And so started their relationship. Wade hung out with Peter on his lunch break, as agreed, and continued to do so every day. It made the student happy of course, but it was also a tad embarrassing at times.

The mercenary had no problem flaunting their relationship, calling the younger cutesy names and wrapping an arm or hand around him any chance he got. He had done things like this prior to them dating, albeit less aggressively. The difference now, though, was that instead of Peter scoffing at the names and simply pulling away or stiffening at the other's touch, the titles made him smile and he leaned into the embraces.

It was also wonderfully different from his previous relationships. No racing through the halls after class to meet up with his lover, because the mercenary was the one sitting beside the door when the bell rang, jumping up like an excited puppy when he saw Peter. No worrying about making the wrong move because Wade always made it first, though that was a slight issue as well. The merc with a mouth had made several attempts to kiss the younger and, though Peter did accept a peck on the cheek or something similar, lips were off limits. The brunette felt it was something more personal and sadly there was no place in the school that was truly private.

"My first night back on patrol," the brunette promised every time Wade showed that pout after being rejected. "Then we can, just not here, not now." Despite Deadpool's urge to simply jump his boyfriend for a kiss, he did as he was told and waited an agonizing two weeks until the younger man's parents allowed him out of his room. Peter didn't tell the older man right away, however, as he knew that Wade would insist on spending the whole night together. Not that Wade's company was a bad thing, but having the mercenary, who couldn't swing from building to building, tag along would only slow things down to the possible point of there not being a date at all. So Peter waited until his round was finished before informing his boyfriend that he had suddenly been released from his prison known as Stark Tower.

"Darling! It's so good to hear from you," Deadpool greeted as he answered the phone.

"Hey Wade."

"No no no, it no fun unless you call me cute names too." Wade protested with a whine. He had been trying to get Peter to be more open about their relationship, and it would also help the mercenary reassure himself that he was actually dating Spider-man and that all those previous times together weren't just a dream or illusion... or heaven.

"Alright," the younger man conceded with a sigh and slight grin. "I have good news for you, sweetheart," Peter said with emphasis on the name, causing the older man to let out a bubbly squeal of glee and appreciation. Sure it was still a little embarrassing to use such names, but it was only the two of them in this conversation, so Peter didn't mind.

"What's the news Spidey baby?"

"My punishment in over punkin'."

"Really!"

"Yeah, Spider-man is just heading out now," the brunette lied, "if you wanna meet up-"

"Of course!" Wade interrupted as he raced to the bathroom to prepare. "I'll be on the roof of our usual restaurant in ten okay? Dumpling." Peter was tempted to inform the mercenary that if he didn't slow down he would probably hurt himself, but he knew the older man wouldn't listen, plus healing factor.

"Okay, see you soon honey." And, just as he said, Wade arrived on time, panting in exhaustion from racing over, though he still had the energy to pretty much tackle Peter in a hello hug. So followed a surprisingly relaxed date, as if it was second nature to be together like this. Sadly, because the younger man still hadn't told his parents about his relationship, they had to be wary of their surroundings. When they were around others, neither man could do anything that would lead people to think Spider-man and Deadpool were an item, for fear that someone with a camera would snap a pic and eventually the news would reach Peter's parents. Sure they could have gone out as simply Peter and Wade but being almost universally known as the adopted son of Tony and Steve, the news would only reach his fathers faster. This way, since people knew Deadpool hung around with Spidey sometimes, it wasn't as suspicious.

Despite the low profile they had to keep, it didn't stop the merc with a mouth from playing footsie and running his hand along any part of Peter's body the moment people looked away. The quick touches made Spidey both happy at how impatient Wade was to touch, and sad that he couldn't just reach out and hold the other's hand, but soon enough, they were alone.

Knowing his fathers would start to suspect something if he didn't return soon, the college student led his boyfriend to a back alley.

Seeing how they were finally in private, Deadpool hurriedly clasped both hands around one of Peters while they walked until the younger man thought they were far enough away from a main street.

"Alright, this is where we say goodbye for now," Spidey said as he turned to face his boyfriend, who squeezed his hand and pouted down at him.

"But we've barely gotten to be a couple," the taller man reminded him.

"I know, but I'm still trying to convince my dads that you're not a total psycho," Spider-man explained as he rested his free hand atop Wade's.

"Well I am, but you know." Deadpool said, purely for the chance to make Peter laugh, which he did. "Why do you even listen to them? You're an adult now and you still let them ground you and choose who you date?"

"Well, I still live under their roof, so I have to go by their rules. I can't really afford to live on my own yet, and even if I did, there's the risk that someone might try to take the opportunity of a billionaire's son being alone and defenseless." Wade continued to pout nonetheless. "I know, I don't like it either, but soon okay?" Peter offered before placing a chaste kiss on his boyfriend's spandex covered lips, just as he had once before. Unlike that time however, when Spider-man attempted to make his escape, the older man pulled him back, forcing their chests together, and wrapped both arms around the shorter to trap him. "Deadpool!"

"No running away until I get a proper kiss."

"Proper kiss?" The younger man asked, as he relaxed into the embrace, not particularly having a problem with the tight quarters, leaving his hands limp as they were locked to his sides.

"Yeah, I've been waiting weeks to lay one on ya so pucker up, sugarlips." Peter was unable to hold back a chuckle over the corny line. The brunette then let out a sigh and smiled. Knowing Wade would be very adamant about this, and also liking the idea himself, Peter gave in.

"You're right." he agreed as he began to lift his arms. The older man loosened his grip so Spidey could do so, but still held the him with one arm, his other rising to rip his mask off with such unintentional force that he almost tore the spandex apart. "But no funny business okay? Just one because I do need to get home or my dads will start to worry," the younger man said as he rolled up his mask just past the brink of his nose, and Wade could see a slight blush along his jaw. The college student had kissed before and the concept wasn't all that embarrassing, but the blush was mostly from having to set ground rules for his extremely eager partner.

"Gotcha." the merc with the mouth assured Peter, then used his teeth to pull off his left glove, as the shorter man watched with a questioning expression. Nevertheless, Spidey rested his hands on the older man's hips. "Ready?" Wade asked, as he used his now bare hand to lift Peters head, causing the younger man to finally meet the mercenary eyes, which had been watching his covered ones intently, as if he could see past the fabric to his lover's hazel orbs. The shorter man didn't offer a response as Wade moved his hand from under his chin to tuck it under the Spider mask and hold the back of the college student's neck, in turn revealing to the brunette why he had removed his glove.

Wade wanted skin to skin contact. He didn't want to feel Spider-man's heat through two layers of spandex; he wanted to feel Peter's warmth and hair under his fingertips.

As the older man began to pull them closer, Peter let Wade take control and his eyes drift shut, just before the mercenary did the same. Then it happened, their lips brushed together for a moment before both men tilted their heads to the right slightly so they could pull each other deeper into the action.

Wade's lips were rough, just as Peter assumed they would be, but he moved so slow and delicately, as if the older man both wanted to treasure the moment and the man with him. The younger man's lips, in contrast, were soft, warm, and moved with an almost innocent tenderness that felt even better than all the times the mercenary had dreamt of this moment.

Peter could feel his boyfriend grin into the kiss and let the corners of his lips turn up into a smile as well. As Wade began to pull away, trying to follow the guidelines previously placed on him, it was Peter who leaned forward, pulling him back into another kiss. A little surprised, the mercenary responded gladly. As they continued, however, neither was paying enough attention to anything outside of each other to notice a flash of light from a distance and a soft click. Nor did they concern themselves with the fading sound of footsteps, not until a couple days later that is.


Some people might be confused as to why Peter and Wade can date and be together at school but have to hide while in the open. Even though I explained it slightly by saying Peter was protected from cameras and paparazzi at school, but out in the open people where free to do as they wish, but I know its still kind of stupid. I didn't realize the issue until later into the story when I couldn't got back on it, oh well.