Temptation

XII

"So is anyone coming to visit you?" Peter asked the taller man. The two were sitting on a love seat watching morning cartoons. Peter hadn't realized how many suicide jokes were on Spongebob until he started looking for them.

Tony shrugged, "I doubt it. Someone might come and see me talk about work, that'll probably be it though." Peter felt a stab go through his chest, Tony must be seen the younger one's reaction because he quickly started to try and comfort him.

"Hey, it's alright, I did this to myself. The people who I hurt still need time to forgive me. I don't blame them. Their right in ignoring me. I was a fucking ass."

"But like, shouldn't they see how hard you've been working? You deserve something!" Peter grumbled under his breath while crossing his arms.

"I've been through this before Pete. I used up all of my second chances with the people I care about. I'll be lucky if they still look at me the same way, " Tony whistled, "You didn't know me back then if you did, you wouldn't like what you saw."

Instead of replying Peter wrapped his arms around Tony's frame and hugged him close with his head resting on the man's chest. "I might've not liked what I saw, but I'm not the type of person to give up on those who I care about." The younger male whispered.

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"You look much better Peter! Healthy, " May greeted her nephew with a big hug. "Are you doing okay? How's everyone treating you? Who's Tony? Are you going to introduce us?" May winked.

"May!" Peter flushed red, "Let's take a seat first yeah?"

"So?" May inquired once the two were seated on the back porch.
"Everythings fine here, you don't have to worry, " Peter looked down and bit his lip, "I'm doing better May."

May smiled kindly, " That's great sweetie, I'm so proud of you."
"Since I'm showing progress, Sam said I might get out earlier than expected. And I'm, I've stopped showing signs of withdrawal, " Peter informed.

"That's wonderful, I'm glad you're getting better. It's a relief, you know?" May explained with tears in her eyes.

Peter pulled his Aunt in for a hug as she sobbed on his shoulder. The for eyed male spotted Tony standing seemly awkwardly by the doorway of the porch.

"Um, May Tony is here, " Peter mumbled into his Aunt's hair.

"Ah,-" May wiped her tears on her sleeve and sat up to meet Tony with a smile on her face. "Tony! It's nice to meet you! Peter has told me all about you!"

"Right, you must be May, " Tony greeted with a slight smile.
"Thank you for looking after Peter, " May hugged the male.

"It's um, not a problem, " Tony stammered.

Peter let out a small laugh, "Should we go inside and talk? It's more comfortable after all, " He shrugged with a bright smile.

"I wouldn't want to intrude, " Tony began before May cut him off.
"Oh, nonsense! You're basically family now! I never saw Peter get close to someone in such a short time." May happily said as she dragged Tony inside the house.

Peter watched them go inside with a smile on his face. The male was thankful that they were getting along, and that Tony was getting out of his shell.

The Love Club By; Lorde