Peter groaned as his alarm clock woke him up he went to shut it off to see it was 7:00 am.
"Come on! Are kidding me 7 o clock!"
"Pete you up?" asked Rouge knocking on his door.
"Come in." Peter responded as he covered his face with his pillow.
"Breakfast is ready you better hurry before everyone else gets there." Rouge said standing in his doorway.
"Why is that?" questioned Peter as removed the pillow from his face.
"You'll see if you take any longer." answered the goth as a small smirk appeared on her face as she closed his door and left.
As Peter stood up he was met with burning pain from his shoulders, back, and ribs. Peter groaned as he struggled to take off his shirt to inspect his stitches. They weren't pretty but they got the job done. Taking a deep breath Peter had to make sure nobody noticed he was in pain. He didn't want anybody to ask questions or worry the girls. 'Gonna be a long day.' He put on his shirt and made his way to the kitchen only to see a feeding frenzy. They were pushing, shoving, and some were using their powers to get to the food.
"Should've listened." smirked Rouge as she went to sit with the other girls. (the girls are Jean, Kitty, Rouge, Wanda, and Laura)
Peter deciding he had no chance getting food without using his powers so he jumped on the ceiling and went to work.
5 minutes later
Everybody sat there and watched as they saw Peter finish his breakfast. Which consisted of 2 bowls of cereal, a full plate of eggs, 4 pancakes, and 5 pieces of bacon.
"For a little guy you sure can eat." Rouge said ending the silence which caused Peter eye to twitch at the word little. Yes Peter was short for his age in fact some of the girls were taller than him. Laura, Wanda, and Jean to name a few and he was about Kitty's height.
'Keep it together Pete maybe if you act like it doesn't bother you they'll leave it alone.'
Laura had a smirk on her face noticing his discomfort being called short.
"Yeah well because of my powers I have an extremely high metabolism." Peter explained in between yawns.
"So how did it feel it to sleep in your own room like for once?" asked a beaming Kitty.
"Good, I mean it beats staying in abandoned warehouse with 2 drug addicts and a homeless guy who won't stop touching himself... it was snowing." answered Peter as he finished his water which caused him to miss their reactions. Which ranged from pity, disgust, and concern. Jean was about to say something only to be interrupted by Evan running into the kitchen.
"Spider-man is on the news guys!"
Which was all they needed to hear as they all all headed to the living room. Peter gritted his teeth in pain as Kurt put his arm around his shoulder as they walked towards the living room. And of course it didn't go unnoticed by Laura who narrowed her eyes at him as he walked by her. Peter looked at the tv only to see the beginning of his fight with the Vulture. 'Damn I can't believe I didn't notice that news chopper following us.' Peter thought to himself.
"Why is Spider-man on the news?" asked a confused Peter
"Spider-mans always on the news especially when his in a fight. Where have you been?" replied Evan
"Hi I'm formally homeless Peter Parker, nice to meet you." he said with a smile on his face while holding out his hand.
"Oh yeah sorry." Evan apologized nervously as he was receiving glares from the girls.
"Don't worry about it, anyways back to Spider-man why is he on the news?"
"He swings on webs, climbs walls, and fights crime why wouldn't be on the news." replied Kurt not taking his eyes away from the fight.
"Ooooooooooo!" everyone said in unison as Spider-man crashed into the corner of the building. Which caused Peter to subconsciously reach for his ribs and luckily for him it went unnoticed by Laura.
"Uh oh that can't be good!" blurted out Bobby as the Vulture began to dive.
"Come on spidey make a move." cheered Evan just before Spider-man pulled on his web and used the momentum to tackle the Vulture onto a car. "Whoa what a move, I knew he had something up his sleeve."
"Wait look he's getting back up." pointed out Kurt as the Vulture flew away while spideys back was turned.
They all watched in confusion as Spider-man jumped over the car and wrapped his arms around a little girl until the car exploded. They all watched with in horror waiting for the smoke to clear.
"What just happened?" asked Evan
"He just saved that little girls life is what happened." replied Scott staring at Evan.
"Ok ok I get it you were right."
"Right about what?" questioned a confused Peter.
"Evan thought it would be cool to played hero. I told him being a hero isn't as easy he thinks, lives are at stake as we just saw." explained Scott.
"Why don't you guys use your powers to help people?" asked Peter
"It's not that we don't want help people it's just the professor doesn't think the public is ready to know we exist. He's worried that they might hate and fear us so we try to stay out of the public eye." answered Scott.
"That makes sense and it doesn't really help having nut jobs like that running around." Peter pointed at the tv which showed Spider-man trying to catch up to the Vulture.
"Hey like Spider-man is nothing like that bird freak." defended Kitty.
"Not what the Daily Bugle thinks." responded Peter
"Ugh don't even mention that name here." demanded Rouge.
"You guys really like Spider-man don't you."
"Well he's shows that not all mutants are a threat. And that us mutants can make a difference, I guess you can say he gives us hope." explained Jean.
Peter couldn't help but smile at the thought that he was giving his friends hope. He was taken out of his thoughts at the sound of cheers as the Vulture was tackled through a window. 'What is this a freaking movie for them.' The news chopper zoomed in as the Vulture flew out holding Spider-man with it's sharp talons covered in Spider-mans blood. Laura eyes widened as she saw this she then remembered the way Peter reacted when Kurt put his arm around his shoulder. Peter noticed Laura staring at him but didn't turn to meet her gaze.
'Why the hell is she staring at me like that?' Peter thought to himself nervously to only be taken out of his thoughts again.
"That's like gonna leave a mark." Kitty said as Spider-man was thrown onto the roof of a building.
"Turn around!" everyone yelled as if they were watching a movie. And to their relief Spider-man saw the Vulture coming at him and ran across the roof and jumped off. And before anyone could say anything Spider-man unleashed a brutal attack that took only a few seconds but ended the fight.
"Whoa what a move did you guys see that, amazing." commented Kurt as everyone else nodded in agreement.
"Damn if we don't hurry were all gonna be late for school." interrupted Scott which caused everyone to groan as they got up and went to the garage. As they were leaving Peter noticed Jean giving him a concerned look which he could only assume that she was worried about leaving him alone. So he gave her a reassuring smile to let her know he'll be fine. And before he knew it he was standing in the living room all by himself
"Well might as well get some sleep."
Peter laid on his bed thinking about the reason Laura was staring at him earlier. 'Don't tell me she already knows it's only been a day! Got to be more careful next time can't let them figure it out. Or can I mean they seem to really like Spider-man hell they might even look up to him maybe I could-.' 'What are you thinking of course you can't tell them, you heard them the professor wants to keep the existence of mutants a secret. You really think that let you run around whenever you feel like it? No of course not they gonna make you give up being Spider-man and that is not an option.' the Spider interrupted.
Peter sighed he knew he couldn't take the risk which meant he would have to do a better job of hiding his "extracurricular activities." That was the last thought he had before he fell asleep.
1 hour later
"That damn dream again." Peter mumbled as he got out of bed only to be met by pain although not as bad as it was earlier.
Peter stretched and took a deep breath 'At least it doesn't hurt to breath anymore.' He was walking down the hall when he heard a frustrated moan come from the library. He walked in to find a angry looking Wanda.
"Wanda?"
"What!" she answered with a glare that soften slightly once she saw that it was Peter.
"Uh, just wondering why your not at school with the others."
"Well that's probably because my father Magneto put me in an asylum since I wasn't able to control my powers?" Wanda spat at her words filled with venom.
"Well that sucks."
She gave him a 'are you kidding me look' at his response.
"I mean if I ever see him I'm gonna kick his ass. Better?" Peter asked which caused Wanda to smirk.
"Better."
"So your home schooled then, who teaches you?"
"Well all of the the adults except Logan."
"Who's Logan?"
"He's the one who handles most the combat training. He's kinda of a hard ass he should be returning today. "
"Sounds like fun...so how long you think it will take you to work your way to high school?"
"No idea, why? You don't want me around?" she questioned with a playful smirk.
"No actually the opposite. I assume that I'm gonna be home schooled to and I'd rather you be here then not."
"Oh." Wanda said as she looked away with a slight blush. They stood there in an awkward silence until it was interrupted by Professor Xavier calling them into his office.
As they walked in Peter noticed all the adults were there and 1 he assumed was Logan. 'Don't tell me they know, but how? Did the professor read my mind did Jean? Whoa calm down Pete they couldn't even if they wanted to thanks to your trusty spidey sense your mind can't be read. I should look into that one day.'
"Peter I would like you to meet Logan he's one of the instructors here at the institute."
"I could be wrong but your hugger aren't you." Peter opened his arms. "Come bring it in big guy, don't be shy." Logan unsheathed his claws causing Peter to put down his arms and everyone's smiles to disappear.
"Not a people person is he." Peter leaned over whispering to Wanda.
"Ya think." she whispered back.
"So I assume that the other reason were here is to tell me you want to home school me since it's been nearly been a year since I was in school. And Wanda's here so she doesn't feel like she's having a learning buddy forced onto her."
"Learning buddy really?" Wanda asked with a raised eye brow.
"Hey you try being the comic relief in a room."
"Oh comic relief that's what you were going for?"
"I'm afraid to ask but what did you think I was going for?" Peter hesitantly asked.
"New guy that doesn't know when to stop talking." Wanda answered with a shrug.
"That hurts you know, hurts right here." Peter pointed to his heart which caused Wanda to roll her eyes with a small smile on her face slightly shaking her head.
The rest of the adults just watched the friendly banter between the 2 of them until it was interrupted by Logan.
"We'll also be testing you to see what you got."
"Well I hope whatever I have isn't contagious." replied Peter causing Logan to growl at him and the others to stifle a laugh even Wanda.
"Also I will be taking you shopping for clothes after were done here." Ororo said.
"Okay, wanna come?" Perter asked Wanda.
"Do I look like the type who likes to go shopping?"
"No but it's shopping with me."
"Are trying to convince me to go or stay?"
"Ok, I just thought you were frustrated with whatever you were working on earlier and that you would rather go out and take a break maybe get a cookie." Peter then looked at Beast "I know you want cookie." Which again caused everyone to stifle a laugh and Logan to smirk.
"Fine I'll go."
"And I'll get you that cookie." Peter said with a big smile on his face which caused Wanda to roll her eyes.
"You 2 go to the car I'll be there in a minute."
After Peter and Wanda left the adults started talking.
"Peter seems to be adjusting well." Ororo said breaking the silence.
"Yes and he seems to be making progress with helping Wanda and Laura become less closed off. As you saw with Wanda and the fact that Laura accepted her new name. Which she wouldn't even let Logan give her." Xavier stated.
"I also noticed Jean, Kitty, and even Rouge seem protective of him." Beast pointed out.
"They did request putting him in a room next to theirs." Xavier informed them.
"And you did?" asked an angry Logan.
"Peter's a good kid Logan, your to protective of the girls especially Laura . They can take care of themselves." Ororo answered and Logan just glared.
"You said his last name is Parker right?" Logan questioned.
"Yes that's right. Why do you ask?" Xavier answered.
"Kid reminds me of someone."
2 hours later
"I'm just saying it would've looked nice on you." Peter said carrying bags full of his new clothes.
"It was pink!" Wanda yelled.
"Yeah and I think it would look nice on you. It would make it easier for people to get to know you."
"I don't want people to get to know me."
"I'm getting to know you."
"Yeah and I think I'm starting to regret it."
"Ha that means don't regret it though."
"Let's just say the more you talk about that shirt the more I regret it."
"I feel like your trying to tell me something but I just can't put my finger on it."
Wanda smirked shaking her head "Whatever I'm gonna finish my work...thanks." the last part was almost to quiet for Peter to hear.
Peter had a smile on his face that disappeared once he realized what he'd be doing for the rest of the day.
"Stupid Vulture ruining my costume. I could be sleeping right now but noooo I gotta make another costume. Stupid Vulture." Peter mumbled to himself as walked to his room.
4 hours later
"Finally!" Peter yelled as he finished the spider symbol on his suit. "Maybe I could get some sleep before I got out on patrol tonight."
'Peter could you come to the gym for a moment.'
'Uh sure professor.'
"I don't think I'm ever going to get use to that." Peter said to himself as he put his newly made costume in the back of his closet and left for the gym.
When he got there the adults and x-men were waiting for him. 'How long did it take me to make that costume.' Peter thought to himself.
"This isn't some kinda weird initiation test is it?"
"No Peter we just wanna record your height and weight and test your physical attributes." Beast informed him.
"Not gonna lie was kinda looking forward to the test, oh well."
Peter stood up straight with his back into the wall.
"5'7." Beast announced.
Which received some snorts and smirks even from the girls.
"Maybe that's what you were going for the short guy." Wanda teased bringing up the conversation they had earlier with a smirk on her face.
"Very funny. This coming from the girl who can't eat a cookie with it getting all over her face." Peter responded bringing up earlier events from the mall. Which caused her to glare at him as the others looked at them with confusion all over theirs faces. All but Laura who just glared at the 2. 'They seem a lot closer then they were yesterday.' she thought to herself.
"Alright now let's get your weight."
Peter stood on the scale.
"153 pounds impressive." Beast said.
"Wow Peter didn't know you were so big boned." Evan quipped causing more stifled laughs.
"For your information its all muscle." Peter rolled up his sleeve and flexed his arm putting all the guys in the room to shame and making all of the girls blush. And Logan to growl seeing Laura's reaction. "In fact I'm probably the strongest one here."
"You think so bub?" Logan said motioning him to their next test.
The best way Peter could describe it would be a square metal platform that pushes down on you, the strength depending on the weight you input on the computer.
100
"Your joking right?" Peter asked.
200
300
400
Peter fake yawned using 1 hand to cover his face and the other to hold up the weight.
"Don't be afraid to hit the 1000s." Peter said making Logan growl again.
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
9000
10,000
Peter was starting to strain but he still had more in him.
"Keep going." Truthfully Peter was also curious to see the limit of his strength.
11,000
12,000
13,000
14,000
Now Peter was on 1 knee struggling to keep it up.
"All right I'm shutting it down."
"No wait I can do this!" Peter yelled in a strained voice.
"Peter that's enough your gonna hurt yourself." Jean said with a concerned voice.
Peter took some quick sharp breathes before he yelled as he got off his knee lifting the platform all the way up. Everyone looked in awe as Logan shut the machine off.
"You just lifted 7 tons that's crazy!" Kurt exclaimed while the others just looked shocked at how the shortest person in the room completely blew Logan and beasts records out the water.
"All right what's next." asked a heavy breathing Peter.
"Well all that's left is to check your speed but we can do that later." Beast explained
"That's ok I recover fast just give me a second."
Peter stepped on the treadmill and started out at 10 mph
"Too easy."
20 mph
30 mph
35 mph
Peter max speed was 35 mph and he was able to keep it up for a good 3 minutes.
"Very impressive that will be all for the today." Beast dismissed them.
"So Logan what do you think." asked Xavier.
Logan growled "The kid is a freaking machine. Physically he could dominate anyone here. All he needs is combat experience and he could be one of if not the top student here."
"That was amazing man I wish I could do that." exclaimed Evan.
"Awww it was nothing." Peter faked shyness.
"He's right having all that strength in that little body is quite amazing." Laura added with a smirk knowing that short jokes get to him. Everyone stopped immediately and just watched as the 2 kept walking not noticing they were alone.
"D-did Laura just tell a joke?" Scott asked not believing his ears.
"I-I think so." answered Kurt.
"Like first she blushes and now this." Kitty immediately covered her mouth hoping nobody heard what she said.
Everyone was staring at her the guys in disbelief and the girls shocked that she would be dumb enough to say that.
"Please don't tell anybody I said that she'll kill me."
"He's right having all that strength in that little body is quite amazing." Laura added with a smirk knowing that short jokes get to him.
Peter knew she was trying to get a reaction out of him so he decided to take a different approach.
"Oh was that a joke? I do believe I'm rubbing off on you."
"If you say so."
"I heard there's a pool party today is that true?"
Laura snorted "More like an excuse for the girls to see the guys with their shirts off. And the guys to see the girls in swim suits. I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself."
"Very funny. Actually I'm going to sleep that little workout took more out of me then I thought. 'That and showing the scars I got from a fight you all watched this morning wouldn't be the smartest way of hiding my night life'. "I'll see ya."
Peter walked up the stairs not noticing Laura glaring at him not buying his lie. Peter walked in his room and set the alarm for 11:00 pm.
"Time to get some sleep before I have to punch in."
11:00
Peter got up and stretched this not feeling any pain. "Man I feel good hard believe I got blown up yesterday or this morning, whatever."
Peter went to his closet and took out his newly made costume. "Heigh ho heigh ho it's off to work I go." Peter said to himself as he put on his mask and jumped out the window.