Peter had a bad day like, really. He wakes up late because of a night patrol so he didn't eat, he had a text from Ned who said he's gonna be missing today because of illness and, as if it was not enough he had to work with Flash on a maths project. The only thing he wanted was to come home and lay on his bed. After all, what stopped him ?
-Hi loser !
Oh yes, that's it. He could not let MJ alone for school since Ned is not here.
- Hi MJ. Sup ?
- Fine, what about you ?
- I'm fine too ! He smiled. It was a lie,he was exhausted, but he did not want MJ to worry.
- Glad to hear that. Wanna lunch with me.
- Sure. The alarm rung - see you !
- See you, loser.
After the science class Peter joined the girl at the cafeteria. During meal they talked about their morning and the next decathlon.
- By the way, do you go to SI tonight ?
- Yes, we have to finish the prototype for tomorrow, Mr. Stark's meeting. Peter smiled by saying that. He really likes to work with Mr. Stark.
-Great !
- Why do you ask. Do you need help with anything ?
- I'm just curious loser.
After ate Peter goes to the Spanish class with seemed to last for -at least- 5 hours. It's then teenager less appreciated class. At the school's exit, Happy waited for the boy. When the student saw him, he got in the car, a smile on his face.
- Hi hap' !
- Hi Pete ! How are you ?
- Doing fine ! What about you?
- I'm great !
The rest of the traject was quiet. Once arrived at SI Peter, thanks the man and walk in the tower. After greeting the receptionist, he walks into the elevator.
- Hi fri' !
- Hi Peter. Do you want me to bring you to Mr. Stark ?
- Yes, please.
The elevator starts moving and then stops at the 45th floor. The doors opened.
- Thanks Fri'.
- You are welcome, Peter.
Mr. Stark was already in the lab in a MIT sweater. He seemed to organize a little one of the desks.
- Hi Mr. Stark !
- Hi kiddo ! How are you today, how was the school.
- Fine. I'm just a bit worried, Ned is ill. He had m the school. Mr. Stark did not know about Flash. Peter does not want him to worry.
- Hope he'll get better soon then. Are you hungry ? Pepper made some cookies.
- Yes thanks you Mr. Stark ! Peter smiled from ear to ear.
- Couldn't you just call me Tony ?
- It's hard to !
The man left the room to bring the cookies. In this time, Peter takes off his coat and seats on the sofa, waiting patiently for his mentor. A few minutes later, he returns with a plate and sits next to the young man. He takes one and gives another to him.
- Do you have any homework to do ?
- A maths project but it's for the next week and I have to do it with Flash.
-Who's Flash ?
- Flash Thompson. He's in my class.
- You don't seem to like him.
- I just don't talk to him very often.
Tony did not insist. Now they are both finished to eat.
- Time to work, kiddo.
- Yes !
After a while, Tony goes to take some electronics circuits with were on another floor. When he came back, he found Peter sleeping on his notebook. With a soft smile, he takes a blanket on the sofa to put it on the boy's shoulders, then he takes a picture. After 1 hour, it was time for Peter to get back home, but Tony didn't want to wake him, so instead, he sent a text to May.
" - Hi May, Peter is going to sleep at the tower. I hope it doesn't matter to you.
- No problems, thanks for telling me.
- Good evening.
- You too."
Peter had a deep sleep, so Tony had no problems carrying him to his bed. After making sure he's comfortable, the man leaves the room.
- 'Night kid. He whispered.
- 'Night dad. Mumbled the boy in his sleep.
Tony softened when he heard it.
Tomorrow Peter was in time for school. Friday wakes him, making it easy. He was recharged to face school, and he really feel relaxed here. Pepper had baked pancakes, and he was on the way to leaving the tower.
-Kiddo ?
Yes, Mr. Stark ?
- I have already told you to call me Tony. He said with a smile.
- Have a great day. He ruffled the boy's hair.
- See you tomorrow ?
- See you tomorrow, M- Uh, I mean Tony !
His mentor gave him a smile.
- Thank you for tonight !
- When you want underoos.