AN: Alright I swear I didn't ditch this story. I'm so sorry it's taking so long to get these out. But I know where I'm going with this now! So, hang in there, and the next chapter will be out soon!
Peter was back to normal by Monday, and surprisingly energetic for someone who had just been sick for an entire weekend. But Peter was anxious to get out of the compound and do something.
''Can we please do something! I'm perfectly fine!''
''Oh yeah? How come you slept on the couch last night then?''
''Because... I was tired. But I'm not now! I'm wide awake! Please Tony! I can't stand being cooped up like this! I'll go crazy! Do you want my senses to overload with boredom?''
''That can happen?''
''Well no. I mean yes, but not from boredom.''
''But it still happens?''
''Yeah sometimes.'' Peter shrugged as if it were nothing. But it really did bother him.
''Okay kid these are the kind of things you need to tell me.'' Tony's forehead was now creased in concern. The kid had never said anything about this before.
''I know. I'm sorry.''
''Yeah? Anything else I might need to know about?''
''Um...''
''Allergies, health issues, you know just the stuff I need to know in order to keep you alive. Nothing that important.''
''I'm sorry ok. It's not that big of a deal, you don't have to overreact about everything. ''
''Of course, I do, you're my kid.'' There it was again. My kid.
''Ok, I don't think I'm allergic to anything.''
''You don't think? Meaning there's a possibility you are?''
''I'm just saying don't freak if I start convulsing after eating some random fruit.''
''I most certainly will freak out if that ever happens. How do you not know if you're allergic to something?''
''Well I mean before Spiderman I wasn't but with my new DNA it's possible that something could've changed.''
Tony paused for a minute, thinking to himself of all the possible allergies the kid could have developed. He didn't think there were to many, but he definitely wanted to run some test with Bruce to figure that out. He felt a sudden vibration in his back pocket and pulled out his phone to find a text from Pepper.
We going to land a little earlier than expected, are you busy?
Not exactly no, do you need me to come get you?
That would be great
''Was that Pepper?'' Peter asked casually.
''How did you know that?''
''Spidey senses. Weird I know.''
''Change of plans Pepper's plane is landing early and I have to pick her up. Sorry kid, you're going to have to wait a little longer to do something interesting.''
''We could take Peter somewhere.'' Clint offered.
''Yeah, and that way you and Pepper could have some time alone too. You haven't seen her in weeks, I'm sure you want to take her out to lunch or something.''
Tony was hesitant, because to be totally honest, he didn't want to leave Peter. Even if it was with the avengers. He knew Peter wouldn't really enjoy having to tag along to the airport with him and having some alone time with Pepper did sound like fun...
''It's only for a few hours Tony, come on.'' Natasha pleaded, knowing full well that by the time Tony had got to the airport, spent some time with Pepper and got back, it would've been the full day, not just a few hours.
Tony glanced over at Peter who shrugged not wanting to hurt anyone's feelings. But Tony knew that Peter would be more than happy to spend the day with the freaking avengers. ''Alright, fine. You guys can take him for the day but if he comes back with so much as a scratch on his arm, you're all dead.''
''Yes! Thank you, Tony!'' Peter exclaimed. ''Wait what are we going to do?''
''Why don't you start with taking a shower and getting ready. I need to get to get ready to pick up Pepper too.'' Tony suggested. Everyone was still in their pajamas. They all looked so... normal standing there in sweatpants, cotton shorts, and tank tops or t-shirts.
Everyone headed to their own rooms to shower and get ready for the day.
Peter:
Peter was just finishing up in the shower when there was a knock on the door. ''You still in the shower?'' Tony asked.
''Yeah I'll be out in a second.''
Tony understanding that Peter was still behind a curtain opened the door and sat down on the counter. ''It takes a bit to get to the airport, and I guess Pepper wants to eat at some restaurant she heard about from a friend. So, it will be a while before I can get back. You sure you're going to be all right for the day? It's not too late, I can call Pepper and you can come with us-''
''No, no, no, it's fine. You should just go with Pepper.'' He was actually really excited to spend the day with the rest Clint, Steve, Rhodey, and Nat. Bruce had left for the day to go... well he didn't actually say. Hopefully nobody got hurt and needed him.
''Ok, but you have my number if you need me. Right?''
''Yep.''
''Alright, promise you'll call or text me if anything's wrong?''
''Yes Tony'' When did he get so overprotective? It was only for the day; besides he was going to be with the avengers! He would be totally fine. Right?
''Alright I need to head out, I'll let you finish getting ready.''
''Bye Tony.''
''Bye kiddo, have fun.''
...
Clint:
''Alright so what's the plan? Anyone have any ideas?''
''We could go to that new escape room.'' Clint suggested.
''You and Nat always figure those things out in a few minutes. They thought we cheated last time!''
''Still Peter might enjoy it.''
''Maybe, any other ideas?''
''What about ice skating?'' Nat threw out.
''In the summer?''
''Well it's indoors.'' She explained.
''I don't even know how to Ice Skate.'' Steve admitted.
''I'll help you.'' Bucky offered kindly.
''It's not that hard.'' Clint assured.
''Wait, you know how to ice skate?'' Rhodey asked.
''Yeah Nat taught me. She's good.''
''Alright so ice skating it is?''
Clint smiled and shook his head. He was excited to get another opportunity to hang out with most of the team, and Peter. ''I'm in.''
''I'm in too.'' Bucky proposed. ''And so is Steve.''
''Yeah alright I'll try it.''
After everyone had agreed to going ice skating, Clint pulled out the list and a pen. ''Alright, I think at this point we've all already heard Tony tell Peter he loves him.''
''It's become a bit of a thing for him lately.''
''Yeah, we can check that one off the list. ''
''And number five.''
''Right okay. We'll wait for Thor to get back to start another round of bets.''
''Alright guys, we haven't had a lot of one on one with the kid, so think of this as like a first impression. No pressure or anything but if anything happens to Peter Tony will kill us. You heard him, not even a scratch on his arm.''
''Correct!'' Tony confirmed, as he strolled into the lounge, his dark curls now fixed and dressed in a grey suit. Beneath the suit was a t-shirt with a duck on it. Or a rabbit depending on you look at it.
''You look nice.'' Natasha stated.
''Haven't you learned not to compliment him? It always goes to his head.''
''Oh, shut up Rhodes.'' Tony snarled. ''Alright, I'm heading out.''
''Bye.''
''Have fun.''
''See you later.''
...
Peter:
''Hey guys. So um, what are we doing?'' Peter asked, strolling into the lounge, in a science pun t-shirt and jeans. His dark curls hung loosely from his head.
Steve and Nat smiled to each other, clearly noticing the resemblance between the boy and his father.
''What?''
''Nothing.''
This only made Peter more nervous than he already was. Besides the fact that he was spending an entire day with the actually freaking Avengers, it was also his first day without Tony since...
''Hey, are you okay?'' Clint asked, as Peter's face fell.
Peter nodded. ''So um, the plan?''
''Right, we are going... ice skating!''
All of Peter's nervousness washed away, and pure excitement replaced it. ''I love ice skating!''
''Yeah? Well then let's get out of here!''
