
First time at the Compound
“I can’t believe how big this place is.” Peter jumped up on a stool feeling more alive then he had these past few weeks. “I could actually get tired going from one end to the other.”
Tony chuckled sitting next to him, shoulders almost touching, “Well, we actually still haven’t shown you the personal rooms but that will be for another day.” Peter felt his cheeks heat up, he didn’t mean it that way. He still couldn’t help the small smile.
Strange watched them interact quietly for a moment, this is a drastic change from an hour earlier. Since Cho left Tony had been attached to the hip with Peter. He could understand the feeling, the fact that his omega was feeling so badly made it difficult to distance himself until Tony got there. He watched Tony and felt a smile tug at his lips. His alpha didn’t get along with many others but for some reason Tony and Peter were the exception. He thought it would be difficult at first, when he met Tony and felt the pull of his mate, while it wasn’t unheard of for two alphas to be mates it certainly wasn’t common.
FLASHBACK
“There is a Doctor Strange here to see you sir.” Friday's voice echoed just before the elevator doors opened.
Strange was tense as he walked through the door, usually he wouldn’t dare go into another alpha’s den, but he needed to talk to Tony and he wasn’t going in public. “I-Mr. Stark-” he closed his eyes briefly, why was his smell so enticing? He tried to take a subtle breath but when he opened his eyes he caught Tony’s amused grin.
“Can I help you with something Dumbledore?” Tony quirked a brow, even though he sat in his chair leaning in his chair he could see the strain in the muscle.
“I’m here to help you.” Stephen finally got out, “I know we could benefit-”
“Benefit? Yeah, let's get something straight here doctor.” Tony stood from his chair stopping only a foot away from him, “You will probably benefit from me. My money, my tech, my lifestyle, yeah. YOU will benefit from me, everyone does. Everyone always does! But you know who I benefit from?” Strange saw tears unshed in Tony’s eyes. “I-I-” Strange took a step forward, to offer comfort or-something? But why? Tony sidestepped him, exhaling sharply.
“Tony. I don’t want your money, or resources. To be honest I could probably find a way to do it anyway.” He offered the alpha a small smile, Tony just stared at him for a moment before leaning against one of his work benches.
“Then what do you want.” Tony’s face was impassive again, Strange had to give him credit. It was clear he’d been through something traumatizing, but he was still leading the fight against bad guys.
“To help.”
“I mean Ned said the Star Wars one was hard, but you should see the Hogwarts set, it had like-” Peter’s voice shook him out of his memory. As Peter recalled the toy set-or whatever he watched Tony’s face. He nodded along to what Peter was saying, body angled toward the omega, and while he would occasionally break eye contact he watched the tenses of the alpha’s arm.
This must be his first time smelling Peter full force without the suppressants. He smirked, walking around to the fridge, “Why don’t we grab a snack and watch a movie?” He suggested when Peter finally took a breath.
“A-a movie?” Peter looked at the both of them with wide eyes, “I-I, don’t you guys uh, you know have to...do stuff? I don’t want to get in the way.” The omega’s arms wrapped around himself and he hunched over a bit.
Stephen’s brows furrowed, he didn’t like that one bit. “We’ve had no pressing matters yet today, we can afford some time to relax. Besides, with that superhuman appetite I know we just ate but you have some catching up to do.” He rummaged through the fridge for something that wouldn’t be too harsh on the omegas stomach.
“True, very true. Pete why don’t you go pick out the movie? The remote should be left on the coffee table if everyone here isn’t a heathen.” Tony patted Peter’s shoulder and Strange tried to not smile at the blush that deeped on the boys cheeks.
With a silent nod Peter walked over into the living room and he watched him leave, his omega was built perfectly. Not too small and not easy to break, that was something that worried him after he presented. As a doctor he’d seen a lot of omega patients that came in for every reason under the sun, it wasn’t their fault though they just weren’t built as tough. His ideal mate was someone strong, who he could take care of but that didn’t need it. A strong mate and somehow, he ended up with two.
“You have that look on your face,” Tony said leaning onto his elbows, “that doctor-y diagnosis of a situation kind of face.”
“Doctor-y what?” Stephen shook his head, “I’m calling MIT and having your PHDS taken back.”
Tony smiled and rounded the counter stopping beside the alpha who was making a turkey sandwich, “Got one for me too doc?” he whispered trailing his hand up and Strange’s spin then rested on his shoulder.
“If you behave.” Stephen scolded, “He isn’t used to seeing us together remember? We should probably be-”
“Careful?” Tony dropped his hand and leaned against the counter looking at his not yet mate on the couch, “I know.” he sighed rubbing his eyes then turned to look at strange, “We can’t just send him home right away.”
Strange hummed, “This was only the withdrawal, in a few days he should be feeling more normal, but anywhere from now to February his heat could hit.” He chopped a tomato with a little more force than normal.
“He needs help with his heat too..” Tony chewed on his lip as Peter scrolled through different applications, “We can’t just let some stranger help him right?”
“We can’t exactly control his decision.”
Tony closed his eyes leaning back until his head bumped the cabinet.
“We can offer him some options though…” Stephen said, finally cutting the sandwich diagonally.
Tony’s eyes shot open, “Options?”
Stephen put both hands on the counter tilting his head toward his mate, “We don’t need to...participate. But he needs to be fed and our pheromones, only ours will give him the relief he needs.”
Tony’s mouth was open as he stared at him wide eyed, “Y-you think we should-”
“Offer to help.” Stephen said simply, the tenseness of his shoulders the only thing that gave away his confliction.
Tony let out a breathy chuckle, “How do you see that conversation going? Heya Pete, I know we’ve been hitting a lot of rough roads lately but why don’t me and the wizard watch you wiggle around-”
“Stark-”
“No, and not only that but say he agrees, he still lives with his Aunt. Which means that she will know about two older alphas going for her nephew. Do you know how creepy that sounds?” Tony glanced at Peter who was now on his phone, “True mates or not there is no way it ends well.”
“Tony.” Strange put his hand on Tony’s shoulder by his neck, stroking the flesh with his thumb, “unless you plan to leave him out of this, to reject him completely, he will need to know.”
Tony opened and closed his mouth a few times, then slumped a little leaning into Strange’s hand, “I just-couldn’t we wait until graduation? He’s still in school, I mean Jesus.”
Stephen looked thoughtful for a moment, aware of Peter’s eyes now on them, he lowered his voice even further “Let’s go see our omega for now.” .
Tony turned his head as Peters snapped back away from them. He grabbed a water bottle as Strange grabbed the plate, “What did we end up on?” Tony asked, placing the water on the coffee table.
“End up on?” Peter blinked at them.
“The movie? Show? Documentary?” Tony gave him a smile as Peter stammered.
“R-right I-I thought we could watch the remake of Jurassic Park?” Peter pushed a button on the remote lighting the screen.
“Original was better in my opinion.” Tony complained but sat one side of him as Strange took the other.
“Well yeah, but have you seen the new ones?” Peter questioned raising his brows.
“I-well no. I’m usually a little busy Pete.”
Peter smirked turning back to the screen while nudging Strange with his elbow, “The original might have been better, but the special effects make the dinosaurs look so real! There’s only one part I don’t like with the assist- well you’ll see.” He pushed play and leaned back into the couch before realizing how close the alphas were. Trying to play it cool he watched as still as he could.
“They should have been able to override that glass ball and get those kids back.” Tony complained, “That’s just a whole lawsuit waiting to happen!”
“You think that’s bad?” Stephen glanced at Tony over Peter’s head, “combining different DNA strands from multiple extinct specimens and expecting it to end in any way except badly?”
Peter smiled as the two bantered through the movie, who knew this would be the movie to keep them both entertained and engaged. Even if most of their commentary was snarky, he could tell they were enjoying themselves.
The park was full of tourists in this scene and Peter found himself curled into a ball, he didn’t like this scene at all. The assistant was hurrying over to the kids to try to get them to safety. Peter ducked behind his arms not wanting to see her scene, he felt the couch move and suddenly he was warm from all sides.
“We can skip forward a few minutes.” Strange offered.
“It’s not like we won’t get the gist.” Tony said, “Fri go forward three minutes.” the tv went past that scene and a bit more of the afraid tourists, maybe this wasn’t the best movie.
“You okay little omega?” Strange’s breath was warm on his ear, he was so close. He could feel the pheromones coming from both alphas wanting to calm the omega. Was it getting hotter in here?
Peter swallowed nodding, “M’good.” What was that smell? He took a deep breath feeling light headed, he’d never smelt something so good. It was musky and warm, with hints of sweetness. He closed his eyes feeling his limbs loosen more without his permission.
“Pete?” Tony put a hand on his knee.
“Mmm.” Peter hummed, had he closed his eyes? He tried to open them feeling sluggish. Wow, thoughts were getting harder to reach his head. Speaking of, his eyes snapped open and he snapped his legs shut making both alphas startle. “I-uh have to go to the bathroom!” He pulled his shirt down as he walked quickly to the bathroom.
The door slammed shut and the alphas stared at each other a moment, “Friday?”
“Peter just needs a moment boss.”
“Do you think we?” Tony asked, already knowing the answer.
Strange offered a small smile, “I think we might have overwhelmed him a bit.”
The door creaked open after a few minutes, “Uh-ha. That uh water went straight through me.” Peter explained with a blush on his cheeks, “we can, uh finish the movie now...sorry.”
“No need to apologize little omega, it happens to everyone.” Stephen said with a sly smile.
Peter just stared at him a moment before nodding and boldly taking his seat between them again. What am I doing? He blinked at the tv not registering what was happening on the screen. Him being here, taking a seat between the alphas. Getting in between them, now literally. He glanced at Strange out of the corner of his eye, he liked the doctor more and more. The alphas were similar in many ways, both smart, handsome, thinking of others first. Strange had made a salve just for him… he saw him not feeling well and didn’t hesitate to take him to the compound. He was a good man, a good mate...Tony’s mate. He glanced at Tony who was occasionally glancing back at him. Tony deserves someone better than an 18 year old who he couldn’t even trust with his suit. He couldn’t steal Tony. He was never his. Even now he realised, the amazing smell was them. Strange must’ve taken off his scent blocker today. Their smell mingled together perfectly, and here he was, trying to steal Tony, to ruin a great relationship between two people who deserved the world.
His phone vibrated, and he blinked for a moment before looking at the screen. “Who is it?” Tony asked, eyeing him worriedly.
“My uh-” Peter cleared his throat, “my aunt. I texted her earlier that I wasn’t feeling well. She was in a meeting and I guess she’s out now…”
Tony’s brows knitted together, “I thought she was at a conference?”
“She was, her co-worker is going to take her place for the rest of it.” He realized the credits were rolling, and felt a little nauseous. He couldn’t believe he was going to try to ruin what was between them, even now they weren’t sitting next to each other, why? Because of him… “I-I feel much better Mr. Stark, uh, doctor Strange if you could beam me to my apartment?”
“You want to leave?” Tony sat up straight looking at Peter cautiously.
“I kinda intruded anyway.” Peter said with a grimace. “I really appreciate you helping me out doc,” he put a hand on Strange’s forearm giving it a gentle squeeze, “I should get out your hair.”
“Peter.” Strange started, moving out of his grasp to instead firmly hold his hand, “You-”
“Boss, I apologize for the interruption but Ross is on the line.”
“What does he want now?” Tony complained, rubbing his face with both hands.
“He says it’s a confidential and urgent boss.”
Peter smiled at the pair who sat frozen, “I uh, thank you guys for helping me out.” he stood and walked a few feet away from them, away from the enticing smell that made him want to never leave. “Aunt May will be back soon anyway.”
Strange stood slowly giving Tony a look Peter could decipher, “If you want to leave Peter, Strange will-uh. Help you.” Tony stood too extending his arm only to stop a few inches short, He may not be comfortable around us yet. He patted the shoulder instead with a small smile. “I guess I should go deal with the rats.”
He winked but Peter could tell he was tired behind that small smile. Because of me. I get hurt, in trouble, I’m nothing but trouble. Peter lowered his head but nodded once.
Tony gave Strange a look before walking out of the room. “You ready then little one?” Strange put his hand firmly on the boy's shoulder. Peter looked up at Strange and Strange startled a moment. Peter looked so sad, so conflicted. What had happened in this short time? With a small nod Stephen opened a portal to his bedroom.
“Peter,” Strange said after he went through the portal, “if you need anything , you let us know. We will be there in a heartbeat.”
Peter stared at him with a small smile, “I know you would.” You’re both good men.
The portal closed, Stephen never breaking eye contact until Peter was staring at the poster on his wall. He let out a long breath lowering himself to the ground, and let out a loud sob.