Like Father Like Son | Irondad + Spiderson

talk pt 2

self harm tw <3 stay safe ducklings

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Peter felt a bit dizzy. And no, it wasn't because of his spidey-senses. Just the smell of food alone made him nauseous. The teen was sat beside his fellow Avengers, sipping from a cup of apple juice. It had been a few minutes and he still hadn't touched his food. He tried to distract himself by listening to the banter between the men and women in the dining room.

"I thought this kid was Spiderman, not stick-man." Sam joked, causing a playful shove from Clint and a glare from Tony. Peter laughed awkwardly, not making eye contact with the man.

"Yeah- I'm just not that hungry."

"Peter, just try and eat a little bit?"

The teen sighed, picking up the burger and hesitantly eating.

He didn't eat a lot, but he ate enough to make himself full. The Avengers chatted and ate while watching reality T.V. for a little bit longer, until they all got up and went their separate ways. Peter, however, ran off to the bathroom, feeling sick. He fell, slouching down beside the toilet. He gagged before puking a little bit. His face was pale and sweat was pouring down his head. He was, sadly, familiar with this feeling. He hated it. Out of breath, he panted, his stomach twisting.

"Why me?" He groaned, trying to catch his breath. There was soon a knock on the bathroom door, before someone opened it. 'Damnit, I forgot to lock the door.'

"F.R.I.D.A.Y. told me you weren't feeling so good- oh God," Tony's eyes widened at the weak teen. Peter wiped his mouth, sighing. "It hurts."

"I know, Pete, get up from there." Tony said softly, helping the fragile boy up and out of the bathroom. Peter clung onto Tony as the man got Peter some water. After Peter chugged a bottle, they sat on the couch. Peter rested his head in his hands, still feeling a bit sick. Tony rubbed the teens back.

"Peter, I'm sorry for forcing you to eat, but you know you have to. Just try and eat small portions at a time, and stop when you start feeling sick." Tony told the kid quietly. Peter just nodded, knowing Tony was right. He was always right.

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"Anyways.. about earlier," Tony sighed. He hated this 'adult stuff', but he had to do it. He didn't want Peter hurting himself.

The teen looked down, twiddling with his fingers. "I'm sorry-"

"Hey, what did I say about apologizing?" Tony thinned his lips, exhaling. "Can you show me? You know, what you, uh, did to yourself?"

"Um," Peter took a deep breath, trying not to panic like he did last time. He clenched his sleeve, staring down at it.

"It's okay, take your time."

Hesitantly, the teen rolled up his left sleeve. Revealed were a few gashes in his skin, most which were already healed. They were still very visible, and it was obvious to Tony that Peter made them deep.

"My God..." Tony said quietly, running his fingers over the bumps.

Before he could say anything else, he was embracing Peter. The hug didn't last long, but it was long enough for Tony. When they broke apart, Peter realized the man had tears in his eyes.

Tony scoffed. "Wow, I look pathetic." He smirked, trying to lighten the mood. "I love you, kid, you know that, right?"

Peter smiled. "I- I love you too, dad."

Tony ruffled the teens hair, swallowing back more tears. "And one more thing."

"Yeah?"

"What's the name of that kid who's been bullying you?"

"Uh- promise you're not gonna hurt him?"

"Only mentally."

Peter glared at Tony.

"I'm joking, sheesh."

"Fine. His name's Flash. Flash Thompson."

Tony snorted at the name. "I'm gonna go to your school tomorrow and speak to the principal. I don't want you being bullied like this anymore."

Peter looked down, before smiling. "Thank you, dad."

Tony smiled, clapping and standing up. "Alright, wanna watch a movie?"

"Uh, yeah!"

Tony bought Star Wars Rogue One, playing it on the T.V. The two sat on the couch, curled up under a blanket. Before the movie even ended, they were both asleep.

"NAT WHERE IS MY BUBBLE BA- oops.."

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hey i love clinton francis barton :)))

also sorry this is short and ehh, i rushed to finish it today <3