Peter's 16th Birthday
The next day after breakfast, May called Peter and asked him if he was busy and said not really. She asked if today would be okay to spend some time together, he agreed because he thought it would be nice too. Before leaving, he gave Harley a kiss and went out to meet up with his aunt. What Peter doesn’t know is that in a few weeks it’s his birthday, and the team is planning a surprise party for him. Tony told Harley about the party, and seeing how it was Peter’s birthday, Harley went straight to his laptop and looked up what would be the perfect birthday gift for Peter.
By the time Peter met up with his aunt, she asked him how he’s been since summer began. He told her that things were great, and how things are going great with Harley. When May heard Harley’s names, she remembered back from last night how he was just visiting for the summer. She was wondering if his and Peter’s relationship was gonna be a serious one or just a summer fling, she wanted know but at the same time she didn’t want to upset Peter.
“Sweetie, be honest with me. Is this just a summer thing or do both of you want this to be a serious one?” May asked in a comfort and reassuring voice while hoping Peter would be honest with her and not upset with the question.
Peter looked at her and took a deep breath before answering
“A serious one. I know long distance relationships are hard, but I want to try to make this one work Aunt May.” Peter said seriously with a hint of shyness in his voice.
After hearing that May could see that he was serious she gave him a small smile, and placed her hand on his shoulder. She could tell Peter really like Harley, last summer Peter went on and on about the training with the avengers and the time he spent with Tony while working on his Spider-Man suit. This time he was talking about how Harley was funny, sweet, and just as smart as him. Also of how earlier when they met at a cafe for some coffee, and when Peter went to the bathroom. He left his phone behind, when she went to check the time she saw that his lock screen was a picture of Harley sleeping. Seeing that made her laugh a little happy knowing that her nephew was with someone that makes him smile.
While Peter was out with his aunt, Harley was still on his laptop looking for a gift. Which caught the attention of Tony who was passing by and saw Harley typing “what is the perfect birthday gift for your boyfriend?”, and saw the some of the items were a bit expensive.
“You know its the thought that counts, you don’t have to get him something so extravagant. I’m sure Peter will like whatever you get him.” Tony said as he sat next to Harley.
Harley was so focus that Tony’s voice made him jump a little, Tony did have a point. Harley could see that Peter is a really down to earth kind of person. On the other hand however, this is his first relationship with someone. Back home Harley wasn’t able to find someone who wanted to be with him, sure there were a few boys he was with, but they didn’t want the same as Harley. Harley wanted to be with someone, not have a fling or have a be friends with benefits with. So Tony he thinks any gift will be fine, but to Harley he wanted his gift to be extra special and one where Peter will always remember.
“Yeah I know, but I want Peter’s gift to be extra special. Something he could have and remember me before I go.” Harley said seriously.
Seeing the determination in Harley’s eyes, Tony thought of something but wanted to confirm his theory.
“You don’t want to break-up with Peter huh? You want this to be a serious one don’t you?” Tony asked calmly.
“I do. Peter is really great, perfect even really. It’s just when I’m with him I can’t help but smile, and meeting him was the best that ever happened to me.” Harley said as a small smile started to form.
“I thought meeting me was the best thing that happened to you” Tony said sounding playfully hurt.
Tony’s answer caused Harley to roll his eyes and let out a small laugh. Going back to looking for a gift, Harley was able to find something for Peter and hoped it would be the perfect for him. He went back to his room changed his clothes, and went to the shop to pick up the gift. When he got to the shop he was about to grab the gift he saw, but saw that another guy was trying to grab it.
“I’m sorry, but I’m trying to buy that it’s a gift for my boyfriend.” Harley said calmly while trying not pick a fight.
“Well sorry, but I’m trying to buy it too and it’s for my girlfriend.” The guy said rudely.
Both the guy and Harley didn’t say anything instead they just stared at each other. Thankfully the store manger saw them and walked up to them before a fight might break out.
“Um is there a problem here?” She asked hoping that Harley and the other guy won’t fight or anything.
“Yeah the dumbass here is trying to buy the thing i’m trying to get for my girlfriend” The guy answered
“Well excuse me but i’m just trying to get this for my boyfriend for his birthday.” Harley said trying not to lose his temper and not punch the dude.
“Okay well how about this how about I decide who gets it?” The manger said trying to calm down the situation.
After the manger said that, the guy went to say he needed it more because he had a fight with his girlfriend and wanted to make it up to her. When Harley and the manger heard that they both thought he was a dumbass and that he needed to do better than that. Harley explained how it was for a birthday gift, and how he’ll have to go back home and that he wants to try to make a long distance relationship work. Hearing the manger and the guy were convinced that he deserves to buy the gift. Before heading out the store, the guy went up to Harley and apologize for acting like such a dick. Harley accepted his apology and offered some advice to help the guy out, after that he back to the tower and saw Peter and his aunt out front. Before making his way to them, he put Peter’s present inside his backpack so Peter couldn’t see it.
“Hey did you guys have a nice time out?” Harley asked as he wrapped an arm around Peter’s waist before kissing his cheek.
“Yeah we did, we just talked about May’s work which is doing good and how the summer has been so far.” Peter said giving a kissing Harley’s cheek.
Before heading back up, May hugged Peter bye and the boys went up the tower. During the next few days everyone has been trying to keep Peter busy or making sure Peter doesn’t find out about his surprise party. It wasn’t too hard, most of the time Peter would be in the lab with Tony working on his suit or Tony’s. Other times he would be with Bruce helping and testing some new webbing formulas, there are times he would train with Natasha and Clint. Some times he would go jogging with Steve, Bucky, Sam, and Thor, when he wasn’t with the avengers he would spend sometimes with May and Happy. But he would always make sure to spend as much time he had with Harley, and he would make every minute count.
With Peter’s birthday finally happening, they tried to keep Peter out of the penthouse to set everything up. When Peter woke up he was greeted by the team saying happy birthday to him when he got to the kitchen. To start the day Steve made his famous pancakes, later he taken out to lunch with his friends and May. During the that time the team was setting up for the party, at lunch both Ned and May hugged Peter wishing him a happy birthday, along with Happy and Mj just patting his shoulders. From Ned he got Peter a StarWars coffee mug in the shape of R2-D2, Mj got him a book series called “The House of Secrets”, next when it was May and Happy’s turn to hand Peter’s gift he couldn’t help but smile. It was a picture of him along with May, Happy, Pepper, Rhodey and Tony. The picture was of him holding his award of joining the internship at Stark Industries.
After giving Peter his gifts and having lunch, they went to the ice cream place where Peter and Harley went to on the first date. Next they thought it be nice to go to the zoo to see some new animal habitats, right when it close to around five they went back to the tower. Once they reached the penthouse, and saw that the whole room was dark, everyone jumped out and yelled surprise! Seeing that made Peter smile and everyone went up to hug him and wished him a happy birthday. First they had dinner from his favorite restaurant, after the team gather around to give Peter the gifts they got him.
Clint couldn’t wait and became the first one to give his present to Peter. Clint gave him a new a new bow, even though Peter is more hand-to-hand, Peter thought it would be cool to mix in with his training. Natasha was next and she gave him a dagger, which she will help him learn how to use it in a form of self-defense. Next was Thor who also gave him a dagger too, then it a Bruce who gave him some noise cancel headphones to help when he has a sensory overload. Wanda was next, and she gave him a bracelet with a spider charm on it. Then it was Sam who got him some new shoes, Bucky gave him a hat with his and Steve’s stars combined together. Steve gave him three drawings, one was of him and the team, one was of him and his aunt, and the last one was of him and Harley all cuddled up. Scott gave him some plushies of IronMan and Captain America. Rhodey got him a stylish T-shirt, Pepper gave him a watch which looked expensive Peter thought he shouldn’t have it because he feels bad that she spent a lot of money on him. However, Peter knew he shouldn’t say no to her. She told Peter that it’s actually a new Stark Industries watch which he helped designed. Now it was Tony who gave him his old College hoodie, the reason why he gave it to him was because if everyone is gonna keep saying how they’re father and son he might as well dress like him a bit. Finally it was Harley’s turn.
“Harley you know you didn’t really have to get me anything, you just being here is enough for me.” Peter said giving his boyfriend a quick peck.
“Yeah, but I wanted to cause your my boyfriend.” He said as he wrapped his arms around Peter from behind.
Peter smiled and opened his present, it was a necklace specifically a gemstone called Pietersite. The gem matched the colors of his Spider-Man suit.
“I know it’s not much, but when I saw it, it made me think of you and it has your colors so I thought-“ Harley was trying to explain his gift but he was cut off when peter kissed him.
“I love it. Plus it kinda reminds me of you and me. You wear a lot of red and I mostly wear some blue so.” Peter explained as he went to give Harley another kiss.
Harley couldn’t help but smile at Peter’s happy expression, going in for one last kiss before the cake Harley helped Peter put on his new necklace. After Tony and Pepper brought out the cake, and everyone sang Happy Birthday to him. When everyone got a slice, they sat down and watched one of his favorite Star Wars movies. With it now getting late Happy dropped Ned, Mj, and May home, back at the tower everyone else was starting to get tired and went off to bed. Now it’s only Harley and Peter left in the living room. As the two boys were all cuddled up, Harley looked at Peter who was smiling at his new necklace.
“You really like it huh?” Harley asked as he couldn’t help but find Peter’s smile adorable.
“Yeah I do. And out of all the birthdays I had this is the best one yet.” Peter said looking up at Harley before going in for a kiss.
As they pulled away for a few seconds Harley smiled and said
“Happy Birthday darling.” and went back to kissing Peter.