1st September 2016
The next year for the two was hard as they had to act strong and not let anything effect them. May worked longer and longer, she picked up another job to pay for the bills. Peter stayed "out at Neds" while in reality he was out being Spider-Man who had become a sensation in New York.
In school Flash continued to bully him but he didn't let it show, and he also picked up a job to help May out. They moved out of the big apartment and into a much smaller one so they could actually afford it.
He was staying at Neds, really this time, as they both had a physics project due in a few weeks when he got a call from May to come home quickly. He went as fast as he could, scared that it was something bad.
When he walked into the house. Shaking from with worry he saw Aunt May sitting on the couch with another person.
He was wearing a suit and had very nice hair from the back. The mystery man turned around to see Peter and Peter was shocked.
Sitting on his couch was Tony Stark. THE Tony Stark. His Idol. Someone he had always admired, and here we was sitting on the couch eating Aunt Mays food.
"Oh Peter, there you are. I was just telling Mr. Stark here about how amazing you are at school," Aunt May says as she stands up turning to Peter, "You didn't tell me you applied for the Grant!" She looked at Peter then to tony who was looking at Peter with 'that look'. The one that said, I'm lying to her for you, lie back.
"I just know how much you love surprises, so I thought I would let you know... when I found out what was happening..." Peter was a bit confused, he hadn't applied had he? maybe his teachers did? or maybe Ned as a joke.
Tony looked to May and smiled, "Can I have 5 minutes with him?" May smiled and nodded so Peter showed Tony to his room.
Peter locked the door and stared at Tony Stark, "Mr. Stark, as much as I have always wanted to meet you I didn't apply for a grant, like ever,"
Tony smirked that sarcastic grin and said "oh I know, but first," he pulled out his phone to get a video and showed it to Peter, "Is this you?"
Peter stood shocked, here Tony Stark is asking him if he was Spiderman! "um, no. What do you. What do you mean?"
"Sure, so you're the... Spider... ling. Crime-Fighting Spider.... You're Spider-boy?" Tony asked, wanting the younger boy to correct him on the name. He knew that Peter was the Spiderman but he needed to be sure.
Peter knew exactly what he was doing but he also knew that Tony Stark already knew so why not tell him what he already knew. Folding his arms as way to hide his chest, he was having a pretty bad day with dysphoria and having Tony Stark question him on Spiderman was not helping. "Spiderman..."
Tony, not being as observant didn't see this minute movement Peter had done. Looking at Peter funny he said "Not in that onesie, you're not." Peter looked shocked, no one ever said anything on his outfit but he did know it needed a update.
"Its not a onesie! I don't believe this Mr Stark! I was having a very good day," slight lie but Tony didn't notice so Peter continued, "I aced my algebra test, this lady bought me a churro and then I didn't even miss my train!"
Tony looked slightly amused at this and moved about the room looking at the boys outdated tech equipment and made a note to buy him new ones and maybe donate money to his aunt as she seemed to be struggling according to her jobs managers. "I can give you full upgrade if you want, and maybe you can come meet the team we need a new guy to help out. And even your unnaturally attractive Aunt May if she wants, or we could help her out here if she wants to stay. Also I done a full background check on you..." he paused to look at Peter who was moving his hands around a lot but Stark put it down to nerves, "So I know about your parents, And Uncle. And I'm so sorry you went through that."
Tony Stark stopped talking for a bit as the young boy was sitting on the bed. Breathing deeply like his therapist told him too.
Deep breaths, 1...2...3...4...5...6. Repeat. Smile, happy thoughts, Christmas, puppies, May, Ned, MJ.
"Ummm Mr Stark, what is it that I would be doing exactly?" Peter asked, genuinely wondering what he would be doing at the Avengers Compound.
"Well we would train you, you would stay every day after school and we could work in the land with Bruce if you really wanted too. But we would have to keep it a secret with Aunt May through there so you would be in a "Stark Internship" post according to everyone except us. Does that sound okay?" Tony asked the young bit who was smiling widely. Peter has been given the best opportunity in his life but he didn't want to take it just yet. What about May? Where would she stay? She doesn't earn enough money for herself. Peter had to stay for her.
"I.. I can't.... cant go to, um, the Avengers. Like I would love to. Like it's a dream but I have.... Homework!" Peter crushed himself silently he was never a good liar especially to adults.
"I'm gonna pretend you didn't say that. And if you're worried about your aunt she doesn't need to know anything. And I can give her money and say you earned it with the internship if that's better..." Stark already knew Peter would say yes at that offer. He could see it in the boys eyes after the offer was made. Although Peter didn't say yes exactly he get the answer he was looking for.
"I'll have to ask Aunt May." He ran out the room and nearly tumbled into the living room. "Aunt May. Mr Stark has asked if I could go live with the Avengers for my internship. I told him I would ask you first before saying yes or no!" Peter nearly shouted at his Aunt, he was so excited. He could do good for once and Aunt May saw it in he eyes. So of course she nodded and smiled at the boy.
Peter squealed. His voice going up an octave which he didn't care about. "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! If you need me you know where I'll be. You can phone me and I'll come straight home if you need me to. Okay?" His voice was filled with happiness but he was being honest to Aunt May and they both knew it. He would drop everything to make sure she was okay.
Turning back towards his room Peter could not stop smiling. His dreams were coming true. Opening his door Tony smiled and nodded showing the young boy he heard.
"We head out soon so I'm going to talk to your Aunt you get ready. A driver will be here soon to help you take stuff out," leaving the room Tony headed to Aunt May and organised everything. And then slipped her a check that she didn't notice yet.
Peter was running around frantically trying to look for clothes. He grabbed Uncle Bens old jacket, a few pairs of jeans, shirts, tops and some underwear. Then he pulled out a black bag and put in his spare binder, spare packet and then his T doses. Carefully putting them under some clothes he zipped up his case and left the room.
He said goodbye to May who made him promise to phone every night until he came to visit, which he of course agreed to, then quietly told Tony to look after him to which Tony responded by giving May a pass to get in the tower whenever and his personal number as well.
Happy helped Peter carry his case down at Tony's demand and the the three got into the car and drove off. Peter waved to May who was smiling at her boy growing up. She told Tony that Peter wasn't like everyone else and he was to be careful over saying things. But Tony chalked that up to the loss of so many people in his family.
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Trapped {A Trans Peter Parker Story} [COMPLETE]
FanfictionSpiderman. New York's newest hero. He was cocky, talkative and loved by everyone. Peter Parker. Midtown's Highs nerd. He was smart, quiet and only had a few friends. So how were they the same person? <1st In Series>