Chapter 8
after two more days in the shield medical, getting a few more tests done on his movements, legs and wings; jack was free to go, flying home with the other five in a private business-class setup jet that tony had sent to fly them home, wanting jack to be somewhat comfortable for the six hours that he was going to be on a plane and the teenagers nearly fucking lost it when they found that out.
peter gently helped jack onto his plane seat, which was actually more of a bed even though it could be reclined and elevated, and the blonde winced as he propped himself up, his ribs aching as well as most of his body because he was still sore from head to toe, "are you okay? i didn't hurt you, did i?" peter asked and jack shook his head, "no, jus' same pain as before."
at that statement, peter went into his carry on backpack and pulled out the pain medication that they had given jack to take, similar to what peter and captain america uses but different because it wasn't like jack had a fast metabolism, he just had enhancements and regular stuff did nothing for him. the brunette had taken it upon himself to remind jack of his medication, not wanting the teen to be in any unnecessary pain and perhaps this was his guilt pushing him to do everything he could for jack, but that was up for interpretation.
peter sat down as jack took the pill, holding his bag in his lap and he took a breath, "uh, remember when i said that i wanted to talk to you about something? on the bridge?" he mumbled, looking to jack and the blonde nodded, "well, this isn't exactly what i had in mind, but i....i just had this stupid plan and i wrote it all down, and i wanted to give you this in paris, but that's not gonna happen anytine soon." he continued before pulling out the necklace case, putting the bag down and turning his body to jack completely, opening the case and handing it to him. "i.....i really like you, jack."
jack stared at the necklace with wide and amazed eyes, gently picking it up and out of the case, a smile spreading across his face as he realized what the necklace was exactly; a saturn with a snake for the rings, and the blonde looked up at peter, "i really like you too." he whispered back and peter means it when he says that it felt like a fucking bomb went off in his stomach at those words, his brain and heart screaming with joy, "th-that's great."
jack giggled, carefully unclasping the little metal hook that held the braided leather together and he put jt around his neck, clasping it back together and lookimg st peter, "how does it look?"
"it looks really nice."
peter smiled at him, licking his lips before leaning forward and pressing his lips against jack's, the blonde happily kissing back as peter cupped his jaw, breaking away with smiles on their faces.
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"what am i gonna tell my parents?"
peter turned to jack, the blonde laying down in his plane bed-seat, propped up against his pillows, "you don't have to tell them anything." he cooed and jack frowned at that, "i do, peter, i can't walk now but in only a couple months i'll be fine, that's not how human bodies work. and i just.......i hate lying, especially to them, it makes my stomach hurt."
"how'd you come out?"
"i didn't, they figured it out when i was two and wouldn't stop staring at shaggy when we watched scooby doo. what the hell does that have to do with anything?"
"i was gonna compare it to coming out, but i guess my analogy failed." peter chuckled as he rested his head on his hand, "but, honestly, just be forward with them. chances are, they won't be mad because your parents are understanding as hell and if you just tell them that you've got superpowers, nothing will change between you and them." he cooed and jack gave him a small smile, "plus, they'll be able to join the 'my kid is a superhero and also an idiot' club with may and tony."
at that, jack dropped his jaw in fake offence, making peter laugh and he grabbed jack's hand, kissing his knuckles before scooting closer to him and wrapping his arms around him, jack laying his head on the brunette's chest and smiling as he did so, one of peter's hand going to his hair and jack closed his eyes.
"this is so gay." he mumbled and peter smiled, "could be gayer."