The Road to Recovery

College?

Last chapter everyone. Thank you for reading, and sticking all the way through this wild rollercoaster.

Please Read!!
*I'm really bad at filler chapters. So we are going to skip to I don't know how how long are school year... gods, thinking...uh. it's the end of the next school year, Peter just graduated that afternoon. Great let's get onto the story.*

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"Not so much lemon, MJ!" Peter warned. They are in the kitchen at the tower making supper together. Peter had been chopping peppers when he turned around and saw MJ add the juice of three lemons to the sauce.

"Why? I like it sour, reminds me of humans." Stated MJ.

Peter sighed. No going back now. Peter dumped the bowl of freshly cut vegetables into the pan. Hugging MJ's waist, Peter watched as she sauteed the vegetables in the sauce.

"Why don't you drain the noodles, then we can add the everything together," MJ said when food was almost cooked. Finally, they were able to sit down with their meal at the table on the balcony. Thankfully Tony had taken Pepper on a date, so they could have a peaceful evening.

Peter warily took a bite, remembering how much lemon had been added. "Huh. It tastes really good," He said.

MJ raised an eyebrow, "Were you expecting it to taste bad?"

Peter laughed, "Only extra lemony." MJ smiled, shaking her head.

After cleaning up the dishes, the two relaxed on the couch. "Before we do anything else, I have something for you," MJ began. "It came in the mail a few days ago and Tony thought tonight would be a good night for you to see it." Opening the side table's drawer, she pulled out a large envelope.

Peter softly gasped when he saw who it was from. MIT, his dream college. He wasted no time tearing into the package. MJ watched smiling as his eyes flitted over the page, reading every word. "I've been accepted," breathed. "MJ I've been accepted! I'm going to MIT!"

Peter pulled MJ into a tight hug, "I can't believe this is real, I can't believe this is actually happening."

"Congratulations Peter," MJ replied. Peter laughed happily, and kissed his girlfriend. Today was the best day ever.

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The summer had passed. Fall had come. And so it was time for Peter to leave. Both his rooms had been packed away in boxes. He said goodbye to his friends last night. Peter stood in the doorway, scanning his room for anything he may have missed. Tony stepped up beside him placing a hand on his shoulder. "Ready kid? We've got a long drive before us."

Peter nodded slowly, "Y-yeah, I'm ready."

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During the drive both May and Tony tried to relieve Peter from his obvious anxiety about moving. And for the most part, it worked. They laughed, told jokes, and sang with the radio.

Shortly after arriving, they were on their way to his dorm. It only took two trips for them to carry in all his boxes and two suitcases. Peter claimed an area for himself, as his dormmate had not yet arrived. Remembering everything that had happened in the last year, Peter suppose it had been a good thing his identity was revealed. At least this way he wouldn't have to worry about hiding it from his roommate.

After helping Peter unpack and returning the boxes and a suitcase to the vehicle it was time for May and Tony to say goodbye. Peter embraced May for several minutes, his aunt whispering reminders and words of encouragement. When they separated, both were crying. "I love you, Peter."

"I love you too May, so so much." Peter replied.

"You'll do good here Peter I know it. Be safe." She added. Peter nodded, watching as she left so he and Tony could be alone.

"You going to be alright kid?" Tony asked worriedly.

"I will be," assured Peter. "I..." He trailed off, at a lost for words. "Here." He handed Tony an envelope. "Read that at home...it says everything."

Tony tucked the letter into his pocket and pulled Peter in for a hug. "I'm so proud of you Peter."

"Thank you Tony, for everything." Peter said, staring at him. "I love you."

"I love you too kid."

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An hour after they have left Peter heard a faint knock at the door. Rising from his bed, he opened the door and saw whom he presumed to be his roommate. The guy looked a little older than Peter and a little taller too. He had curly brown hair and a mischievous, snarky grin. He was alone, with only a box, a backpack and a suitcase.

"Hello," Peter greeted, "I'm Peter Parker."

The guy grinned, "Nice to meet you Peter Parker. I'm Harley, Harley Keener."

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Tony sat on his bed later that night, the white envelope in his hands. Carefully, he opened it and began to read:

Dear Tony,

I know that when I finally say goodbye I will forget everything. That's why I decided to write a letter. From the very first time we met you have been so good to me. You always believed in me and never gave up, even when I had given up on myself. I will always remember all the late nights in the lab, all the movie marathons, and all our strange conversations. You stuck with me through the highs and the lows, the late nights and even the sleepless ones. You gave me advice and encouragement whenever I needed it. You stuck by me Tony, and that's more than I could ever ask for. Whether you know it or not, I love you, and I truly think of you as a father. Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you.

-Underoos

Tears were streaming down Tony's by the time he finished, but he knew that Peter was going to be okay.

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Peter's alarm clock blared annoyingly loud in his ear. Groaning he looked at the time, 7:12 a.m.. Way too early for anybody to be awake. Glancing at his phone he saw one new message from Tony:

Hey kid,

Go easy on yourself, okay? You're doing the best you can, you always have and you always will, and that's enough. Today, will be good. I promise. I love you.

Peter smiled, and texted back:

I love you too.

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And so the story ends