Chapter two

Dude! Where were you?" Ned said appearing as Peter shut his locker. They had just had their history test. Which Peter was sure he aced.

Peter froze, before slinging his bag over his shoulder; "What do you mean?"

"You were meant to come by this morning so we could ride to school together?" Ned said looking at Peter as if he was stupid.

"Oh man." Peter said wincing; "I'm sorry. I forgot." Peter glanced around before pacing down the hallway with Ned; "I was out patrolling all night and this morning. I was almost late for school. Mr Stark had to call me to remind me."

"Woah." Ned's eyes widened.

"Yeah and he wasn't happy about me patrolling all night."

"He called you to remind you to go to school? Dude I thought he was just training you,"

"He is." Peter said simply.

"But he called you about school."

"So?"

"So that means he totally cares about you. He's totally your mentor."

"No." Peter shook his head; "It's only because May called him about the whole thing. He covered for me and now he says I owe him. He's expecting to see me later and Stark Tower to talk to me."

"About what?"

Peter shrugged sighing; "Who knows. Knowing May she probably told him to take my suit away again."

"Do you think?"

"All I know is he wasn't happy and then said he wanted to talk to me. What else could it be?"

Ned looked at Peter before making a face; "So what did you think of the history test?"

Peter just rolled his eyes and carried on walking.

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Later as Peter exited school, he saw Happy leaning against a black car with sunglasses on.

"I gotta go." Peter murmured to Ned.

Ned caught sight of the ride and his eyes widened; "Dude do you think I can get a ride...?"

Peter paused to look at him and shook his head; "I don't think that's a good idea. I'm in enough trouble as it is."

"Right. Well I'll catch you later?" Ned gave Peter a thumbs up before rushing off.

Peter turned back to Happy and sighed, strolling over.

"Hey Happy." Peter said as brightly as he could; "How you doin buddy?" He went to gently punch Happy's arm but thought better of it. Unfortunately, it was too late and his hand was in mid air around Happy.

Happy raised an eyebrow at Peter, and merely opened the car door motioning for him to get in.

They drove in silence for a while and Peter couldn't take it anymore; "So. How much trouble am I in?"

Happy just looked at Peter in the rear view mirror. And Peter gulped. Yep a lot.

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"Mr Stark. Peter Parker has entered the building." FRIDAY said as Tony was sipping a cup of coffee and tinkering with some of his tech.

"Send him up."

A few moments later, there was a timid knock at the glass double door, and then Peter poked his head in.

"Mr Stark? You er wanted to see me."

Tony gestured for him to come in. Peter walked in, letting the door close behind him, but he stayed in the doorway. And he looked terrified, like he was afraid of him.

Atleast he knew he had done something wrong.

"You want something to drink?" Tony said standing up.

Peter furrowed his brow before shaking his head; "No I'm fine."

"Sure? Cos I can get Happy to get you something..."

"I'm sorry." Peter blurted out and Tony paused, letting Peter speak relieved he brought it up first; "I know I shouldn't have gone out patrolling all night. I should have atleast told you or May. It won't happen again. I swear. Just please don't take my suit away."

That caught Tony off guard. Is that why he was so afraid? He had no intention of taking Peter's suit again.

"I'll get you a soda." Tony said turning away; "Why don't you sit down?"

Peter was stunned for a moment before picking a chair by a desk and flopped down in it. As he did, Tony walked over and handed him the soda. Then he perched on the edge of a stool opposite him.

"I'm not going to take your suit away kid. Just relax." Tony said sipping his coffee.

Peter's shoulders sagged with relief and he smiled; "Thank god. Because this whole I need to talk to you thing, I was worried you were mad or something."

"Oh I am mad and disappointed."

"Oh." Peter murmured gulping.

"Just tell me what you were thinking patrolling all night? You could have been killed."

"I was careful." Peter said quickly; "I followed everything you taught me. I didn't put myself in unnecessary danger, and I was aware of my surroundings."

"You're putting yourself in danger every time you go out there kid."

"So are you."

"It's different."

"Why? Because May told you to do this."

"No. Because I'm adult."

"And I'm just a kid?"

"Yes."

"Come on. You were the one who came to me first, wanting my help as Spider Man."

"Yes..." Tony said slowly; "And I'm not trying to tell you stop being Spider Man. I'm just asking you to be more careful. And being out all night, is not being careful. And yes you are a kid. You should be enjoying kid things. You shouldn't be in such a hurry to grow up."

Alright fine. Will you just be promise to stick to your aunt's agreement? No more patrolling on school nights. I don't want another call from your aunt."

"Ok." Peter said nodding. He didn't like not being able to go out on patrol. He loved it. Being able to go where ever he wanted. Helping people. It gave him such a rush. And he couldn't just ignore people in danger. But he didn't want to disappoint Mr Stark, or have his suit taken away; "But what if someone is in real danger. Like going to get killed."

"Then call me. And I will deal with it."

"But..."

"No buts kid. There is no discussion about this. Ok?"

"Ok no more patrols on school nights." Peter repeated with a sigh.

"Good. Because Pepper would be really disappointed if you were grounded and couldn't make the wedding."

Peter shot his head up, his eyes wide; "Woah wait the wedding? Your wedding? I'm invited? Really?"

"Of course kid." Tony spun around on his stool, picked something up and tossed it to him.

Peter caught it with his quick reflexes. It was an envelope. Opening it, he found a wedding invitation inside.

"Just make sure you wear a tux. That's non negotiable too. And don't be late! Pepper will kill you."

"Yeah of course...it's just..." Peter paused and fiddled with the invitation. Tony caught the strange expression on his face.

"What? You don't want to go?"

"No I mean of course I do!" Peter said quickly; "It's just...my parents died when I was a kid. I didn't even really know them, and my uncle Ben died when I was young too. My whole life it's just been me and May. I'd gotten used to it. It's nice to have other people in my life. I guess I'm just saying thank you for everything you've done for me. I mean I know I haven't exactly been easy, and I can be a pain..."

Tony smirked at Peter's rambling; "You done?" Then he paused before saying; "Your welcome kid."

There was a beat of silence before Tony continued; "So how was school? How'd your history test go?"

"Good." Peter nodded smiling; "Really good. Pretty sure I aced it."

"I hope so. Your aunt will not be happy if you failed it."

Tony paused fiddling with the cup in his hand; "There is one other thing I wanted to talk to you about. Something I've been thinking about."

"Oookkaaayyy." Peter said slowly.

"I know you can heal fast, but in the event you were seriously injured I've been thinking we should have some of your blood on file here. Seeing as we're not sure if you can take normal blood transfusions."

Peter nodded, Tony had a point but he'd never really thought about it.

"Um sure ok. So you want me to give my blood now?"

"Now's a good a time as any."

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"You sure you're ok?" Tony asked Peter after giving blood; "You want another cookie?"

"I heal fast remember." Peter said between bites of the cookie he was currently eating; "But I will take that other cookie."

Tony chuckled handing him one, as he took a bite of one too.

"So you can run tests on that right?" Peter said gesturing at the blood samples a thought occurring.

"Yeah." Tony said looking at him curiously.

"So you could test to see how much my DNA's changed?" Peter paused; "Because of the whole spider thing."

"Yeah sure I can."

"Thanks." Peter paused as he spotted a clock; "Oh damn. I better get going. May's going to be going crazy."

"No it's ok. I called her. She knows you're here. Happy will take you home."

Peter nodded gathering his stuff, but he paused in the doorway; "So you talked to May? Is she still mad?"

"Probably. But it's only because she worries about you. Give her a break. And remember your promise."

So I'll see you at the wedding?" Peter said edging out the door.

"Right. Catch you later kid."

As soon as he left, Tony turned back to Peter's blood sample.

"FRIDAY. I need you to run some tests on Peter's blood."

"What tests would you like me to run?"

"All of them. Just whatever you can think of."

"They may take a few days."

"That's fine. No rush. Let me know when you have the results."

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"May I'm home." Peter said nervously as he walked into their apartment, terrified for the yelling May was about to do.

"Hey, good your home. Dinner's ready." May called from the kitchen, and he walked in and when he saw her she smiled at him. He stopped and waited for the yelling but it never came; "Go wash up."

When Peter came out a few minutes later, May was setting the plates out for dinner. Peter sat down opposite May, casting nervous glances at her. She was really good. Maybe this was her plan. Instead of yelling, torturing him in making him wait for her to yell.

"So how was school? How was your history test?"

Ah. Now Peter got it.

"Good. Great actually." Peter said quickly; "Pretty sure I aced it."

"That's good."

"So...are you going to yell at me?" Peter murmured playing with his food.

"No."

"No?" Peter said shocked and looked at her confused; "Not that I'm asking you to. But why not?"

"Tony called me and explained. And I understand now. And whilst I'm not entirely happy about you staying all night patrolling. I am immensely proud of you, and what you do as Spider Man. You're out there saving the world Peter!"

"Right." Peter said in shock, wondering just what Tony said to May.

"Just as long as it doesn't effect with your school work then it's fine with me."

"Ok yeah sure. I promise." Peter said quickly, stunned by the sudden turn around in her attitude. But overcome with relief.

"Great. So did you have a nice time with Tony?"

"Yeah." Peter said slowly; "He invited me to the wedding."

"Really? Well that's great me too. We can go together!"

Peter had to say he wasn't surprised. Tony seemed to like May.

"So do you want to go in on a present with me?"

"Er no it's ok. I've actually been working on something."