really? I thought you had Pepper to do all the hard work, so you can blow it all up?" Peter retorted.

Peter really wished he hadn't said that. Tony's face went from happy to maybe mad? Peter wasn't really sure.

"Oh, I didn't mean it like that, sir. Honest, I was j-just…" Peter rambled until Tony put his hand over his mouth gently.

Tony let go instantly when Peter attempted to lick his hand with his tongue. "That's so gross, Underoos and if you ever retort back like that again, I am going to cuff you upside the head. Got it?"

Peter nodded.

They made their way in and were seated in one of the far, hidden corners of the restaurant.

"Wow, this place is so nice."

"Enjoy it, kiddo. Get whatever you want."

Peter noticed the prices. One plate of food cost about as much money as he had in pocket. The waiter came over and Tony ordered first. When it was Peter's turn, Peter didn't say anything.

"Pete, better tell the man what you want."

Peter coughed nervously. "I-I don't know what I want yet, sir."

Tony asked the waiter to come back in a moment. Tony leaned forward to whisper to Peter.

"Peter."

No response.

"Peter." Tony said louder.

"Yes, sir?" Peter shot his head up.

"Enough with the sir. Did you figure out what you want yet?"

"No." Pete lied.

"Peter, what's really the issue?"

"I d-don't have enough money with me to pay for a plate of food." Peter mumbled, his face reddening in embarrassment.

Tony rolled his eyes and sighed. He got up from the table and had Peter follow him outside. On the way out the door, he told the waiter they would be right back.

When they got to the side of the restaurant, Tony lightly bobbed the kid on the forehead.

"Ow, Mr. Stark. What was that for?" Peter said in shock.

"We both know that didn't hurt. You and your spider abilities."

Peter just glared at him playfully.

"Peter, I wouldn't bring you to a restaurant and expect you to pay for it. So, when we go back in there, order whatever you want, kid."

"But, Mr. Stark…" Peter attempted to argue.

"Na-ah. No buts about it. It was my idea and I know you can't afford a place like this. I am paying and that's final. Got that, web-head?"

Peter bit his lip and nodded. "Thank you, Mr. Stark."

When they went back in, Peter ordered two plates of food and dessert. And, oh was it good! After they finished eating, Tony and Peter headed to the arcade center. It was huge, not as fancy and huge as the Avengers Tower or compound, but it was close.

"So kid, what do you want to do first?" Tony asked, as he finished paying the entrance fee.

Peter instantly made a beeline for the original Donkey-Kong game station. Tony put in $1.00 so Peter could play. Tony was actually impressed, but not really surprised that Peter made it to Level 25 in about 15 minutes. This was the problem with two geniuses in the room. After, Peter finished the level, he saw a rollercoaster simulated ride across the room.

"Want to ride the rollercoaster simulator, Mr. Stark?"

"We just ate food, Pete."

"So, it will be fun. Please!"

Tony rolled his eyes, "Fine, but don't blame me if we wear our food."

The ride was one of the craziest things that Peter had done in a long time. A couple of times, the seats went so far sideways that if hadn't been for Peter's sticky abilities, he would have slid off. When the ride ended, both Tony and Peter sat there for a moment.

"Okay, let's not do that again." Tony said, trying to catch his breath.

"Agreed." Peter said.

The next three hours was spent at every game the center had. Just as they were making their way to the gift shop, Peter noticed a bungee jumping area, with little kids waiting in line.

"You want to do that Pete?"

Peter didn't answer, "Aw, look at that little kid in tears over there."

He kept watching and the little kid was probably 7 or 8 and was just getting ready to leave the area and not jump.

"I'll be right back, Mr. Stark." Peter made his way quickly to the little kid.

"Hey, my name is Peter. What's yours?"

The little boy was still slightly crying, "Colton."

"You want to do the bungee jumping?"

"I am scared and mommy's mad because I wouldn't do it." Colton said, crying again.

"Oh, that's okay. Would you like it if I went on it with you?"

Colton's eyes lit up and shook his head yes.

"Go ask your mom and I will pay to get on it." Peter said, as the little boy ran to his mom.

Peter went back over to Tony and told him what was going on. Tony couldn't help but smile. Even though Peter wasn't in his suit, he was still being the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

The worker got both of them strapped in and Colton was still scared.

"Peter, I don't want to anymore. I am scared."

Peter knelt down to Colton's height. "I promise nothing will happen to you. It's totally safe and when we go up, you will feel like your flying."

"Really?" Colton asked, as he wiped his eyes.

Peter nodded. "You got this. If you get scared while we are up high, you can just hold onto me."

A few moments later, Peter and Colton went way up high almost to the second floor. Colton yelling all the way down, but not because he was scared.

After they stopped, Colton hugged Peter, " Thank you! I had so much fun. I want to do it by myself the next time I come and go higher."

Peter high-fived him and ruffled his hair.

Tony couldn't help but shake his head fondly at Peter's kindness.

"You are something else, kiddo." Tony asked as they made their way to the gift shop.

"He shouldn't be afraid; besides he has his mom. What more could he want?" Peter said but got distracted by some of the items in the store.

Tony couldn't help but love this teen and couldn't love him anymore when he saw that Peter was fast asleep on the way back home to Peter's apartment.