Secrets And A Spider

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I sighed and headed to the table for break, I knew Flash would say something, but honestly I couldn't care less. If there's one thing I knew, it's that once I've had a good punch out, it shouldn't happen again for a bit. "Hey guys." I sighed sitting down, my happy mood from earlier had quickly flown away again. "What's up, Riley," Ned smiled at me, as I threw my bag down and sat to face them. "The ceiling, anyway...anything interesting happen in your lives? My day has been hella boring," I stated, clearly unimpressed. "Hella? You know I only know one other person who says that?" Peter mocked and I shrugged. "Who?" I asked, he smiled. "Mr Stark." I let out a small nervous laugh, I guess I am a mini Tony. "Whatever." I sighed pulling out my phone as it buzzed. "Hang on, I've got to take this" I said answering.

"Hey, um what's up, I'm due to class in like two minutes" I said avoiding using Happy's name, if Peter did have an internship he would know who Happy is. "Oh, your dad wanted to speak to you later. Make sure you're free at lunch," he replied.
"Ok, tell him that's fine" I said.
"Cool, bye kid," he hung up and I turned back to Peter.

"Who was that?" He asked.
"Just a friend" I replied.
"You know how mysterious you are right. Like we have no clue what you're talking about." Ned pointed out and I raised an eyebrow. "Says you two, sneaking off and whispering all the time" I said as we stood, getting ready to leave. "Sure. Anyway we're that way so see you at lunch," Ned waved and I held up my fingers making a peace symbol. "Peace out losers," I said making them laugh and do it in return. As I headed to class, I felt a hand grab my arm, and turned towards Flash. "Piss off man." I hissed pulling away from his grip. "No, I told you. Until you apologise and hang with me, I'm going to make your life a living hell," he warned, walking away as I stood on his foot, going into class.

Soon it was lunch, and I wandered down the corridor, calling my dad on my way. "Hey Toot" he answered.
"Hey dad, I was told you wanted to speak to me," I said and he sighed on the other end the phone.
"Yeah, in fact meet me on the roof in ten," he said.
"Will do. See ya in a bit" I hung up as he said bye and headed to the table where we always sat.

"Where'd you get lost to? You're usually here early," Ned asked and I smiled, "had to take a call. My dad wanted to speak with me." I told them, they each nodded returning to their food. I pulled out the sandwich I bought earlier and snapped it in half. "You guys want this?" I asked, they instantly fought each other for it. Peter won and Ned grumbled, "you're sure you don't want it?" He questioned and I nodded. "Next time I get the free food," Ned said to me and I nodded. I placed the half sandwich back in my bag to offer my dad later so it looked like I'd eaten something, and checked the time. "Oh crap! I think I left my book in my Locker, I'll be back soon" I said standing and heading out. They just nodded, suspecting nothing, and as soon as I was out of sight I darted towards the roof.

Once I had climbed the stairs and opened the door, I sat on the edge and dangled my legs over as a wind flew overhead. "Hang on Toot, get of the edge of the bloody roof!" My dad ordered, I stood and walked up to him. "What's up? What's so important you had to fly in here when I'm at risk of being known as your daughter?" I questioned and he smirked. "What, no hi dad thanks for stopping by?" he asked, I shook my head laughing. "Unbelievable." This time he laughed, before sighing and glancing away. "Anyway, the team and I have to take care of something for a couple of days and no one will be at the facility so you need to stay local, just for a couple of days. I found a friend, trust me she's nice, don't worry she knows not to tell anyone who you are." He told me and I froze. "You want me to stay with a random stranger for a couple of days because 'something' came up. I mean I know what you guys do is important, but what about Pepper? Happy?" I questioned, but he shook his head. "They won't be around either. Just don't argue with me on this, please. Happy will drop you off later but that's it." He begged and I nodded. I hugged him and he kissed my head, "take care of yourself, please Toot. You're my Iron Baby," he whispered, and I looked at him. "I will, you be careful too." I replied.