Chapter 4

What You Didn't Know

"What do you mean you knew everything!?" Peter shouted loud enough that all of Queens heard. He sat in his living room, Agent Coulson standing next to him with a smug look on his face. Peter had just told his aunt his greatest secret, and her reaction shook his world.

"It wasn't as hard to figure out as you might think" May smiled at her nephew. "You forget who washes your laundry."

"Worst... Super... Hero... Ever!" Peter exclaimed, throwing his arms up in the air in defeat.

"Don't beat yourself up dear, enough super-villains do that for you" May's eyes narrowed "I may not approve of you risking your life, but I understand that for some reason you feel that you have to. I just want to know why?"

Peter leaned back on the sofa and sighed. May knew he was Spider-man, but she still did not know his darkest secret."I was bitten by radioactive spider and was given these powers. I didn't use my powers for others at first. I-I needed some money so I made a costume and wrestled for cash. And then..."

Peter took a deep breath before continuing, his voice shaking "The manager refused to pay me, and then he got robbed. I had a chance to stop the guy but I didn't because I was mad. When the robber got away he tried to highjack a car. I-it was u-uncle Ben's car" his voice finally broke and he didn't need to go on, because May knew what happened next.

May's eye widened as realization stuck her and she gasped. "You think that it was your fault that Ben-"

"I could have stopped it."

"A man killed Ben." May cupped Peter's cheek "He pulled the trigger. Not you, not me, one man, that man."

"No! No, you don't understand." Peter cried, covering his face with his hand. "I just- he was right there- I could have-"

"Peter" May cut him off "I blamed myself for it too. I wanted to buy that house, not Ben. If we weren't in that house, if we bought the one Ben wanted, he'd probably still be here. But that's not what happened and it's not true."

"I know, I know, I know." Peter sighed. "I-I just can't help how I feel! And- and I do what I do because I have to. But Uncle Ben- I know- I think he'd love it."

"He would" May smiled, taking a hold of Peter's hand and pulling him into a hug. They held each other for a while, taking comfort and feeling relief now the truth was out. "It's a horrible costume by the way."

"Hey" Peter snorted, pulling back. "You should have seen the first one. And while we are changing the subject, why's Coulson here anyways?"

"I came for emotional support, but I can see that it's not needed." Coulson grinned at the two before pulling out a file and passing it to May. "I also came with an offer from Director Fury."

"What's that- ow- hey!" Peter yelled when Coulson grabbed his ear and pulled him back from the file.

"Phil" May whispered, her eyes still reading the file "W-what do you think about this?"

"Think about what?" Peter asked

"I think you're perfect for the job. This was planned for a while, we couldn't find the right person for the job. You already know how to handle these kids, and honestly, you handle them better than anyone we have on staff."

"Handle who?"

"I love these kids, they're easy to handle" May flipped through the file. "Oh my, they would have to return to living on that heli-thingy otherwise?"

"Are you talking about Ava and the guys?"

"Yes, I'm afraid so" Coulson nodded, still looking at May "But Director Fury feels that they need structure, and I can't think of anyone better for the job than you, so what do you think?"

"What does she think about what?"

"I-I think-" May glanced down at the file one more time "I think that it's a great idea."

"Are you two just going to ignore me?"

The older couple just batted an eye towards him and answered at the same time "Yes."

"Giv'me that" Thwip! The file flew from May's hand to Peter's. Inside the file was a picture of a house in Queens, one much larger than the one he stood in now. All around the picture were details on security measures all around and inside the house. No, seriously, the house had more unmanned security than the Helicarrier, and even though Peter was one of the smartest kids in the city, he couldn't figure out why. "Um, any reason Fury wanted to show my aunt a picture of a house?"

"Because he wants to hire May to act as Den mother for the rest of the team" Coulson explained calmly.

Despite how foolish Peter could be, he was extremely smart, so it took him no time to put everything together. "Hold the phone, are you telling me Fury planned on me telling aunt May so he could get her to be the nanny for a bunch of Super-Teens?"

"Now Peter" May scowled. "I love having the kids around. Luke is a kind young man who is always willing to help when help is needed, I love doing Yoga with Danny, Sam is a saint in the kitchen, and I think Ava's good for you. Peter, there's no reason for me to not want to help."

"W-what do you mean good for me?" Peter stuttered as his face lit up like a stop light.

"Peter, I've raised you since you were just a little boy. Do you really think I wouldn't notice that you have feelings for Ava?" May chuckled "It helped that she's just as bad at hiding her crush on you."

"Do you know everything?"

"Of course I do, I'm a woman."

"I saw them kissing in the medic bay." Coulson smiled as steam poured out of Peter's ears. Until a shot of webbing splattered across his face.

"Hey Coulson, that is classified information" Peter turned to his slightly stunned aunt. "You have no idea how good that felt."

May smiled gently, placing her hand on her nephew's head. "I can guess, but I would like to think it's because you don't have to hid what you can do from me anymore."

Peter turned away at that. "I didn't tell you because I didn't want to put you in danger. I mean, what would you do if someone like the Beatle showed up looking for me?"

"I'd kick his ass... again."

"Aunt May! What will the neighbors think?"

"They'll know not to screw with my nephew."

"The Amazing Spider-man" Peter grinned "Can climb walls, spin webs, catch bad guys, and has an aunt that will mess you up. Did I mention how much I love you lately?"

"Just the right amount" May returned the grin, but it faded. "How do you feel about moving, this is big and we both have to agree with this."

Peter thought about it for a second. Sure, he had been looking forward to having the whole house to just him and his aunt, but this house was much bigger. Not only was there enough room for all six of them, Peter would have his own room. It would also mean more protection for his aunt.

Agent Coulson saw that Peter was over thinking, like the young hero always did. Now free from the webbing the Agent leaned down right by Peter's ear. "Ava's room will be across the hall from yours"

"Well Aunt May I can't seem to think of any reason we shouldn't take this offer, as long as you are comfortable with all this." Peter looked up at this aunt hopefully.

May looked from her nephew to her boyfriend , grabbed Coulson's hand and smiled "Peter, I think it's a wonderful idea."

AN: I am so sorry I haven't updated in a while, life has been weird, I'm trying to move and a lot of other crap, but since this fic almost has a hundred review with only three chapters, I can't let it die. I will continue writing. Your reviews are what keep me going, so keep it coming.