His Protective Dad (Starker FF) Completed ✓

Breaking The News

The morning light filtered through the curtains of Peter and MJ's shared room. Peter had stayed up all night, sitting beside MJ, watching over her as she slept. His mind was still racing with the revelation that MJ was pregnant. He didn’t know what to think, let alone how to break the news to the people who meant the most to him: his fathers, Tony and Steve, and of course, MJ herself.

MJ stirred slightly in her sleep, and Peter quickly moved to her side, brushing a lock of hair away from her forehead. Her breathing was steady, but he knew she needed rest after everything that had happened.

Peter couldn't just keep this news to himself anymore. He had to tell someone. And the first people who needed to know were his parents.

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He stood up from his seat and carefully walked over to the door, looking at MJ one last time to make sure she was okay. Then, he left the room, heading straight for the living area where Tony and Steve were. He couldn’t keep this secret any longer. He had to share the truth with them. They would be able to help him make sense of all this.

Peter found Tony and Steve in the living room, talking quietly. Steve looked up as Peter entered, concern etched on his face.

“Peter, how’s MJ?” Steve asked, immediately noticing the troubled expression on his son’s face.

Peter hesitated for a moment, his throat tightening. His thoughts were a jumbled mess, but one thing was clear: He had to tell them now.

“Uh... I need to talk to you guys about something,” Peter started, his voice shaky. “It’s... about MJ.”

Tony and Steve exchanged a brief glance. Their expressions grew serious, sensing that something was wrong.

“Peter, is everything okay with her?” Tony asked, his voice low but filled with concern.

Peter took a deep breath, trying to steady himself. He had never been good at handling emotions like this, and this news was the biggest thing he’d ever had to process. “MJ’s... she’s pregnant.”

The words hung in the air, and for a long moment, there was silence.

Tony’s eyes widened, and Steve’s jaw tightened as he processed the news. They both stood frozen for a moment before Tony slowly approached Peter, placing a hand on his shoulder.

“Peter,” Tony said softly, his voice filled with disbelief but also warmth. “Are you sure about this? I mean... how did you...?”

“I didn’t even know, Dad,” Peter said, shaking his head. “Bruce checked her out this morning. MJ’s really pregnant. It wasn’t a prank. She’s... she’s pregnant for real.”

Tony let out a low breath, his eyes searching Peter’s face for any sign of doubt, but there was none. His son was as serious as ever. He nodded slowly, his hand still resting on Peter’s shoulder, trying to offer comfort.

“This is... a lot to take in,” Steve said, his voice calm but full of concern. “Are you both okay? MJ, too?”

Peter nodded, though his eyes still reflected his fear and confusion. “MJ’s still unconscious. But Bruce said she’ll be fine. It’s just... a lot. I don’t know what to do, Pops. What if I’m not ready? What if I mess up?”

Steve stepped forward, placing his hands on Peter’s shoulders. “You’re not alone in this, Peter. You’re part of a family. We’ll help you. And MJ. You don’t have to do this alone.”

Peter felt a wave of relief wash over him at Steve’s words. His “Pops” always knew what to say to make him feel better.

Tony, who had been quiet for a moment, spoke up again. “This is huge, Peter. I know you’re scared, but you’re going to be a great dad. I’m here for you, and Steve’s here for you. We’ll figure this out together.”

Peter took a deep breath, his heart racing but also filled with a newfound sense of determination. “I don’t know how to tell MJ, though. I can’t believe this is happening.”

Steve smiled softly, his eyes full of understanding. “One step at a time, Peter. Take care of MJ first. Let’s make sure she’s okay, and then you can both figure out what to do next.”

Peter nodded, feeling a little better now that he wasn’t carrying the weight of this news alone. But there was still one thing on his mind: How would MJ react when she woke up and found out she was pregnant?

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Later that morning, MJ stirred awake. Her eyes fluttered open, and she immediately saw Peter sitting beside her, looking more exhausted than she had ever seen him.

“Peter?” MJ whispered, her voice groggy. “What happened? What’s going on?”

Peter’s heart skipped a beat, and he immediately took her hand. “MJ... we need to talk.”

MJ furrowed her brow in concern. “What’s wrong?”

Peter took a deep breath, sitting down next to her. He had to say it. “MJ... you’re pregnant.”

MJ blinked, her eyes wide in confusion and surprise. “What? How... How is that even possible?”

Peter gently squeezed her hand. “It’s real, MJ. We found out this morning. Bruce confirmed it. You’re going to be a mom.”

MJ’s face paled, and she slowly processed the news. “I... I don’t even know what to say,” she murmured, her voice trembling. “I didn’t... I didn’t even know.”

Peter’s heart ached for her. “Neither did I. But we’re in this together. Whatever happens next, I’m here. We’re here.”

MJ sat up slowly, still trying to grasp what was happening. “This is so... sudden. I don’t even know how to feel.”

Peter reached out and pulled her into a tight embrace. “It’s okay, MJ. We’ll figure it out. We’ll take it one step at a time.”

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A little while later, Tony and Steve entered the room. Seeing their son and MJ sitting together, their faces a mix of emotions, they knew it was time to step in.

Tony smiled softly. “How are you two holding up?”

MJ let out a small, nervous laugh. “I’m still trying to wrap my head around everything.”

Steve walked over to them, placing a hand on Peter’s shoulder. “You’re not alone in this. We’ve got your back, always.”

Peter smiled, feeling reassured. The weight of the news hadn’t gone away, but having his parents by his side made everything seem a little more manageable. Together, they’d face this new chapter, no matter what.

And in that moment, Peter knew that no matter how scared he was, he wasn’t going to face this alone. He had his family. And he had MJ.