Peter's Find

Chapter Four: She's not as Tough as She Looks

Peter woke up to small fingers touching his cheek; he opened his eyes and saw Addie looking at him, her large green eyes blinking at him curiously. He took a mental note that she needed a bath; she smelled like smoke and rubbing alcohol, a mixture that didn't sit well on his nose.

He sat up and smiled at her, "Good morning jellybean." he greeted.

She smiled back at him, "Monin Petur." she announced, leaning away from his face.

He stretched his limbs out, his arms slightly sore from holding her all night long, "Let's go get something to eat okay?"

She nodded and stretched like he'd done a few seconds ago, "Otay." she agreed.

She started crawling over to the edge of his bed and he quickly scooped her back up and planted her back down in the spot next to him.

He laughed a little, "Not so fast." he announced, "We have to get dressed first."

She paused for a few seconds "Oh..." she replied, her mood slightly deflating.

He laughed at her disappointment, "It'll take a few seconds jellybean, I promise."

She nodded.

He pushed himself up from his bed, not bothering to make the bed since the toddler was still seated on his bed. He walked over to his dresser and pulled out another old t-shirt for her and grabbed some clothes for himself if he was going to keep her then he needed to get her some actual clothes. He laid the t-shirt over the end of the bed and started going towards the bathroom.

He turned his attention to the preschool aged girl on his bed, "I'll be right back, okay Addie?"

She nodded, "Otay. Where you going?" she asked, tilting her head to the side.

He gave her a reassuring smile, "I'll be in the bathroom, right over there." he told her, pointing towards the door, "I'm going to change and then I'll help you."

She nodded, "Otay, I tay." she replied.

He grinned at her, "Thank you jellybean." he replied as he leaned over and kissed the top of her head.

She slightly scrunched her nose at the action and he grinned. He picked up his clothes again and walked over to the bathroom. Peter quickly changed into his day clothes and started walking towards Addie when there was a knock on his door that grabbed his attention.

He walked over to the door, pulling it open to reveal his boss, "Mr. Stark?" he asked, he was slightly surprised to see the man at his door.

The man gave him a small wave, "Hey kid," he greeted, "I found some of Morgan's old clothes." he announced, sticking his hand out with some small clothes in his hand.

Peter reached out and grabbed them, "Thank you Mister Stark, that was nice of you." he replied

The billionaire nodded, "Uh yeah...." he replied awkwardly, "I uh..." he laughed a little and rubbed the back of his neck, "I just figured that she'd probably need something than a t-shirt; not that there is anything wrong with your clothes kid...." he quickly added, "Just thought that maybe they'd fit her better. They're probably be a little big since Morgan was bigger at that age, but it's better than nothing." he replied, slightly swaying on his feet.

Peter grinned at how awkward the man was being, "Thank you Mister Stark, they're perfect."

The billionaire nodded, "You're welcome. I'm gonna get a shower," he announced, "See you at breakfast underoos."