Ever since Tony and Peter had their heart to heart talk, they were closer than ever. It seemed like they were together practically every day. Peter would be in the middle of his class and feel his phone vibrate only to see Tony asking him if he wanted to work in the lab and watch a movie after school and he would always say yes. Aunt May never complained, she was happy that Peter had a father figure in his life again, and as long as his homework got done, she didn't care when he went to the Compound. She knew Tony was just as cautious as her when it came to Spiderman so she trusted him.

Peter was standing by his locker when Ned came up behind him.

"Hey Peter, are you busy after school? I just got a new Lego set that we can totally build" he said with a huge grin.

"That's awesome Ned but I can't help out tonight, I'm going to be with D- I mean Mr. Stark. Happy is on his way now." Peter was silently cursing himself for almost calling Tony 'Dad' in front of Ned.

"That's so cool. You think you could introduce me to Captain America at some point?" Ned asked enthusiastically.

Peter knew that Tony and Steve had made up but it still could be tense so he replied "Maybe, I don't know. I'll ask Tony about it when I can" Ned looked thrilled.

Peter was about to walk out the door when he heard a laugh coming from behind him. It was a distinctive laugh.

"Seriously, you're trying to make us believe you're on first name basis with Tony Stark now? Pathetic" Flash called.

"Get lost Flash." Ned said pushing Peter away from him.

"I just find it hard to believe that someone like Tony Stark aka Iron Man would be seen with someone like... Penis Parker, over here." Flash pointing at Peter while shaking his head in disgust.

Peter finally had enough and shouted at him loud enough to make him jump.

"You're just jealous because you were too stupid when they rejected you from interning at Stark Industries."

"How did you know about that?" Flash asked quietly.

"He told me because, and please get this through your thick skull so I don't have to repeat it, I am his intern, his personal intern." Peter said with an edge then walked out, leaving Flash and everyone stunned.

When he got to the parking lot Happy was already waiting for him.

"Hey kid, where have you been? Been waiting?" He said with a chuckle.

"Sorry Happy, got held up in my last class" Peter lied as he didn't want to think about Flash anymore.

Happy could tell something was off with the kid on the drive up as he wasn't talking his ear off like he normally did. He was practically silent the whole time and was just staring at his phone. Happy tried to ask him about school but Peter only gave one word responses. Yeah, something was definitely up. As soon as he got to the compound, Peter rushed out of the car to find Tony like he usually did but Happy sent Tony a text saying "I think something happened to the kid at school today, he seems off." Tony responded "On it, thanks Hap."

Tony was in the lab when Peter walked in and he could see what Happy was talking about. Peter seemed both sad and angry and he wasn't sure what could have caused it.

"Hey Pete, how was school today?" Tony asked.

"Fine" Peter answered simply.

Tony just looked at his eyes and could tell something was bugging him.

"Pete what's up? You're lacking your usual energy, What's on your mind?"

Peter just stared for a moment, amazed that Tony could pick up so easily that something was bugging him.

"Flash" was all Peter said before Tony was right next to him.

"Pete, is that dumbass trying to get in your head again?" Tony said as he pulled Peter into a hug "I love you Underoos, don't forget that. I don't just hang out with you almost every day for no reason, it's because you're important to me." Tony said with a smile

"I love you too, Tony" Peter finally said after wiping tears from his eyes, still holding on to Tony for dear life.

"I don't think Flash will be a problem anymore though" Peter said.

"Why is that?" Tony asked.

"I kind of went off on him and told him he was too stupid to be an intern at Stark Industries and that I knew about him being rejected and stuff." Peter said rubbing his neck.

Tony started laughing and responded "well, you're definitely my kid with that comeback" Peter smiled at being called his kid.

"After I did that, I just walked away from him and went out to meet Happy then technically lied to him and told him I was held up in class. I just didn't want to think about it anymore." Peter said looking at the ground.

"Hey kid, Happy is the one who clued me in that was something up. I understand about needing space and all but you also need to use your support systems okay? Happy will listen if you're having issues, he may not seem like it but he does care for you too and of course, I'm always here to listen whenever you need It." Tony said with a smile.

Peter thought about how he was calling Tony 'Dad' earlier and in this moment, it just felt right. "Thanks Dad" Peter said and hugged Tony.

"You're welcome son" Tony replied happily.

They stayed like that for a moment then Tony asked.

"So Pete, what are you in the mood to do now? We can watch something, work on something, or whatever your mind can think of"

Peter thought about it and the first thing that came to his mind was food, he was starving

"Can we eat something? I'm starving" he asked

"Sure thing Kiddo, what are you feeling? Does pizza work?" Tony replied

"Pizza sounds perfect, Dad" Peter smiled

"Great I'll make sure to order your weird pineapple one" Tony said with a smirk as he called the pizza place.

Peter stuck out his tongue "It's not just me that like it you know" he said.

"Only weirdo I know that puts fruit on a pizza" Tony responded with a smile.

"No, Pepper likes it too. I saw her eating it before." Peter teased.

"Kid, you better be bluffing. Tell me you're joking." Tony pleaded.

"Why does it bug you so much?" Peter said laughing.

"You're ganging up against me. I don't like it" Tony said crossing arms.

"It's just pizza, not over anything important, relax Tony" Peter said still laughing "Besides we both know Pepper's in charge anyways."

"I would argue but there's no point denying the truth." Tony said with a chuckle

They made their way upstairs to wait on the pizza. After they ate, Tony helped Peter with his homework. Pepper walked in not much later and the first thing out of Tony's mouth was,

"Pep, you like pineapple on your pizza?"

Pepper was like a deer in the headlights but decided to play it his way and responded sarcastically "And hello to you too" Peter couldn't stop laughing.

Tony went over and gave her a kiss on the cheek and asked her how work was.

They decided to put a movie on, Peter insisted on another Star Wars movie. Tony couldn't help but chuckle. Before it started Peter looked at Tony and said

"Thanks for today Dad"

"No problem son" Tony said with a smile and put his arm around him.

Pepper overheard and couldn't stop smiling at her boys.