Prologue
The senior class of Midtown is sitting in the auditorium anxiously, it's only the second week of school and there was an emergency meeting called. Everyone was wondering what it could be.
Flash was mouthing off, acting like he knew everything like usual. Betty had her laptop positioned on her lap, ready to take notes if she had to report it on the news. Michelle was casually drawing a boy who was rushing to finish his homework before class. Ned had just lost the level he was on, on a game on his phone when finally Principal Morita walked in.
He and the vice principal walked up to the stage.
“You are all probably wondering why you're here today. We are getting an important new student tomorrow and it's important he feels welcome. He's a prodigy all around and is the most intelligent student we've ever had. He could have been in college years ago but he insisted on living his childhood out. He was going to Southside school or science but he decided to come here for senior year. His presence here will greatly increase our prestige. And not to mention he is under mentorship with Tony Stark.”
The mention of Ironman caught everyone's attention. People began to talk loudly with excitement at possibly meeting the genius.
“Yes, I know it is exciting but quiet down. Mr. Stark has donated a lot of money to improve our facilities so look forward to that. As usual, we will not take bully lightly, but you will likely also have to deal with Tony Stark if you mess with his protege. That is all, you may go to your 2nd period when the bell rings.”
“What if Tony Stark is his dad and this is just a cover-up?” Someone wondered.
“I bet he's a freak, that's why they did all that bully shit.” Flash rolled his eyes, “They're probably exaggerating about him anyway.”
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“I can't believe I missed the first two weeks at my new school. I'm going to stick out so much.” Peter groaned, slumping down on his seat on the private jet.
“You're mad that I made you miss school to go to Wakanda?” Tony shook his head, a hint of amusement on his face. “Why am I surprised you did say 'I-I have homework,' when I first met you.”
Peter groaned, “I don't sound like that.”
“You did when you were 15.”
"”Yeah, whatever.”
“Are you nervous?”
“I mean kind of, what if I don't make any friends. But, not like I had friends at my old school anyway. I did go to elementary school with some of those people but so haven't seen them since.”
“Well if anyone bullies you, they'll have to deal with me.”
Peter rolled his eyes, “I can defend myself, Mr. Stark. Ugh, I can't wait to get home, I have to pick out my outfit! What should I wear? Is glitter too much?”
“Glitter is never too much.”
“Exactly. When do we land, I'll need May to help me.”
“15 minutes, think you can wait till then Bambino?”
Peter nodded, “I just hope this place is better than my old school. I never want to go through that again.”
“You won’t,” Tony said confidently.
Peter narrowed his eyes at him, “Why do I feel like you’ve done something?”
“Innocent until proven guilty. I just hope you enjoy the new facilities being built soon.”
Peter playfully rolled his eyes, “Does everyone know I know you?”
“Well wouldn’t want them to accuse you of lying again. This time they’ll have no excuse when Tony Stark sues them.”
Peter grinned, not even bothering to pretend he was annoyed at Tony throwing his reputation around for him. His junior year was hell but tomorrow, tomorrow would be a new start.