Peter: He's your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, but he believes nobody knows until Tony Stark (AKA Iron Man) admits he's aware of Peter's identity. Peter harbors secrets and is terrified of anyone discovering how messed up his life is.
Tony: As Iron Man, he discovers Peter through an internship he offers the boy. Since then, he's felt a protective, father-like instinct towards him. He conceals his knowledge of Peter's alter ego until one night when Friday alerts him of Peter being in distress. Accidentally, he mentions Peter by name instead of just referring to him as Spider-Man. When the worst imaginable happens to his young mentee, Peter's years of abuse at the hands of his aunt come to light.
Loki: Known as the God of Mischief, Loki is actually a misunderstood 16-year-old who understands Peter's struggles. From the moment their eyes meet the night Tony brings him along, they share an instant, mate-like connection. Loki would go as far as killing someone to protect Peter. He secretly discovers Peter's secrets but doesn't reveal that he knows, though his brother Thor has to comfort and calm Loki regarding his worries and concerns.
**TRIGGER WARNING: This story contains topics such as abuse, murder, suicidal thoughts and tendencies, self-harm, eating disorders, bullying, and sexual assault.**
**This story is also rated M for topics such as those listed above, as well as discussions of smut and foul language.**
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"You're different from what I expected," she said softly.
"How so?" he asked, glancing at her.
"I don't know," she replied, searching for the right words. "You just... have this way of making people feel like they matter. Even here, in this... nightmare."
He was quiet for a moment before responding. "You matter, Y/n. Don't forget that."
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Y/n wakes up in the deadly Squid Game, surrounded by strangers and fighting to survive. What she doesn't know is that the mysterious Frontman is watching her every move through the cameras- and she's caught his attention.