Light At the End of the Tunnel

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Peter felt sick to his stomach while he stared at his breakfast. He had a therapy session about going back to school, and he was able to convince himself he was good to go back, but now he wasn't so sure.

"Are you sure you're ready? We can hold off for a few more days if you want," May offered, looking at her nephew.

Peter who looked at his Aunt. "I-I'll be okay. I have to take my life back. I don't want them to win. They can't win."

"I'm really proud of you," Aunt May whispered, smiling at the boy.

Peter tried to give her a smile and when she turned, he closed his eyes. He was jealous of Wanda at that moment of the fact that she didn't have to get an education. But at the same time, Wanda hadn't been in school since her parents died.

"Peter?" He felt a hand on his shoulder and he jumped off his chair, falling to the ground. He looked at his Aunt. "You're okay."

Peter nodded his head. He stood up. "I'm going to go change." Peter moved to his room and changed.

x

"I made this for you," Tony told Wanda, showing her a glove. Steve was training with Sam, Natasha and Vision. Wanda was left alone with Tony in his lab. She watched him work, not wanting to be alone.

Wanda touched it and then looked at him in surprise. "Really?"

Tony gave her a smile. "I can't have you hurting yourself. It'll keep your hand stable and allow you to use your powers without damaging your hand."

Wanda gave him a smile. "Thank you," she said in a small voice.

"You're my kid now too," the billionaire told her as he gave her a one armed hug. Wanda gave him a smile. He kissed the side of her head. "Let's go have breakfast, yeah?" Wanda gave him a look of fear. "We don't want you to get sick. Eat what you can for your dads, yeah?" Tony told her, placing his hand on Wanda's hair, getting a nod. Tony placed his arm around her and lead her to the kitchen. "You're going to be okay. We're all going to be okay."

x

Peter stared at the building in front of him. Taking a deep breath, he walked inside the building. Peter could feel so many people around him, and it quickened his heart rate.

"Peter!" he heard someone call for him. He looked over to see Ned walking towards him. He gave the bigger teen a smile. Betty and MJ were with him. Taking a deep breath, Peter walked to the teen.

"Where have you been?" MJ asked, giving him a look.

Peter shrugged. "Dealing with something." The other kids started to talk about what had been happening, and Peter felt himself exhale. He gripped his backpack, following his friends as they all walked to class. Peter flinched whenever someone got too close. He could feel a panic coming whenever he saw someone he had never seen before. Ned would give him looks, not sure how to help his best friend without giving him away.

It wasn't until lunch where Peter got a breather. he took a deep breath as he leaned against the sink. He was out in the open, and it didn't feel safe. He didn't feel safe. He was opened.

"I'm okay. I'm okay," he whispered to himself, exhaling.

The restroom door burst open and Peter flinched, his hands to fists. He saw another teen walk in, didn't look at him. Peter took a breath and walked out of the restroom.

"Hey dickwad!" he heard someone shout.

Peter could feel his senses go haywire. He turned and saw Flash walk up to him. He looked over to see the other teen head to him. He had a smirk on his face, and Peter could feel his breathing pick up. He tried to stand his ground, but he could feel his fears return.