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Peter Parker ([personal profile] st_arkintern) wrote2018-12-20 08:29 pm
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Ghost of Christmas Future

"Mr. Stark?"

Peter stands at the edge of the bed that Tony shares with Thor. He wears the Iron Spider armor Tony made for him, the faint glint of the moon through the thin slit between either side of the curtain reflecting off the suit's dark colors.

Peter's hair is styled differently from the Peter here at the inn; it's longer, more wild, even floppy. School had grown more and more demanding as the end of his sophomore year approached and balancing school and his time as Spider-Man was difficult. He had promised May he'd maintain his grades as part of the Spider-Man Negotiations of 2017, but criminals didn't stop just because he had two papers to write by Friday, a quiz tomorrow, and a test next Tuesday.

Hair had been less of a priority. Peter couldn't put off his homework if he wanted to continue being Spider-Man; he couldn't put off his evening patrol if he wanted to protect Queens, either. There were no serious long-term consequences to not getting his hair cut (save for perhaps more bullying from Flash, who was prone to bullying him anyway). A haircut could wait until later.

Peter always thought there'd be more time later.

Tony doesn't stir. Peter presses his lips together -- a nervous habit acquired when he was still alive -- and draws a little closer. He resists the natural urge to place a hand on Tony's shoulder to wake him; he knows that his fingers will slip right through. Instead he repeats, this time a little louder:

"Mr. Stark?"
st_arkravinghazelnut: (arms folded and looking down)

[personal profile] st_arkravinghazelnut 2018-12-27 08:54 pm (UTC)(link)
“I’m not asking you do it alone.” Tony bit his lip. “Though with Peter...that’s me.”
st_ormbreaker: (Neutral.)

[personal profile] st_ormbreaker 2018-12-27 09:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Thor takes a breath at the mention of Peter.

"Are you certain you'll be okay?"
st_arkravinghazelnut: (arms folded and looking down)

[personal profile] st_arkravinghazelnut 2018-12-28 01:31 am (UTC)(link)
Tony's body shook in a wry chuckle. "Yeah. And if I'm not, Pete and I can be Not Okay together."
st_ormbreaker: (Neutral.)

[personal profile] st_ormbreaker 2018-12-28 01:36 am (UTC)(link)
Thor sets a hand loosely against Tony's back.

"Let me know if you need anything."
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[personal profile] st_arkravinghazelnut 2018-12-28 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
Eyeing Thor meaningfully, Tony scooted towards his lap. Ask and one received. "Keep me warm."
st_ormbreaker: (Neutral.)

[personal profile] st_ormbreaker 2018-12-28 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
Thor shifts the hand on Tony's back around to his side and pulls him in close enough that their arms touch.

Thor presses his lips to Tony's temple. "As long as you need me to."