With the first aid kit finally put away and his injury cleaned up, Peter sat back on the couch, taking a deep breath as he tried to process everything that had just happened. The earlier heaviness in his chest was slowly lifting, replaced by a sense of relief knowing that he wasn’t alone in this.
Morgan, who had been quietly observing the exchange, finally broke the silence. “You know, we’re all in this together, right? You don’t have to carry everything on your own, Peter.”
“I know,” Peter replied, his voice steadier than before. “It’s just hard sometimes. I feel like I need to be strong for everyone, especially with everything going on.”
Tony shook his head, his expression serious. “Strength isn’t about hiding your feelings or pretending everything is okay. It’s about facing your struggles head-on and sharing them with the people you love. We want to help you, Pete.”
“Yeah,” Morgan added, her eyes brightening. “And we’ll figure out a way to deal with the rumors and everything else together. We’re a team!”
“Team Stark,” Peter said, a smile breaking through his earlier worry. It felt good to know he had his family’s support, especially in moments like this.
“Now, let’s change gears a bit,” Tony said, standing up and stretching. “How about we have a little family meeting? I want to discuss the next steps and how we’re going to tackle everything head-on.”
Peter’s interest piqued. “What do you have in mind?”
“First off, let’s address the school situation. I’ve been thinking about setting up a meeting with your principal to discuss some of the issues you’ve been facing,” Tony said, pacing a bit as he formulated his thoughts. “We need to ensure that you have a safe environment to learn and grow.”
Morgan nodded vigorously. “And we can come with you! Having us there might help make a stronger case.”
“Absolutely,” Peter said, feeling a wave of gratitude. The idea of facing the principal alone felt daunting, but with his family at his side, it seemed more manageable. “Thanks, guys.”
Tony smiled at them. “Next, I want to make sure we’re all on the same page about what’s happening with Hydra. I don’t want you two getting caught in the crossfire. Your safety is my top priority.”
Peter felt a flicker of concern at the mention of Hydra. “Do you think they’ll come after us?”
“Possibly. They’re a persistent group,” Tony admitted, his expression serious. “But we’ll be prepared. I have security measures in place, and I want you both to be aware of what to do in case of an emergency. That means keeping your phones charged and within reach at all times.”
“I can handle that,” Morgan said confidently. “And we’ll work on a plan together, right?”
“Definitely,” Tony replied, impressed by Morgan’s resolve. “Now, about this ‘party’ Harley was raving about—”
“I’m not raving!” Harley interrupted as he barged back into the room, holding a notepad filled with colorful scribbles. “I’m brainstorming! We need a theme, games, food—everything!”
Peter chuckled at Harley’s enthusiasm. “What theme are we talking about?”
“I’m thinking superhero meets summer bash! We can invite everyone—friends, family, even the Avengers. It’ll be a celebration of your bravery for facing everything head-on,” Harley declared, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
Tony nodded, his expression softening. “That sounds like a great idea. It’ll give you both a chance to unwind and have some fun. Plus, it’ll remind everyone how amazing you both are.”
“Can we have ice cream cake?” Morgan asked, bouncing slightly in her seat.
“Of course! Ice cream cake is a must,” Harley agreed, scribbling furiously on his notepad.
“Alright, let’s make a list of everything we need to do for this party,” Tony suggested, pulling out his phone. “Morgan, you can handle the guest list, and I’ll take care of the food and drinks. Peter, why don’t you focus on the decorations?”
“Got it!” Peter said, feeling a renewed sense of energy. The prospect of a party was just the distraction he needed.
As they brainstormed ideas, the atmosphere in the room shifted from heavy to light, filled with laughter and excitement. Peter felt the warmth of their support enveloping him, reminding him that he wasn’t alone in this fight.
A few days later, the planning for the party was in full swing. Peter, Morgan, and Harley were sprawled out in the living room, surrounded by colorful decorations, party supplies, and a whiteboard covered in ideas.
“I still think we should have a giant inflatable superhero,” Morgan insisted, her eyes gleaming.
“Just one? I say we need a whole army of them!” Harley exclaimed, his enthusiasm infectious.
Peter chuckled at their banter. “How about we stick to a couple of big ones and fill the yard with smaller ones? That way, we don’t run out of space!”
“Brilliant!” Morgan agreed, nodding enthusiastically. “And we can set up a photo booth with superhero props! Everyone loves those.”
“Okay, that’s it! We’re officially the party planning committee,” Harley declared, thrusting a fist into the air triumphantly.
As they continued to discuss their plans, the doorbell rang. Peter got up to answer it, curious about who it might be. When he opened the door, he was surprised to find MJ standing there, her expression a mix of excitement and concern.
“Hey! I heard about the party, and I wanted to help out,” MJ said, stepping inside. “I brought some supplies and ideas!”
Peter’s heart leaped at the sight of her. “You did? That’s awesome! We could really use your creativity.”
As MJ joined in on the brainstorming, the room filled with even more laughter and camaraderie. Peter felt a warmth spreading through him—this was what family felt like, and he loved every moment of it.
Later that evening, after a productive day of planning, Peter found himself lying on his bed, staring up at the ceiling. The events of the past few days had been overwhelming, but for the first time in a while, he felt a sense of hope.
As he replayed the day’s memories, he realized that leaning on his family didn’t make him weak. In fact, it made him stronger. Together, they would face whatever challenges lay ahead, side by side.
With that thought in mind, Peter drifted off to sleep, the sounds of laughter and planning still echoing in his ears. Tomorrow would bring new challenges, but he was ready to face them—because he had his family by his side, and together, they were unstoppable.
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His Protective Dad (Starker FF)
FanfictionA story of Peter Parker (Stark) and his sweet, dangerous yet loving dad Tony Stark. A story where a 16 yrs old boy loves his father dearly, who can do to make his son smile. But what happened when his dad found out about him (peter) getting bullied...
