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Ch.18 Pain Killer

Tony's POV
It was a typical day at school. Learning about mechanics and finishing up a robot project. My phone started ringing, so I picked it up. It was an unfamiliar number. "Hello?" I said into the phone. "Hey, is this tony stark?" A familiar voice said. "Yes? Who is this?" I said confused. "It's Natasha." I dropped the phone. It's been 2 years. 2 years since I've moved to this place. And not a single call from her. "Hello?" The phone said. I quickly picked it up. "Natasha? I can't believe it's you!" I squealed. "Haha, well yes..it's me nat." She said. "Where have you been? It's been two years!" I said a little more sternly. "Calm down, after you unexpectedly left," Natasha said 'unexpectedly' like it was a curse word. "I joined a combat school with Barnes." She finished. "With Bucky? What's he gonna do? Kick Steve's ass?" I laughed. "About that..," Natasha started. "Steve has gone to uh, juvenile court. And he broke free out of there and I heard he's coming for you." Natasha said scared. "Steve doesn't know my location, I'll be fine." I said huffing. "Steve finds out about things tony. And when he does, it's not good." Natasha warned me. "I'll make sure to be careful, mom." I said sarcastically. "You better be." Natasha said and hung up the phone. I sighed and threw my phone on my bed. Steve is a little bitch.
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Stephen's POV
I got a little upset that we had to practice how to do portals through other dimensions. We had a quest to bring back something from another dimension with a partner. Of course, I went with Baron. He's the only one that likes to talk to me anyways. After doing the horrendous  and dangerous assignment Wong made us do, Baron and I decided to go biking.
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Baron and I were speeding down the steep hill. I couldn't stop. I couldn't hit the breaks, it was too late. Baron was screaming happily. I lost balance, and I lost control. I went down. Baron screamed. But not happily this time.
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I was in a hospital room, my legs and arms covered in scrapes and dry blood. Baron and Tony were standing next to the hospital bed chatting. Tony noticed me and Baron took it as a que to leave. "T-tony?" I whispered. "Oh Stephen. You absolute clumsy piece of sh-," I cut him off. "Shut up. My head hurts." I whispered and rubbed my head. "What happened?" Tony said softer. "We were riding bikes. And all I know it that I uh..fell." I said confused. Tony took a hold on my hand and looked up at me. "Why are you always getting harmed steph?" Tony whispered. "You've been stabbed, you've been targeted, you've been punched." I argued. "Touché." Tony said and laughed. I chuckled a little. He ran a hand over the scars on my arms where I've cut myself. I flinched, but soon relaxed. "Why'd you go and harm yourself..when I saw you on the roof. I was horrified Stephen. Horrified. I don't want you to leave, not now, not ever." Tony looked up at me. "I don't know why i did it..i just did." I said. "That's not a valid excuse." Tony argued and poked me in the arm. "Well what else do you want me to say? That I accidentally got a blade and accidentally cut myself?" I questioned getting frustrated. "No, it's just that..never mind." Tony said and sat back in a chair. It was silence for a good solid 2 minutes before a doctor came in. "The results have come in and it turns out he just had a mild concussion, although he is going to stay here for some days so I'd advise you stay here in most of your free time to look over him." Said the doctor and walked away leaving me and Tony alone. "Like Im going to look after a goddamn child." Tony muttered and I sighed. I'm actually stuck with this idiot oh my fucking god. "Don't look after me then if you have such a big problem with me gosh." I scowled. "You know what Stephen? Fuck you! Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you! I've been there for you so many goddamn times and to be honest since when have we actually had time together?? It's like everything I do irritates you! I've been harmed! Yet I still minded you! You're such a big narcissist!" Tony said and stormed out of the room with tears in his eyes. Jesus I didn't know he could be so bipolar. I did feel a little bad after he threw a tantrum but I couldn't miss him less. I just wanted to be alone.

The hospital lights went out which meant the patients had to go to sleep. I dreaded for what tomorrow would bring. Probably more icky expired hospital food. Disgusting. I rested my head on the pillow and closed my eyes. With force. I curled up my fists and let go. I wanted to let go. But not right now. Not when Tony's still around. He probably won't be by tomorrow or the next day. Oh well. I soon went to sleep. Alone. In a cold room. With no one to comfort me.
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Tony's POV
I was infuriated with Stephen. I hated his guts. I couldn't miss him less. I wanted to die but Terry didn't allow it. He told me to get up from my bed. "I don't want to fucking get up." I said and I turned my face to the wall my bed was pushed against. "Honestly tony yes you might have boy problems with a wizard but that can't stop you from going to school. Hey! Are you sleeping?," terry slapped my face. I turned around to punch him but he maneuvered it. "Tony seriously get up we're about to be late!" Terry said and sighed. "Go without me." I said. And so he did. I checked my phone for any messages from Stephen. None. I was actually starting to think about blocking him. I did want to but I didn't have the nerve. He could do that. Since he had so many nerves for me to get on. I quickly got dressed in a hoodie and some pants. I locked the dorm room and headed over to class. "Tony you're late. Take a seat." The teacher suggested. I sat down and got the necessary things for the class. This was going to be one boring dreadful ass day for sure.

A/N: hey so yes i kind of forgot about this book and if there are any mistakes sorry I was in a rush and didn't proofread 🤠 hope you have a lovely day/night.