The Game of Life

Who Is He?

3rd POV

"And then he fell out of the vents after he heard the screaming downstairs," Tony couldn't control his laughter

"Wait..why the hell is Clint in the vents half the time?" Stephen asked looking up

"He's Clint, and he's some weird birdo person. Now that I think of it I need to check something," Tony said starting to tap the vents with his wrench

"SCREEEEEEEEE," came Clint's voice from the vents

"Come on and get down here and be a good birdo," Tony screeched

"Awww man," Clint said hoping out of the vent

"Afternoon Clint," Stephen greeted

"Sup, stranger," Clint remarked

"Ha, Ha," sarcastically laughed Stephen

It's been 3 months since Stephen and I have become friends again. He come over at least twice a week. We mostly reminisce about our past and the dumb shit we did. I really missed his company.

Everyone just casually walks around and treats Stephen how we all use to. Now I can say nothing has really changed. Well...whatever I'm still adjusting.

Today felt like we were on some crack of some sort because everything was funny. Oh boy! I haven't had a kick out of any day like today. We were throwing back corny jokes one after the other.

We would sometimes even catch each other awkwardly smiling for no reason just staring at each other.

I really got to know Stephen and how his life has been. Sorcery?! That's just a fuckin cool occupation. You can make things float and go anywhere in the world your heart desired.

We just sat on the couch enjoying some tea and coffee when we heard the elevator door ding. Then we heard the voice of a very out of breath teenager enter the room.

"Mr. Stark!" Peter yelled excitedly, but out of breath

I got up and walked over to him "Yeah kid, wassup?"

"I'm sorry it's been a while, BUT I just went on vacation with Ned's family and aunt May these past 2 months and let me tell you, it was AMAZING!" Peter beamed

"Glad to have you back kid! Where did you go?" ToNy inquired

"Oh we went on a cruise and to the Caribbean. That was my first time going somewhere nice for summer vacation," Peter stated

"That's amazing kid! Wanna come talk about it with me and Stephen?" Tony asked

"Yeah sur- wait. Who's Stephen?" Peter asked confused

"Oh, yeah, forgot to introduce you. Peter meet my very good friend Stephen. Stephen this is Peter, he is my intern. And he's one of the coolest crime fighting teens out there," Tony beamed

Stephen got up and approached Peter. He then proceeded to stick his hand out to him.

"Nice to meet ya Peter. Don't worry I won't tell anyone who you are," Stephen winked at him.

"What do you do as your job?" Peter asked

"I'm a sorcerer," Stephen replied

"Ooo, like Harry Potter," Peter asked excitedly

"No-

"YES! EXACTLY LIKE HARRY POTTER!" Tony jumped in

"Whoa, that's so cool!" Peter gleamed

Stephen shot Tony as stare, then gave him a playful punch to the shoulder.

"Can you please show me. PLEASE?" Peter pleaded

"I don't see why not," Stephen replied

"Yeah!" Peter yelled

Stephen then started to mumble a spell which made blue butterflies emerge from his hands. They were beautiful to stare at in all their elegance. They were the exact color as Stephen's eyes.

And as everyone was looking around at all the gracious scenery amongst them. Stephen and Tony caught each other's eyes. Then they both got that feeling. The feeling to make each other's heart speed up and make them feel warm all over.

Tony didn't know if he wanted it though. He still didn't fully trust him. And much rather enjoy him as a very good friend rather than a partner.

"Wow, Mr. Stephen! That was so pretty!" Peter beamed

"Glad you enjoyed it. At least you don't make fun of my work, unlike someone, cough cough," Stephen signaled Tony

"What?! I just think making fun of you is really funny, because you don't really see a wizard floating around everyday," Tony laughed

"Eh, forget you, I rather listen to Peter's amazing journey," Stephen said putting his arms around Peter's shoulders

"I agree with Mr. Stephen," Peter said looking at Tony

"Of course kid! Come over here and sit. I can't wait to here all the deets," Tony smiled

All three then proceeded to sit on the couch, with Peter in the middle telling about his great vacation with his friends and family.

Tony could never get tired of listening to Peter tell his stories. He was such and amazing kid. So innocent and wholesome. He'll do great in the future.

Stephen too was enjoying Peter's story. He was so jealous that he got to swim with dolphins. Swimming with dolphins has been on Stephen's bucket list really all his life.

Peter loved all the attention he got from the two. They listened very close to him and asked him questions if he would ever like to go again. He of course said yes. Now he couldn't wait for the future.

Life is weird and crazy sometimes. It just takes time to sort through everything.