THE BEST KIND- The Amazing Spider-Man

08.

Peter wandered around Oscorp, trying to either find the group again or an exit. He wasn't doing great at that. But Gwen Stacy had successfully found him. "All right, give me the badge.", she demanded, outstretching a hand towards him. Peter froze, an awkward chuckle leaving his mouth. There was no way he could talk himself out of this. Gwen was way too smart to buy any of his bullshit. " Ehm.." he stuttered, but she kept severe. "Give it to me," she emphasized, wiggling with her fingers.

With a sigh, Peter handed the batch over. " Oh, thank God, Gwen! You found him! "a voice suddenly spoke up in fake relief, and the two teens turned around to face no other than a grinning Liam, looking dapper in a pair of fine dressing pants and a dark blue blazer. By his side was a tall, dark-haired woman who eyed Peter closely over her blackberry. " That's the one I was telling you about. I sent him to get a little inside look." Liam explained more to Gwen than her, and she nodded, her brown eyes twinkling knowingly. Gwen, for her part, was confused.

"What are you doing here?" she asked the boy she recognized from school. "I'm watching my money grow.", Liam answered with a chuckle. " And I'm collecting Peter." That confused Gwen even more while Peter was just relieved to see his friend. "Mr. Stark  is here to oversee the latest progress in Oscorp's research.", the woman spoke up, holding out a card to Gwen. It was an administration pass. The girl's blue eyes grew wide as he read the information. " Of course. I'm sorry I disturbed your stay.", she quickly apologized. The women nodded at her. "You're just doing your job; nobody is blaming you. I will mention your exemplary work ethic to your superior. Now I'm sure you need to see after your little ducklings over there." she said, nodding at the group of Interns in the distance. "Yes, of course. Thank you", Gwen got bright eyes and hurried away.

Peter smiled at the woman thankfully, and she shot him a wink before hurrying her gaze back to her blackberry. " I knew I would find you here.", Liam now exclaimed happily, putting an arm around Peter's shoulders. "I couldn't resist.", Peter replied meekly. " I understand that. I myself was that impatient. I bothered Pepper all morning about coming here." Liam grinned. "He really is annoying sometimes.", the women agreed. Now Peter had a name to that face. Liam's mysterious Pepper. " You love me.", Liam purred back. "Unfortunately, I do.", Pepper sighed, typing.
" Anyway, how are you enjoying Oscorp so far? Anything caught your eye, Skater boy?" Liam now addressed Peter again. The boy looked at Pepper, unsure what he could say in her presence. "Oh, she knows. Pepper knows everything. And believe me, you want her to because she's also the one who can make everything happen." Liam quickly soothed him, and Pepper sent him another wink. She seemed nice.
"I found the ØØ research unit. They're producing bio able out of spider web." Peter told him about the strange secret unit. "Interesting. Anything about your algorithm?" Liam asked, pulling his arm back to get rid of a strand of hair that had fallen in front of his eye. Peter watched him do so.
" No, nothing. I couldn't talk to Dr.Conners either. He was really stressed.", he shook his head."That's a pity. But lucky for you, Pepper has already gotten you an appointment. When is it again?" "Next Wednesday .", Pepper replied. "I'll send the detail to Jarvis." Peter was impressed. "Anything else you want to see? Laboratories, engineering?", she then looked up at Peter. " Ehm.." Peter had to think about that for a moment. He would love to see as much as possible.

But suddenly, there was a sharp sting in his neck, and he groaned out loud in pain. "What happened?" Liam immediately asked in worry . Peter put a hand to where the pain had come from. " I think something bit me.", he explained, his voice cracking. Liam carefully took his hand away to take a look. "It's red.", he determined. "Could have been a mosquito."
Peter felt dizzy, and tiredness was spreading around his body. Maybe this wasn't the time to see Oscorp's many departments. He would die of shame if he had to puke here. "I think I should go home.", he joined out his thought to Liam. who nodded. " Yeah, you're getting really pale.", the other boy agreed, holding onto Peter's arm just in case he needed the support. "I could call a cab.", Pepper suggested.

" No, no cab. That's too expensive. I'm taking the subway.", Peter disagreed. He varied on the spot, so Liam grabbed him harder. "Ok. But then I'm coming with you." "I'm fine.", Peter mumbled. " You're not." Liam shook his head, then turned to Pepper. "Maybe was should get him to the hospital ." Pepper eyed Peter critically. "Nah, I think he's just high. Maybe he poked himself in the laboratory. It would go on his record if you bring him in like this.", she strongly disagreed. " I'm fine.", Peter replied once again.

"Ok, I'll bring him home. I call you if I need to get picked up.", Liam sighed, and Pepper nodded. They left her standing in the lobby, and Liam escorted Peter out of the building and down the next subway station, which took forever since Peter could barely walk straight. " Jarvis, check his vitals.", the blonde boy advised the watch as they stood there waiting for the next train to Queens. "No signs of distress.", Jarvis answered quietly. " I think Miss Potts is right, and Mr.Parker is experiencing a psychedelic episode caused by a mild dose of poison."

"I'm not high." Peter shook his head wildly, stumbling forward. Liam pulled him back into his arm again. " Any suggestion on making it stop?" Liam asked Jarvis again. Peter nestled his face in the crook of his neck. Liam felt cozy and warm; he could get used to this. "You could get him an antidote, but for that, we need to identify the poison. Or you just let him sleep it off.", the assistant chirped.
" Just let me sleep on the train. You can be my pillow." Peter agreed with him. Grinning, he pressed first a kiss, then his cheek to Liam's neck. Cuddling was wonderful. Why had he never cuddled with anyone like this before? Liam was a fantastic teddy bear. He should keep him. "Okay, come on, Skater boy." Liam pulled him out of his comfortable position as the train stopped in front of them. Liam bundled the boy in the last wagon and down onto a bench.

As soon as he sat down beside him, Peter cuddled up to him again. " Why do you keep calling me skater boy? You've never seen me skate properly", he asked, looking up at the other boy. Liam rose an eyebrow, looking down at him. "How do you want me to call you?" Peter beamed brightly. "You could call me lover boy." Liam chuckled, highly amused. "What?" Peter asked a bit offended. "You're by no means a lover boy.", Liam smirked at him. " But that's what boyfriends call each other", Peter whined. He was feeling like Liam had just pulled the pink cloud away that he had been floating on. It was made better as Liam lifted his hand to stroke his cheek lovingly. "You're adorable.", he smiled. " But maybe we should talk about that boyfriend's thing when you're more yourself." Peter huffed, returning his head to its position on the other boy's shoulder while closing his eyes. "I'm tired. I'll sleep now."
Again, Liam's body vibrated as he chuckled. " So adorable.", he repeated.
Peter was quickly drifting away, entering a dreamless slumber.