Don't Leave Me Here - Starker

10

"And the atoms within this molecule are-"

Peter sighed, staring out the window of the classroom. The teacher was droning on, and unfortunately this college course turned out to be one big review. He knew all of these topics they'd been going over this semester, and had been bored out of his mind in this class.

But this weekend was a three day weekend, some teacher development day on Monday. Then winter break was the week after, and Peter couldn't wait. He hoped Tony didn't have to work too much, but knew better than that. The man was busy, and chances were, he'd have to most days.

The sound of the bell ringing pulled him from his thoughts. His heart hammered in his chest at the thought of what waited outside those doors. No, he hadn't seen Flash stalking the hallways yet today, but that didn't mean he wasn't waiting for Peter to let down his guard. He wasn't afraid of Flash, but he certainly didn't want to be someone's punching bag either. And he can't fight back. Really, Peter just preferred to stay away from him all together.

However, after his dismissal for the day, and still not having seen Flash, he was confused. He always made his presence known in school, which caused Peter to wonder if Tony had done something to cause his absence.

Which he didn't have the chance to ask because Tony hadn't dropped him off today, Happy did. Actually, Tony was gone before Peter had even gotten out of bed this morning.

Peter shook the thought away, happily walking towards the front doors of the school after telling Ned and MJ good bye. He was set to walk home today, not wanting to bother Happy again, and sure that Tony wouldn't be able to take time from his busy day.

Once he'd opened the door, he was surprised to see Happy waiting outside.

"Happy? What're you doing? I didn't call you." He asked.

Happy sighed, a frown apparent on his face. "I caught a break, knew you were getting out so I came to get you."

Peter smiled, stepping into the car. "Well thank you, but you certainly didn't need to do that. I'm perfectly capable of walking home."

Happy scoffed at the statement. "Please. Like Tony would ever forgive me if I let that happen."

"He would understand. Besides judging by the frown on your face, it seems like you're pretty busy today."

He nodded, shifting the car. "I think that's an understatement."

"We'll do you want to come over for dinner tonight? I know it's not breakfast but, it might make your day better? And you can choose!" Peter offered, smiling brightly.

Happy smiled, and nodded. "I'll come, but Tony would not be okay if I chose. He probably wants cheeseburgers! That's all he ever wants."

Peter laughed. "I'll make sure it happens, even if I have to make something different for him. So what do you want?"

"Actually-" Happy mumbled. "Cheeseburgers sound pretty good."

Peter snorted, shaking his head. "Okay then, we will have cheeseburgers."

•

Peter had been home for a few hours by now, waiting for Tony to get off. He'd busied himself with dishes, t.v., laundry, and now he'd found himself wandering around the lab.

He wasnt looking for anything in particular, but found the red and blue suit. Spider-Man's suit. He couldn't stop the wave of anxiety that rolled through him. He hadn't thought about it since that night. Peter wasn't sure how it ended up tucked halfway into a drawer in a workbench, but there it was.