Tickle stories - Marvel (One Shots)

You never stopped being my kid (Peter x Tony)

Several months had passed since Tony saved the universe. Peter was sure he wasn't going to make it, but by a miracle, Tony came out alive. His recovery had taken a while, but things were just now starting to go back to normal. Peter was so thankful every second of every day that he still had Tony as a mentor and friend. He always saw Tony as a father-figure, and he couldn't bear to lose that a third time.

Tony had invited Peter to stay with them while he was on Spring Break. He thought it would be nice for the kid to get away from the city, and spend some real time with him without schedules or interruptions.

"Yes, May. I promise I'll drive safe." Peter smiled at his aunt, before she pulled him into a hug.

"Aww I love you, honey. You deserve a break." She said, kissing his forehead.

"I love you too, May." Peter said with a smile.

Peter headed out the door and made his way to his car. He had been ecstatic to go spend some time with Tony and Pepper. Morgan as well, though they were still warming up to each other. She seemed to like him a lot, and he adored her, but he didn't know if she really understood what had happened yet.

Thoughts flooded Peter's head as he drove on the highway toward Upstate. Peter felt a little awkward, but he didn't know why. Things were a lot different before he blipped away. He still can't comprehend that that's what happened to him. He knew it would be different than going and working in the lab at the Avengers facility.

Tony was different now. A bit older and softer spoken, but he was still Tony. The events of Thanos snapping and wiping out half the population of the whole universe had a major effect on Tony, as it did on everyone. Yet he, who is "Earth's Best Defender," lost to Thanos. He had no other choice but to try and move on. When he and Pepper welcomed their daughter into the world, life got better for Tony. The problem was, he drew all of his happiness from Morgan and Pepper, and bottled up the failure of what he felt was his responsibility, to protect the world. On top of that, he couldn't protect Peter from dying in his arms. He woke many nights in a cold sweat from his dreams of Peter begging "save me" before turning into ash as he held him. Tony became more sensitive from the events, and from raising his little girl. He had more patience and understanding.

Peter didn't know what it'd be like visiting, since Tony was no longer in the hospital and was mobile, enjoying his retirement. Peter didn't understand the weight of what Tony had done and how big of a part he played in Tony's decision to look into time travel. All he knew is that his mentor, who wrapped him up in a hug as soon as he saw him, and even kissed his cheek, truly loved him like a son, even before the snap.

Peter arrived at Tony's house in the late afternoon, the sun sparkling on the lake was beautiful, and he could smell the pine trees that towered all over the land. Peter felt a warm feeling in his chest. He turned his car off and pulled the key out, when suddenly he saw Tony step out on the porch holding Morgan, soon followed by Pepper. Peter got out of his car, smiling, as they made their way over to him.

"Hey Pete! Morgan say hi!" Tony said, walking over to Peter and wrapping him in a hug, still holding Morgan.

"Hi Peter! Can you do a flip like you did in the hospital?" Morgan asked, hugging Peter's neck.

"Let's let him get settled first-" Pepper began, but was cut off by Peter doing a backflip on the grass.

Morgan cheered happily as Tony and Pepper chuckled. Peter smiled proudly. He loved how happy it made her.

"Be prepared to do a million more tricks, Pete, because she's gonna ask you OVER AND OVER again!" Tony exclaimed sarcastically, tickling Morgan's tummy, making her giggle and squirm.