Peter Stark and his Superfamily

2. Steve's birthday

Peters POV

Today I just had to live like I was normal and not possibly dying from a spider bite. I spent most of the afternoon at my laptop until I decided that I need a break. Otherwise I was gonna go crazy looking over the same four files. Suddenly the clock on my night stand caught my eye and I noticed that it was almost six.

"Oh god. Dad's gonna kill me if I wear joggers to Steve's birthday party" I sigh out loud. 

I search frantically through all my drawers for some decent outfit. But all I come up with is a button-up and dress pants that are too small. I continue looking for another minutes until I hear a voice.

"Whatcha looking for?" I jump and turn to see William Moore. Will's dad was the head of a major tech company. They rivaled my dad for many years but you know the saying...keep your enemies closer. My dad truly admired Will's dad and his intelligence. When I was a child Will and I went to the same private academy until I told my dad I'd rather go to public school. It took a lot of convincing but eventually I was moved. Will and I talk sometimes but it's mostly just pleasantries. Will has black hair and dark eyes. His olive complexion stood out among all the preppy blonde students at his college prep school. 

"Just looking for something to wear that won't destroy my dad's companies reputation" I reply. 

Will smirks at my comment and points to my bathroom. Hanging on the door is a brand new suit in a plastic cover.

"Still the same Peter I see" Will chuckles.

"You know I think you'd like my friend Ned." I walk over to the suit and take the plastic off. Its a navy colored with a white shirt underneath. 

"Oh yeah" Will raises an eyebrow "will he be here tonight?"

"Nah this isn't his scene. He's more of a stay home and binge star wars type." 

Will sits on my bed and scans the room before looking at me. He's just as confident and precise as the last time I saw him. He's always trying to be his dad. I guess we both are in a sense. 

"Imma ya know get changed." I point to bathroom.

"Do your thing" He smirks. 

I walk into the bathroom and shut the door. Before stripping down and changing into the suit. Then I decide I better do something with my hair and I put it up with some hairspray. I walk out of the bathroom and Will's still siting on my bed playing with his phone. 

"Hey" I breathe. 

"Party's already started now." He looks at me. And I look at him until his gaze becomes too much and I turn away.

"Wanna mingle for a bit then go up to the roof? Like old times?" 

He perks up at the idea. "Yes please."

I laugh and start to walk out of my room. Most of our parties are held on the 13th floor. I don't know how Will got up to the penthouse because Friday only let's Tony, Ken and I up here. Will can always smooth talk everyone, even AI I guess. 

We make our way to the party floor where all the avengers are and Tony's friends. Some of Cap's old buddies are here too. I can see my dad roaming around with the guests. He's always the life of the party even when it's someone elses birthday.

"Wanna drink?" Will asks and I nod my head. 

We walk over to the bar where we just ask for two cokes. The bartender hands us the cokes and we find a table to be alone and talk. We chat for awhile about dumb things and the good old days of middle school.